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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:
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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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James Alexander has been appointed to serve as ACCGov's new (permanent) Director of the Central Services Department. He had previously served as director on an interim basis.
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Want to know where GA State Legislature Candidates stand on energy and environmental issues?
The Coalition of Athens Scientists is holding a Candidate Forum on Energy and the Environment at the ACC Library Auditorium (2025 Baxter Street) on October 6 from 6-7 pm.
I'm hearing that the Secretary of State is holding up Brenda Hankinson's nomination. Right now, the candidate is still Justiin Gillespie, but I will continue providing updates as I am aware of them.
Democrats have a new candidate in State Senate District 47 -- Brenda Hankinson.
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State Rep. Eric Gisler is holding a town hall meeting on Flock cameras tonight at Cine in downtown Athens.
I won't be recording this one, because I'm on the panel!
Candidates seeking to represent Oconee County, and other nearby counties including Athens, met for a forum at Oconee Veterans Park on Thursday.
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Former ACC Sheriff's Office Detention Officer Derwin Johnson has been arrested today for providing inmates with contraband. He is being held at the Barrow County Jail.
“'Georgians wanna be safe in their communities,'" Warnock said, 'Yes, they wanna be safe from crime, but they also wanna be safe from stalking and harassment and they shouldn't have to choose one or the other.'”
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