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- Athens News Matters: October 10th, 2026This week on Athens News Matters, a new ordinance will restrict laying or camping outside of businesses. Plus, why large amounts of fish have died recently in Georgia.24 min
- Athens News Matters: October 3rd, 2026This week on Athens News Matters, the Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade has a new charity initiative. Plus, poetry from 1970s Normaltown.24 min
- Athens News Matters: September 19th, 2026Today on Athens News Matters, a new book teaches southerners how to use Kudzu to our advantage, and Terrapin Beer ends production in Athens.29 min
- Athens News Matters: September 12th, 2026Today on Athens News Matters, a Performing Arts program will start next year at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. Plus, the blood shortage in Georgia has come to an end.24 min
- Athens News Matters: September 5th, 2026Today on Athens News Matters, a look at Street News, a newspaper created by members of the homeless community. Plus, WUGA’s African Perspectives welcomes musician Angélique Kidjo.23 min
- Athens News Matters: August 29th, 2026Today on Athens News Matters, a new mural at the Morton Theatre will pay tribute to the rich history of downtown Athens. Plus, a look at the people who keep our roads from caving in.24 min
- Athens News Matters: August 22nd, 2026Today on Athens News Matters, the NPR Senior Podcast challenge will give older listeners a chance to share their stories. Plus, a new local comic strip starts next month.24 min
- Athens News Matters: August 15th, 2026Today on Athens News Matters, how Athenians can stay safe from the Cyclospora parasite. Plus, a short story collection from a local author is coming out this fall.24 min
- Athens News Matters: August 8th, 2026Today on Athens News Matters, Athens is getting an Indoor Football team. Plus, twenty new bands will take the stage at the 40 Watt next weekend.24 min
- Athens News Matters: August 1st, 2026Today 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.24 min
About 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.