COLORBEARER OF ATHENS, GEORGIA LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1987

Stories by John Huie

  • City Pages

    ACC Budget Won't Cut Buses, Environmental Coordinator Position

    Commissioners prioritize late-night bus routes over mayor's recommendation.

  • City Pages

    Roundabout a Go; M&C Defer on Pulaski Trail

    The mayor and commission may opt not to build a truncated greenway connector along Pulaski Creek.

  • City Pages

    Prince Zoning Change Would Please Neighbors, Concern Developers

    A size cap on medical office buildings is among the recommendations of the Prince Avenue Corridor Study.

  • City Pages

    Crosswalk Safety a Priority for ACC Traffic Engineer

    Steve Decker says ceding right-of-way to pedestrians should be as automatic as using a seatbelt.

  • City Pages

    Mayor & Commission Looking at Corridor Studies, Master Plan

    The M&C's April agenda also will include a vote on residential density downtown.

  • City Pages

    Commission Meeting Provides Forum for "Occupy" Protesters

    Activists briefly took over last week's voting session—then, they were ejected from their encampment outside City Hall.

  • City Pages

    Medical Care Available to Athens' Poor, Says ARMC Spokeswoman

    Even with insurance coverage out of reach for many, no one is refused treatment at local hospitals.

  • City Pages

    Some Panhandling Tied to Homelessness

    Commissioners won't strengthen the county's panhandling ordinance.

  • City Dope

    Athens News and Views

    The Athens Banner-Herald has finally acknowledged that Selig's project is not in compliance with local planning code.

  • City Pages

    Mayor, Commissioners Hear from Supporters of Downtown Walmart

    Local African-American and business leaders say the proposed Selig development will bring needed jobs.

  • City Pages

    Federation of Neighborhoods Hosts Discussion on Local Poverty Issues

    Representatives of the Economic Justice Coalition and Whatever It Takes spoke at last week's meeting.

  • City Pages

    Panhandling Under Review by Commission Legislation Committee

    Begging on downtown streets is hurting business, but ACC's local ordinance may be as strong as the Constitution allows.

  • City Pages

    Commissioners Will Consider Changes to Local Gardening Regs

    Growing food in a community garden is OK, but selling it isn't.

  • Mayor, Commission Hear from Citizens on Jail Art, Development

    Commissioners who support funding public art at the county's new jail will vote against it anyway.

  • City Pages

    Mayor & Commission Lay Out Budget Goals, Objectives for FY12

  • After a Year's Study, Overview Commission Turns in Its Report

    The citizens panel's recommendations for improving ACC government include improving efficiency in the Planning Department.

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