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Projects must go through a process in which they are adopted into a regional transportation plan. Projects that are in this plan are, over time, put into the Transportation Improvement Program (see also: Transportation Improvement Program). Magistrate Court – 706-613-3310 www.athensclarkecounty.com/magistrate Courthouse, 325 East Washington Street, Suite 230 The mission of the ACC Magistrate Court is to provide assistance to the general public, police agencies, and attorneys in the prosecution of criminal and civil cases in Clarke County. Official Code of Georgia, Annotated (O.C.G.A.) Section 15-10-2 sets forth jurisdiction of the Court, with duties divided between the Civil, Criminal, and Bad Check Divisions. Additionally, marriages can be performed in this Court (see also: Marriage Licenses; Checks, Bad; Court Administrator; Evictions). Manager – 706-613-3020 www.athensclarkecounty.com/manager City Hall, 301 College Avenue, Suites 301 & 303 The Office of the Manager’s of Athens-Clarke County’s Unified Government is responsible for the implementation of all policies, programs, contracts, ordinances, and resolutions as approved and directed by the Mayor and Commission. The office performs the administrative functions of the government, which support the activities of the Mayor and Commission. The authority and responsibilities of the Manager are dictated by the ACC Charter. Marriage The ACC Probate Court provides marriage license applications, which list the requirements. A fee is charged and applicants for marriage must come into the office together. The ACC Magistrate Court can also perform marriages (see also: Marriage License; Magistrate Court; Probate Court). Marriage License - 706-613-3320 www.athensclarkecounty.com/probatecourt Marriage licenses are issued by the Probate Court. Marriage license records are held in the Record’s Room of the Courthouse (dated 1800s-1900s) or the Probate Court. Marshal (see: Community Protection Division) Marshal, Fire (see: Fire Marshal) Master Gardener – 706-613-3640 Classes to become a Certified Master Gardener are offered annually beginning in January. Applicants are selected through an application process. Applications are available through the volunteer coordinator at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Mayor – 706-613-3010 www.athensclarkecounty.com/mayor City Hall, 301 College Avenue, Suite 300 The Mayor is elected countywide for four-year terms for a maximum of two consecutive terms to serve as the head of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the Chair of the Commission. The Mayor’s duties include setting the agenda for Commission meetings; recommending candidates for the ACC positions of Manager, Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, and Auditor; and presenting the budget (see also: Mayor and Commissioner contact information on page 9). Meals on Wheels (see: Aging, Athens Comunity Council on) Medicaid – 800-869-1150 / 404-656-3087 www.cms.hhs.gov / www.dch.georgia.gov GA Department of Human Resources Medicare – 800-669-8387 (800-MEDICARE) GA Department of Human Resources Memorial Park – 706-613-3580 / 706-548-8949 (Pool – Seasonal) 293 Gran Ellen Drive This 72-acre facility of the ACC Leisure Services Department houses the Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail (Zoo), Athens Creative Theatre’s Quinn Hall, and the Fred Birchmore Trail, along with other facilities such as a lake, playground, swimming pool, dog park, and operations center (see also: Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail; Athens Creative Theatre). Mental Health (see: Advantage Behavioral Health Systems) Mental Health Court (see: Treatment and Accountability Court) Mentor Program – 706-353-2288 A partnership between the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and the Clarke County School District pairing trained community volunteers with local public school children. Metal, Scrap (see: Landfill; list of accepted items for recycling on page 9) Meter Services, Water – 706-613-3479 ACC Public Utilities – Meter Management Millage Rate – 706-613-3120 The Commission sets the millage rate for the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government annually. Other entities such as the state of Georgia and Clarke County Board of Education set additional millage rates. The millage rates are fractional multipliers that help determine the tax rate of property. A tax rate of one mill represents a tax liability of $1.00 per $1,000.00 of assessed value. The ACC Tax Assessor’s Office performs all tax assessments while the ACC Tax Commissioner’s Office calculates the tax bill and collects it (see also: Homestead Exemption; Tax Assessor’s Office; Tax Commissioner’s Office). Miriam Moore Community Service Center – 706-208-0048 (East Athens Development Corporation) 410 McKinley Drive This neighborhood facility is located adjacent to the East Athens Community Center and houses facilities for the Athens Tutorial Program, the Athens-Clarke County Health Department, the East Athens Neighborhood Health Center, and the East Athens Development Corporation (EADC). Mold Individuals with mold or suspected mold problems should visit www.epa.gov/mold or www.fcs.uga.edu/ext/housing or contact the Cooperative Extension (706-613-3640) for information about remedies and removal. Some private companies who work with mold remediation can be found in the phone book. Morton Theatre – 706-613-3770 / 706-613-3771 (Box Office) 195 West Washington Street This 1910 historic African-American theatre seats 544 patrons and is a facility of the ACC Leisure Services Department. A citizen-approved sales tax program in 1987 helped renovate the building for community use. The Morton hosts theatrical presentations, dances, musicals, community events, and more. Mosquito Control www.athensclarkecounty.com/mosquito The Mosquito Control Program encourages citizens to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by eliminating standing water, picking up litter around property, and cleaning up excess vegetation overgrowth. Free larvacide briquets for water that can’t be removed are available to ACC citizens at all Fire Stations beginning late spring through late fall. More tips and contacts for specific areas are available online or by calling the ACC Public Information Office (706-613-3795). Motor Vehicle Registration (see: License Plates / Motor Vehicle Registration) Motor Vehicle Safety, Department of (DMVS) (see: Driver Services, Georgia Department of) Moving to Athens-Clarke County (see: Relocation Packet) MRF (see: Recovered Materials Processing Facility) Mulch – 706-613-3508 Multimodal Transportation Center – 706-613-3430 775 East Broad Street / Hickory Street Connector The Multimodal Center is designed to connect people with a variety of transportation modes, including buses, pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. It also houses the Athens Transit System’s administrative offices (see also: Athens Transit System). Municipal Court – 706-613-3690 www.athensclarkecounty.com/municipalcourt Courthouse, 325 East Washington Street, Rooms 160 & 170 The ACC Municipal Court has jurisdiction in most misdemeanor traffic offenses. The Court also has jurisdiction (with certain statutory exceptions) in misdemeanor offenses of underage possession of alcohol, possession of marijuana, and theft by shoplifting. The Court handles local ordinance violations, including parking violations (see also: Court Administrator).
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