Athens Politics Nerd
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Athens Politics Nerd is an independent media organization using short YouTube videos to keep you up to date with local news and politics in the Athens, Georgia area. APN also presents info and opinion on progressive policy options for the state and federal governments as well.
Athens Politics Nerd
1d ago
UGA Students for Justice in Palestine packed city hall this week to demand the ACC Commission support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Israel has killed ..read more
Athens Politics Nerd
4d ago
The First Step homeless community has provided a safe place to camp for 55 people since March of last year, but it’s scheduled to close ..read more
Athens Politics Nerd
2w ago
Family Promise of Athens has been awarded a $400,000 flexible grant to fund its operations as the organization continues seeking the end of family homelessness ..read more
Athens Politics Nerd
2w ago
It seems commissioners are finally ready to approve a stormwater fee increase next month. Athens’ stormwater utility helps control flooding and improve the quality of ..read more
Athens Politics Nerd
2w ago
The ACC Commission is set to approve two affordable housing developments in December – one built by Habitat for Humanity that will provide 63 single-family ..read more
Athens Politics Nerd
1M ago
The ACC Commission has rejected candidate sites for a new fire station #5, disregarding over a year of work from the SPLOST site selection committee ..read more
Athens Politics Nerd
1M ago
After a nine-month union drive, Creature Comforts Brewery workers voted 21-32 against receiving union representation through the Brewing Union of Georgia on October 3. Creature ..read more
Athens Politics Nerd
2M ago
The ACC Commission has come together in a nearly unanimous compromise to approve an affordable housing investment strategy and a plan to reduce and prevent ..read more
Athens Politics Nerd
2M ago
Athens-Clarke County is holding a special election on November 7, 2023 to determine the next ACC Clerk of Courts. APN interviewed Elisa Zarate, who is ..read more
Athens Politics Nerd
2M ago
As the mayor and commission consider two long-term plans to guide investment in affordable housing and help reduce homelessness in Athens, they’ve been debating much ..read more