Athens News Podcast

Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter. Attention campus cyclists! Is your bike really safe? Find out why you should double-check those locks. And later, the casualties of streaming services - why are people canceling them all? We’ll discuss. But first…Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty. Athens News Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for infor...

Welcome to the Athens News podcast hosted by Melissa Carter, your window into Athens' hot topics and beyond. Today's episode dives into gender dynamics in education and the buzz around alcohol sales at Sanford Stadium this Fall. The show kicks off with top stories from Drake Realty, including a firefighter's elevation to Athens-Clarke County's fire chief and an update on a gripping armed robbery c...

Join us on this January 30th episode of the Athens News podcast, hosted by Melissa Carter. We're your guide to the heart of Athens, presenting a spectrum of stories from the perplexing to the uplifting.   We begin by shedding light on the ongoing investigation involving a Cedar Shoals High School teacher suspected of inappropriate conduct with students. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this un...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Athens News Podcast. I'm your host, Melissa Carter, ready to bring you the most significant stories from our community. Today's episode uncovers a massive drug bust that has sent shockwaves through Athens. We start by diving into top stories, sponsored by Drake Realty. We discuss the resignation of Tracy Neal, principal of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, a...

In this episode of the Athens News podcast, host Melissa Carter takes you on a fascinating journey through the headlines of January 23rd. We start with an uplifting report from Lieutenant Jody Thompson about the significant decrease in crime rates in Athens-Clarke County. Next, we take a trip to the World Economic Forum where Governor Brian Kemp is making waves with his advocacy for more clean ene...

Tune in with Melissa Carter for the latest episode of the Athens News podcast, where we bring to life stories that engage, inspire, and provoke thought. Discover the bravery of a couple from Nowhere Road who emerge as heroes, saving their neighbors from a devastating house fire. Tragically, our community mourns the loss of a newborn in a car crash, prompting an investigation into potential vehicul...

Join Melissa Carter in the January 16th episode of the Athens News podcast as we bring you inspiring stories of courage, celebration, and kindness. In a daring river rescue, inmates risk their safety to save a man caught in the swollen Broad River. We also highlight the 45th Annual MLK Awards Banquet, where the Athens community comes together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. Discover...

Join Melissa Carter on the January 13th episode of the Athens News podcast as she brings you the latest updates from Athens, Georgia. Governor Brian Kemp proposes a groundbreaking $50 million investment for a standalone medical school at the University of Georgia, aiming to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals. Discover ambitious plans for Athens' future as city planners predict a...

Join Melissa Carter in the newest episode of the Athens News podcast as she tackles pressing issues that are shaping our society today. In this episode, Melissa zeroes in on a topic of paramount importance: gun safety and the accessibility of firearms to children.   Using a recent incident as a case study, Melissa explores the grave consequences of children gaining access to firearms. She recounts...

Join your host Melissa Carter in this episode of the Athens News Podcast as she explores the significant and headline-making stories that are shaping the start of 2024 in Athens, Georgia.   We begin the episode with a startling development in the sports world, featuring the arrest and murder charges against a noted figure linked to his wife's tragic death. Following this, we shift focus to the dil...

Welcome to the January 2nd episode of the Athens News podcast with your host, Melissa Carter. In this episode, we delve into a major drug bust in Madison County, where a man faces charges for trafficking three major street drugs and possession of a firearm. Next, we discuss a critical development in Georgia's assisted living facilities, as officials consider rolling back staffing requirements. In...

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In this episode of the Athens News Podcast, Melissa Carter brings you stories that matter from our community. We dive into the University of Georgia's efforts to clean up local waterways and discuss the impact of holiday waste. We also touch on the housing crisis in Athens, exacerbated by luxury student housing and football-driven short-term rentals. As we spotlight children's heart health, Dr. Li...

Tune in to our December 23rd episode of the Athens News podcast with Melissa Carter. We delve into Governor Brian Kemp's announcement of a $1,000 retention pay supplement for state employees and educators, the award-winning gingerbread house crafted by The Toccoa Titans, and the proposed bill that could affect Chick-fil-A's traditional Sunday closure. We also cover UGA sports updates and mental he...

In this episode of the Athens News podcast, Melissa Carter discusses a series of compelling local stories. The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission have approved the Athens Flats Cooperation Agreement, a housing plan set to provide affordable homes for low-income families. The initiative is seen as a significant step towards long-term affordable housing solutions. In other news, over $2.2 mil...

Join Melissa Carter for this week's Athens News podcast, where we delve into the latest local news, from crime to economics, and even some bizarre incidents. In this episode, we discuss a series of shoplifting incidents at an Athens Walmart involving young children, a dangerous domestic dispute that led to a man defending his home with a kitchen knife, and Georgia's promising economic outlook for...

In this episode of the Athens News podcast, host Melissa Carter delves into a range of stories affecting the Athens community. We discuss an alarming incident at Coile Middle School, where a teacher has been accused of choking a student during a classroom dispute. We also cover the sentencing of Daviae Oliver for voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. A disturbing road rage incident in Ath...

Welcome to the Athens News Podcast with your host, Melissa Carter. In today's episode, we bring you a tragic story of a murder-suicide in Athens-Clarke County, and an update on the cantaloupe recall due to a salmonella outbreak that has now affected over 200 people across 38 states, including two fatalities. We also discuss a health alert about lead contamination in WanaBana applesauce pouches tha...

December 5th Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter.  The Georgia Bulldogs are playing in a Bowl game, just not the one many wanted.  Plus, a warning about delivery texts this holiday, some may not be real.  But first…Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty. Athens News   The Downtown Athens Parade of Lights starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday.    Rain o...

December 2nd Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter.  The SEC Championship is staying here awhile. … and UGA is represented in the latest Apple commercial. But first…Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty.   Athens News   A final farewell in Plains, as close friends and family gather to lay former first lady Rosalynn Carter to rest.  The funeral,...

November 28th Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter.  Will some of the Bulldogs get off the injured list to play this weekend? … and what is the deadliest road in the country? The answer may surprise you, but first…Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty. Athens News   Papa John's Pizza has settled a lawsuit with an Athens man for $175,000.    Mi...

November 25th Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter.  More about the teen who was shot last week before school … and a remarkable achievement from one UGA student heading abroad, but first…Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty. Athens News   Cedar Shoals High School students in the AP African American Studies class had a rare opportunity to eng...

November 21st Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter.  The death of a beloved First Lady … and history about to be made by the Georgia Bulldogs, but first … Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty. Athens News   Jake Maxwell, a 22-year-old from Athens, has been convicted for his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.    Maxwell f...

November 18th Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter.  More about the teen who was shot last week before school … and a remarkable achievement from one UGA student heading abroad, but first…Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty. Athens News   Two tragic accidents on Commerce and Pine Bluff roads last week claimed one life and left several injure...

November 14th Podcast     Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter.  The cycling community gets its day in court … and the Bulldogs get the job done this weekend, but first…Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty.     Athens News   A Clarke County student was injured in a neighborhood shooting early Monday morning.  The incident occurred before school hours...