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    Where’s the Beef? What an ‘80’s Ad Tells Us About Georgia Politics in 2022
    Classic City News
    • 4 days ago
    • 1 min

    Where’s the Beef? What an ‘80’s Ad Tells Us About Georgia Politics in 2022

    Dear Editor, In 1984, Wendy’s launched a nationwide advertising blitz that became one the most effective messaging campaigns ever. A...
    138 views2 comments
    Request absentee ballots early to navigate obstacles to voting
    Classic City News
    • Mar 29
    • 2 min

    Request absentee ballots early to navigate obstacles to voting

    Absentee voting is the preferred method for voters out of town, those without transportation, voters for whom leaving the home is...
    162 views1 comment
    We Must Use Paper Ballots in Upcoming Elections
    Classic City News
    • Mar 29
    • 1 min

    We Must Use Paper Ballots in Upcoming Elections

    Elections are the lifeblood of our democracy. Our ability to freely elect our own representatives is the very heart of our...
    236 views2 comments
    Who is Mykeisha Ross and why does she want to be mayor of Athens?
    Classic City News
    • Mar 28
    • 7 min

    Who is Mykeisha Ross and why does she want to be mayor of Athens?

    By Mykeisha Ross Who is Mykeisha Ross? I am an activist, author, artist and creative solutionist. My purpose as a creative visionary is...
    1,853 views30 comments
    Why elect Pearl Hall to City Hall?
    Classic City News
    • Mar 24
    • 4 min

    Why elect Pearl Hall to City Hall?

    By Pearl Hall I believe in “community service for the people.” I have participated in many activities to reflect my passion for the...
    508 views3 comments
    Division
    Classic City News
    • Mar 21
    • 1 min

    Division

    We are fortunate to have a public education system run by a body of educated and trained professionals whose primary interests are the...
    363 views2 comments
    My decision to Run for Mayor
    Classic City News
    • Mar 15
    • 7 min

    My decision to Run for Mayor

    By Mara Zuniga Athens is a beautiful town with diversity and wonderful people. Having been raised in New York and living there for many...
    1,529 views15 comments
    Commissioner pay hikes and public theater
    Classic City News
    • Mar 4
    • 3 min

    Commissioner pay hikes and public theater

    In response to a majority of Athens-Clarke County commission members voting themselves a pay raise I would submit the following comments:...
    911 views8 comments
    Commissioners:  Stop the Whining About Your Pay
    Classic City News
    • Feb 18
    • 3 min

    Commissioners: Stop the Whining About Your Pay

    By Michael H. McLendon The ACC Commission is whining that they need a pay raise. The Commission tried to quietly ram thought their pay...
    1,170 views23 comments
    Just a Piece of Paper
    Classic City News
    • Feb 11
    • 1 min

    Just a Piece of Paper

    Some members of the legislature propose eliminating concealed carry permits. 88% of Americans think you should get a permit before...
    350 views10 comments
    Politics today is not normal
    Classic City News
    • Jan 31
    • 1 min

    Politics today is not normal

    American politics today is not normal. It may be in the midst of a radical shift away from democratic rules and traditions that have...
    326 views6 comments
    The Public Be Damned!
    Classic City News
    • Jan 28
    • 1 min

    The Public Be Damned!

    In the election of Athens-Clarke County Commissioners in 2018 (odd numbered districts voted that year; even numbered districts would vote...
    518 views10 comments
    Waging war on Athens
    Classic City News
    • Jan 25
    • 1 min

    Waging war on Athens

    For two years, a deadly foe has waged war on Athens, threatening our lives and our ability to earn a living, feed our families and keep a...
    1,072 views2 comments
    OPINION: Local Commissioners Attempt to Save their Seats
    Classic City News
    • Jan 25
    • 7 min

    OPINION: Local Commissioners Attempt to Save their Seats

    By Mara Zuniga Commissioner Tim Denson from District 5 made a call to “Rally to Defend Our Local Democracy” on Thursday January 20, 2022,...
    1,135 views8 comments
    Residents urge Athens-Clarke commissioners to approve redistricting map
    Classic City News
    • Jan 20
    • 1 min

    Residents urge Athens-Clarke commissioners to approve redistricting map

    Dear Commissioners of our beleaguered and beloved Athens, You, each of you, are our heroes. With unfailing courage, intelligence and...
    295 views1 comment
    Righting the scales of justice: Who should apologize?
    Classic City News
    • Jan 19
    • 2 min

    Righting the scales of justice: Who should apologize?

    By Pat Priest Sometimes a bullied student is the one asked to apologize when they finally assert themselves. This pretty much describes...
    898 views45 comments
    The abnormal state of American politics
    Classic City News
    • Jan 4
    • 1 min

    The abnormal state of American politics

    American politics today is not normal. It may be in the midst of a radical shift away from democratic rules and traditions that have...
    200 views1 comment
    Educating purged voters a high priority for Georgia Democrats
    Classic City News
    • Dec 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    Educating purged voters a high priority for Georgia Democrats

    Georgia voters purged by GOP partisan policies designed to disproportionately disenfranchise low-income, youth, and minorities are the...
    241 views10 comments
    Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement Discrimination Complaints 2021 Yearly Report
    Classic City News
    • Dec 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement Discrimination Complaints 2021 Yearly Report

    One of the primary strategic goals of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement is to provide direct assistance and advocacy support for...
    571 views3 comments
    Supply-chain disruptions in Athens are a good thing
    Classic City News
    • Dec 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    Supply-chain disruptions in Athens are a good thing

    By now we are all familiar with the supply chain disruptions created on the west coast by progressive west coast politicians...
    756 views1 comment
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