Today on Athens News Matters, candidates for the Clarke County Commission in District 1 on their priorities for development. Plus, an award-winning local film sparks discussion about addiction in the community.
District 1 Commissioner Patrick Davenport seeks reelection, prioritizes affordability and sustainability
District 1 of the Athens-Clarke County Commission lies in the southeast corner of County, stretching from Whit Davis Road to Barnett Shoals Road. Commissioner Patrick Davenport has held the seat since 2019, and he’s running for reelection on May 19th. He sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss his priorities.
District 1 Commission seat challenger Terry Johnson discusses infrastructure, homelessness
Terry Johnson is challenging Patrick Davenport for his seat as Commissioner of District 1 in Athens-Clarke County. Johnson is a handyman living in this more rural part of Athens-Clarke County. He sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss why he’s decided to run, as well as his vision for the district.
How Withdrawal film screenings highlighted recovery in Athens
Athens is well known for its large population of artists. Less frequently acknowledged is the suffering that many of these local creatives go through. Aaron Strand’s feature film Withdrawal, which was shot in Athens, shows these realities through an uncomfortable story of heroin withdrawal.
As WUGA’s Maya Iyer reports, Aaron’s award-winning film strikes a chord with the Athens community. Withdrawal sparks conversations not only about the horrors of addiction, but also about how to seek help.
