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ACC Commission Approves Budget, but Not Without Controversy
Blake Aued
June 12, 2023
What Is Walkable? It Depends on the Development—and the Commissioner
Blake Aued
April 26, 2023
ACC Commissioner Ovita Thornton Charged With Second DUI
Blake Aued
April 14, 2023
UPDATE: Commissioner Ovita Thornton Arrested on DUI Charge
Blake Aued
February 22, 2023
Your Questions Answered About Athens’ New Marijuana and Abortion Laws
Blake Aued
August 10, 2022
Vote on Eviction Program Reveals Rift Among Commissioners
Chris Dowd
May 26, 2021
Some Commissioners Push Back on Eviction Prevention Program
Blake Aued
May 18, 2021
Commissioners Talk Traffic Calming, Christian Home for New Moms
Blake Aued
April 28, 2021
Commission Approves Tax Districts, Downtown Apartments and Parking Deck
Blake Aued
September 9, 2020
Commission Approves Coronavirus Relief Funds, Supports Black Lives Matter
Blake Aued
July 15, 2020
Bethel Redevelopment Is an Opportunity, but Suspicions Linger
Matthew Pulver
December 4, 2019
The ‘Prosperity Package’ Is a Chance to Reduce Athens’ 38 Percent Poverty Rate
mikehambyandovitathornton
May 15, 2019
Commission Talks Trees, Police, Public Art, Plastic Bags and More
John Huie
February 27, 2019
Photos: Athens Mayor and Commission Swearing-In Ceremony
blakeauedandsavannahcole
January 9, 2019
Mayor Kelly Girtz, New Commissioners Will Be Sworn in Today
Blake Aued
January 8, 2019
Commission District 9: Ovita Thornton and Tommy Valentine
Blake Aued
May 16, 2018
Ambition Vs. Experience in Commission District 9
May 2, 2018
Tommy Valentine Confronts Ovita Thornton in District 9 Race
Blake Aued
March 28, 2018
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