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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The Beautiful Soles initiative in Jackson County provides middle and high school students with new shoes, free of cost. Aaryn Fisher, Executive Director of Jackson County Family Connection discusses the initiative. -
This week on Athens News Matters, UGA Theatre tackles an ambitious production of Guys and Dolls. Plus, a Jackson County shoe drive aims to help 400 students this holiday season.
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Georgia experienced a blue wave in statewide races for the 2026 midterms, sweeping the state’s top executive offices and possibly flipping the State House of Representatives. -
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first woman and first Black woman to be elected governor of Georgia. She is also the first Black female in U.S. history to be elected governor. -
This week on Athens News Matters, a spooky story from a local ghost expert. Plus, we discuss parking sign vandalism in downtown Athens.
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A Barrow County Sheriff's employee has been arrested for violations related to alleged misuse of the office’s Flock camera systems. -
Boom Athens is hosting its fifth annual Boom Bash Senior Expo this week. -
A former probationary detention officer has been fired from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and arrested. -
The Athens Area Diaper Bank has exceeded its most recent collection goal targeting diaper need in the area. -
Georgia is seeing record-breaking turnout at the polls this election cycle.
