Athens Council Moves on Cameras, Housing, Grants | Athens News

Athens Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

Athens-Clarke County officials tackled hot-button issues this week, including public outcry over Flock cameras after an employee was fired for allegedly tracking his ex-wife — prompting police to clarify access is tightly controlled and requires approval for sensitive cases. Commissioners pledged to rebuild trust with new safeguards. They also approved a major federal grant application that could bring in up to $1 million to support youth experiencing homelessness, with the Athens Homelessness Coalition leading implementation. On the development front, two key rezonings passed: one along U.S…