Athens News Matters: June 27th, 2026
Jun 26, 202623m
Today on Athens News Matters, Dexter Fisher on his upcoming term as Mayor of Athens. And, breaking the stigma around grieving a pet.
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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.
Unknown Host hosts Athens News Matters (Podcast), a news show with 20 episodes published.
Today on Athens News Matters, Dexter Fisher on his upcoming term as Mayor of Athens. And, breaking the stigma around grieving a pet.
Today on Athens News Matters, hear the results of this week’s primary runoff election. Also, the director of the University of Georgia’s Weather Network, Pam Knox, has retired.
Today on Athens News Matters, some tips on staying safe from ticks and avoiding Alpha-Gal syndrome. Then, how one cartoonist takes inspiration from the Athens music scene.
Today on Athens News Matters, sustainable fashion hits the runway in Athens. Plus, the yearly Blueberry Festival seeks to improve the health of land and people.
Today on Athens News Matters, an expert weighs in on Georgia’s primary election results. Then, a local historian’s book will be read by student athletes this summer.
Today on Athens News Matters, reviewing the TSPLOST referendum on this month’s ballot. Then, the Classic City Band will take movie soundtracks to New York City.
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.
Today on Athens News Matters, Tammie Foote is the challenger in the race for the District 3 Commission seat in Athens-Clarke County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today on Athens News Matters, the organization that helps families navigate the foster system. Then, gardening with dismantled and repurposed guns.
Today on Athens News Matters, candidate for Athens-Clarke County Mayor Sharon Miller on how she would work with county commissioners.
Today on Athens News Matters, why advocates are celebrating changes made to proposed data center ordinances.
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.
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.
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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