In brief: In a close – and poorly-attended vote – the Clarke County Board of Education gives the go-ahead to the mall redevelopment — commissioners to vote on mall, homelessness plan
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: Mall committee expected to vote this afternoon — ACCPD investigates Sunday shooting — Crossover Day at state capitol — renters' rights bill passes House — UGA women's hoops fall to LSU in SEC tourney
In brief: School board seems supportive of mall redevelopment — gambling bill faces long odds — voting rights advocates cry foul over dropbox bill — EMS workers take their case to lawmakers