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.

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Timestamps

00:00: Introduction and Format of the Debate

07:50: Candidates' Opening Statements

17:58: Housing Crisis and Solutions

27:52: Growth vs. Gentrification

38:06: Addressing Homelessness

47:10: Taxation and Public Services

53:59: Local Government and State Relations

01:03:14: Infrastructure and Project Delivery

01:11:21: Eminent Domain: A Double-Edged Sword

01:16:35: Intentional Use of Eminent Domain

01:22:16: The Importance of Sidewalks and Accessibility

01:30:16: Engaging in Candidate Questions

01:47:30: Closing Statements and Future Visions