Happy New Year
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Welcome to 2026.
A lot going on! Be sure you read to end of this page. Thanks.
Time to Renew your CCCA Membership
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As you set your resolutions for 2026, we invite you to also commit to renewing your CCCA Membership. Your support is vital for the Cedar Creek Civic Association to thrive and continue enhancing our wonderful Athens neighborhood. For just $45 a year, you can make a difference! Click on the JOIN/PAY button above to explore your payment options, and please remember to fill out the membership form, including your email address. Providing your email allows you to stay connected with our community by receiving our e-newsletter, which we send out 10 times a year, featuring information about exciting and civic activities.
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If you don't use the computer, your check made out to "CCCA" should be mailed to "CCCA Treasurer, 190 Mockingbird Circle, Athens, GA 30605". Remember to include your home address so we know to whom to credit the membership and to add you to our list of members who receive printed newsletters.
Calendar - Updated January 2, 2026
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January 15 - CCCA Board Meeting - 7PM 160 Spruce Valley Rd
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January 25, 2026 - CCCA Members' Annual Meeting - Details in November Newsletter​
Register Now to Attend the CCCA Annual Member's Meeting
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The CCCA Annual Member's Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2026 in the Parish Hall of St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church, 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd with gathering at 5 PM, dinner starts soon after. As in previous years the CCCA will be providing food and drink for all attendees. Parking at the church and next door at the Montessori School. The official meeting will start at 6:15 PM and, unlike last year, should only last an hour - including the voting and installation of new Association officers. Our County Commissioner, Patrick Davenport will be there to say a few words about the state of our community. Use the link below to register please. If you don't use the internet, call Ken Portier at 678-644-9724 to register. Leave a message if he doesn't answer.
Call for Volunteers: CCCA Board Positions for 2026
We invite you to consider volunteering to serve on the 2026 CCCA Board or on one of its committees. This is a role that many in our community have taken on and found to be fulfilling. It takes less of your time than you would think. If you know a neighbor or friend who embodies the spirit of community and might be interested in taking on a leadership role, recommend them by emailing their name and address to CedarCreekCAAthens@gmail.com or filling out the form at the attached link.
For those contemplating volunteering but seeking reassurance, please do not hesitate to connect with the current CCCA president, Kenneth Portier, at 678-644-9724 or via email to Kenneth.Portier@gmail.com. He is more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Together, we can foster a stronger Cedar Creek community, and we warmly invite every resident to participate in this journey of growth and collaboration. Thank you for being an integral part of our community!
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Open volunteer roles include:
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President-Elect (will serve as President in 2027)
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Secretary (Take minutes at the Board meetings, Archivist)
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Membership Committee Chair (Most tasks are in January to March)
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Community & Government Affairs Chair (Report on community activities)
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Website Manager (WIX and Constant Comment experience preferred)
And Another Opportunity to Volunteer, Get Paid, and Serve our Community
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One of the charges of the CCCA is to foster community engagement and civic responsibility through participation in important civic activities. 2026 is going to be a big and exciting election year, and the Athens-Clarke County Elections Department needs your help. Lisa McGlaun, the ACC Elections Coordinator and our Cedar Creek neighbor is looking for ACC resident adults,16+ years of age, who might be interested in working as a part-time seasonal Poll Clerk, Assistant Poll Coordinator, or Poll Coordinator in the upcoming 2026 elections. The position descriptions and how to apply can be accessed at the link below. The application process is open and will remain so until February 27th. If you have ever thought that you would like to, or need to become more engaged in our democratic processes, this is the place to start!
2025 CCCA Board of Directors
President: Kenneth Portier
Vice President: Jack Dominey
Secretary: Position Open
Treasurer: Carolyn Portier Gorman
​Neighborhood Watch: Edie Roche
Traffic & Transportation: Pete Nicholls
Community & Government Affairs: Martha Davis
Landscape & Beautification: Cla Allgood
Social Activities Lead(s): Activity Leads Needed
Membership Chair: Leslie Meyers
Editor of the Newsletter: Position Open
Website Management We have a Team!
