Commissioner Link on Short Term Rentals

WUGA | By Alexia Ridley

Published September 29, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT

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Athens-Clarke County Commissioners recently enacted a short term rental moratorium in parts of the city. The measure temporarily addresses concerns. District 2 Commissioner Melissa Link says the issue is not a new one.

The moratorium does not impact all short-term rental options, only new rentals, existing facilities are allowed.

Link says she is most concerned about absentee owners of short-term rentals who she says are not a part of the Athens community. You can more from Commissioner Melissa Link on this week’s edition of Athens News Matters.

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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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