New Director of Athens Homeless Coalition Shares His Goals
Nearly 400 people in Athens-Clarke County face homelessness, according to the annual point-in-time report completed by local government. The Athens Homeless Coalition was established in early 2024 and seeks to prevent and end homelessness in the area. It recently named Michael Bien as its first executive director. He sat down with WUGA’s Alexia Ridley to discuss his background and goals for the organization he now leads.
Athens-Area Charitable Fund Sues to Block Cash Bail Law
Georgia Senate Bill 63 is set to go into effect this summer. It aims to limit the amount of people charitable organizations can bond out of jail. However, this week a judge heard arguments in a lawsuit that attempts to block the law from going into effect. WUGA’s Alexia Ridley spoke earlier this week with one of the directors of an Athens-area cash bond charity involved in the suit.
Invasive Plant Ordinance Establishes Responsibilities for Neighbors
Some people call invasive plants the bane of their existence. They may be pleased by new legislation in Athens-Clarke County that requires property owners to control the spread of non-native vegetation. WUGA’s Emma Auer travelled around the county, gathering more details.
