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Athens News Matters: 3/5/2021

WUGA | By Chris Shupe,

Alexia Ridley

Published March 5, 2021 at 1:44 PM EST

Today on Athens News Matters, local lawmakers are in the process of nailing down the budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year.

We talk with a County Commissioner to find out what you need to know.

Also today, a deep-dive into the possible renovations of the Atlanta Highway and Lexington Road corridors.

Plus, new research about how unfair housing policies contribute to health issues among Black Americans.

Those stories, our panel on the week in news, and more on Athens News Matters.

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Chris Shupe

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.

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Alexia Ridley

Alexia 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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