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Davison defeats Maddox in runoff for ACC mayor

Five and a half long months of campaigning ended in victory for mayor Heidi Davison, and defeat for her challenger, Charlie Maddox.

With all precincts reporting, Davison garnered 5326 votes to Maddox’s 4344.

Commission candidate Kelly Girtz also beat Alvin Sheats with 2139 votes to Sheats’ 1462 for District 9.

Mayoral candidates focus on preparations for runoff

The two remaining Athens mayoral candidates are taking different approaches leading up to the runoff elections next month. Mayor Heidi Davison decided to try and rock ‘n’ roll her way back into Athens’ top office by way of a benefit concert at the 40 Watt Club Monday evening. Top local acts such as Bling the [...]

Republicans still control Georgia

While Tuesday’s election saw much of America turn from red to blue, Georgia became redder. Democrats wrestled control of the U.S. House of Representatives out of Republicans’ hands Tuesday night, and Wednesday took a majority in the Senate. Democrats also won governorship in 20 of 36 states, giving them power in 28 state governments nationwide. [...]

Students not targeted in elections

It might be because of how they were brought up. Maybe it’s a confused sense of home. Or perhaps they just feel out of touch with candidates. These are some of the reasons, political experts say, college students stay in on election day, and why many politicians see them as a lost constituency. University political [...]

Campaigns enter home stretch

With the midterm elections four days away, state politicians might want to dust off their running shoes. Several candidates said they’ll be going door to door throughout Athens, participating in their own marathon of sorts. Mike Cantone, campaign manager for Jane Kidd who is running for the State Senate District 46, said volunteers and interns [...]

Maps, first aid provided in Safety zones

University students enjoying the annual festivities in Jacksonville this weekend will have a ride home if they drink too much. In an effort to increase the safety of students and fans attending the Georgia-Florida game, administrators at both schools and Jacksonville officials have created “Sideline Student Safe Zones.” Tom Jackson, University vice president for public [...]

Democrats get higher ratings from Grow Green

After giving local candidates a thumbs up or down, an Athens environmental advocacy group released their scorecards on state candidates, with Democrats getting a more favorable verdict than Republicans. The Athens Grow Green Coalition gave candidates a score between zero and two for each of four questionnaire answers. Factoring in their voting record, Grow Green [...]

‘Green’ organization grades local candidates

Some local candidates are “greener” than others, according to a study released by the Athens Grow Green Coalition, a local nonprofit environmental advocacy group. Candidates were scored based on their responses to a questionnaire provided by Grow Green. Their overall rating was based on their voting record, if available, and their responses to the questionnaire. [...]

Chamber of commerce addresses local issues

Issues such as the environment and creating jobs that would keep graduates in Athens have given local officials and University students a lot to say. They talked about these and other issues at a policy forum hosted by the College Republicans and the Athens-Clarke County Chamber of Commerce. About 25 people attended the forum, which [...]

Center to boost alcohol education

Facing a standing-room-only crowd at the University Health Center, Jack Fontaine fought back tears as he talked about the death of his son nearly six years ago. Fontaine and dozens of his family members and friends, along with top University and community representatives, gathered Friday for the dedication of the John Fontaine Jr. Center for [...]

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