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: Ordinances)

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, Department 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 8)

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 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)

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

selected ordinances on page 8)

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; Leash Law).

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. They may not sell in locations or neighborhoods posted with ‘No Solicitation’ signs. 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. The parade is held downtown on the first Thursday following Thanksgiving. It is run as a partnership between the Athens Downtown Development Authority and the ACC Leisure Services Department.

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. DAPS was established in 1993 and 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).

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

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

Driver Services, Department of - 706-542-9306 / 866-754-3687

www.dds.ga.gov

1505 US 29 North (closed Mondays)

This state office provides application for and disbursement of driver licenses and Georgia ID cards (see also: Driver’s License).

Drug Courts

• DUI / Drug Court (State Court) - 706-613-3206
• Felony Drug Court (Superior Court) - 706-208-7078

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.

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.

DUI/Drug Court (see: Drug Courts)

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

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