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Athens City Council approves package of ordinances for events, finance and code updates
Summary
At its March 2 meeting the Athens City Council adopted multiple ordinances including permits for uptown festivals (street closures, noise waivers, vending), adoption of the county hazard mitigation plan, PACE custodial-fund creation, reinstatement of Title 15 tax code and several administrative 'then‑and‑now' certificates; several items were adopted under suspended rules.
The Athens City Council on March 2 adopted a slate of ordinances covering public events, finance housekeeping and statutory updates.
Council voted to adopt three related ordinances allowing uptown street closures for 2026 special events, temporary suspension of the city's noise rules during those events and designated vending privileges in event zones. Member Claudefelder said organizers need timely approval because the International Street Fair on April 11 is roughly five weeks away; council suspended the rules and adopted the…
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