AthChat
A podcast for anyone who wants to join the conversation about what's going on in Athens, Georgia. Local and state politics, culture, and good living.
AthChat
Latest Episodes
AthChat: Episode 52: Mayor-elect Dexter Fisher comes back on the pod. We discuss his perspective on the issues around homelessness in Athens, what his leadership style will be like at City Hall, and…his hot take on the upcoming UGA football season.
On the 52nd episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have Mayor-elect, Dexter Fisher, back on the pod. We discuss his perspective on the issues around homelessness in Athens, what is leadership style will be like at City Hall, a...
AthChat: Episode 51: County Commissioner, Mike Hamby, comes back on the pod. We discuss the recent votes on issues around homelessness, navigating leadership and politics for over 18 years, and the controversial redistricting votes from 2022
On the 51st episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have County Commissioner, Mike Hamby, back on the pod. We discuss the recent votes on issues around homelessness, navigating leadership and politics for over 18 years, and the...
AthChat: Episode 50: Winterville mayor, Dodd Ferrelle, comes on the pod. We discuss the growth and beauty of Winterville, how creativity can drive public service, and Dodd’s artistic endeavors. (also…improved audio quality!)
On the 50th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have Winterville mayor, Dodd Ferrelle, on the pod. We discuss the growth and beauty of Winterville, how creativity can drive public service, and Dodd’s artistic endeavors.&nbs...
AthChat: Episode 49: Former mayoral candidate, Dr. LaKeisha Gantt, comes 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.
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,...
AthChat: Episode 48: Georgia State Representative, Spencer Frye, comes back on the pod. We discuss his new platform that he is releasing next week, the wins and losses of the special session, and the changing power structures under the gold dome
On the 48th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have Georgia State Representative, Spencer Frye, back on the pod. We discuss his new platform that he is releasing next week, the wins and losses of the special session, and t...