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Grant Application Process Open at AthFest Educates

AthFest Educates

Athens nonprofit AthFest Educates is now accepting grant applications for the 2022-2023 period. The organization supports music and arts education. Michelle Davis is Chair of the Board for AthFest Educates. She says the funds are for community educators and teachers from nonprofits or public schools needing support for music and arts education for K-12 youth.

Davis says they also provide professional development grants for educators. To date, AthFest Educates has given out more than $500,000 to local programs.

Applications are due by 5 pm Wednesday, August 24th. For more information or to apply, visit AthFestEducates.org

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!