Athens News Matters

Fridays at 1PM, Saturdays at 10AM and Sundays at Noon.

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 July 2019, the program was relaunched in a new format, an hour of content, including the panel of commentators which has been a mainstay of Athens News Matters, but adding more stories, features, interviews, and more.

The Athens News Matters team:

Hosts: Alexia Ridley and Chris Shupe

Senior Producer: Martin Matheny

Producers: Jeanne Davis, Jessica Wurst, Megan Wahn, Devon Zwald, Lucas Trevor

Contributors: Dr. James Cobb, Cathy Bradberry, Michael Cardin, Jimmy Sanders, John Slights

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Athens News Matters for September 22, 2017

By Alexia Ridley • Sep 25, 2017

On this edition of Athens News Matters guests Gwen O' Looney, Blake Aued, and Commissioner Jerry NeSmith discuss a fundraiser held by Democratic Mayor Nancy Dneson for a Republican candidate, the candidates in the House District 117 race, Envision Athens and more.

Athens News Matters for September 15, 2017

By Alexia Ridley • Sep 18, 2017

On this edition of Athens News Matters, guests Blake Aued, Gwen O' Looney, and Rebecca McCarthy discuss  the local impact of DACA, or  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the planned development for Mitchell Street, and the Broad River Ordinance.

Athens News Matters for September 1, 2017

By Alexia Ridley • Sep 6, 2017

On this edition of Athens News Matters, guests Blake Aued, Gwen O’ Looney, and Rebecca McCarthy discuss Representative Chuck Williams’ appointment to the Georgia Forestry Commission,  local political races, the success of Chess and Community and The Farm at Clarke Middle School.

Athens News Matters for August 25, 2017

By Alexia Ridley • Aug 28, 2017

Athens News Matters with guests District 6 Commissioner Jerry NeSmith, Gwen O' Looney and Blake Aued discussing proposed construction projects including a high-rise on Mitchell Street, and a gas station on Oak Street, as well as new plan being put into place by new Clarke County School District Superintendent Demond Means.

Athens News Matters for August 18, 2017

By Alexia Ridley • Aug 21, 2017

On this edition of Athens News Matters guests Seth Hawkins with the Georgia Forestry Commission and Andrew Saunders with the Athens-Clarke Sustainability Office discuss the importance of urban forestry, the need for a sustainability office in the Classic City, and they fill us in on the success of programs like Tree City USA and Making the Shade.

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