The Athens-Clarke County Democrats held a debate for ACC Commission candidates in districts 5 and 7 on April 14, 2026. It was held at the ACC Library in Athens, GA. Candidates Kimberly Bennett, Craig Topple, Zander Mason, Rick Stanziale, Ed Tolley and Bennie Coleman were in attendance.
0:00 – Intro
1:40 – Opening statements
9:40 – Housing crisis
23:14 – Public safety & surveillance
35:52 – The Greenway & bike trails
47:00 – Growth over 10-20 years
59:12 – Athens Transit
1:11:00 – Closing statements
Check out the debate for Districts 1, 3 and 9 here.
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