Athens News Matters

Athens News Matters for March 25, 2022

By Martin Matheny,

Published March 25, 2022 at 3:03 PM EDT

This week on Athens News Matters, as mask requirements loosen, we discuss the best practices to keep yourself, others, and the environment safe. ACC Manager Blaine Williams sits down with Alexia Ridley to discuss the busy months up ahead. ACC District 3 candidate Tiffany Taylor joins the team to discuss her ideas for Athens as well as her campaign. Pollen season is right around the corner, although it can be a nuisance for many, research shows just how crucial it is to our ecosystem. Motivational speaker Chris Singleton joins us in advance of his appearance at the ACC Library. Our panel breaks down the week in news and politics, the progress of the city's budget, and more.

Athens News Matters

Martin Matheny

Martin Matheny was formerly WUGA's Program Director and a host and producer of our local news program 'Athens News Matters.' He started at WUGA in 2012 as a part-time classical music host and still hosts WUGA's longest-running local program 'Night Music' which was heard on WUGA and GPB Classical. He is now the Morning Edition Host for Delaware First Media.

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Chris Shupe

Chris Shupe was the Program Director of WUGA from 2014-2022. Shupe may be best known as The Athens King, a tribute to Elvis Presley, which often included an 8 piece show band! After two years as a part-time announcer, Chris Shupe joined WUGA full time as the station’s Morning Edition Host and Assistant Operations Director. He was later promoted to PD in 2014.

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Alexia Ridley

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!

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