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Athens News Matters: Athens Community Career Academy and partners provide career-based opportunities

Some high school students graduate and are unsure what they want to do next. In order to spark interest and prepare local students for future careers, Athens Community Career Academy partners with the Clarke County School District, Athens Technical College, and University of Georgia to provide students with career-based opportunities. Alexia Ridley speaks to Wesley Mellina, the Academy's CEO about the school, its array of partnerships, and its mission.

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!