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: Emma Auer
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Today on Athens News Matters, sustainable fashion hits the runway in Athens. Plus, the yearly Blueberry Festival seeks to improve the health of land and people.
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Today on Athens News Matters, an expert weighs in on Georgia’s primary election results. Then, a local historian’s book will be read by student athletes this summer.
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Today on Athens News Matters, reviewing the TSPLOST referendum on this month’s ballot. Then, the Classic City Band will take movie soundtracks to New York City.
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Today on Athens News Matters, a longtime friend remembers beloved community member and UGA English professor Coleman Barks.
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Today on Athens News Matters, Edward Tolley is running for the commission seat in District 7 of Athens-Clarke County. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes angle of one Athens restaurant.
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Today on Athens News Matters, Tammie Foote is the challenger in the race for the District 3 Commission seat in Athens-Clarke County.
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Today on Athens News Matters, Athens-Clarke County mayoral candidates sit down for a debate covering topics like homelessness, public safety, affordable housing, and more.
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Today on Athens News Matters, candidates for the Clarke County Commission in District 1 on their priorities for development. Plus, an award-winning local film sparks discussion about addiction in the community.
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Today on Athens News Matters, a candidate for Clarke County School District's school board in District 7 presents his platform. Plus, Winterville’s Marigold Collective branches out into brick and mortar.
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Today on Athens News Matters, chaplain Craig Topple on his run for the District 5 Commissioner’s seat in Athens-Clarke County. Plus, photography and conservation with a local travel show producer.