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AthChatAthChat: Episode 9: Georgia's 10th Congressional District Candidate Lexy DohertyIn the ninth episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards are back with a special guest, Georgia's 10th Congressional District Candidate, Lexy Doherty. Lexy talks about her plans for a 2nd campaign to represent District 10, how her campaign is thinking about the 'youth' vote, her lack of interactions with incumbent Mike Collins, and where Athenians can get the best slice of pizza. *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.2025-05-0942 minAthChatAthChat: Episode 8: Georgia State Representative Spencer Frye visits the podIn 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. *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.2025-04-191h 20AthChatAthChat: Episode 7: The Saye building, Athens' subreddit and craft cocktails, advice for local folks running for officeIn 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. *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.2025-04-1352 minAthChatAthChat: Episode 6: AthChat heads to City Hall! A conversation with Mayor Kelly GirtzIn 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. *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.2025-03-1444 minAthChatAthChat: Episode 5: Ongoing ripple effects of funding cuts and federal layoffs. James Carville. Local Democratic Party. Local Elections. Oh My!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. *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.2025-02-2841 minAthChatAthChat: Episode 4: The timescale of change in local government; ripple effects of research funding freezes/caps/cutsIn 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.*the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.2025-02-1352 minAthChatAthChat: Episode 3: Gentrification and Development, Traffic Safety, Political Soft SkillsIn the third episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards discuss gentrification and development, traffic safety, and political soft skills. *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers. 2025-02-021h 00AthChatAthChat: Episode 2: Housing and Development & "What do commissioners do?"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. *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers. 2025-01-2757 minAthChatAthChat: Episode 1: What up, Athens. Homestead Exemptions. School Vouchers.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. *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers. 2025-01-1946 min