Athens News Matters
Saturdays at 10am and Mondays at 8pm
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.
In the past two years, Athens News Matters has received multiple awards for excellence in journalism from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and the Public Media Journalists Association.
The Athens News Matters team:
Hosts: Alexia Ridley
Producer: Havivah Saltz
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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, saying goodbye to a beloved and valuable member of the WUGA team. Plus, a hidden nature trail in Five Points provides an escape from city life.
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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.
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Today on Athens News Matters, hear the results of this week’s primary runoff election. Also, the director of the University of Georgia’s Weather Network, Pam Knox, has retired.
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Today on Athens News Matters, Tim Denson and Dexter Fisher in a roundtable discussion on their visions for the future of Athens.
