Recall Rundown: Judge Says Attempt to Remove Mayor Girtz Can Move Forward
Earlier this year, a local conservative activist filed a recall effort against Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz. This attempt to oust the mayor has set off a complicated string of legal actions. WUGA’s Alexia Ridley sat down with local reporter Jim Thompson, who is covering the recall effort for the Athens Banner Herald, to discuss the latest news.
“We were turning food away.” Food Bank Opens New, Larger Facility
Last week, the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of their new facility on Newton Bridge Road. WUGA’s Mary Ryan Howarth attended the event and has this report.
Georgia lawmaker sees opportunities and risks in AI
Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere these days, from big corporations to the devices in the palms of our hands. It’s also attracted the attention of state lawmakers. Earlier this year, the Georgia Senate established a special study committee on AI. WUGA’s Martin Matheny spoke to Senator John Albers, a Roswell Republican and chair of that committee, about its work and what they’re learning. Here’s that conversation.
Fewer Risks, More Protection, Says UGA Scientist of New COVID Vaccine
COVID-19 continues to disrupt lives and cause serious illness across the country, and vaccination remains one of the best ways to prevent infection. That’s according to Biao He, a professor in the Department of Infectious Disease at the University of Georgia’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
He is also the co-founder of CyanVac and Blue Lake Biotechnology, two companies that are currently testing intranasal vaccines that protect against the COVID-19 virus. He sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss the vaccine’s progress.
