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Kirrena Gallagher is running for Board of Education in District 2 in Athens, Georgia. Her opponents are Claudia Butts (the incumbent) and Mary Bagby. The election is on May 21, 2024.
Michael Eberhart and William Gaulden are running in the Democratic primary to be the next coroner of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. The election is on May 21.
Incumbent Commissioner Melissa Link is being challenged this year by Jason Jacobs, a downtown business owner and former minor league catcher for the Mets.This election will take place on May 21, 2024.
Rashe Malcolm, owner of Rashe's Cuisine, is running for ACC Commission in District 6 in Athens, Georgia. The election is on May 21, 2024.
ACC Commissioner Carol Myers is running for re-election against Sidney Waters, better known as Mama Sid. APN sat down with Myers on March 29, 2024. The election will take place on May 21.
Sheriff John Q Williams is running for re-election in Athens, Georgia in 2024. On May 21, he'll face off against Tommy Dorsey in the Democratic primary, and the winner will be Athens' Sheriff for the next four years.
Jessica Fore and Lexy Doherty are running for US Congress (GA-10) in the Democratic primary taking place on May 21, 2024. The winner will face off against Republican Mike Collins in November.
Athens-Clarke County is holding a special election on November 7, 2023 to determine the next ACC Clerk of Courts. APN interviewed Elisa Zarate, who is running for that position against Andrew Griffeth.
Blake Aued from Flagpole and Commissioner Jesse Houle join APN to talk about Governor Brian Kemp's drift to the middle, the medical contract at the ACC jail, the Mall redevelopment project and Jesse's budget priorities this year.0:30 - Govern
A new commission takes their seats and immediately has a split vote for mayor pro tem! What's up with that? Blake Aued from Flagpole comes on the show to talk about the latest developments on the ACC Mayor and Commission and what we can expect
I'm tired of UGA throwing its weight around. This one is about why UGA hates a particular story I wrote recently and why they’re wrong. Here's the story they have an issue with:https://athenspoliticsnerd.com/mitchell-street-development-is-
Occupy Wall Street started in September, 2011 and soon after solidarity encampments sprung up all over the country. One of those solidarity groups, Occupy Athens GA, had a huge impact on local politics that still endures today. I talked with Co
ACC Commissioners debated lowered quorum at their last meeting, and things got spicy. They also begun the process of creating a long-term plan to address homelessness and discussed how to spend transit dollars most effectively.0:32 - Homeless
Prosperity Capital Partners is forcing out low-income tenants in Athens, the University System of Georgia blocks the Linnentown mosaic and the public has a lot to say about cannabis decriminalization, abortion and a pilot project for Prince Ave
Jeff Auerbach, candidate for Georgia State House in District 121, talked with me about his feelings on abortion and about the smaller things we can do in the state legislature that can greatly improve our lives.1:03 - What do you do when you'
Tim Denson is running for the Athens-Clarke County Board of Education in District 5 in 2022. I interviewed him about restorative justice, his plans for the district and about how well our schools are doing at educating our kids. 0:31 - Why
Commissioner Patrick Davenport is running for re-election in District 1 and he's being challenged by Audrey Hughes. I interviewed both of them (on different days). We talked about recycling, taxes, crime and whether the east side is getting its
Dexter Fisher is running in 2022 to serve as District 5 ACC Commissioner. I interviewed him about youth development, homelessness and affordable housing.0:00 - Intro1:44 - What are your main goals for your first term? 9:18 - Why does Athens
Allen Jones is running to serve as District 7 ACC Commissioner in 2022. I interviewed him about alternative transportation, environmental sustainability, homelessness and the Republican money that may be flooding into our local election. 0
Asia Thomas and Tiffany Taylor are running to serve as District 3 ACC Commissioner in 2022. I interviewed them about crime, poverty and how they envision their first term in office. 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - Why are you running for commission? 4
Jared Bailey is running for ACC Commission in District 5 in 2022. I interviewed Jared about Republican redistricting, affordable housing and more. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Why are you running for District 5 Commissioner? 3:00 - Does Republica
Elder Johnson and Mark Evans are running to serve on the Clarke County School Board in District 9 in 2022. I interviewed Elder and Mark about restorative justice, their plans for the district and about how well our schools are doing at educatin
Matt Pulver is running for ACC Commission in District 5 in 2022. I interviewed Matt about Republican redistricting, the North Downtown Athens Development project and his opinions on taxes.
Patty Durand has announced her campaign to run for Public Service Commissioner in Georgia. In this episode, APN interviews Patty about energy bills, coal ash pollution and the nuclear plant Vogtle.
Jessica Fore has announced her campaign to run for Congress in GA-10. In this episode, APN interviews Jessica about her opinions on a range of topics, from the filibuster to living wages to tackling climate change. 0:00 - Intro and a word ab
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