On July 17, civil rights icon and U.S. Representative John Lewis died at age 80. WUGA's Robin Whetstone spoke to Athenians about what Lewis's legacy means to them.
Robin Whetstone is a local writer and storyteller who loves Athens, cats, and podcasts. She came to WUGA in 2018 to served as our Operations Assistant, checking programs for broadcast and assisting the Operations Director with day-to-day scheduling and technical processes. She now reports for Athens News Matters and is the local host for All Things Considered.
The funeral for the late civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis will be held Thursday at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, which the Rev.…