Valerie Bell rings in her retirement from library system

WUGA | By Alexia Ridley

Published November 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST

Valerie Bell has spent nine years at the head of the Athens Regional Library System. At the end of the year, she will retire. WUGA’s Alexia Ridley sat down with Bell to discuss her experience leading the 11-branch system, as well as what is next for her.

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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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