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Athens Today: From WUGA News
WUGA | University of Georgia | Community-powered journalism
20 episodes
2 months ago
Most STRs seem to be locally owned — Georgia Senate passes immigration measure — Public Service Commission members could see longer terms — ACC Animal Shelter not accepting dogs until April 8
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Most STRs seem to be locally owned — Georgia Senate passes immigration measure — Public Service Commission members could see longer terms — ACC Animal Shelter not accepting dogs until April 8
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Politics
News,
Daily News
Episodes (20/20)
Athens Today: From WUGA News
ACC commissioners see data on short-term rentals
Most STRs seem to be locally owned — Georgia Senate passes immigration measure — Public Service Commission members could see longer terms — ACC Animal Shelter not accepting dogs until April 8
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Georgia holds first execution in more than four years
Willie James Pye was executed last night — Planning Commission proposal could cause friction with ACC commissioners — state lawmakers pass union bill — Georgia Senators move ahead with vouchers — Sheriff's Office to hold self-defense classes
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
East side residents show up to oppose possible Green Acres development
Most public comment was against the proposal — Georgia set to hold its first execution in four years tonight — UGA to host Nobel Laureate
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1 year ago
4 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Defense attorneys in Riley murder case ask for jury trial
Public defenders representing accused murderer file several motions — ACC could buy new fire trucks — state lawmakers hear testimony on controversial library bill — Avid Bookshop files suit against Gwinnett jail
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1 year ago
7 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Federal dollars head to Athens for road improvements
$800K in federal money will go towards changes to Hawthorne, Alps, and Oglethorpe — ACC seeks input on future land use — GBI investigates death at Clarke County Jail
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1 year ago
3 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
ACC Mayor dismisses efforts to recall him as "unserious"
Movement seeks to oust Girtz and three other county officials — second arrest made in fatal shooting of toddler — Warnock urges lawmakers to pass voting rights legislation — State Senate committee advances ban on puberty blockers
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Biden, Trump romp to victory in Georgia primaries
Biden picks up 95% of the vote, while Trump gets 84.5% — ACC commissioners talk traffic lights — Athens Tech waives application fees — GA House committee takes up sports betting bill
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Georgians head to polls for Presidential Preference Primary
Early voting was light in presidential primary — Nuss appointed Founding Dean of UGA med school — lawmakers look for ways to punish Rivian — tax collections fall
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1 year ago
4 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Suspect in custody in murder of Athens toddler
One suspect is in custody for the Friday afternoon shooting, two others are being sought — some Athens-Clarke County commission races will see competition — all GA US Representatives face competition
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1 year ago
3 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Athens mayor proposes over $500K in new public safety funding
Protesters disrupt press conference with calls for Girtz's resignation — Kemp to sign midyear budget — proposed bills face key legislative hurdle — state's economic forecast — two Clarke County schools receive AP honors
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1 year ago
6 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
UGA to spend $7.2 million in new public safety funding
New funding will raise UGAPD officers' pay, add additional lighting — ACC Mayor to hold press conference today — Athens DA appoints special prosecutor in Riley murder — Georgia House committee moves ahead with bill to require law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Kemp blasts Biden administration in Athens speech
Georgia governor blames White House for lax immigration policies — hundreds gather to remember UGA students — General Assembly passes midyear budget
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1 year ago
4 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Feds say accused murderer entered US unlawfully
Authorities say that Jose Antonio Ibarra crossed southern border in 2022 — Governor and First Lady to visit Athens this morning — lawmakers to hammer out budget details today
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1 year ago
4 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Investigation continues in death of former UGA student
GBI and ACCPD join UGA Police in investigation of body found near lake Herrick — Georgia Senate passes midyear budget — early voting turnout low in Athens-Clarke County
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
ACC commissioners sign off on downtown property purchase
Girtz says more space is needed for county employees — State Senate committee passes midyear budget — lawmakers move ahead with tweaks to state film tax credit
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1 year ago
4 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
ACC Commissioners discuss "relief valve" for short term rental owners
Government operations committee discusses options, but takes no action yet — Georgia senators form committee on veterans mental health and homelessness — Athens Cultural Affairs Commission seeks members — early voting begins
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
ACC Commissioners take a deep dive into road safety
Stats on serious and fatal crashes spark debate on speed limits — Georgia Senate committee approves sports betting bill — Georgia's farmers are aging
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Athens police investigate a trio of shootings
Monday morning shooting leaves one dead, one in custody, as two Sunday shootings remain under investigation — CCSD releases state of the district address
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1 year ago
3 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
North Athens drug best nets 39 kilos in seized meth
Joint operation puts six behind bars — bill before GA lawmakers pits state against American Library Association — Cowsert appointed chair of committee investigating Willis — Cedar Shoals principal resigns
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1 year ago
4 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
ACC commissioners reallocate east side tax dollars
Change would bring significantly more money to the inner east side — state lawmakers want to put more requirements on film tax credit — Georgia's chief justice pushes for more reforms
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1 year ago
5 minutes

Athens Today: From WUGA News
Most STRs seem to be locally owned — Georgia Senate passes immigration measure — Public Service Commission members could see longer terms — ACC Animal Shelter not accepting dogs until April 8