The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission discussed rezoning requests and SPLOST Project 06 at a special agenda session on Sept. 16—focusing on zoning changes for several properties and a plan to move fire station #5 to improve emergency response. The consent agenda will be voted on at the regular session on Oct. 7.
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The Commemorative Air Force will host Warbirds Ride Day at Ben Epps Airport in Athens on Saturday with rides on restored World War II-era aircraft available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fans can ride several vintage planes — including a popular P-51 Mustang — and enjoy a rare aviation event in the community.
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services announced today that microchip scanning stations for pets are now operating 24 hours at Memorial Park Dog Park and Southeast Clarke Park Dog Park—found animals can be scanned to help find their owners. Pet owners are urged to follow the signs for instructions and update their contact information.
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