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2026 Election

2026 General Election Voter Guide

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by Chris Dowd
Published October 6, 2026
Updated October 6, 2026
Suzanna Karatassos, Ray Smith and Eric Gisler
2026 Election Environment

Athens scientists host candidate forum on energy and the environment

  • Coalition of Athens Scientists
by Chris Dowd
Published October 8, 2026
Updated October 14, 2026
A small home, a big home, a skyscraper, an unhoused person, a warehouse worker and the UGA football stadium
2026 Election Budgets and Finance

FLOST referendum: Here’s everything you need to know

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  • FLOST
  • property taxes
  • sales taxes
by Chris Dowd
Published September 18, 2026
Updated September 18, 2026
Mayor and Commission Meetings Healthcare Local News & Analysis

ACC Commissioner questions credibility of National EMS reporting

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  • Carol Myers
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • National EMS
  • Oconee County
by Chris Dowd
Published September 11, 2026
Updated September 11, 2026
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ACCPD continues using Flock mass surveillance despite abuses

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  • surveillance
by Chris Dowd
Published September 9, 2026
Updated September 9, 2026
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Mayor and Commission Meetings Local News & Analysis

Linnentown memorial moving forward without UGA participation

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  • Athens Homeless Coalition
  • Linnentown
  • Pinewoods Estates
by Chris Dowd
Published September 3, 2026
Updated September 3, 2026
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