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Athens‑Clarke County commission holds future land use map after heated public debate over affordability and parcel‑level listing After hours of public comment and commissioner questions about parcel‑level listings and infrastructure capacity, the commission voted Feb. 3 to hold the proposed future land use map until April to allow more community review and to align the map with the forthcoming service delivery plan.

1 month ago

The Athens-Clarke County commission has decided to pause the controversial future land use map, igniting passionate calls from residents for affordable housing solutions and clearer planning transparency.

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Fire and EMS report: response times meet goals generally; National EMS enters Blue Cross Blue Shield network Fire and National EMS presented Q1 FY26 (July'Sept 2025) performance data: fire response metrics largely met local goals, average fire response was 4:45 and 90th-percentile near 7:41; National EMS reported 24 vehicles in service, recent inclusion in Blue Cross Blue Shield network, and noted 12 instances in the period when no ambulance was available; commissioners requested raw timestamps and staffing rosters for paramedic coverage verification.

2 months ago

Athens-Clarke County's fire and EMS services report impressive response times, but challenges remain as they navigate new partnerships and staffing verification.

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Athens-Clarke committee proposes flat nonprofit rent, documentary criteria for deep discounts A Government Operations Committee proposal would replace a complex rent formula with a $6-per-square-foot base for nonprofit leases, with documented discounts if agencies meet 6 of 13 public-benefit criteria (50% off) or 9 of 13 (down to $1/year); staff will verify claims and the commission could vote on the changes in February.

2 months ago

A bold new proposal could transform nonprofit leasing in Athens-Clarke County, offering a flat rent and deep discounts based on public-benefit criteria!

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Athens-Clarke Planning Commission recommends denial of rezoning request for 570 Prince Avenue PD after contentious public comment The commission recommended denying the rezoning/PD for 570 Prince Avenue, a proposed hotel and preservation project tied to the UGA president's house, while supporting a future-land-use map change. Neighbors raised strong concerns about scale, stormwater, parking and enforceable preservation easements.

2 months ago

The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission has recommended denying a controversial hotel project near the University of Georgia president's house after overwhelming public opposition raised serious concerns about scale and stormwater management.

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2 months ago

Former Baxter police chief charged with felonious misconduct, theft William Daggett, 48, faces charges of felonious conduct in office and first-degree theft in Jasper County, where he served as the police chief in Baxter.

Former Baxter police chief charged with felonious misconduct, theft

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3 months ago

Iowa man arrested for involuntary manslaughter in deadly crash involving horse-drawn buggy An Iowa man was placed under arrest Friday in connection to a deadly horse-drawn buggy crash last month.

Iowa man arrested for involuntary manslaughter in deadly crash involving horse-drawn buggy

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Your Hometown Jackson: Chopping it up with a lumberjack CLARKE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Another Jackson highlight is the annual Forestry Festival, the largest event to take place in Clarke County. Every year, it brings out families to check out vendors, live entertainment, and a lumberjack competition! The 43rd annual Forestry Festival will be Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in [...]

7 months ago

WKRG News 5:Alabama News Beacon. #Jackson #ForestryFestival #ClarkeCounty

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Jackson High School student dies JACKSON, Ala. (WKRG) — A Jackson High School student has died, according to the Clarke County School District. CCSD said the student is a girl, but they have not released her name, age, or how she died. This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available.

7 months ago

WKRG News 5:Alabama News Beacon. #JacksonHighSchool #ClarkeCounty #AlabamaNews

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Tuscaloosa woman injured in Clarke County crash drops lawsuit THOMASVILLE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Tuscaloosa woman has dropped her lawsuit in connection with a Clarke County crash that killed two people and injured others. On May 6, around 11:51 a.m., a loaded semi truck and trailer “struck four vehicles from behind that were stopped for a red light in the southbound lane of Highway [...]

9 months ago

WKRG News 5:Alabama News Beacon. #Tuscaloosa #ClarkeCounty #CarAccident

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Clarke County road closed after 'marine-related incident' CLARKE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials have announced a road closure after a marine-related incident around 11:15 a.m. Thursday. According to officials, all lanes of U.S. 84 on the Jim Folsom Bridge are blocked for an unspecified amount of time. ALEA Highway Patrol Division officials are monitoring the situation. This story [...]

10 months ago

WKRG News 5:Alabama News Beacon. #ClarkeCounty #RoadClosure #MarineIncident

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Multiple people killed in Clarke County crash THOMASVILLE, Ala. (WKRG) — Multiple people are dead after a crash occurred on Highway 43 in Thomasville, according to the Clarke County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's office officials have not released a number of how many people are dead at this time. CCSO is now in the process of notifying the next of kin. According to [...]

10 months ago

WKRG News 5:Alabama News Beacon. #ClarkeCounty #AlabamaNews #TrafficAccident

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