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Athens News Matters (Podcast)
by WUGA | University of Georgia | Community-powered journalism
For over 15 years, Athens News Matters has been a vehicle to connect listeners with the stories that matter from Athens and around Northeast Georgia. Hosted by WUGA's Alexia Ridley and Emma Auer.
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Athens News Matters: May 2nd, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, Edward Tolley is running for the commission seat in District 7 of Athens-Clarke County. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes angle of one Athens restaurant.
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Athens News Matters: April 25th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, Tammie Foote is the challenger in the race for the District 3 Commission seat in Athens-Clarke County.
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Athens News Matters for April 18th, 2026: Listen to the WUGA Mayoral Debate
Today on Athens News Matters, Athens-Clarke County mayoral candidates sit down for a debate covering topics like homelessness, public safety, affordable housing, and more.
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Athens News Matters: April 11th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, candidates for the Clarke County Commission in District 1 on their priorities for development. Plus, an award-winning local film sparks discussion about addiction in the community.
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Athens News Matters: April 4th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, a candidate for Clarke County School District's school board in District 7 presents his platform. Plus, Winterville’s Marigold Collective branches out into brick and mortar.
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Athens News Matters: March 28th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, chaplain Craig Topple on his run for the District 5 Commissioner’s seat in Athens-Clarke County. Plus, photography and conservation with a local travel show producer.
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Athens News Matters: March 21st, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, Athens-Clarke County’s new poet laureate on what inspires her. Then, why one Athens doctor decided to focus on menstrual health.
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Athens News Matters: March 14th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, the groundbreaking work at UGA on rubella vaccine recommendations. Plus, learning French? The tool that may make the accent easier to pick up.
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Athens News Matters: March 7th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, the organization that helps families navigate the foster system. Then, gardening with dismantled and repurposed guns.
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Athens News Matters: February 28th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, candidate for Athens-Clarke County Mayor Sharon Miller on how she would work with county commissioners.
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Athens News Matters: February 21st, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, why advocates are celebrating changes made to proposed data center ordinances.
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Athens News Matters: February 14th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, what local pro wrestling circuits say about the human experience. Then, a Winterville exhibit reveals a little-known side of music icon John Lennon.
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Athens News Matters: February 7th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, Athens-native Aaron Stranddiscusses his widely screened feature film. Plus, the tool that may make learning a second language easier.
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Athens News Matters: January 31st, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, a local poet wins a statewide award. Plus, a law professor discusses how mass harm lawsuits can better benefit victims.
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Athens News Matters: January 24th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, a big change marks the 40th anniversary of the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. Then, the UGA program encouraging communities to address public health issues.
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Athens News Matters: January 17th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, nurses with substance use disorders are asking for more protections. Plus, a local death doula explains her role.
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Athens News Matters: January 10th, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, fungal infections are a growing issue—the UGA researcher developing a vaccine. Plus, a local activist on a recent statewide award.
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Athens News Matters: January 3rd, 2026
Today on Athens News Matters, the UGA researcher who has changed vaccine recommendations around the world. Plus, a local author celebrates the launch of her third novel on Irish immigrants in America.
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Athens News Matters: December 27th, 2025
Today on Athens News Matters, Kimberly Bennett on her run for District 5 Commissioner. Plus, Athens’ poet laureate reflects as she finishes her term.
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Athens News Matters: December 13th, 2025
Today on Athens News Matters, we’ll hear from Rick Stanziale, a political newcomer running for commissioner in District 5. We'll also hear from one of his opponents, Zander Mason.
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Athens News Matters: October 25th, 2025
Today on Athens News Matters, a UGA study reveals new directions in the study of healthcare access for immigrants.Plus, a journalist pursues a mystery related to a favorite Athens indie band.
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Athens News Matters: October 18th, 2025
Today on Athens News Matters, the UGA researcher developing a vaccine for fungal infections, and we dive into the music of a new Athens voice.
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Athens News Matters: October 11th, 2025
Today on Athens News Matters, a north Athens neighborhood faces dire conditions. What advocates are asking for, and more.
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For over 15 years, Athens News Matters has been a vehicle to connect listeners with the stories that matter from Athens and around Northeast Georgia. Hosted by WUGA's Alexia Ridley and Emma Auer.
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