In the Loop
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AFL-CIO Attacks Broun on Immigration
Georgia AFL-CIO President Charlie Fleming (center) announces an ad buy pushing for comprehensive immigration reform.
The AFL-CIO announced a "seven figure" television ad buy last week in front of U.S. Rep. Paul Broun's Athens office attacking Broun and other Republican congressmen for their stance against immigration reform.
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Drunken Mayhem on the UGA-App State Homecoming Game Weekend
After every UGA home football game, Flagpole news intern David Schick will be checking the police blotter to find the weekend's strangest drunken antics. Here's the fifth installment:
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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Nov. 11
Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.
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Ryan Berry's Running for Mayor to Stop Homogenized Development
Ryan Berry, owner of Aces and Eights tattoo parlor, announced last week that he is challenging Mayor Nancy Denson. Over the weekend, he sent Flagpole a statement on why he is running:
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UGA Students Protest Racist Facebook Post
Hundreds of University of Georgia students and community activists marched over the Sanford Drive bridge today to call attention to racism and homophobia on campus.
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UPDATE: Commissioner Kathy Hoard Won't Run Next Year; Diane Bell Will
After 18 years in office—three terms on the Athens City Council and three on the Athens-Clarke County Commission—Kathy Hoard has decided not to seek re-election next year.
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Jason Carter Is Running for Governor
State Sen. Jason Carter (D-Decatur), former President and Gov. Jimmy Carter's grandson, announced this morning after weeks of rumors that he's running for governor.
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Commissioner Maxwell Won't Seek Re-election
George Maxwell quoted Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" before announcing at the end of tonight's commission meeting that he won't seek a fourth term.
"I have been asked by many people," he said. "I thought about it. I prayed about it. My prayers were answered—no."
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