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Sidewalk repair in Athens requires new approach
Are we ready to actually live up to our ideals and try something new?
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New Social Security report sounds an alarm for workers
The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032. Here’s what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire.
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Chauncey officials’ actions will hurt tenants
As landlords, the elected officials working to repeal protections for LGBTQ+ and HUD-voucher renters have a conflict of interest.
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The Athens News archives absence
I hope that Adams MultiMedia at some point considers donating searchable Athens News archival material, writes Terry Smith.
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Raising taxes in exchange for Saturday bus service is a net win
As someone who pays property taxes, income taxes and sales taxes in Athens, I know that I will be voting “Yes” on this levy.
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Don’t fall for the mayor’s performative Saturday bus ride appeal
We are being asked for a permanent tax increase today in exchange for a speculative promise three years down the line, writes Gabriel Spiezio.
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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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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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Conversation around surveillance shouldn’t end with drones
Last week’s Athens City Council vote against a drone initiative was only the beginning if we want a true system of accountability and transparency for policing in Athens.
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Birds in the Hills Festival welcomes birders of all levels to Hocking Hills
More than just a birding event, the festival, held May 1–3 this year, supports a broader mission.