5K Run for a Better Athens a great success!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Russell Posted in Action Items, Better Athens | Leave a comment

Thanks to all who made the event possible.  We had nearly 300 participants- this picture basically sums it up:

5K Run for a Better Athens!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Russell Posted in Action Items | Leave a comment

        People for a Better Athens announces the inaugural 5K Run for a Better Athens to be held on Saturday, June 9th. The run begins at 8:30 am from the Jittery Joe’s Roaster at 780 E. Broad Street, and family-friendly events will take place throughout the morning. The run course winds through the North Oconee Greenway and Heritage Trail, giving participants an intimate look at the unique natural beauty downtown Athens offers. After the run, participants will be treated to food from the Last Resort Grill, Mama’s Boy, Square One Fish Company, and music by Kiss your Darlin’.

        Proceeds from the event will benefit the Beau Harvey Memorial House that the Athens Chapter of Habitat for Humanity will construct.

        Route designer John Tankard says “people participating in the Run for a Better Athens will be able to take in the beauty of the natural treasure downtown Athens is fortunate to have, the Oconee River.”

Register online: https://www.wepay.com/events/5k

Wal-Mart’s U.S. Expansion Plans Complicated by Bribery Scandal

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Russell Posted in Press | Leave a comment

Reposted from the New York Times, by Stephanie Clifford

In Los Angeles, a Wal-Mart building permit is getting a once-over. In New York, the City Council is investigating a possible land deal with the retailer’s developer in Brooklyn. A state senator in California is pushing for a formal audit of a proposed Wal-Mart in San Diego. And in Boston and its suburbs, residents are pressuring politicians to disclose whether they have received contributions from the company.
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Prominent Wal-Mart Supporter Attacks Local Businesses

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Russell Posted in Better Athens, Business Spotlight | Leave a comment

Week of ACTION!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Russell Posted in Action Items | Leave a comment

Calendar of Events:

  • Monday at 7:30 pm at the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, 489 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601- Forum hosted by the Athens Federation of Neighborhoods on the proposed Wal-Mart development. Panelists: Melissa Link, Tony Eubanks, James Garland, Lila Grisar, and Charlie Maddox.
  • Tuesday at 7 pm at Athens City Hall- Mayor and Commission meeting. Speak out on the record!
  • Wednesday at 7 pm- Pizza and Sign making party- ask for details.
  • Friday at 4:30 pm at the UGA Arch- Sign-holding to raise awareness!
Please RSVP and spread the word through Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/170997156355045/
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