Athens News Matters

Today on Athens News Matters, a new library is coming to the east side – but where? Commissioner Carol Myers joins us. Plus, how the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is tackling substance use disorder.

Today on Athens News Matters, we’ll meet one of the candidates running for clerk of court in Athens-Clarke County. Elisa Zarate joins us. Plus, just in time for Halloween, the psychology of ghosting.

Today on Athens News Matters, Athens Clarke County’s top cop on the challenges facing his department. Plus, a conversation with Athens Poet Laureate Jeff Fallis - just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.

The county’s sanctioned homeless encampment is set to shut down by the end of the year – how effective was it?Plus, we’ll talk Porchfest and get the latest from AthFest Educates - just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.

The county’s sanctioned homeless encampment is set to shut down by the end of the year – how effective was it?Plus, we’ll talk Porchfest and get the latest from AthFest Educates - just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.

This week, Athens-Clarke County Commissioners passed a plan to address homelessness. We’ll hear more about the plan from ACC Mayor Kelly Girtz just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.

A controversial homelessness prevention plan heads for a vote next week. We’ll talk to ACC Commissioner Melissa Link about the plan and the controversy surrounding it.Plus, diaper need affects thousands of children in Clarke County – and the Athens Diaper Bank is trying to help.

Today on Athens News Matters, some commissioners were skeptical of a plan to prevent and reduce homelessness at a meeting this week. We’ll get the pros, the cons, and the details from ACC Commissioner Mike Hamby. Plus, the Taylor-Grady House gets a new name and an expanded mission. Those stories are just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.

Today on Athens News Matters, some commissioners were skeptical of a plan to prevent and reduce homelessness at a meeting this week. We’ll get the pros, the cons, and the details from ACC Commissioner Mike Hamby. Plus, the Taylor-Grady House gets a new name and an expanded mission. Those stories are just ahead on Athens News Matters - stay tuned.