Athens News Matters
Saturdays at 10am
For over 15 years, Athens News Matters has been a vehicle to connect listeners with the stories that matter from Athens and around Northeast Georgia.
In the past two years, Athens News Matters has received multiple awards for excellence in journalism from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and the Public Media Journalists Association.
The Athens News Matters team:
Hosts: Alexia Ridley
Producer: Emma Auer
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Today on Athens News Matters, a preview of Georgia's legislative session with Dr. Audrey Haynes. Plus, a conversation with Mikhayla Robinson-Smith, Athens-Clarke County’s second-ever poet laureate.
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Today on Athens News Matters, in a special episode, we’ll commemorate the life of President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last week at the age of 100. We’ll ask a UGA expert to discuss this Georgia native’s legacy, and whether it is time to reevaluate it.
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Today on Athens News Matters, we’ll bring you an inside look at the Rock Lobster’s first home game in Athens. Then, we’ll celebrate the end of the year with our staff’s holiday song picks.
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Today on Athens News Matters, how a new report on the state of the Latino community in Georgia hopes to challenge stereotypes about this community. Plus, the latest on a lawsuit filed by a local nonprofit.
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Today on Athens News Matters, District 6 Commissioner Jesse Houle on the community’s support for a pro-LGBTQ resolution. Plus, a Georgia chef on why she updated her celebrated cookbook.
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Today on Athens News Matters, the UGA-led initiative to increase the number of certified nursing assistants in Georgia. Plus, a Friendsgiving special with WUGA’s morning hosts
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Today on Athens News Matters, why local government plans on constructing a reservoir with a hefty price tag.Plus, the Marsy’s Law violations facing the incumbent District Attorney.
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Today on Athens News Matters, a UGA expert considers whether Georgia is still a swing state after this week’s election. Plus, the proposed rock quarry fueling opposition in Jackson County. -
Today on Athens News Matters, how advocates are spreading the word about a language inclusivity initiative during this year’s election. Plus, a review of the measures on this year’s ballot.
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Today on Athens News Matters, the challenges a team of conservators has faced restoring the Iron Horse sculpture. Plus, how artificial intelligence may change the way foster care systems work.
