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Mara Zuniga announces candidacy for mayor of Athens
The following was released today by the candidate With broad community backing and a record of hands-on service, Mara Zuniga, a passionate advocate fornbipartisan solutions and community-driven leadership, has officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of Athens-Clarke County. Zuniga, who first ran in 2022 as a political newcomer, came within striking distance of victory against three candidates, including a 12-year incumbent. She raised a significant sum of money in just t

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Athens attorney announces bid for county commission
Released today by the candidate’s campaign: Longtime Athens attorney and community leader Edward D. “Ed” Tolley has announced his candidacy for the Athens-Clarke County Commission, District 7, which includes the Timothy Road corridor and Beechwood Hills neighborhoods. A University of Georgia graduate and founding partner of Cook & Tolley, LLP, Tolley has practiced law in Athens for nearly 50 years. He has also previously served as President of the Clarke County Board of Educa

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Oct 211 min read


Democrat candidate welcomes Gaines to congressional race
Released by Lexy Doherty for Congress: ATHENS, GA — Lexy Doherty, Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 10th District, released...

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Aug 21 min read


Residents rail against harmful massive federal tax and spending legislation
The following was submitted by Indivisible Georgia 10: Several Athens residents were among the speakers from across northeast Georgia who...

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Jul 73 min read


Athens “No Kings” protest draws thousands
The following was submitted by Indivisible Georgia District 10: Around 3,000 people gathered in Athens on Saturday as part of the...

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Jun 162 min read


Athens May Day demonstrations focused on workplace protections
Released Indivisible Georgia District 10: Athens was the site of one of the more than a thousand demonstrations held around the country...

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May 32 min read


Lexy Doherty launches 2026 10th District congressional campaign
The following was released by the Doherty campaign: Athens, GA — Lexy Doherty, a lifelong working-class Georgian and community advocate,...

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May 11 min read


Large “Hands Off” crowd protests in Athens
A crowd of nearly 1,000 people gathered in Athens from across Congressional District 10 on Saturday to protest the deep cuts the...

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Apr 71 min read


Oconee County legislators seek to change how Athens-Clarke constitutes elections board
The following is republished with permission from the Oconee County Observation blog: By Lee Becker Rep. Houston Gaines and Rep. Marcus...

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Apr 15 min read


Gonzalez looks back on term as district attorney
By Deborah Gonzalez As my tenure ends, I am grateful to reflect and express gratitude in my final newsletter as District Attorney of...

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Dec 20, 20242 min read


New district attorney sworn in for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties
By Joe Johnson Kalki Yalamanchili has been sworn in as the new district attorney for the Western Judicial Circuit that comprises...

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Dec 17, 20241 min read


Athens commissioner’s DUI case resolved by plea deal
By Joe Johnson An Athens-Clarke County commissioners’s DUI case that had been pending for nearly two years was resolved last week as the...

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Nov 30, 20242 min read


DA Gonzalez statements concerning “justice reform and community engagement” on eve of election
The following was recorded by the campaign to re-elect Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez: Athens, GA —As the...

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Nov 1, 20243 min read


Computation and canvassing of ballots in Athens-Clarke County
From ACCGov: Pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 21-2-492, notice is hereby given that the computation and...

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Oct 28, 20241 min read


Athens candidates discussion this Tuesday night
The following was issued by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement: Join Us for an Engaging Candidate Discussion on Why the 2024...

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Oct 26, 20242 min read


Gonzalez statements after second district attorney candidates debate
The following was released by the Deborah Gonzalez for district attorney campaign: District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez engaged with a...

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Oct 23, 20243 min read


DA Gonzalez on community engagement and judicial reform
The following is a press release from Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez: Athens, GA – As the election...

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Oct 21, 20242 min read


Former campaign worker for DA Gonzalez throws support to challenger Yalamanchili
Cameron Jay Harrelson is one of the community’s more active civic volunteers and advocates for a variety of causes, and is widely known...

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Oct 16, 20243 min read


VIDEO: DA candidates Gonzalez and Yalamanchili square off in first of two debates
Incumbent District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez and challenger Kalki Yalamanchili on Tuesday participated in the first of two agreed-upon...

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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