Lara Dua-Swartz
Program Director and Content StrategistA native New Yorker, Lara is new to Athens, having just moved to this delightfully quirky town in 2021. She’s been working in broadcasting for the last 25 years in markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Atlanta. When she’s not at WUGA, you can find Lara covered in cats, playing D&D, or skating (as a rookie) with Classic City Roller Derby.
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After carefully monitoring the weather forecast, schools are beginning to make decisions on closures. -
Check here for a list of resources and closures in our community due to the winter storm. -
While university housing will remain open, a UGA alert issued Thursday night advised students to return home for the weekend if they are able to. -
This holiday season, WUGA is loading up the schedule with specials to add to your joyous holiday! -
Athens' beloved annual tradition took place on Dec. 4th, filling the streets of downtown Athens with holiday revelry. -
At Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting, CCSD Interim Superintendent Jennifer Scott updated the community on the condition of the West Broad Street School. -
This Election Day, there is only one race on the ballot in Athens-Clarke County – the election of Georgia’s Public Service Commission. -
An Athens mayoral debate will take place next Saturday. The debate is being organized by the podcast ATHChat, hosted by Drew Abney and Russell Edwards. -
Kate’s Club is a nonprofit that supports children and teens that have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or caregiver. -
The Athens Clark County Police Department is seeking help from the community to identify the victim involved in a fatal traffic accident at the intersection of US Highway 29 and Highway 17.
