AthChat

In the eighth episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards are back with a special guest, Georgia State Representative (D-122) Spencer Frye. Before Rep. Frye joins the pod (starts at 33:55), Drew and Russell chat about some local politics updates and Mayor and Commission meetings procedures. 

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In the seventh episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards are back to discuss the Saye building, the incredibly important Athens' subreddit discussion about craft cocktails, and the best advice for people considering running for local office. 

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In the sixth episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards head to City Hall and have a conversation with Mayor Kelly Girtz. Topics included: Housing and development, road safety, the speed of local government, what Mayor Girtz thinks are positive attributes of being a commissioner and where he sees the Democratic party needing to go in the future. 

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In the fifth episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards discuss the ongoing ripple effects of funding cuts and federal layoffs on the local community, Drew's brief discussion with James Carville, Athens' local democratic party, local elections. 

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In the fourth episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards discuss the variables that impact the speed of local government, the tone of leaders when talking about students, and the ripple effects of research funding cuts.

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In the third episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards discuss gentrification and development, traffic safety, and political soft skills.  

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In the second episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards discuss the North Ave. development and zoning issues, the role of commissioners, and road safety. 

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In the introductory episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards discuss Georgia's local homestead exemptions, school vouchers, the Saye Building, and other related topics impacting Athens-Clarke County. 

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