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Today on Athens News Matters, we speak with candidates for County Sheriff, who will discuss their plans to increase the salaries of sheriff’s deputies. Plus, we’ll hear from a local author about her new novel, which tells the story of a talented Irishman exiled from his home in the late 19th century.
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Today on Athens News Matters, we speak with candidates for County Coroner to discover what the role’s responsibilities include. Plus, we’ll hear about how one organization advocates for the inclusion of Athens’ Latinx community in local politics.
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This is Athens News Matters. For our final installment of the year, it’s okay to not be okay. Join us as we wade into the work of taking care of our mental health this holiday season. Plus, we indulge in our staff’s favorite festive tunes in WUGA’s annual holiday playlist.
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Today on Athens News Matters, we discuss the factors contributing to homelessness in our community with local nonprofit leaders and city officials.
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This week on Athens News Matters, as we get ready for Thanksgiving, we’ll take a look back at some of our news coverage about food insecurity in Athens and the toll it takes on families.
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Military families using food banks
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Jesse Houle recaps commission meeting
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Reporter-producer Allison Salerno introduces us to a Georgia combat veteran - who has found an unconventional way to heal.
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Today on Athens News Matters, a new library is coming to the east side – but where? Commissioner Carol Myers joins us. Plus, how the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is tackling substance use disorder.
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Today on Athens News Matters, we’ll meet one of the candidates running for clerk of court in Athens-Clarke County. Elisa Zarate joins us. Plus, just in time for Halloween, the psychology of ghosting.