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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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. -
Today on Athens News Matters, a UGA study reveals new directions in the study of healthcare access for immigrants.Plus, a journalist pursues a mystery related to a favorite Athens indie band.
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If you’ve listened to the investigative radio show Reveal, then you’re familiar with how they use the power of journalism to dig deep and report on really tough topics. However, with their next episode, they’re doing something different. -
Athens' pups and their owners showed up in their Halloween finest for Athenspets' Annual Boo-Le-Bark on the Boulevard costume contest and parade. -
In it's 7th year, Porchfest was bigger than ever! 260 bands played across 7 historic neighborhoods throughout Athens for Porchfest 2025. -
While many seasoned musicians performed on porches all across Athens, it’s clear that growing up in this musical city is inspiring younger talent to take the stage as well.
