Athens News Podcast: Urgent Reforms and Local Chaos: Athens' Pivotal Moments
In this episode of the Athens News Podcast, hosted by Melissa Carter, we delve into pressing events shaping our community and beyond. The tragic demise of Laken Riley, a nursing student from Augusta U...
9 Apr 20248min
Athens News Podcast: Block Party Chaos and Civic Debates
Host Melissa Carter offers an authoritative overview of critical developments in Athens, including a detailed account of a chaotic block party on North Avenue, where unchecked consumption and altercat...
6 Apr 20248min
Athens News Podcast: Resilience and Reform
In this week's Athens News Podcast, host Melissa Carter delves into a series of critical updates and captivating stories from around Athens. Starting with Mayor Kelly Girtz's State of the Community ad...
2 Apr 20248min
More details about the DUI arrest of star running back Trevor Etienne.
Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter. A new bill regarding transgender issues passes in the state Senate and has people talking. Plus, a local non-profit gets internatio...
30 Mar 20248min
Athens News Podcast: Triumphs and Challenges - A Deep Dive
In this episode of the Athens News podcast, Melissa Carter delves into a mix of challenges and achievements within the Athens community. We discuss the arrest of University of Georgia football player ...
26 Mar 20248min
Tragedy, Triumph, and the Path to a Greener Future
Host Melissa Carter takes us deep into the heart of Athens-Clarke County for a look at stories that span the spectrum from tragedy and justice to environmental innovation. The episode opens with a har...
23 Mar 20248min
In Pursuit of Justice: The Laken Riley Case and Ibarra's Speedy Trial Request
Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter. Some Athens students are being praised as heroes for saving a family from drowning. Plus, UGA’s QB has a new ride, and it’s got peopl...
19 Mar 20247min
A second arrest has been made in connection with the death of 3-year-old Kyron Zarco.
Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter. A local DA is under fire, with efforts to oust her from office. Plus, who will give the commencement speech at UGA this Spring? We’...
16 Mar 20249min
