The American Red Cross just marked the end of its second-ever blood crisis. WUGA’s Havivah Saltz sat down with Garrett Reid, the Red Cross Regional Biomedical Executive for Georgia, to discuss the crisis, how it finally ended, and what we can do to keep it from happening again.

There are two railroad trestles on College Avenue. Because of low clearance, one of these trestles regularly takes the tops off of trucks driving through.

The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation mostly focuses on visual arts, with some courses on writing, crafting, and dance. Now, they’re adding performing arts to the roster.

Last month, the Athens Downtown Development Authority got rid of solar-powered parking meters in favor of using the Parkmobile app to pay for parking in downtown Athens.

Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to help support public radio in Athens? WUGA is looking for members of the public to join our Community Advisory Council (CAC).

The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.

Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.

Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.

They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.