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Name Change – 706-613-3190 Documents are filed with the Clerk of Superior and State Courts. An attorney’s services may be needed. National Do Not Call List – 888-382-1222 This Federal program allows citizens to register home or mobile phones in order to limit telemarketing calls. Registration by phone requires calling the above number from the phone number being registered. Neighborhood Health Centers (see: Health Centers, Athens Neighborhood; Health Department) Neighborhood Notification Initiative (NNI) – 706-613-3515 The Neighborhood Notification Initiative is operated by the ACC Planning Department and provides information about proposed developments to the neighborhoods in which they occur. Neighborhood Watch Program – 706-613-3358 ext. 230 ACC Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit These programs are designed to prevent crime in residential areas and are governed by the residents being vigilant for persons, vehicles or occurrences in their neighborhood that do not fit into the ordinary ebb and flow of the area. Neutering/Spaying Animals (see: Athens Regional Spay & Neuter Center or call private veterinarians) NNI (see: Neighborhood Notification Initiative) No Call List (see: National Do Not Call List) Noise Disturbances (see: selected ordinances on page 8) North Oconee River Greenway – 706-613-3615 ext. 242 (Greenways & Riverside Parks Office) www.athensgreenway.com / www.accleisureservices.com ACC Leisure Services Department The Greenways and Riverside Parks are parks that provide opportunities for individuals to experience nature in a variety of ways while linking parks, neighborhoods, points of interest, and activity centers. The North Oconee River Greenway is a 3-mile long, 10-foot wide poured multi-use concrete path that is open sunrise to sunset. The Greenway path is open to all types of non-motorized uses and dogs on a leash are welcome. Currently, the North Oconee River Greenway connects with Cook’s Greenway Trail at Sandy Creek Nature Center and follows the North Oconee River south toward downtown Athens and the University of Georgia. The Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission provides oversight for project construction, program management and the development of the countywide greenway network plan (see also: Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission). North Oconee River Park – 706-613-3615 ext. 242 (Greenways & Riverside Parks Office) www.athensgreenway.com / www.accleisureservices.com Between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Willow Street This 20-acre park is a facility of the ACC Leisure Services Department. Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center (RDC) – 706-369-5650 305 Research Drive The agency serves 12 counties and 54 municipal governments as a focal point for regional issues and as a resource for those governments in a variety of specialized areas. These include local government planning, economic development, grant preparation and administration, job training, and aging services. Notary Public – 706-613-3190 The ACC Clerk of Courts provides applications for potential applicants for Notary Public. A fee, notarized application, and two residents’ character witness statements are required. Documents may be notarized by the Clerk of Courts Office, some banks, or private companies or individuals. Nurses’ Clinic – 706-613-6976 496 Reese Street This part-time clinic provides some health care services for homeless, unemployed, underinsured, uninsured, and other underserved populations in the Athens-Clarke County area. Nutrition (see: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) O Oconee River (see: North Oconee River Greenway; North Oconee River Park; Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission) Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission – 706-613-3615 ext. 242 (Greenways & Riverside Parks Office) This independent agency of Athens-Clarke County is charged with developing the plan for a river-oriented greenway system within the county for the benefit and enjoyment of all citizens. The Commission is composed of 15 citizens appointed by the ACC Mayor and Commission, five of whom are recommended by the President of the University of Georgia (see also: North Oconee River Greenway). OneAthens – 706-542-7553 / 706-542-8905 This community-wide initiative is designed to combat the causes of persistent poverty in Clarke County. The project formed from the Partners for a Prosperous Athens initiative. Open Containers (see: selected ordinances on page 8) Ordinances The ACC Commission approves all ordinances and changes to existing ordinances. Ordinances are contained in the Code of Athens-Clarke County, which is available for public viewing at the Athens Regional Library, the ACC Clerk of Commission Office, and the ACC Public Information Office. Searchable ordinances are also available online through www.athensclarkecounty.com (see also: selected ordinances on page 8). Organizational Development – 706-613-3110 Satula Building, 375 Satula Avenue The ACC Organizational Development division provides training programs which include Management and Supervisory Skills Training, the Professional Development Program, skill-specific classes and specialized programs requested by departments, and assists the organization leadership in identifying, developing and implementing projects or initiatives which strengthen and support the workforce’s ability to perform effectively and efficiently. Outdoor Events (see: Events, Special and/or Outdoor) Overview Commission As mandated by the Charter, this Commission sits every ten years unless scheduled sooner by the Mayor and Commission. It is tasked to review the operation of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the members are appointed by a Grand Jury of the Superior Court. It is scheduled to convene next in the year 2010. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | HIJK | L | M | NO | PQ | R | S | T | UV | W | XYZ |