3 Important Roles in Local Goverment By Raiana Kelly AADM Contributing Writer June 2019, there were several Athens-Clarke County government officials whose terms became eligible for renewal. Our current City Manager, Blaine Williams, and Internal Auditor, Stephanie Maddox, were both up for renewal. Additionally,…
Show your support by signing this petition below. On April 2nd, 2019 the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, Oconee Street United Methodist Church-Racial Justice task team, and various community members attended Athens Clarke County Mayor and Commission meeting to advocate for the Unified Government to establish…
Join us June 10TH for a round table discussion on criminal justice reform, Athens jail audit and to take a deeper look at systemic issues causing an over-representation of minority inmates and people living with mental illness behind bars. We will also discuss the…
For Immediate Release: ATHENS, Ga. (June 6, 2019) – The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement is celebrating the end of cash bail practices for violations of city ordinances in Athens. On Tuesday the Freedom Act of Athens-Clarke County was passed by unanimous vote by the…
