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Athens News Matters: Panel for October 21, 2022

Stacey Abrams (D), Shane Hazel (L), and Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on stage at an Atlanta Press Club debate on October 17, 2022.
Stacey Abrams (D), Shane Hazel (L), and Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on stage at an Atlanta Press Club debate on October 17, 2022.

Our panel recaps the recent debates between candidates for state offices, takes a look at how state law affects what local lawmakers are able to do, and updates us on how early and absentee voting is going. Also, a group seeking to move the District 2 special election to November 8 has vowed to fight on after an attempt to sue failed. We’ll bring you details of what happened at their meeting this week, and what their next steps might be. (15:00)

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!