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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.
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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.