Alexia Ridley
News Director and ReporterAlexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!
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Athens and Atlanta are among the hundreds of cities across the country listed as sanctuary jurisdictions by the Department of Homeland Security. -
The Athens Area Diaper Bank is holding its third annual spring getaway raffle to support the work of distributing diapers to the families in need in the community. -
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff held a hearing in Atlanta Monday to hear from renters who say they were treated unfairly by corporate landlords. -
Senator Jon Ossoff is launching an investigation into an increase across the country of large national firms buying single family homes in bulk to convert into rental properties. -
Governor Brian Kemp signed several pieces of workforce legislation into law on Monday afternoon. -
The lineup has been announced for AthFest 2025. The 27th annual music and arts festival takes place June 20 through 22 in downtown Athens. -
Today on Athens News Matters, Athens-Clarke County Mayor Girtz on proposing a budget during an uncertain economy. Plus, how Georgia taxpayers help former foster kids afford an education.
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The University of Georgia is celebrating nearly 8,800 new graduates during its Spring Commencement ceremonies. -
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a slate of legislation into law on Thursday. -
For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, an American has been selected Pope.
