Unraveling Local Crimes, Scams, and UGA Updates
Dive into the latest edition of the Athens News podcast hosted by Melissa Carter. This week, we discuss a troubling scam sweeping through Athens, a shocking case of a woman charged with shooting a nei...
12 Maalis 20247min
Rally, Immigration Policy, and the Voice of Poetry
In this episode of the Athens News podcast, we delve into the heart of Athens, Georgia. We examine the aftermath of Laken Riley's tragic death and the heated debates it has sparked in our community. W...
9 Maalis 20248min
Laken Riley heightens national immigration discussion
Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter. There’s a new petition to honor a slain student. What do they want renamed? Plus, if you’re an aspiring politician, this is the wee...
5 Maalis 20247min
City Unrest, Campus Tragedy, and UGA Updates
Athens News Podcast: City Unrest, Campus Tragedy, and UGA Updates Join Melissa Carter as we navigate a tumultuous week in Athens. We discuss the heated controversy surrounding Mayor Kelly Girtz's immi...
2 Maalis 20248min
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the killing of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Rile
February 27th Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter. Your opinions on the murder of an Athens nursing student. Plus, new research regarding links to homelessne...
27 Helmi 20248min
Life Sentence for Gangster Disciple, Bar Owner's Acquittal, and a UGA Election Landslide
Host Melissa Carter examines the life sentence of Lesley Chappell Green, a high-ranking member of a national criminal organization, for murder. We also discuss the acquittal of David Ippisch, a former...
24 Helmi 20249min
Armed Robbery at UGA; New Interim HR Director at Athens-Clarke County Government: Youth LEAD GA on Tour
February 20th Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter. An Athens woman falls victim to a costly phishing scam, losing a substantial amount of money. And later, ten...
20 Helmi 20247min
Local Road Safety Plan, Crime Updates, and UGA's New School of Medicine
February 17th Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter. Discover how local activists are rallying the community to tackle a pressing issue in Athens that needs you...
17 Helmi 20248min
