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GOP lawmakers have released maps for proposed state house and state senate districts; congressional map to come — state senate panel suggests repeal of certificate of need law — ACC seeks employee input in new survey

Public defenders representing accused murderer file several motions — ACC could buy new fire trucks — state lawmakers hear testimony on controversial library bill — Avid Bookshop files suit against Gwinnett jail

Willie James Pye was executed last night — Planning Commission proposal could cause friction with ACC commissioners — state lawmakers pass union bill — Georgia Senators move ahead with vouchers — Sheriff's Office to hold self-defense classes

This week on Athens News Matters, lone Democratic State Representative Spencer Frye discusses his own proposal of the ACC commission districts. New development plans for the Georgia Square Mall are on the table. Dr. Lakeisha Gantt, President of the ACC Board of Education, sits down with Alexia Ridley to discuss the search for the next superintendent. Historic Athens has hired Hope Iglehart as its first Director of Engagement and African American Heritage. We celebrate the iconic Dolly Parton's 76th Birthday. Our panel discusses this week in news and politics.

Athens News Matters for 2/22/2023

A host of beloved authors have new books hitting shelves this week, including a memoir by humorist Barry, a Mark Twain bio by Chernow and essays by Richard Russo.

State board would have the power to discipline and remove prosecutors — ACC seeks input on judicial center location — Kemp signs $32.4 billion budget into law

Gonzalez says she wants to appeal the ruling — state lawmakers call for special session on guns — ACC holds open houses for east side library — Willock's father files suit against UGA Athletic Association

ACC commissioners are set to vote on a new round of borrowing for the arena next month — nearly 200,000 removed from state voter rolls — state Board of Education says standardized tests can count for less

Indictments could come down in early August — state lawmaker switches parties — AthFest reports record fundraising — new tower coming to Ben Epps Airport — ACC Animal Services suspends accepting dogs after parvo outbreak