Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Utility Fee Increase Helps Fund Safe Roads

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, August 31st, 2026

If you own property in Athens, you might have noticed that your annual Stormwater Utility fee was higher than usual this year.

For homeowners, it’s just another bill increase. Most people don’t know that it helps keep the roads from collapsing beneath our feet.

WUGA’s Havivah Saltz visited Athens-Clarke County Streets and Drainage to find out more.

Read more at WUGA.