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Athens Area Habitat for Humanity Awarded $4 Million to Battle Homelessness

WUGA | By Alexia Ridley
Published September 1, 2022 at 6:50 PM EDT

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity is receiving millions in funding to support its mission. Governor Brian Kemp is awarding over $62 million dollars to address homelessness and housing insecurity. The Athens nonprofit will receive more than $4,300,000 in assistance. Twenty projects around the state will receive funding.
Spencer Frye is Executive Director of the organization. He issued a statement regarding the funding.
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Alexia Ridley
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!
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