AthChat: Debate Edition!: Candidates for Mayor of Athens-Clarke County joined Drew and Russell on stage at Ciné for a two-hour debate. The room was packed. The candidates shared their ideas. It was a great night in Athens.

On the 28th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards moderated the first Athens Mayoral Debate.  The room was packed. The candidates shared their ideas. It was a great night in Athens. Topics included Housing Crisis and Solutions, Growth vs. Gentrification, Addressing Homelessness, Taxation and Public Services, Local Government and State Relations, Infrastructure and Project Delivery, Eminent Domain: A Double-Edged Sword, Intentional Use of Eminent Domain, The Importance of Sidewalks and Accessibility. See below for a timestamp of topics from the debate. You can also find a recording of our livestream here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BQekh7jZV/ Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/   *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.Timestamps00:00: Introduction and Format of the Debate07:50: Candidates' Opening Statements17:58: Housing Crisis and Solutions27:52: Growth vs. Gentrification38:06: Addressing Homelessness47:10: Taxation and Public Services53:59: Local Government and State Relations01:03:14: Infrastructure and Project Delivery01:11:21: Eminent Domain: A Double-Edged Sword01:16:35: Intentional Use of Eminent Domain01:22:16: The Importance of Sidewalks and Accessibility01:30:16: Engaging in Candidate Questions01:47:30: Closing Statements and Future Visions