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Athens News Matters: Literary Pandemic — How Local Authors Are Faring

While spending more time at home during the pandemic may seem like a benefit for authors, some are struggling with not having face-to-face interaction with their peers. 

Chris Shupe was the Program Director of WUGA from 2014-2022. Shupe may be best known as The Athens King, a tribute to Elvis Presley, which often included an 8 piece show band! After two years as a part-time announcer, Chris Shupe joined WUGA full time as the station’s Morning Edition Host and Assistant Operations Director. He was later promoted to PD in 2014.