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AthChat

AthChat

Por: Drew Abney and Russell Edwards

A podcast for anyone who wants to join the conversation about what's going on in Athens, Georgia. Local and state politics, culture, and good living.

32 episodios disponibles

Latest episodes of the podcast AthChat

AthChat: Episode 32: Watkinsville’s mayor, Brian Brodrick, comes on the pod. We discuss Brian’s service to the city of Watkinsville, thoughtful and swift city development facilitated by public-private partnerships, and more. 08/01/2026

AthChat: Episode 31: Local outreach coordinator for the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership, Matt Epperson, comes on the pod. We discuss the options for employee ownership in Georgia and how these options can impact local businesses here in Athens. 18/12/2025

AthChat: Episode 30: Mayoral candidate, Sharon Miller, comes on the pod. We discuss Sharon’s background in ministry, community building, and her thoughts about Athens’ future. 11/12/2025

AthChat: Episode 29: County commissioner and mayoral candidate, Dexter Fisher, comes back on the pod. We discuss his campaign roll out, many of his policy ideas, and some of his more controversial votes 20/11/2025

AthChat: Debate Edition!: Candidates for Mayor of Athens-Clarke County joined Drew and Russell on stage at Ciné for a two-hour debate. The room was packed. The candidates shared their ideas. It was a great night in Athens. 09/11/2025

AthChat: Episode 27: Georgia State House District 121 candidate, Eric Gisler, joined the pod. We discuss the special election in December, important issues voters in District 121 care about, and his strategy for running an abbreviated race. 06/11/2025

AthChat: Episode 26: District 3 Commissioner, Tiffany Taylor, joins the pod. We discuss Tiffany being a 4th(!) generation Athenian, representing inner East Athens, and her nonprofit, Mothers of Black Sons 16/10/2025

AthChat: Episode 25: Georgia House District 120 candidate, Suzanna Karatassos, joins the pod. We discuss issues that impact the state of Georgia, Suzanna’s strategy for connecting with rural voters, and the life of a content creator 09/10/2025

AthChat: Episode 24: Mayoral candidate, Dr. LaKeisha Gantt, joins the pod. We discuss Dr. Gantt’s upbringing in Athens, her experiences as a school board member, and her vision for Athens 03/10/2025

AthChat: Episode 23: Drew and Russell discuss the unfolding Athens mayoral race. It’s getting wild, folks! 25/09/2025

AthChat: Episode 22: District 1 Commissioner, Patrick Davenport, joins the pod. We discuss the controversial issue of the proposed location of the fire station on the eastside, moving the route of the Firefly trail, and so much more. 22/09/2025

AthChat: Episode 21: The person behind Athens Politics Nerd, Chris Dowd, joins the pod. We discuss the journalistic balance between asking tough hard-hitting questions and getting access to good sources, the unfolding mayoral race, and more. 18/09/2025

AthChat: Episode 20: Historic Athens’ Executive Director, Tommy Valentine, joins the pod. We discuss the mission of Historic Athens, the UGA President’s mansion development, gentrification, and more. 04/09/2025

AthChat: Episode 19: District 8 Commissioner Carol Myers joins the pod. We discuss homelessness in Athens, eastside developments, balancing public opinion, bike infrastructure, and more! 21/08/2025

AthChat: Episode 18: District 9 Commissioner Ovita Thornton joins the pod. We discuss affordable housing, redistricting, city government dynamics, and broken promises during unification. 14/08/2025

AthChat: Episode 17: Blake Aued from the Flagpole visits the pod 07/08/2025

AthChat: Episode 16: We’re back. After a nice summer break, Drew and Russell are back to discuss local politics news and answer a few r/Athens subreddit questions. 24/07/2025

AthChat: Episode 15: State Rep. Spencer Frye joins the pod again to discuss topics like patriotism, artificial intelligence, and how democrats should move forward in Georgia 07/07/2025

AthChat: Episode 14: Former Athens mayoral candidate, Mara Zúñiga, joins the pod to discuss her background and journey from Nicaragua to New York City to Athens and also their interest in local politics and making change in the community. 18/06/2025

AthChat: Episode 13: *Budget Brief!* The commissioners passed a new budget. Let’s talk about it. 11/06/2025

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