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WUGA’s 2024 Holiday Mixtape
Dec 21, 2024 · It’s our last show of the year, the perfect opportunity to indulge in the sounds of the season. Each year, we ask our staff to pick the holiday music that brings them cheer and powers them through to the end of December.
Athens News Matters for December 12th, 2024 - wuga.org
Dec 14, 2024 · Today on Athens News Matters, how a new report on the state of the Latino community in Georgia hopes to challenge stereotypes about this community. Plus, the latest on a lawsuit filed by a local nonprofit.
WUGA's 2024 special holiday programming
Dec 23, 2024 · Music from High Cotton featuring The Good Grief Trio Dec 24 & 26, 9pm. A beloved annual holiday tradition that originated in Athens 9 years ago, The Good Grief Trio covers Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas.Featuring Greg Hankins on Piano, Luca Lombardi on bass, and Seth Hendershot on drums, the performance was recorded live at High Cotton Music Hall on December 12th, 2024.
From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey …
Nov 28, 2024 · JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Even if you aren't familiar with the rapper Shaboozey, well, you've probably heard his music. His viral song, "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" shot right to the top of the Billboard charts, and he is featured twice on Beyonce's album "Cowboy Carter."
Special Coverage: Live stream of State Funeral Service for Former ...
Jan 9, 2025 · NPR is providing live, anchored coverage of the State Funeral for Former President jimmy Carter. You can listen to special coverage at WUGA 97.1 and 94.5 FM, on the WUGA app, or here on our website. You can also watch the live …
Local News - WUGA
Jan 17, 2025 · A Georgia state senator who was previously banned from the state House chamber was arrested Thursday when he tried to enter the chamber for the governor's state of the state speech and got into a shoving match with House employees.
Online Registration Open for Volunteers for MLK Dr. Day of Service
Dec 23, 2024 · Online registration for volunteers for Athens-Clarke County’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is now open. On Monday, January 20, 2025, over 30 community organizations, government agencies, cemeteries, and schools will host volunteer service projects.
A new state-based exchange – Georgia Access – will replace …
Oct 28, 2024 · The Biden administration has taken significant steps to address the medical debt problem that burdens 100 million people in America, but gains would be jeopardized by a Trump win, advocates say.
DA Gonzalez Statement Conceding Race to Yalamanchili
Nov 6, 2024 · District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez has released a statement conceding the race to challenger Kalki Yalamanchili. Gonzalez said her campaign faced significant financial disparities.