Today on Athens News Matters, the president of the Classic Center Authority discusses the projected economic impact of the center’s soon-to-be-opened arena. Plus, how new parents in the Athens-area attend to their mental well-being.
Rock Lobsters and more: the inside scoop on the Akins Ford Arena
In mid-December, Athens’ beloved rock group the B-52s will return to their hometown to play a show at the recently-named Akins Ford Arena, which is scheduled to open to the public in November. To learn more about the arena, WUGA’s Emma Auer sat down with the president of the Classic Center Authority, Paul Cramer. Here’s that conversation.
Babies in backpacks: how one Athens nonprofit turns walking into wellness
There’s no doubt about it—parenting is hard. Athens Parent Wellbeing, a local nonprofit, has one approach to lightening the load. Each month, they host two free wellness walks, where parents and babies can socialize and exercise together. WUGA’s Emma Auer trekked around Athens with a group of new moms, and on the way discovered the legislative battle being waged behind the scenes to promote postpartum wellbeing. Here’s that story.
When insurance doesn’t cover therapy, what next?
Today, many people in the United States have health insurance. However, some insurers won’t fully cover an important form of healthcare—therapy. Dr. Lakeisha Gantt is a licensed psychologist practicing in Georgia. She sat down with WUGA’s Alexia Ridley to discuss the impacts of financial barriers to mental healthcare. Here’s that conversation.
