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11 panelists from law enforcement, the nonprofit sector and the street answered questions about homelessness at a town hall meeting on Monday hosted by Commissioners Carol Myers, Patrick Davenport and Tiffany Taylor.
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A proposed six-story apartment complex on Reese Street could bring millions for affordable housing and a commemorative park telling the story of the Reese Street neighborhood, but it could also cause significant parking issues.
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Early voting continues in the last week before the 2026 election.
New locations are opening up, including the Cooperative Extension on Cleveland Road and the UGA Tate Center (starting tomorrow)! ✅
If you like, you can check out my voter guide before you go:
athenspoliticsnerd.com/2026-…
Which economic system serves people better, capitalism or socialism?
ACC Board of Education member Tim Denson debated economist Daniel Di Martino on this topic at the UGA chapel on Thursday. The debate was hosted by Young America’s Foundation.
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UGA students held a protest against Flock mass surveillance at the Arch on Friday. They're calling for UGA and ACC Gov to end their contracts with Flock.
Participating organizations in the DeFlock UGA coalition are the GA Youth Justice Coalition, UGA YDSA and the Athens DSA.
You can sign the petition to DeFlock UGA Campus here:
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State Representative Eric Gisler held a town hall meeting on Flock cameras last month, including APN's editor as a panelist.
Lee Becker of Oconee County Observations writes about it here and includes the full video.
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This Saturday at Prince & Chase St, the Athens Area Vendors Group Presents: 🎶Rhythm & Arts Festival! 🎨
Enjoy great music, delicious food, live stained glass demos, kids activities, celebrating and supporting our local small businesses and community!
**Music starts at 10am**
We got this, Athens. You can vote every day this week until 6 pm at multiple locations, including Saturday, but not Sunday.
We have plenty of time to catch up. Get out there and vote!
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The ACC Commission approved the new judicial center planned for Dougherty Street in a vote last week. Still, they haven't given up on trying to save the famous "Moon Tree."
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Local Democratic candidates focused on heathcare, affordability before marching to the polls on Tuesday, the first day of early voting.
You can vote today, tomorrow and Saturday until 6 pm at 133 E. Washington St. downtown.
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How to stop worrying about the national debt? Maybe this documentary will help:
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The 2026 election has started!
You can early vote at the ACC Elections Office (133 E. Washington St) in downtown Athens from 8 am - 6 pm all week through Saturday. It's also open on Sunday from noon - 3 pm.
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The Coalition of Athens Scientists organized a candidate forum on energy affordability, science and the environment on Tues.
Suzanna Karatassos, Ray Smith and incumbent State Representative Eric Gisler, all Democrats, were the only candidates to attend.
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Early voting for the 2026 midterm election starts next Tuesday!
Check out APN's full election guide here, including the amendments and referenda:
athenspoliticsnerd.com/2026-…
Amilcar Valencia of El Refugio Ministry is holding a workshop this weekend called "Understanding Detention and Building Resistance."
The workshop starts at 9 am this Saturday. Please register here:
tinyurl.com/detention101026
Today is the last day to register to vote in the 2026 midterm election. You only need to do this if you're not already registered.
georgia.gov/register-vote
This technology seems to corrupt basically everyone it touches. This isn't even news at this point.
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