In brief: Abrams rallies supporters in College Square on Wednesday, while Warnock comes to Athens on Thursday — Biden admin sends money for EV battery production — New report finds "forever chemicals in GA waterways — UGA legend Charley Trippi dies at 100 — Police warn of scams targeting football fans — UGA volleyball beats #11 Florida, Hawks win home opener
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.
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!
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
Education and crime dominated discussions during the hourlong Atlanta Press Club debate, which also featured Libertarian Shane Hazel, but candidates traded jabs over issues like voting rights and gun control.