CCSD Board of Education proposes budget, plans to increase paraprofessional and mental health support for students
The Clarke County School District recently proposed a budget totaling over $240 million, a nearly 10% increase from last year. Tim Denson represents District 5 on the Board of Education, and he sat down with WUGA’s Alexia Ridley to speak about the potential budget earlier this week. Here’s that conversation.
Commissioners are set to vote next month on new EMS oversight
Athens-Clarke County commissioners will consider a plan early next month that will provide more oversight over ambulance and emergency medical services in the county. WUGA's Martin Matheny explains.
UGA basketball program gets an assist from fan engagement plan
During the spring semester this year, WUGA worked with students from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia to develop news stories from different corners of the local community. Here’s one of those pieces from student journalist Mackenzie Wolford.
Returning heroes get help at UGA’s Veterans Legal Clinic
It’s Memorial Day weekend, when our nation honors the members of our military who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It’s also a time to remember the millions of men and women who have served our nation in times of war and peace – many of whom face challenges obtaining the military benefits to which they are entitled.
Since 2018, the Veterans Legal Clinic at UGA has represented nearly 800 military families across the state of Georgia, securing more than $4 million in medical and financial benefits. As part of this clinic, UGA law students dedicate more than 5,500 hours of service to veterans and their families each year.
The clinic’s director, University of Georgia Law Professor Alexander Scherr, talks with WUGA’s Greg Trevor about the many ways the clinic makes life better for our state’s military veterans. It’s the latest episode of our new series, “A Few Minutes With …” exploring UGA initiatives and their broad benefits to the state of Georgia.
The clinic’s mission has a particular focus on Georgia’s most vulnerable veterans, including those who are homeless and who live in our state’s smaller rural communities. The clinic will be accepting new clients at the beginning of the fall semester. If you are a veteran who lives in Georgia and needs assistance, you can contact the UGA Veterans Legal Clinic at 706-542-6439.
