As we usher in the New Year, the citizens of Athens-Clarke County should be aware of several changes to the operation schedules for government services and facilities during the holiday period. ACCGov has announced a brief pause on New Year's Day, with most services resuming regular hours come January 2.
For those looking to adopt a furry friend in the New Year, note that the Animal Services Adoption Center will be closed on Thursday, January 1, but will get back to its usual business the following day, while emergency field services will remain available for urgent situations like animal bites or injured pets by calling 911, the leisure services department will take a break too, closing its facilities for the first day of the year, although parks will welcome visitors from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM before returning to normal operation hours on Friday. For additional details on pet adoption or park services during the holiday, one can reach out to Animal Services at 706-613-3540 or take a virtual spin on their website.
Those looking to toss their holiday trash will find that the Solid Waste services for residential and commercial customers, barring those within the Downtown district, are suspended on January 1, as outlined in the special collection schedule for the week of December 29. But while Thursday's garbage will join Friday's haul, downtown services will not be interrupted, and leaf and limb removal will carry on in area E except for New Year's Day, the landfill and the Materials Recycling Facility, likewise, will close their gates on the first day of 2025, all set to resume regular operations on January 2, should residents need further information, they're encouraged to contact the Solid Waste Department at 706-613-3501 or read up on the resources available online, according to ACCGov.
Transportation will also be on hiatus; ACCGov's Transit services and offices are taking a one-day holiday on the January 1, but they're back in action the next day. While those relying on public transit might need to make alternative arrangements for New Year's Day, more information is accessible through the Transit Department at 706-613-3430 or by checking out their website directly. Furthermore, ACCGov general administrative offices, including City Hall and other key buildings, will follow the same pattern of closure on January 1, setting the stage for a return to operational normalcy on Friday.
