01/06/2026
On any given night, throngs of Panhellenic partiers, townies, visitors and people experiencing homelessness inhabit the sidewalks of Downtown Athens. Their presence leaves an impact as refuse inevitably litters the streets and paths telling tales of the night before.
The issue is exacerbated during community events, football games and changing seasons. It’s often considered a thankless job, but the streets of downtown are stewarded by the hard-working people at Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste.
One of the people runs the early morning shift, and most would never know he was there — a testament to his craft.
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On any given night, throngs of Panhellenic partiers, townies, visitors and people experiencing homelessness inhabit the sidewalks of Downtown Athens. ...