Mayor of Athens Clarke County Kelly Girtz and Alexia Ridley also discuss the unhoused population in the Athens area, and what local government is doing about it.
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!
On Dec. 2, quilters, community members and members of the Powers family will gather at the Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery to honor the “Mother of African American Quilting,” Harriet Powers.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Taiwan the "most important" and "most sensitive" issue driving U.S.-China tensions. Sandra Oudkirk is trying to navigate that tricky terrain.