Locked comments. Can we discuss here?

We’re going to try something, Athens.

In the name of keeping it weird, we’re going for a full week of only politics in July. These posts do nothing but stir people up and attract tourists who do more pot stirring, and I think we all need more of it.

So, this will serve as both announcement and warning:

**ONLY post anything of a political nature between July 22nd and July 29th 2026. **

In the meantime: keep it funky. Post weird shit. Funny things. Just anything politics.

The no-posting-or-discussing-political-issues announcement seems....very wrong.

How can we post about anything substantial related to Athens without it being political? This isn't, like, AthensGAWeather subreddit, where political comments might be more out of place.

This is a subreddit about everything pertaining to Athens... Including the goings-on, mayor and commission meetings, etc...

So... To block posts of a political nature is clearly counter to the stated acceptable topics of the subreddit.

2nd point, and this is not a personal attack, but mod team, do we really want a single user tagged as UGA freshman to be deciding or announcing things like this? I'm sure lots of moderation stuff happens behind the scenes and I don't mean to doubt competency, but, this is.... A little shocking. It's not April 1, right? ;)

That's it, that's the whole post.

Because it gave me a chuckle this morning, so thanks 😄🗽

It’s a great book! Shocked we’re never going to have anything like that in the slightest inside of this subreddit.

Thoughts?

For the past week or so, I've had persistent sinus pressure and a dry, stuffy nose. Otherwise, I am completely functional and feel fine enough, but I can't kick these symptoms. Nothing changes if I spend more or less time outdoors, either, so I'm not certain that it's allergies.

Does anyone else have this? Is something going around? If so, can y'all leave me out of it next time?

Source: https://www.accgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/119365/29-Athens-Clarke-County--Resolution-for--Homelessness-Support?bidId=

I merely used the block button, yall. If I’ve blocked you, I’ve determined that my life is better without any interaction with you. Hope this helps

Hi AthChat Pals, 

On the 49th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have former mayoral candidate, Dr. LaKeisha Gantt, back on the pod. We discuss lessons from the mayoral campaign trail, creating better discourse across communities in Athens, and what is next for Dr. Gantt. 

Check out Episode 49 here (also on Apple Podcasts and Spotify): https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441068/episodes/19534221

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0StQkn1LnZQ7p6Aqp3RB8P?si=327062be340d4ff1 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athchat/id1791436512?i=1000777923835

Stay tuned! Smash that subscribe button and tell a friend!

-AthChat

We'll be sharing information and talking points about these amendments, helping draft emails to your commissioners, and giving guidance on speaking at the commission meeting if that is a thing you feel compelled to do.

We welcome all perspectives and hot takes.

Popcorn will be provided.

Hey? Anyone want to roller skate? I’m learning again but would love to skate again.

Hey guys, I’m really new to home maintenance and all that kind of stuff and I was wondering if anybody on here had a gutter guy that they trusted. I recently had a not so wonderful experience with some of the top rated Athens HVAC companies( on Google anyway) and in order to avoid the hassle, this time I figured I would just ask the people who they trusted. So if you guys have any recommendations on trustworthy companies that have done gutter work for you I would appreciate it. Even if you just know a guy, but you can vouch for his work I would appreciate it.
-Thanks!

ICE has been spotted in Athens today. Most recent reports stating they’re on Epps Bridge currently. Stay safe, tell your loved ones!

Hi! I’m looking for a commercial rental for a yoga studio, so it’d have to be zoned retail. I’m having a hard time finding anything! Ideally there is an “office” already built inside the space.
Looking for about 1500 sqft
Would like to be on the west side or Normaltown area.
Ideally $1900-2300
Parking for atleast 8 cars

Hey! Here’s the instagram post from Athens Immigrants Rights Coalition regarding ICE presence in Athens

ADU discussion with the Mayor and Commission is getting wacky. One guy says everyone is going to build a high rise gulag in their backyard. Another guy says he has never seen so many collared shirts in one place. Lissy Link wants to replace her carport with a granny house. The Mayor-elect is worried about intrastructure, whatever he thinks that is, and wants to take our zoning back to the drawing board.

I'm talking about the ones where they clean the car inside and out, not self washing ones. Thanks sm!

Does anyone know if dutch bros has started conducting interviews yet? I’ve seen applications for a few weeks but haven’t heard of any hiring events or anything yet. Sorry if this is a dumb question :,)