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Secretary of State Raffensperger visits Athens

1 week ago | wuga.org | Alexia Ridley

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visited Athens on Tuesday. He was in town to participate in a roundtable with the Athens area Chamber of Commerce focused on small business. Raffensperger also discussed the primary election for the Public Service Commission, which can impact how much Georgians pay for their utilities.
Historic Athens is gathering feedback on proposed adaptive reuse of the former UGA President's House

1 week ago | nowhabersham.com | Alexia Ridley

Historic Athens is in the process of gathering feedback from community members related to the proposed adaptive reuse of the former University of Georgia President’s House. The Board of Regents has accepted a proposal to turn the building into a hotel. Denise Sunta is the engagement coordinator at Historic Athens.
Historic Athens is gathering feedback on proposed adaptive reuse of the former UGA President's House

1 week ago | wuga.org | Alexia Ridley

Historic Athens is in the process of gathering feedback from community members related to the proposed adaptive reuse of the former University of Georgia President’s House. The Board of Regents has accepted a proposal to turn the building into a hotel. Denise Sunta is the engagement coordinator at Historic Athens.
AADM to hold flag raising ceremony at City Hall

2 weeks ago | wuga.org | Alexia Ridley

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement is kicking off Juneteenth celebrations this weekend. While Juneteenth will officially be observed on Thursday, June 19th, the AADM is hosting a flag raising ceremony on Saturday, June 14th at Athens City Hall. Mokah-Jasmine Johnson is Executive Director and Co-founder of the nonprofit. “It’s not just the flag raising, it’s like a reenactment of what happened for Athens’s Day of Jubilee,” Johnson said.
Athens to join national 'No Kings' protests Saturday in College Square

2 weeks ago | wuga.org | Alexia Ridley

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are rallying in hundreds of cities around the nation this Saturday and Athens-Clarke County is among them. The Athens rally will take place on Saturday, June 14th at College Square Plaza from 5 to 7 pm. Shellby Branch is chair of the Athens-Clarke County Democratic Committee.
Athens-Clarke County Courthouse open for business

2 weeks ago | nowhabersham.com | Alexia Ridley

After months without elevator service, the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse is once again open for business. The ACC courthouse has been without working elevators for the public since November 2024. Lisa Lott is Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the Western Judicial Circuit. “We have been given approval by the state inspector, we passed inspection.”She says the lack of elevator service was more than just an inconvenience.
ACC Courthouse open for business

2 weeks ago | wuga.org | Alexia Ridley

After months without elevator service, the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse is once again open for business. The ACC courthouse has been without working elevators for the public since November 2024. Lisa Lott is Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the Western Judicial Circuit. “We have been given approval by the state inspector, we passed inspection.”She says the lack of elevator service was more than just an inconvenience.
Slots still open for Clarke County pre-K

2 weeks ago | wuga.org | Alexia Ridley

According to a media release, the Clarke County School District still has pre-K spots open for the 2025-26 school year. Those openings are at both the district’s early learning centers and several elementary schools. To be eligible, students must turn four years old by September 1, 2025. Families need two proofs of residency, parent or guardian ID, student’s birth certificate and social security card, and a Georgia immunization form.
UGA research shows Asian needle ant could pose a threat this summer

3 weeks ago | wuga.org | Alexia Ridley

Research by the University of Georgia shows the Joro spider isn’t the only invasive species taking over Georgia yards this summer. The Asian needle ant is considered a “medical pest,” which means the ant can harm the environment and the people living there. Dan Suiter is an Orkin Distinguished Professor at UGA. "This particular ant ramps up because it stings, and so it's not just a nuisance.” According to Suiter.
Judd Drake appointed ACCGov Interim Manager

3 weeks ago | nowhabersham.com | Alexia Ridley

Judd Drake has been selected as the new interim manager for Athens-Clarke County. During Tuesday’s ACC Mayor and Commission meeting, Commissioners approved Mayor Kelly Girtz’s recommendation of Judd Drake to replace former Interim Manager Brad Griffin, who was named interim manager in January. His tenure was limited because he was an ACCGov retiree. Drake has served as the county attorney since July 2019. He will resume that role once a permanent manager is chosen.