CLASSIC CITY NEWS

As the race for the next mayor of Athens-Clarke County heats up, the District 5 Commission seat is now open, drawing in new candidates eager to make their mark. Among them is Rick Stanziale, a distinctive figure known for his roles as a skateboarder, musician, and real estate developer. Stanziale is campaigning with a focus on addressing what he describes as the “affordability crisis” in Athens. In an interview with WUGA’s Emma Auer, Stanziale shared insights into his platfor

The following was released by Eric Grisler for Georgia Eric Gisler flipped Georgia State House District 121 to the Democratic Party on Tuesday by a 197 vote margin. The final tally of 50.9 percent for Gisler against 49.2 percent for his Republican opponent Mack “Dutch” Guest IV was reported by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office shortly after 9 p.m. “We did it!,” Gisler told supporters after the GA Secretary of State’s office had declared him the winner.  “We won because

The following was released today by the candidate Today, political content creator and outspoken advocate for working families Suzanna Karatassos announced her run for Georgia State House District 120, firing the opening shot of a people-powered campaign determined to put affordability and dignity back at the center of state politics. She is promising to bring urgency, compassion, and unapologetic honesty to a district that has been ignored for far too long. Karatassos, a mot

The following was released today by the candidate: Longtime Athens resident and community advocate Zander Mason today announced his candidacy for the Athens-Clarke County Commission in District 5. Mason, who was born at St. Mary’s Hospital and raised in a family deeply rooted in Athens, lives in the Homewood Hills neighborhood with his wife Avery. In addition to Homewood Hills, District 5 encompasses neighborhoods including Forest Heights, Moss Side, and Country Club Estates.

Released today by the candidate: Veteran Athens broadcaster Kris “KJ Allen” Kendrick announced his candidacy for Georgia’s State House District 120 on Monday morning. Kendrick made his announcement on Georgia’s Morning News with Tim Bryant. Kendrick stated that the reason that he is running is to continue to super-serve the 120th District just as Houston Gaines has done for over six years, stating that he is the candidate that “can carry on the great work that Houston has don

The following has been released 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

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

Released by Lexy Doherty for Congress: ATHENS, GA  — Lexy Doherty, Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 10th District, released...

The following was submitted by Indivisible Georgia 10: Several Athens residents were among the speakers from across northeast Georgia who...

The following was submitted by Indivisible Georgia District 10: Around 3,000 people gathered in Athens on Saturday as part of the...

Released Indivisible Georgia District 10: Athens was the site of one of the more than a thousand demonstrations held around the country...

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

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

The following is republished with permission from the Oconee County Observation blog: By Lee Becker Rep. Houston Gaines and Rep. Marcus...

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

By Joe Johnson Kalki Yalamanchili has been sworn in as the new district attorney for the Western Judicial Circuit that comprises...

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...

The following was recorded by the campaign to re-elect Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez: Athens, GA —As the...

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