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Athens News and Views

Both of ACC's African-American commissioners will tell the Justice Dept. that the Republicans' proposed reapportionment will hurt minority representation.

By Dave Marr | April 11, 2012
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Athens News and Views

The lot where Normaltown's unassuming centerpiece once stood may soon hold a medical building that would dominate the neighborhood.

By Dave Marr | April 4, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Rain barrels catch water for eco-friendly gardens; the City Dope just catches hell from "business-friendly" developers.

By Dave Marr | March 28, 2012
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Athens News and Views

The hounds of the national media were unleashed on the Banner-Herald's Jim Thompson last week; how bad can the Dope's bite be?

By Dave Marr | March 21, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Rep. Doug McKillip had invaluable help reorganizing the ACC government against the wishes of local elected officials and citizens' committees—from Democratic Rep. Keith Heard.

By Dave Marr | March 14, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Local activists Rallied for a Better Athens at City Hall last weekend, and some of them are still there.

By Dave Marr | March 7, 2012