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 • 8 episodes
AthChat
Latest Episodes
AthChat: Episode 8: Georgia State Representative Spencer Frye visits the pod
In the eighth episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards are back with a special guest, Georgia State Representative (D-122) Spencer Frye. Before Rep. Frye joins the pod (starts at 33:55), Drew and Russell chat about some local po...
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Episode 8
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1:20:05
AthChat: Episode 7: The Saye building, Athens' subreddit and craft cocktails, advice for local folks running for office
In the seventh episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards are back to discuss the Saye building, the incredibly important Athens' subreddit discussion about craft cocktails, and the best advice for people considering running for l...
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Episode 7
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52:51
AthChat: Episode 6: AthChat heads to City Hall! A conversation with Mayor Kelly Girtz
In the sixth episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards head to City Hall and have a conversation with Mayor Kelly Girtz. Topics included: Housing and development, road safety, the speed of local government, what Mayor Girtz think...
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Episode 6
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44:21
AthChat: Episode 5: Ongoing ripple effects of funding cuts and federal layoffs. James Carville. Local Democratic Party. Local Elections. Oh My!
In the fifth episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards discuss the ongoing ripple effects of funding cuts and federal layoffs on the local community, Drew's brief discussion with James Carville, Athens' local democratic party, lo...
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Episode 5
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41:21
AthChat: Episode 4: The timescale of change in local government; ripple effects of research funding freezes/caps/cuts
In the fourth episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards discuss the variables that impact the speed of local government, the tone of leaders when talking about students, and the ripple effects of research funding cuts.*th...
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Episode 4
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52:17