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Athens News and Views

Are Martha Zoller's chances of winning a congressional seat going up in smoke? Plus, new development in Boulevard and an Athens-Clarke government stalwart calls it quits.

By Blake Aued | August 15, 2012
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Athens News and Views

How underdog challengers beat two incumbent Athens state representatives, and what might happen now that they have.

By Blake Aued | August 8, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Trees go down, recycling bins go up, Wal-Mart plans more urban stores and Caterpillar does a little union-busting in Illinois.

By Blake Aued | August 1, 2012
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Athens News and Views

In defense of Paul Broun, and another look at Quick-McKillip.

By Blake Aued | July 25, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Tons of cash and a new district mean state Rep. Doug McKillip has the inside track to re-election.

By Blake Aued | July 18, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Your dope new Dope looks at who's the real Democrat and who's the real Athenian in an Athens state House race.

By Blake Aued | July 11, 2012