Tim Denson

Today on Athens News Matters, Tim Denson and Dexter Fisher are in a roundtable discussion on their visions for the future of Athens.

The candidates disagreed on a number of key issues at the debate hosted by AthChat Podcast hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards. They clashed over whether high-density development would lower housing costs and the causes of homelessness in Athens.

The mayoral race in Athens-Clarke County has entered a run-off with Tim Denson and Dexter Fisher continuing in the race.

Candidates in the Athens-Clarke County mayoral race faced off in a debate on Saturday.

As Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz’s second term nears its end, the race for the city’s next Mayor is underway. Athens’ Ciné will host the second mayoral debate of this election season this Saturday from 5-7 pm.

Longtime local politician and community organizer Tim Denson announced in June that he is joining the race for Athens’ next mayor.

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.