Athens News Matters (Podcasts)
Wednesdays at 6pm
Local news
Latest Episodes
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Today on Athens News Matters, we speak with candidates for County Sheriff, who will discuss their plans to increase the salaries of sheriff’s deputies. Plus, we’ll hear from a local author about her new novel, which tells the story of a talented Irishman exiled from his home in the late 19th century. -
Today on Athens News Matters, we speak with candidates for County Coroner to discover what the role’s responsibilities include. Plus, we’ll hear about how one organization advocates for the inclusion of Athens’ Latinx community in local politics.
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Today on Athens News Matters, we hear from Melissa Link and Jason Jacobs, candidates for Athens-Clarke County Commission in District 2. Plus, the annual Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta is more than just a sporting event, it’s a valuable experience for UGA hospitality students.
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Today on Athens News Matters, candidates for Athens-Clarke County Commission in District 6 talk about housing, public safety, and more. We’ll hear from Stephanie Johnson and Rashe Malcolm.
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This week on Athens News Matters, we speak with an organizer of Athfest about the impacts of last year’s record-breaking festival.
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This week on Athens News Matters, we debrief how controversial new short-term rental regulations address a gap in local code.
