Tim Denson
@timdensonath.bsky.social
Dad, CCSD School Board, former ACCGOV Commish, Athens for Everyone Founder, advocate for social housing, public transit, and those who are unhoused
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Tim has a plan to bring down housing costs! Read Tim’s platform on housing and look forward to an upcoming roundtable discussion on housing policy that Tim will be hosting. www.timforathens.com/platform
November 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Tim has a plan to bring down housing costs! Read Tim’s platform on housing and look forward to an upcoming roundtable discussion on housing policy that Tim will be hosting. www.timforathens.com/platform
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Democrat Eric Gisler is running to become the next state rep for district 121. His Republican opponent is Mack “Dutch” Guest IV.
Early voting is going on now at the ACC Elections Office (155 E. Washington Street) and the Tennis Center (4460 Lexington Road).
athenspoliticsnerd.com/interview-wi...
Early voting is going on now at the ACC Elections Office (155 E. Washington Street) and the Tennis Center (4460 Lexington Road).
athenspoliticsnerd.com/interview-wi...
Interview with Eric Gisler | Athens Politics Nerd
Democrat Eric Gisler is running to become the next state representative for district 121. His Republican opponent is Mack "Dutch" Guest IV.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Democrat Eric Gisler is running to become the next state rep for district 121. His Republican opponent is Mack “Dutch” Guest IV.
Early voting is going on now at the ACC Elections Office (155 E. Washington Street) and the Tennis Center (4460 Lexington Road).
athenspoliticsnerd.com/interview-wi...
Early voting is going on now at the ACC Elections Office (155 E. Washington Street) and the Tennis Center (4460 Lexington Road).
athenspoliticsnerd.com/interview-wi...
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CALL: Kelsea Bond, a democratic socialist, has been elected to the Atlanta City Council from District 2.
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
CALL: Kelsea Bond, a democratic socialist, has been elected to the Atlanta City Council from District 2.
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An estimated 16% of Athens residents receive SNAP benefits and could lose them.
This is why I put reviving the Athens Eats Program on my platform. We used this program to make sure that no Athenian went hungry during the pandemic and we need to do the same now.
This is why I put reviving the Athens Eats Program on my platform. We used this program to make sure that no Athenian went hungry during the pandemic and we need to do the same now.
October 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
An estimated 16% of Athens residents receive SNAP benefits and could lose them.
This is why I put reviving the Athens Eats Program on my platform. We used this program to make sure that no Athenian went hungry during the pandemic and we need to do the same now.
This is why I put reviving the Athens Eats Program on my platform. We used this program to make sure that no Athenian went hungry during the pandemic and we need to do the same now.
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Polls have opened today for the 2025 general election. This election may determine how high our utility bills end up in future years.
"The incumbents have accepted contributions from ... companies that benefited from some of the board’s most controversial decisions."
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
"The incumbents have accepted contributions from ... companies that benefited from some of the board’s most controversial decisions."
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
Georgia utility regulators rake in cash from industry donors
Echols has raised about $980,000 in campaign cash since his last election in 2016; Johnson has raised about $473,000 since Gov. Brian Kemp appointed him to the commission.
www.ajc.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Polls have opened today for the 2025 general election. This election may determine how high our utility bills end up in future years.
"The incumbents have accepted contributions from ... companies that benefited from some of the board’s most controversial decisions."
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
"The incumbents have accepted contributions from ... companies that benefited from some of the board’s most controversial decisions."
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Happy Indienous People's Day!
In 2021, Tim Denson was one of the County Commissioners to pass legislation making the second Monday of October, Indidenous People's Day!
Trump and his ignorant outlook may try to change it to Columbus Day, but it will remain Indigenous People's day in Athens, Georgia!
In 2021, Tim Denson was one of the County Commissioners to pass legislation making the second Monday of October, Indidenous People's Day!
Trump and his ignorant outlook may try to change it to Columbus Day, but it will remain Indigenous People's day in Athens, Georgia!
October 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Happy Indienous People's Day!
In 2021, Tim Denson was one of the County Commissioners to pass legislation making the second Monday of October, Indidenous People's Day!
Trump and his ignorant outlook may try to change it to Columbus Day, but it will remain Indigenous People's day in Athens, Georgia!
In 2021, Tim Denson was one of the County Commissioners to pass legislation making the second Monday of October, Indidenous People's Day!
Trump and his ignorant outlook may try to change it to Columbus Day, but it will remain Indigenous People's day in Athens, Georgia!
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They're voting on the fire station #5 replacement, drumroll please....
It passes 6-3. Commissioners Davenport, Fisher and Johnson voted no. Thornton is absent.
Thank God reason prevails. Interesting vote from one of the mayoral candidates, though. 👀
It passes 6-3. Commissioners Davenport, Fisher and Johnson voted no. Thornton is absent.
Thank God reason prevails. Interesting vote from one of the mayoral candidates, though. 👀
October 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
They're voting on the fire station #5 replacement, drumroll please....
It passes 6-3. Commissioners Davenport, Fisher and Johnson voted no. Thornton is absent.
Thank God reason prevails. Interesting vote from one of the mayoral candidates, though. 👀
It passes 6-3. Commissioners Davenport, Fisher and Johnson voted no. Thornton is absent.
Thank God reason prevails. Interesting vote from one of the mayoral candidates, though. 👀
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Tim Denson launched his campaign for Mayor of Athens-Clarke County at Athentic this weekend.
"We do not have to accept a world where working class people must choose between housing and healthcare."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTHg...
"We do not have to accept a world where working class people must choose between housing and healthcare."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTHg...
Tim Denson launches his campaign for mayor of Athens-Clarke County
YouTube video by Athens Politics Nerd
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October 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tim Denson launched his campaign for Mayor of Athens-Clarke County at Athentic this weekend.
"We do not have to accept a world where working class people must choose between housing and healthcare."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTHg...
"We do not have to accept a world where working class people must choose between housing and healthcare."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTHg...
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What an amazing Campaign Kickoff Party we had yesterday! Such an amazing time and turnout. Let's do this Athens!
October 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What an amazing Campaign Kickoff Party we had yesterday! Such an amazing time and turnout. Let's do this Athens!
Now is the time to be brave!
Now is the time to be brave. Republicans in Georgia have controlled our state for over 20 years leading to underfunded schools, closing hospitals, & low wages stuck at $5.15.
I'm running for Governor to change that.
I'm running for Governor to change that.
September 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Now is the time to be brave!
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Mario Guevara is the only journalist behind bars in the U.S. for his journalism.
He was doing his job, not a crime. Today is his 100th day in jail.
#FreeMario
A message from your friendly local (and national and international) press organizations:
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He was doing his job, not a crime. Today is his 100th day in jail.
#FreeMario
A message from your friendly local (and national and international) press organizations:
cpj.org/wp-content/u...
September 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Mario Guevara is the only journalist behind bars in the U.S. for his journalism.
He was doing his job, not a crime. Today is his 100th day in jail.
#FreeMario
A message from your friendly local (and national and international) press organizations:
cpj.org/wp-content/u...
He was doing his job, not a crime. Today is his 100th day in jail.
#FreeMario
A message from your friendly local (and national and international) press organizations:
cpj.org/wp-content/u...
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Tim for Athens Volunteer Fair, happening tonight!
September 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Tim for Athens Volunteer Fair, happening tonight!
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WHO'S THAT COMING DOWN THE TRACK? THE BRAIN TRAIN??
Read Tim's My Idea for Athens substance contribution on having passenger rail between Athens and Atlanta!
www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/my-...
Read Tim's My Idea for Athens substance contribution on having passenger rail between Athens and Atlanta!
www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/my-...
Long Live the Brain Train: My Idea for Athens substack — Tim for Athens Mayor
Earlier this year, Ezra Schley launched the My Idea for Athens Substack where Athenians can contribute essays on ideas to improve Athens, GA. Tim Denson picked one of his many “ideas for Athens” and w...
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September 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
WHO'S THAT COMING DOWN THE TRACK? THE BRAIN TRAIN??
Read Tim's My Idea for Athens substance contribution on having passenger rail between Athens and Atlanta!
www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/my-...
Read Tim's My Idea for Athens substance contribution on having passenger rail between Athens and Atlanta!
www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/my-...
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That refusal to negotiate with those putting corporate interests above people is how every elected official should operate. Of course, Georgia isn’t New York. Our policy needs are different. But, I’d argue, we’ve fought harder and gotten further in the past.
Georgia is not New York City. History shows Georgians fight harder.
The New York City mayoral primary election shows Georgia what can happen when a leader speaks to the concerns and pain facing the average citizen.
www.ajc.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
That refusal to negotiate with those putting corporate interests above people is how every elected official should operate. Of course, Georgia isn’t New York. Our policy needs are different. But, I’d argue, we’ve fought harder and gotten further in the past.
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Athens' own Rashe Malcolm has been selected for a prestigious James Beard Foundation program -- the Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change.
www.jamesbeard.org/stories/meet...
www.jamesbeard.org/stories/meet...
Meet the Fall 2025 Chef Bootcamp Participants
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September 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Athens' own Rashe Malcolm has been selected for a prestigious James Beard Foundation program -- the Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change.
www.jamesbeard.org/stories/meet...
www.jamesbeard.org/stories/meet...
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This is outrageous in so many ways. Occupying cities like this is egregious. And, this is a massive waste of resources. Now Georgians are being separated from their families to spend their time in DC picking up trash and laying mulch all funded by our tax dollars.
Just in: Gov. Brian Kemp is deploying more than 300 Georgia National Guard troops to Washington to aid President Donald Trump’s federal intervention in the nation’s capital amid a widening debate over the use of the military for local law enforcement.
ajc.com/politics/202...
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Kemp sending 300 Georgia Guard troops to D.C. amid Trump’s federal intervention
Gov. Brian Kemp orders 300 Georgia National Guard troops to join President Donald Trump's federal intervention in Washington D.C.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This is outrageous in so many ways. Occupying cities like this is egregious. And, this is a massive waste of resources. Now Georgians are being separated from their families to spend their time in DC picking up trash and laying mulch all funded by our tax dollars.
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Happy Labor Day!
Tim has, and always will, stand with workers. Whether it is getting all ACC & CCSD workers a living wage, lobbying for better labor policies at the State Capitol, or advocating for Fire Fighters to be able to unionize…[read more: www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/fig... ]
Tim has, and always will, stand with workers. Whether it is getting all ACC & CCSD workers a living wage, lobbying for better labor policies at the State Capitol, or advocating for Fire Fighters to be able to unionize…[read more: www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/fig... ]
September 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Happy Labor Day!
Tim has, and always will, stand with workers. Whether it is getting all ACC & CCSD workers a living wage, lobbying for better labor policies at the State Capitol, or advocating for Fire Fighters to be able to unionize…[read more: www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/fig... ]
Tim has, and always will, stand with workers. Whether it is getting all ACC & CCSD workers a living wage, lobbying for better labor policies at the State Capitol, or advocating for Fire Fighters to be able to unionize…[read more: www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/fig... ]
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An Atlanta-based reporter detained by ICE since June is suing Noem, Bondi and other administration officials for his immediate release.
Journalist detained by ICE sues Noem, Bondi for his release
Mario Guevara, a Salvadoran national who has been in the US since 2004, was arrested in June while reporting at a Georgia protest of the Trump administration.
www.politico.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
An Atlanta-based reporter detained by ICE since June is suing Noem, Bondi and other administration officials for his immediate release.
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UGA removed the terms "sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy" from its non-discrimination policy quietly back in March, leaving some to wonder whether these protections still exist on campus.
www.redandblack.com/uganews/uga-...
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UGA removes sexual orientation, gender identity from non-discrimination policy
The University of Georgia has removed the terms sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy from the non-discrimination anti-harassment policy, which is administered by the Equal Opportunity Off...
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August 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
UGA removed the terms "sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy" from its non-discrimination policy quietly back in March, leaving some to wonder whether these protections still exist on campus.
www.redandblack.com/uganews/uga-...
www.redandblack.com/uganews/uga-...
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1/2 "Unchecked spread of illness, flooding and a lack of food and of a place to bathe or clean their teeth, according to the lawsuit.
Detention officials go 'cell to cell' pressuring detainees to sign documents agreeing to drop their immigration cases and leave the country ...."
Detention officials go 'cell to cell' pressuring detainees to sign documents agreeing to drop their immigration cases and leave the country ...."
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detainees Allege Disease, Flooding at Florida Facility
In legal filing, immigrants ask for increased access to lawyers as administration faces pressure over detention conditions
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August 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
1/2 "Unchecked spread of illness, flooding and a lack of food and of a place to bathe or clean their teeth, according to the lawsuit.
Detention officials go 'cell to cell' pressuring detainees to sign documents agreeing to drop their immigration cases and leave the country ...."
Detention officials go 'cell to cell' pressuring detainees to sign documents agreeing to drop their immigration cases and leave the country ...."
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Geoff Duncan is welcome in the antifascist tent. But any Democrat or progressive who votes for him in the primary is a special kind of gullible. He is not even a moderate. He is a hard right wing politician whose only saving grace is he is opposed to coups. Here are some examples. #geoffduncan
August 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Geoff Duncan is welcome in the antifascist tent. But any Democrat or progressive who votes for him in the primary is a special kind of gullible. He is not even a moderate. He is a hard right wing politician whose only saving grace is he is opposed to coups. Here are some examples. #geoffduncan
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The point of campaigning shouldn’t just be me talking to you. It should be me listening & learning from you also! Here is the first of a series of monthly surveys to gather insight from you so Tim can better understand the needs & wants of Athens and its people! www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/wha...
What is the role of local government? - Community Survey #1 — Tim for Athens Mayor — Tim for Athens Mayor
What do you believe is the role of local government? This is the first in a series of monthly surveys to gather insight from you so that the Tim for Athens campaign can better understand the needs and...
www.timforathens.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The point of campaigning shouldn’t just be me talking to you. It should be me listening & learning from you also! Here is the first of a series of monthly surveys to gather insight from you so Tim can better understand the needs & wants of Athens and its people! www.timforathens.com/blog-1-1/wha...
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Interest rates will be higher over the next decade because of the GOP’s megabill and drive up borrowing costs even for the federal government, Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper predicted in a new report.
The federal deficit will also increase by $4.1 trillion over a decade, according to the report.
The federal deficit will also increase by $4.1 trillion over a decade, according to the report.
CBO: Republican megabill to cost $4.1T, due to higher borrowing costs
The measure is also expected to add trillions to the federal deficit.
www.politico.com
August 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Interest rates will be higher over the next decade because of the GOP’s megabill and drive up borrowing costs even for the federal government, Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper predicted in a new report.
The federal deficit will also increase by $4.1 trillion over a decade, according to the report.
The federal deficit will also increase by $4.1 trillion over a decade, according to the report.
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Paraprofessionals are the backbone of our public schools—and they’ve been underpaid for too long.
My bill sets a $45,000 wage floor and puts power back in the hands of the educators who keep our classrooms running.
My bill sets a $45,000 wage floor and puts power back in the hands of the educators who keep our classrooms running.
July 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Paraprofessionals are the backbone of our public schools—and they’ve been underpaid for too long.
My bill sets a $45,000 wage floor and puts power back in the hands of the educators who keep our classrooms running.
My bill sets a $45,000 wage floor and puts power back in the hands of the educators who keep our classrooms running.