Martin Matheny is a journalist based in Athens, Georgia, focusing on local news and issues. He writes for WUGA FM and his work has also appeared on NPR. Martin covers a range of topics including local politics, community events, and important developments in the Athens area.
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Martin Matheny's articles are primarily focused on local announcements, investment analysis, and government announcements. His coverage often includes themes related to the real estate industry, politics, and sports.
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Toyota Industries Electric Systems North America announced that it will construct a $69 million plant in Pendergrass, about half an hour northwest of Athens.
By: Jeff Dantre, Martin Matheny, River Gracey, Alexia Ridley
GOP lawmakers have released maps for proposed state house and state senate districts; congressional map to come — state senate panel suggests repeal of certificate of need law — ACC seeks employee input in new survey
By: Martin Matheny
Some commissioners balked at potential lawsuits surrounding the measure's "sunset clause."
By: Martin Matheny
Girtz interrupted several time by hecklers protesting 2019 immigration resolution
Caption Demonstrators interrupted a news conference called by Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz on February 28, 2024.
While most eyes at Tuesday's Mayor and Commission meeting will likely be turned to a $500,000-plus package of public safety enhancements and possible protests over Athens-Clarke County's policies towards undocumented migrants, commissioners are also expected to vote on whether to allocate $550,000 to the Salvation Army to expand its capacity to accept unhoused people in its shelter.
During a brief meeting on Tuesday night and with little discussion, Athens-Clarke County commissioners voted unanimously to spend over half a million dollars in new public safety measures.
An Athens man is in jail after disrupting Tuesday's meeting of the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission and engaging in an altercation with a police officer.
By: Martin Matheny
Some Athens-Clarke County residents would be able to pay out of pocket for traffic improvements in their neighborhoods, under a plan being considered by commissioners.
By: Martin Matheny
Too few staff, injuries to guards, and moldy bread are among the conditions plaguing the Clarke County Jail.
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