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County leadership, government continue to erode trust
What we are witnessing is not just another episode of local dysfunction, it is a breach of public trust at a moment when trust is already hanging by a thread.
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Systems must improve if locals are to survive, thrive
The people here are doing the work to change their lives. The systems around them need to be strong enough to support that effort.
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Athens government uses Flock cameras to monitor citizens
Footage is kept in a database that the people themselves being recorded can’t see, writes Shelby Elzinga.
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Neighborhoods suffer as noise ordinances go unenforced
Incidents I am referring to are music being played so loud that I can hear it in my house from 1/3 a mile away.
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Athens needs stronger negotiation, not higher taxes
Athens residents are being asked, once again, to pay more, writes Gabe Spiezio.
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Gender-affirming care should be safe and compassionate
I expect the freedom to care for my child with guidance from qualified medical professionals.
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Our financial data needs to be protected from Big Tech
We deserve the peace of mind that our community’s financial institutions are able to keep our information secure.
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Sober houses affect residential neighborhoods
Sober/recovery houses present issues about safety and quality of life for families in residential neighborhoods.
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Human connection matters in a cultural tech takeover
Humans are not built to interact with machines that act like humans. It’s unnerving, unsettling, and completely unnecessary.
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Athens is where ordinary people can make a difference
Moments of change in history often look small at the start.
