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Pay to Play?

Legislature Gets Serious About Ethics Reform

State lawmakers might finally be for real about weaning themselves away from lobbyists.

By Blake Aued | January 16, 2013
Foreclosing on Foreclosures

Programs Help Low-Income Homeowners

Foreclosures are virtually nonexistent among Athens residents who buy homes through local affordable housing agencies.

By Kristen Morales | January 9, 2013
Looking Back on 2012

Downtown Development, Darwin and More

By Blake Aued | December 26, 2012
Christmas Comes Early for Downtown

'Tis the Season for Selig's New Plans—Minus Walmart

Coal or candy in the stocking? Reaction to new plans for an Oconee Street mixed-use development ranges from elation to relief to skepticism.

By Blake Aued | December 19, 2012
Solar School

Athens Montessori Goes Off the Grid

A local school recently installed three massive solar panels to generate electricity.

By Blake Aued | December 12, 2012
Move to Amend

Overturning Citizens United and Corporate Personhood

A former Green Party presidential candidate is organizing Athenians to get corporate money out of politics.

By Blake Aued | December 12, 2012