April 26, 2018

Tim Denson Endorsed by Georgia AFL-CIO

Georgia AFL-CIO Endorses Tim Denson

The Georgia AFL-CIO, the largest labor council in Georgia, has endorsed Tim Denson! Tim is proud to carry this endorsement. Tim will fight for the rights of workers and the betterment of all working-families in Athens. The Georgia AFL-CIO fights for the right of Georgia Workers to join together to negotiate in the workplace. The Georgia AFL-CIO also fight for a …

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February 28, 2018

Input needed on Transit Development Plan

Do you know what is planned for Athens Transit? Do you want to ask for the bus to go down Whitehead Road? Do you want to advocate for Athens Transit to go Fare-Free? Do you want more frequent and/or later bus service? Here is your chance! Athens-Clarke County is updating the Transit Development Plan! The Transit Development Plan (TDP) update …

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December 19, 2017

Can We Save Net Neutrality in Athens With a Municipal ISP?

The FCC has repealed Net Neutrality The internet and the content available through it must be available equally to all. Last week’s vote by the FCC to repeal the Net Neutrality policy puts that equal access at risk. What does it mean? By repealing Net Neutrality, the FCC has given internet service providers (ISPs) the ability to manipulate access to …

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November 8, 2017

Athens & NE Georgia Choose Progress at Ballot Box!

Athens & NE Georgia Choose Progress at the Ballot Box! Athens and Northeast Georgia sent a clear message in last night’s election. We want living wages! We want a robust public transit system! We want healthcare access for all! We want infrastructure for pedestrians & cyclists! We want a fair redistricting system! This message was spoken loudly with the overwhelming …

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