Athens Free Clinic marks $1 million in free care
The Athens Free Clinic has connected uninsured residents with medical students and full-time staff since 2018. This month, the organization announced a major milestone: it has now provided more than $1 million worth of free medical care.
Dr. Suzanne Lester, Medical Director of the Athens Free Clinic and Clarke Middle Health Center—and Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Augusta University–University of Georgia Medical Partnership—spoke with WUGA’s Alexia Ridley about what this milestone means for the clinic and the Athens community. Here’s that conversation.
UGA sophomore enters NPR Tiny Desk Contest
Thousands of musicians submit entries to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest each year. This time, several Athenians threw their hats in the ring.
One of them is Celine Houenou, a University of Georgia sophomore studying cognitive science, psychology, and music. She entered the contest with her original song, “Same Way,” and hopes it will help launch her music career.
WUGA’s Emma Auer sat down with Houenou to discuss her musical background, the story behind the song, and her dreams of making it to NPR’s iconic Tiny Desk.
UGA students help Georgians file their taxes—free of charge
Tax season is here, and for many Georgians, that means stress. But for some, it also means free help—thanks to the University of Georgia’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Now in its 20th year, the program has helped Georgia residents file more than 16,000 state and federal returns, saving taxpayers more than $4 million in preparation fees.
Led by Lance Palmer, a financial planning professor in UGA’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences, the program trains UGA students to assist with in-person and virtual tax filings.
WUGA’s Greg Trevor spoke with Palmer for the latest installment of our “A Few Minutes With…” series, which highlights university programs and their impact on Georgia communities.
The program will continue accepting clients through April 11. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit fcs.uga.edu/fhce/vita.
Yossi Kitchen puts an Athens twist on Indian cuisine
Located on Prince Avenue near downtown, Yossi Kitchen brings a unique take on Indian food to the Athens dining scene.
WUGA’s Mary Ryan Howarth and Alexzundra Tillman visited the restaurant to sample its menu and explore how Yossi connects to Athens’ local culture.
