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Mayor Kelly Girtz Touts Strong Economy in ‘State of the City’ Speech
Blake Aued
March 23, 2022
Athens Isn’t Alone in Fight Against Republican Redistricting
Blake Aued
March 2, 2022
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Blake Aued
February 21, 2022
Mayor Kelly Girtz Announces Re-Election Campaign
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January 14, 2022
Girtz Talks Trash, Wagers on UGA-Bama With Tuscaloosa Mayor
Blake Aued
January 10, 2022
Mayor and Commission Fire Internal Auditor Stephanie Maddox
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September 29, 2021
UGA Protesters Call for Mask and COVID Vaccine Mandates
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September 22, 2021
Mayor Girtz: No Renewed Mask Mandate—for Now
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July 26, 2021
ACC Auditor Accuses Mayor and Manager of Intimidation
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June 10, 2021
Budget Vote Pushed Back as Commissioners Search for Cuts
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June 2, 2021
Athens-Clarke County and CCSD Move Toward Paying a Living Wage
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May 19, 2021
Girtz Nixes Tax Hike, Includes Job Training in ACC’s 2022 Budget
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May 5, 2021
Athens Reacts to Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
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April 20, 2021
Athens-Clarke County Will Get $60 Million From Rescue Plan
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March 17, 2021
How Athens-Clarke County Decides What to Spend Your Money On
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February 17, 2021
Mayor Girtz Apologizes for Athens Displacing Black Residents in 1960s
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February 6, 2021
Mayor Girtz Highlights Affordable Housing, Police Reform
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February 1, 2021
Chancellor Says UGA Will Stay Open as Mayor and Frat Leader Clash Over COVID Response
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