Alexia Ridley

Today on Athens News Matters, a voice from Asheville, North Carolina describes the days after Hurricane Helene. Plus, how book bans brought a national organization to Athens.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department in conjunction with Governor’s Office of Highway Safety PATEN (Piedmont Area Traffic Enforcement network), will conduct vehicle checkpoints on Friday, October 18th.

The candidates for the Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s race are having the first of two debates Tuesday evening.

Today on Athens News Matters, how advocates are spreading the word about a language inclusivity initiative during this year’s election. Plus, a review of the measures on this year’s ballot.

A plan to redirect millions of dollars to help Georgia farmers and timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene has been approved.

The Athens-Clarke County Library is one just 50 in the nation selected to host the traveling exhibition, Americans and the Holocaust.

The murder trial of 26-year-old Jose Ibarra continues today. He’s accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock is working with members of Georgia's U.S. Congressional delegation calling for leaders to approve billions of dollars in federal support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

The University of Georgia welcomed its newest alumni Friday. More than 3,200 students met the requirements for fall commencement.

The Latino Community Fund, a nonprofit based in Atlanta, recently released the first State of the Latino Community in Georgia Report.