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Athens News Matters for July 29, 2022

This week on Athens News Matters:

  • COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Athens - A public health expert joins the team to talk about what to expect in the coming months.
  • The Panel discusses the bike lanes on Prince Avenue and the details of a local resolution addressing reproductive rights.
  • Renters are struggling to keep up with record breaking costs of housing.
  • Experts say taking a nice deep breath can do wonders for your health.
  • The summer reading series continues with a new guest.
  • WUGA's Robin Whetstone discusses her unique moving experience and how her cats turned their backs on her.
Martin Matheny is 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 is heard on WUGA and GPB Classical. He lives in Normaltown with his wife, Shaye and dog, Murphy.
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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