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Athens News Matters (Podcast)

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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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.wuga.org

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Episodes

Athens News Matters: March 7th, 2026 07.03.2026 23:27

Today on Athens News Matters, the organization that helps families navigate the foster system. Then, gardening with dismantled and repurposed guns.

Athens News Matters: February 28th, 2026 28.02.2026 23:12

Today on Athens News Matters, candidate for Athens-Clarke County Mayor Sharon Miller on how she would work with county commissioners.

Athens News Matters: February 21st, 2026 21.02.2026 23:37

Today on Athens News Matters, why advocates are celebrating changes made to proposed data center ordinances.

Athens News Matters: February 14th, 2026 14.02.2026 22:58

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.

Athens News Matters: February 7th, 2026 08.02.2026 23:42

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.