Victor 'Vic' Pope appointed ACCGov Transit Director. Born in Athens, he's a 17-year veteran of the department and has served as Interim Director since September 2023. Details at accgov.com/news

APN interviewed the candidates for ACC Commission in District 2 about housing, homelessness, immigration and more.
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In case there’s any confusion, the call for a ceasefire continues today and everyday in regards to every stakeholder. Those of us that have been calling for a ceasefire have been fearing this day. End the genocide. End the dangerous escalation. Enough is enough.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting a teach-in on climate change and global conflict on April 20 from 10am-pm.

RSVP here: uuathensga.org/calendar

18 rural hospitals in Georgia at risk of closing because Republicans here won’t expand Medicaid because Obama. ajc.com/news/health-ne…

At the end of our interview, Rashe Malcolm urged Athenians to vote and to be more involved in the political process:
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I talked with Rashe Malcolm, candidate for commission in District 6, about small business development, the Mall, public safety, affordable housing and more.
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This weekend 'Linnentown - The Musical' marks a historical opening at The Classic Center, with proceeds benefitting its upcoming Black history center.

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Which candidates should APN interview next? I'll try to get to them all, if I have time. Which is most important?

Stephanie Johnson, candidate for commission in District 6, gave a false portrayal of the 2019 resolution in support of Athens' immigrant community at a recent candidate forum.
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Politicians who cut Medicaid & social services never get attacked for enabling crime, or for harming safety.

But a new study shows these things are directly related, as cuts to insurance led the crime rate to grow. boltsmag.org/medicaid-cover…

Leon Galis wrote a great article about refugee resettlement in Classic City News countering some recent disinformation in that same publication.
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New AthCast episode: Matt Pulver, Antwon Stephens and APN's editor Chris Dowd talk about the state legislative session, a lawsuit threatened by District 6 commission candidate Stephanie Johnson, immigration, a police raid on Sky City and more.
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If you're looking for eclipse glasses right now you understand why same day voter registration is important

A reminder that a US president leaning into debt cancellation like this was unimaginable not that many years ago.

Do we need to keep pushing so actions match words? Yes.

Do we need to keep fighting to win not only debt relief but free college? Ofc.

Organizing is everything.

I went on WGAU with Tim Bryant this morning to talk about the restraining order District 6 commission candidate Stephanie Johnson's lawyers have threatened against me.
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Last call for feedback on revised Fire Station #5 site selection criteria, which will provide the basis for evaluating potential sites for the new station. Criteria include acreage, location in comparison to other stations, utility connections, and more.

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You've heard about the street preacher, but more happened at the last commission meeting!

Last week, the commission shot down two controversial developments, funded Linnentown public art, eviction prevention and squashed a minor planning rebellion.
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