Alexia Ridley
News Director and ReporterAlexia 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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Today on Athens News Matters, Dexter Fisher on his upcoming term as Mayor of Athens. And, breaking the stigma around grieving a pet.
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The University of Georgia’s College of Engineering has received what they are describing as a historic commitment. -
On this past Election Day, June 16, 2026, ACC Commissioner Dexter Fisher made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Athens-Clarke County. He reflected on his win. -
Historic Athens is holding the Richardson-Davis Park Signature Ceremony on Friday. -
The Lyndon House is holding its opening reception for the facility’s Summer Series on Thursday. The event features five exhibitions, including the community-wide Pet Portraits exhibition. -
The runoff results are in and Athens voters have selected their new Mayor.
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This week, Senator Raphael Warnock challenged a claim by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins that grocery prices and inflation are declining thanks to President Trump’s tariff and trade policies. -
Georgia is among the states with the most racial equality in education. -
Board of Education members voted unanimously in favor of Dr. Scott, who has been serving as the interim superintendent. -
Today on Athens News Matters, sustainable fashion hits the runway in Athens. Plus, the yearly Blueberry Festival seeks to improve the health of land and people.
