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In brief: Two Athens schools on list underperforming schools — hate crimes rise in Georgia — ACC commission to mull AirBnB rules — Secretary of State subpoenaed in federal probe — Senate subcommittee to report on sexual abuse in prisons — two UGA football players named to AP All-Americans — Hawks fall to Grizzlies on the road

Local Democratic chair says the break-in appears politically motivated.

In brief: Georgia set new early voting record — Athens sees high early voting turnout — a look at who's voting in ACC — local Dems undeterred by break-in — Hawks fall to Sixers — UGA faces Hampton in hoops

On Tuesday, Athens-Clarke County commissioners approved a report on "missing middle" housing, which prompted a larger discussion on the county's housing crunch.

Athens-Clarke County Commissioners also discussed the county's housing crunch and approved a $2.85 million land purchase for eventual expansion of government facilities.

In brief: Commissioners vote on strategic plan, open discussions on future of transit, and argue over quorum rules — UGA ranked #21 by Forbes — Bulldogs climb to #2 in AP football poll

Commissioners move forward with strategic plan, leave the door open for more discussions on transit, and spar over changes to voting rules.

The marathon five and a half hour meeting drew nearly two hours of public comment.

Also: Police investigate body found on east side; Clarke, area counties continue to grow in population

Lawmakers also narrowly approved a new development on Oglethorpe Avenue