D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) – 706-613-3250
The D.A.R.E. program is for elementary and middle school students taught by experienced and carefully selected ACC Sheriff's Office certified deputies. The program presents lessons on drug and gang awareness, as well as dealing with life problems such as peer pressure, good and bad consequences and making good decisions.

Death Certificates – 706-542-8600

www.publichealthathens.com/vital_records.htm
GA Health Department
The Health Department maintains a collection of the death certificates for those who have died in Athens-Clarke County. There is a fee for the general public for a death certificate (see also: Health Department).

Deeds – 706-613-3195
ACC Clerk of Superior and State Courts
Deed records are housed in the Real Estate/Deeds Room (Courthouse, 325 East Washington Street, Suite 450) and copies can be made for citizens of Athens-Clarke County. Index information from 1998 to within 14 days of current date is available to the public at www.gsccca.org.

Defender, Public (see: Public Defender)

Demonstrations (see: selected ordinances on page 10)

Development Standards – 706-613-3515
ACC Planning Department
The Development Standards establish guidelines and performance measures for the development of specific site design standards, subdivision of property, environmental areas, street and greenway dedications, as well as on- and off-street parking. The Development Standards and Zoning Code are collectively called the Development Regulations (see also: Comprehensive Plan; Future Land Use Map/Plan; Zoning Code).

DFCS (see: Family and Children Services, Division of)

Digging (Private Property) (see: Utilities Protection Services)

Disabilities, Commission on People with
This commission ecommends programs to the Mayor and Commission and the private sector to increase acceptance and full participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the community (see also: Boards, Authorities and Commissions).

Disability Parking Permit – 706-542-6058 / 877-602-8477
motor.etax.dor.ga.gov

Georgia Department of Revenue
An affadavit form from the Department of Revenue must be submitted to the ACC Tag Office.

Disability Transportation (see: LIFT Information)

Disorderly Conduct (see: selected ordinances on page 10)

Dispossessory Warrant (see: Evictions)

District Attorney – 706-613-3240
Courthouse, 325 East Washington Street, Suite 500
The ACC District Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting all criminal offenses, felonies and misdemeanors, as well as certain civil actions such as drug, gambling and bond forfeitures in the Superior Courts of the Western Judicial Circuit. These prosecutions, both civil and criminal, are generated primarily by the police agencies operating in and around this jurisdiction.

Divorce Filing – 706-613-3190
ACC Clerk of Superior and State Courts
Divorce records are maintained in the Clerk of Superior and State Courts Office. If citizens of Athens-Clarke County are planning to file for divorce, it is suggested that they seek out an attorney for legal advice prior to contacting the Clerk of Courts. The public is welcome to call the number listed here with questions about the status of divorces that have already been filed.

DMV (see: Driver Services, Georgia Department of)

Do Not Call List (see: National Do Not Call List)

Dogs (see: Adoptions, Animal; Animal Control; Dog Parks; Leash Law;

selected ordinances on page 10)

Dog Parks

www.accleisureservices.com
Off-leash dog parks can be found at ACC Leisure Services’ Sandy Creek Park, Memorial Park, and Southeast Clarke Park, as well as at UGA's Lake Herrick (see also: individual entries; selected ordinances on page 10).

Door-to-Door Sales– 706-613-3050 (Permits) / 706-613-3345 or 706-613-3790 (Report Violations)

Individuals selling items door-to-door must have a vending permit from the ACC Finance Department and display a vendor badge during sales. Violators may be reported to the ACC Police Department or to the ACC Community Protection Division.

Dougherty Street Governmental Building
120 West Dougherty Street
This building houses the ACC's Building Permits and Inspections Department, Community Protection Division, Planning Department, and the Transportation and Public Works Department (see also individual entries).

Downtown Athens Parade of Lights – 706-353-1421 or 706-613-3589

www.accleisureservices.com

This annual tradition celebrates the beginning of the holiday season with a parade and lighting of the community Christmas tree downtown. It is held on the first Thursday following Thanksgiving. It is run by the ACC Leisure Services Department with support from the Athens Downtown Development Authority.

Downtown Athens Parking System (DAPS) – 706-613-7978

www.DowntownAthensGa.com

ACC Police Sub-Station, 133 East Washington Street
DAPS is a division of the Athens Downtown Development Authority established in 1993. It manages Athens-Clarke County on- and off-street parking facilities including parking meters, off-street lots and the College Avenue parking deck (see also: Athens Downtown Development Authority; Parking Tickets).

Downtown Development Authority (see: Athens Downtown Development Authority)

Drainage, Street – 706-613-3465
ACC Transportation and Public Works Department - Streets and Drainage Division

Driver Services, Department of - 706-542-9928 / 866-754-3687 (statewide call center)

www.dds.ga.gov

1505 US 29 North (closed Mondays, open Tuesdays - Saturdays)

This state office provides application for and disbursement of driver licenses and Georgia ID cards.

Driver's License (see: Driver Services, Georgia Department of)

Drought Information

Athens-Clarke County drought-related information can be found at www.thinkatthesink.com.

Drug Courts

• DUI / Drug Court (State Court) - 706-613-3206

           ACC Courthouse, 325 East Washington Street, Suite 430

• Felony Drug Court (Superior Court) - 706-208-7078

           ACC Courthouse, 325 East Washington Street, Suite 210

The ACC Drug Courts provide a non-traditional approach to sentencing criminal offenders who are drug and/or alcohol addicted.

Drug Hotline - 706-613-3297
ACC Police Department Drug Task Force

Citizens may call this hotline at any time to report illegal drug activity. Calls can be anonymous.

Drug Lab, Athens - 706-613-3206

ACC Courthouse, 325 East Washington Street, Suite 430

The Athens Drug Lab is part of the ACC State Court's DUI/Drug Court program. It is currently available to the courts for court-ordered drug and alcohol screens. The Athens Drug Lab also is available to provide drug and alcohol screening to government agencies and local businesses.

Drugs & Other Addictive Diseases Services (see: Alcohol & Other Addictive Drug Services)

Dudley Park

www.athensgreenway.com / www.accleisureservices.com
100 Dudley Drive
This 8.5-acre park is owned and operated by the ACC Leisure Services Department. It features picnic tables and trails along the North Oconee River. It is named after former City of Athens Mayor A.J. Dudley.

DUI/Drug Court (see: Drug Courts)

Dumping, Illegal – 706-613-3790
ACC Community Protection Division

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