Alexzundra Tillman
News ReporterAlexzundra Tillman is a part-time reporter and producer. She is currently pursuing her masters degree in Film and Television studies at UGA and hopes to work at the cross section of these two fields in the future.
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The 2nd annual Athens Film Festival ended Sunday. Over the weekend,filmmakers and film enthusiasts came to Athens' local theatres to enjoy screenings of indie projects, including short films and animations. -
Plans to create a new public park will move forward on Athens’ West side. -
A Morgan county judge is deliberating on a legal case brought forward to stop the development of an automobile factory near Social Circle off I-20. -
Short term rentals or STRs have grown in prominence in recent years thanks to sites like Airbnb where customers can book lodging for 31 days or less. -
On the agenda for the ACC Mayor and Commission at Tuesday's work session is a project to improve pedestrian safety in the W. Broad Area and Hancock neighborhoods, ordinance updates, and updates on the Affordable Housing Investment Strategy or AHIS. -
Several land rezoning requests came before the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission on Tuesday night that would greenlight plans for increased density, prompting public opposition. -
Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley announced Monday, August 4th that he will be running for U.S. senate with the intention of taking incumbent Jon Osoff’s seat. -
Across the country, older generations have spearheaded protests against President Trump’s administration. Many leaders of the Democratic Party worry that young people aren’t involved enough—and progressive leaders in Athens are no exception. -
Today on Athens News Matters, a local volunteer on a new effort to bring faith groups deeper into the battle against homelessness. Then, local Democrats want young supporters—but can they get them?
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The issue of gun violence in Georgia was top of mind for some elected officials and local Athenians this past weekend.
