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Today on Athens News Matters, we’ll speak with Sidney Waters, candidate for county commissioner in District 8, about her views on Athens-Clarke County’s status as a so-called “sanctuary city,” and more. -
Today on Athens News Matters, current District 8 Commissioner Carol Myers discusses the issues she wants to focus on if re-elected. Plus, we’ll hear from a lawyer about how a new law will help ensure healthy living conditions for Georgia renters.
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Reporter-producer Allison Salerno introduces us to a Georgia combat veteran - who has found an unconventional way to heal. -
Today on Athens News Matters, a new library is coming to the east side – but where? Commissioner Carol Myers joins us. Plus, how the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is tackling substance use disorder. -
Today on Athens News Matters, we’ll meet one of the candidates running for clerk of court in Athens-Clarke County. Elisa Zarate joins us. Plus, just in time for Halloween, the psychology of ghosting.
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Today on Athens News Matters, Athens Clarke County’s top cop on the challenges facing his department. Plus, a conversation with Athens Poet Laureate Jeff Fallis - just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.
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The county’s sanctioned homeless encampment is set to shut down by the end of the year – how effective was it?Plus, we’ll talk Porchfest and get the latest from AthFest Educates - just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.
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This week, Athens-Clarke County Commissioners passed a plan to address homelessness. We’ll hear more about the plan from ACC Mayor Kelly Girtz just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.
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A controversial homelessness prevention plan heads for a vote next week. We’ll talk to ACC Commissioner Melissa Link about the plan and the controversy surrounding it.Plus, diaper need affects thousands of children in Clarke County – and the Athens Diaper Bank is trying to help.
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Today on Athens News Matters, some commissioners were skeptical of a plan to prevent and reduce homelessness at a meeting this week. We’ll get the pros, the cons, and the details from ACC Commissioner Mike Hamby. Plus, the Taylor-Grady House gets a new name and an expanded mission. Those stories are just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.
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Today on Athens News Matters, with a proposed plan to help address homelessness on the table, ACC officials are looking for public input. We’ll meet the creator of a new podcast focused on small acts of kindness – coming up on Athens News Matters. Stay tuned.
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Today on Athens News Matters, ACC Mayor Kelly Girtz joins mayors from across the state in asking state lawmakers for gun reform. Plus, COVID cases are rising – what we need to know about the late summer uptick – along with Chattahoochee River health impacts.
