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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Kudzu is an invasive vine that many call "The Plant that Ate The South". In her new book,"Foraged Basketry", Delia Fian teaches complete beginners how to transform Kudzu and other invasive plants into practical and beautiful creations. -
Today on Athens News Matters, a new book teaches southerners how to use Kudzu to our advantage, and Terrapin Beer ends production in Athens.
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Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to help support public radio in Athens? WUGA is looking for members of the public to join our Community Advisory Council (CAC). -
5-time Grammy award-winner, singer, songwriter and humanitarian Angélique Kidjo is visiting Athens this week as UGA’s Willson Center for Humanities and Arts Delta Visiting Chair for Global Understanding. -
Today on Athens News Matters, the NPR Senior Podcast challenge will give older listeners a chance to share their stories. Plus, a new local comic strip starts next month.
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The Senior Podcast Challenge is a call to people over the age of 65 to hit the record button and share their stories. -
On August 4th, several Athens community members attended the Mayor and Commission meeting to speak against an ordinance that prohibits individuals from interfering with foot traffic in or out of any private or public area and also prohibits camping in public areas. -
Over the past several years, there have been rapid changes in the radio and technology landscape. Here at WUGA, we are trying to stay ahead of these changes, constantly adapting to the ever-evolving world of media. -
The event featured three free outdoor stages of live music, a Kidsfest area, and a block-long artist's market on Washington Street. -
All five candidates for Athens-Clarke County Mayor will face off in a debate on April 13th at the Athens Library on Baxter Street.
