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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 23 episodes
AthChat
Latest Episodes
AthChat: Episode 23: Drew and Russell discuss the unfolding Athens mayoral race. It’s getting wild, folks!
On the 23rd episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards discuss the unfolding mayoral race. It’s getting wild, folks! Also, AthChat will be hosting a mayoral debate on November, 8th at Ciné from 5-7p. More details to come!Ch...
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Episode 23
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58:38
AthChat: Episode 22: District 1 Commissioner, Patrick Davenport, joins the pod. We discuss the controversial issue of the proposed location of the fire station on the eastside, moving the route of the Firefly trail, and so much more.
On the 22nd episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards talk with District 1 Commissioner, Patrick Davenport. We discuss the controversial issue of the proposed location of the fire station on the eastside, moving the route of the ...
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Episode 22
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57:15
AthChat: Episode 21: The person behind Athens Politics Nerd, Chris Dowd, joins the pod. We discuss the journalistic balance between asking tough hard-hitting questions and getting access to good sources, the unfolding mayoral race, and more.
On the 21st episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards talk with the person behind Athens Politics Nerd, Chris Dowd. We discuss the journalistic balance between asking tough, hard-hitting questions and getting access to good sourc...
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Episode 21
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55:43
AthChat: Episode 20: Historic Athens’ Executive Director, Tommy Valentine, joins the pod. We discuss the mission of Historic Athens, the UGA President’s mansion development, gentrification, and more.
On the 20th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards talk with Historic Athens’ Executive Director, Tommy Valentine. We discuss the mission of Historic Athens, the UGA President’s mansion development, gentrification, and more.
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Episode 20
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1:00:51
AthChat: Episode 19: District 8 Commissioner Carol Myers joins the pod. We discuss homelessness in Athens, eastside developments, balancing public opinion, bike infrastructure, and more!
On the 19th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards talk with the District 8 Commissioner Carol Myers. We discuss homelessness in Athens, eastside developments, balancing public opinion, bike infrastructure, and more!Che...
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Episode 19
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