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| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | HIJK | L | M | NO | PQ | R | S | T | UV | W | XYZ A Abandoned Vehicles – 706-613-3345 It is unlawful to leave a vehicle parked in one place on a public street, highway, or other Athens-Clarke County owned property for more than 48 hours. If a vehicle is reported to have been abandoned, it is first determined whether or not it has been reported stolen. If it has been reported stolen, or if its position on a roadway makes it a potential traffic hazard, the vehicle can be towed immediately. If it has not been reported stolen and is not a potential traffic hazard, then its tires will be marked. Forty-eight (48) hours later, if the marked vehicle has not been moved, it can lawfully be towed. Absentee Voting – 706-613-3150 www.athensclarkecounty.com/elections Voters may vote by absentee ballot by mail without providing a reason or in person under certain conditions. Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the ACC Board of Elections or through the GA Secretary of State Web site (www.sos.georgia.gov/elections/). Accident Reports Copies of accident and arrest reports are available for a fee from the issuing law enforcement agency:
Accounts Payable (by Athens-Clarke County) – 706-613-3057 ACTV www.athensclarkecounty.com/actv The ACC Public Information Office maintains the Athens-Clarke County Government Access Channel on Charter Communications Channel 7 and University Cablevision Channel 97 with information and programming regarding the Unified Government’s activities. Additionally, regular meetings of the Mayor and Commission are broadcast live and on tape delay (see also: Public Information Office; ACTV Programming Schedule on page 6). ACTION, Inc. – 706-546-8293 / 706-549-9827 (Rent & Utility / Heating / Cooling Assistance) 594 Oconee Street A community-based human development service agency that operates programs in a 10-county area. Addictive Diseases – 706-542-8656 Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is contracted by the GA Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases. Addresses (see: Street Addresses) Adopt Athens – 706-613-3501 ext. 312 Solid Waste Department - Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Community appearance program that engages volunteer organizations to “adopt” public spaces for maintenance and beautification. Includes Adopt-A-Highway, Adopt-A-Bus Stop, Adopt-A-Stream, Adopt-A-Park, as well as neighborhood greenspaces, ACC facilities and grounds, and other public spaces. Adopt-a-Bus Stop (see: Adopt Athens) Adopt-a-Highway (see: Adopt Athens) Adopt-a-Park (see: Adopt Athens) Adopt-a-Stream (see: Adopt Athens) Adoption, Child – 877-210-5437 (877-210-KIDS) GA Department of Human Resources’ Office of Adoptions Adoption, Animal
Advance Voting – 706-613-3050 Administered by the ACC Board of Elections, advance voting allows voters to cast ballots in person for any reason or simply for convenience the week before election day. Advantage Behavioral Health Systems – 706-542-8656 / 1-800-715-4225 (Crisis and Access Line) Advantage Behavioral Health Systems (ABHS) is a publicly-funded provider of behavioral health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services for 10 counties in Northeast Georgia, including Athens-Clarke County. ABHS provides treatment, counseling, supportive services for community living, activity groups and other services for people whose health affects their behavior, such as people suffering from mental illness or people battling alcohol or drug addiction. Aging, Athens Community Council on – 706-549-4850 www.athenscommunitycouncilonaging.org 135 Hoyt Street A resource for education, information, referral, counseling, and general assistance for older persons, including a meals on wheels program. Agriculture (see: Cooperative Extension Service) Airport (Athens-Ben Epps Airport) – 706-613-3420 / 706-549-5783 (Airline Information) 1010 Ben Epps Drive Athens-Ben Epps Airport provides air travel services to Athens-Clarke County and Northeast Georgia. Services are provided for commercial air travel, general aviation, and military users. Commercial service is provided by U.S. Airways Express. Alcohol (see: Alcohol Licenses; Open Containers) Alcohol & Other Addictive Drug Services – 706-369-5745 / 1-800-715-4225 (Crisis Line) 195 Miles Street Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is contracted by the GA Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases for these services locally. Alcohol Licenses – 706-613-3050 Applicants must pay an investigation fee for an alcohol license at the time of the application. Following payment, a check must be performed on everyone involved in the business at hand. Zoning must be approved for an alcohol license, and the distances to nearest school, church and private dwelling must be determined. Alternative Dispute Resolution – 706-613-3210 Courthouse, 325 East Washington Street, Suite 540 This process refers to any form of settling a dispute other than litigation. Mediation is one type and the method used by the courts in Athens-Clarke County. Mediation is a process by which a neutral third party facilitates negotiations between other parties in conflict. Animal Control Division – 706-613-3540 / 911 (After Hours Emergency) www.athensclarkecounty.com/animalcontrol 45 Beaverdam Road Extension The ACC Animal Control Division of the Central Services Department operates the animal shelter and is responsible for public safety from dangerous or seriously sick animals and at-large dogs, barking dog complaints, investigations of animal cruelty allegations, enforcement of the ACC Animal Control ordinances, adoption or reclaim of impounded and surrendered dogs, public education on a variety of animal related topics, and information regarding lost or found dogs (see also: Adoption, Dog; Animal Shelter; Cats; Wildlife; selected ordinances on page 8). Animal, Dead Removal Dead animals are only removed from public rights-of-way. Dead animals on private property can be disposed of by private wildlife removal companies or by transporting them to the ACC Landfill.
Animal Shelter – 706-613-3540 www.athensclarkecounty.com/animalcontrol 45 Beaverdam Road Extension Operated by the ACC Animal Control Division, the animal shelter is normally open for visits on every day except Wednesdays and holidays. A current operating schedule and a list of animals at the shelter is posted on the Web site. Some dog photos are also shown on ACTV. Animal Spaying/Neutering (see: Athens Regional Spay & Neuter Center or call private veterinarians) Annulments – 706-613-3190 The Clerk of Courts charges a filing fee and the Sheriff’s Office charges a fee for their service. Copies of the petition and Sheriff’s information are needed. Appraisal, Property (see: Property Values) Arborist (see: Planning) Arrests (see: Jail) Asbestos – 404-363-7026 GA Department of Natural Resources Athens Creative Theatre (ACT) – 706-613-3628 www.athenscreativetheatre.com / www.accleisureservices.com ACT is a non-profit community theatre housed at Memorial Park that has provided quality entertainment to Athens since 1966. It is a program of the ACC Leisure Services Department’s Arts Division. Their Quinn Hall performance space at Memorial Park is named for ACT founder and former UGA drama professor Jane Quinn. Athens Downtown Development Authority (ADDA) – 706-353-1421 220 College Avenue, Suite 400 The ADDA promotes, maintains, and enhances a safe and economically viable Central Business District by focusing both private and public resources on the potential of downtown to benefit the entire community (see also: Downtown Athens Parking System). Athens Regional Medical Center – 706-475-7000 1199 Prince Avenue Athens Regional Spay & Neuter Center – 706-353-2287 1781 Mars Hill Road (Watkinsville) This Center, run by the Athens Area Humane Society, offers low cost, high quality spays and neuters to the population of Athens-Clarke County and surrounding areas (see also: Humane Society, Athens Area). Athens Technical College – 706-355-5000 800 US Highway 29 North Athens Transit System – 706-613-3430 Athens Transit Multimodal Center, 775 E. Broad Street/Hickory Street Connector The Athens Transit System (ATS) provides transportation service in Athens-Clarke County with The Bus, The LIFT, and The LINK services. ATS carries over 1.5 million passengers per year (see also: Bus Information; LIFT Information; LINK Information; Multimodal Transportation Center). Attorney’s Office – 706-613-3035 www.athensclarkecounty.com/attorney Civic Hall, 155 East Washington Street The ACC Attorney’s Office provides legal services to the Mayor and Commission, the Manager, and all other Departments and Divisions of the Athens-Clarke County Government. The Attorney’s Office researches and drafts local legislation concerning Athens-Clarke County and all ordinances to be adopted by the Mayor and Commission. Auction, ACC Surplus – 706-613-3530 The Internal Support Division of the ACC Central Services Department coordinates an annual auction open to the public in order to liquidate Unified Government surplus items. It is usually held in the fall. Auctions, Property (see: Foreclosure Auctions; Tax Sale Auctions) Auditor’s Office – 706-613-3012 www.athensclarkecounty.com/auditor City Hall, 301 College Avenue, Suite 202 The Office of the Auditor conducts internal audits of the fiscal affairs and operations of departments, offices, and agencies of the Unified Government. The office provides strategic planning, organizational analysis, feasibility and program evaluations, staffing reviews and other services all with the intent of enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations for the benefit of Athens-Clarke County. Authorities (see: Boards, Authorities and Commissions)
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