Stacey Abrams (D), Shane Hazel (L), and Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on stage at an Atlanta Press Club debate on October 17, 2022.
In brief: Abrams, Hazel, and Kemp debate in Atlanta — School superintendent candidates debate divisive concepts and school safety — GOP congressional nominee skips debate — 550 ACC voters turn out on first day of early voting — UGA tennis player captures title
Martin Matheny is WUGA's Program Director and a host and producer of our local news program 'Athens News Matters.' He started at WUGA in 2012 as a part-time classical music host and still hosts WUGA's longest-running local program 'Night Music' which is heard on WUGA and GPB Classical. He lives in Normaltown with his wife, Shaye and dog, Murphy.
In brief: After a testy debate on Friday in Savannah, GOP candidate Herschel Walker ducks Atlanta Press Club debate — Kemp, Abrams, and Hazel to debate tonight — Dissatisfied District 2 residents to hold community meeting about special election controversy — Beleaguered Plant Vogtle reaches a milestone — Early voting starts today — UGA stays atop AP Top 25