Called meeting for A-CC Commission, judge hears arguments against Elbert Co Commission

A special called meeting of Athens-Clarke County Commissioners is set for 6 o’clock tonight at City Hall: the Commission will formally submit the plan to redevelop the Bethel Midtown Village apartments.

Athens Judge David Sweat has heard more arguments in an Elbert County controversy: at issue is a complaint brought against Elbert County Commissioners by landfill operators, who want a special use permit to develop a landfill, a permit that has been, so far, denied by the Commission in Elberton.

Barrow County Commissioners meet, 7 o’clock tonight in Winder.

Gainesville City Councilman George Wangemann says he will be a candidate for mayor of Gainesville when his term on the Council expires in 2021. Wangemann has been on the Gainesville City Council since 1986.

John Scarborough says he wants a second four-year term in Danielsville: Scarborough says he will run for reelection to the Madison County Commission Chairman’s post.