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Athens News Matters: Georgia's HIV Infection Rate Among the Highest in the Nation

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Testing for HIV, the virus that can lead to AIDS, used to take weeks, but today it’s never been easier. But Georgia’s rate of HIV infection is still among the highest in the nation.

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.