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Athens News Matters (Podcast)
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For over 15 years, Athens News Matters has been a vehicle to connect listeners with the stories that matter from Athens and around Northeast Georgia. Hosted by WUGA's Alexia Ridley and Emma Auer.

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  • 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.
  • Today on Athens News Matters, the UGA researcher developing a vaccine for fungal infections, and we dive into the music of a new Athens voice.
  • Today on Athens News Matters, a north Athens neighborhood faces dire conditions. What advocates are asking for, and more.
  • Today on Athens News Matters, what researchers have learned about the response to Hurricane Helene, one year later. Then, an Athens Porchfest staple on what the show means to him.
  • Today on Athens News Matters, local psychologist Lakeisha Gantt on her run for Athens-Clarke County mayor. Then, an opportunity for Northeast Georgians to discuss vaccines.
  • Today on Athens News Matters, a nonprofit leader discusses a new effort to protect Northeast Georgia’s Middle Oconee River.
  • Today on Athens News Matters, Athens-Clarke County District 9 Commissioner Ovita Thornton discusses her re-election campaign. Plus, a local end-of-life doula discusses destigmatizing death.
  • Today on Athens News Matters, a survivor of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 speaks about his experience.
  • Today on Athens News Matters, the organization working to help family members grow together after loss. Plus, how UGA’s religion department thinks a spiritual lens can help students answer life’s big questions.
  • Today on Athens News Matters, how the Saye Building’s destruction may have inspired leaders to safeguard other historic structures. Plus, the UGA research making a staple crop climate change-resilient.