This week on Athens News Matters, as mask requirements loosen, we discuss the best practices to keep yourself, others, and the environment safe. ACC Manager Blaine Williams sits down with Alexia Ridley to discuss the busy months up ahead. ACC District 3 candidate Tiffany Taylor joins the team to discuss her ideas for Athens as well as her campaign. Pollen season is right around the corner, although it can be a nuisance for many, research shows just how crucial it is to our ecosystem. Motivational speaker Chris Singleton joins us in advance of his appearance at the ACC Library. Our panel breaks down the week in news and politics, the progress of the city's budget, and more.