Today on Athens News Matters, the parking meters downtown will soon be replaced by a parking payment app. Plus, how you can spot some fireflies before summer comes to an end.
Athens Downtown Development Authority gears up to replace parking meters with app
For decades, anyone parking on the street in Downtown Athens has had to pay using a solar-powered parking meter. But soon, that forest of poles lining downtown sidewalks will be gone in favor of a parking payment app. David Lynn, director of planning and outreach for the Athens Downtown Development Authority, sat down with WUGA’s Havivah Saltz to discuss the changes. He says the meter changes should go into effect by the time UGA students return to school.
What’s next for Athens Parent Wellbeing
Early this summer, Athens Parent Wellbeing announced the closure of their baby and children’s apparel and supply store, ReBlossom. But the nonprofit hasn’t given up on its mission. Executive Director Monira Silk spoke with WUGA’s Havivah Saltz about what’s on the horizon for Athens Parent Wellbeing.
Georgia fireflies are out in droves this summer
Georgia is one of America’s firefly hotspots. We’re home to more firefly species than any other state. And if you’ve noticed even more fireflies than usual this summer, you’re not alone. To find out why our listening area has had so much glow recently, WUGA’s Havivah Saltz sat down with Becky Griffin, community and school garden coordinator with the UGA Cooperative Extension, and director of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Griffin works with the Lights off, Fireflies On project. For more information on the project and fireflies in Georgia, visit fireflies on dot com.
