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Commission waives connection fees for new mental health recovery center

Athens-Clarke County Commission · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners approved a waiver of water and wastewater connection fees for a recovery center at 240 Mitchell Bridge Road, intended to support a residential recovery facility. The waiver covers one-time connection fees, not ongoing monthly utility charges.

The Athens-Clarke County Commission approved an ordinance and accompanying waiver Jan. 6 to reduce to zero the water and wastewater connection fees for a mental health recovery facility planned at 240 Mitchell Bridge Road.

Commissioner Myers introduced the motion to grant a 100% waiver under a policy provision that allows fee reductions for projects providing housing…

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