Athens News Matters (Podcast)
Saturdays at 10am
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.
Latest Episodes
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This week on Athens News Matters, the Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade has a new charity initiative. Plus, poetry from 1970s Normaltown.
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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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Today on Athens News Matters, a Performing Arts program will start next year at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. Plus, the blood shortage in Georgia has come to an end.
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Today on Athens News Matters, a look at Street News, a newspaper created by members of the homeless community. Plus, WUGA’s African Perspectives welcomes musician Angélique Kidjo.
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Today on Athens News Matters, a new mural at the Morton Theatre will pay tribute to the rich history of downtown Athens. Plus, a look at the people who keep our roads from caving in.
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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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Today on Athens News Matters, how Athenians can stay safe from the Cyclospora parasite. Plus, a short story collection from a local author is coming out this fall.
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Today on Athens News Matters, Athens is getting an Indoor Football team. Plus, twenty new bands will take the stage at the 40 Watt next weekend.
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Today on Athens News Matters, the parking meters downtown will soon be replaced by a parking payment app. Plus, how you can spot some fireflies before summer comes to an end.
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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.
