Athens Politics Nerd

Independent, progressive journalism for Athens, Georgia.

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

Whoops, I thought this was a bigger deal than it was. The frequency doubling, it turns out, actually happened back in January. I have corrected the article. But I'm still glad I wrote it, because it gave me an opportunity to talk about HB 328.

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

Tomorrow, Athens Transit will expand service, doubling frequency on routes 12 and 14 and shifting route 22 to start 30 minutes earlier in the morning.
https://t.co/PMBpLSTsVC

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A final mayoral debate will be held TONIGHT at the ACC Library at 6 pm, hosted by the Athens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in partnership with the Junior League of Athens.

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

I also explain in this article why HB 328 -- cited by mayoral candidate Dexter Fisher during the last debate -- should have little to no effect on transit funding in Athens despite the wishes of one of its sponsors, Houston Gaines.

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@ruwaromman Close observers aren't surprised, Josh is great.

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What happened in this year's state legislative session?

The highlights: a ban on EMS surprise billing, a need-based college scholarship, banning cell phones in high schools and making certain types of peaceful protest punishable by up to a year in jail.
https://t.co/W9uPnz07rJ

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

Andrew Saunders has been appointed Deputy Manager in the ACC Manager’s Office, starting June 8.

Well deserved, if you ask me.
https://t.co/1g0IZZ1wcw

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Mayoral candidates Tim Denson and Dexter Fisher faced off in a debate at the historic Morton Theater on Saturday.

Early voting for the runoff starts next week.
https://t.co/hnepbZIvT2

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

The four lane concept for North Avenue is back on the commission's agenda. Any guesses on if it will pass this time?
https://t.co/nyyl18Tzy3

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Can you imagine an Athens where everyone has an affordable place to live?

Documentary filmmaker Joe Lavine asks Athens residents to give their thoughts on housing and describe what policies they’d like to see to improve housing affordability.
https://t.co/vm4jmbfPDc

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APN has the full election results from Tuesday's primary and local election here:
https://t.co/yYvHNe6Gbp

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What happens when Trump's own FDA finds that the COVID vaccine was safe?

They censor the study, of course.
https://t.co/anchXDZP5A

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The ACC Elections Department made this handy graphic about the election results:

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The AthChat podcast crew is hosting a mayoral runoff debate between Tim Denson and Dexter Fisher on May 30 at the Morton.

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

@planetclairefan @drjohnnyfair Not by a little bit, either.

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

Tim Denson, candidate for mayor, gave a (partial) victory speech tonight at Athentic, calling on his volunteers to keep at it for another month, until the June 16 runoff.

Denson seems likely to come in first place, having 38% of the vote right now (not all votes are in).

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

"We can make Athens the shining example in the Southeast of a community that takes care of its people...This is a wealthy, well-resourced community. We need to make sure it's providing just as well for those who are struggling as it is for the president of UGA.”
-Tim Denson

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

Polls have closed now and we're awaiting the results of the 2026 local election and primary.

I'll be heading over to Tim Denson's election night party at Athentic to check it out and write updates from there.

[Greg Bluestein @bluestein]

Wow. Officials say Democrats are now slightly leading Republicans in Election Day vote, with about 770,000 ballots cast so far today. That’s on top of the ~150k D edge during the early-vote period. This could have big implications for the Georgia Supreme Court races. #gapol

[Athens Politics Nerd @NerdAthens]

Today is election day! Get out there and vote!

Polls are open until 7 pm. If you get in line by 7, you will be allowed to vote no matter how long the line is.

Before you vote, check out APN's voter guide:
https://t.co/OevizT7x2T