Inner East Athens Neighborhood Association, Inc.
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Our mission is to inspire and promote impactful solutions to some of the most critical issues we face through the power of civic engagement. Join our community of activists and allies as we work towards a better and more just world.
About
Inspired by social movements of the past, Inner East Athens Neighborhood Association began in 2020 when a few East Athens Community members decided to organize and make an impact. Pretty quickly, this singular moment evolved into a full-fledged movement. Our community group challenges the status quo, holding our leaders accountable and fighting for solutions that will transform society.
Our Campaigns
We work to ensure the community and local leaders have the knowledge, resources, and opportunities to make a real change in society. We see our campaigns as collective efforts and tools for connecting and building a stronger East Athens.
Partnership
Inner East Athens Neighborhood Association has built an environment of support and helpful resources to make sure that Partnership is always a priority. Our success is driven by the hearts, minds, and souls of our community. Come and join us.
Advocacy
Advocacy is an essential pillar of our community. There is strength in numbers, and we work to inform and encourage others to take a stand for what they believe in. Want to learn more?
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Volunteering
Our work is never done, and we can use all the help we can get. One of the ways you can take part is by Volunteering. Spread the word about all that Inner East Athens Neighborhood Association is doing, and help us gain the support we need.
On August 29, 2022, Athens-Clarke County District 2 Representative abandoned her post, after secretly moving out of District 2.
She held her resignation to Governor Kemp, forcing the need for Special Election.
On September 13, The Athens-Board of Elections (BOE) met and discussed a November 8, 2022 Special Election to fill the vacancy. No vote was taken.
The Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners then passed a resolution calling for the Special Election to be held on March 23, 2022. Moving the election meant the voters of District 2 would be without representation for nearly seven months.
On September 20, the Athens BOE announced the Special Election was being moved to March 23, 2023.
On October 1, 2022, Inner East Athens, and other District 2 voters filed notice of suit to challenge the decision. The notice was ignored by the BOE and the Athens-Clarke County Commission.
On October 4, 2022, Inner East Athens and other District 2 voters filed a Writ of Mandamus asking the Court to order that the Special Elections be held on November 8, 2022. Counsel Dexter Wimbish argued that pushing the election to March 2023 would disenfranchise District 2 voters.
On October 5, 2023, Judge Wade Padgett denied the Writ of Mandamus stating there was no abuse of discretion by the BOE as there was not enough time to hold the election without causing voter confusion and that the November 8, 2022, Special Election would not meet the 29-day deadline to call such an election.
Therefore, District 2 voters are now subject to "taxation without representation as they will be without a District 2 County Commissioner until March 23, 2023, Special Election.
We are asking you to Call Governor Brian Kemp at (404) 656-1776 and ask him to appoint an Athens-Clarke County District 2 Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Mariah Parker.
Here is our link to the GoFundMe
Organizing an Event
Every individual has the ability to motivate others and inspire true change. By Organizing an Event, you become a crucial part of our movement by making sure that our mission is heard and has a far-reaching, lasting impact.
