Lara Dua-Swartz
Program Director and Content StrategistA native New Yorker, Lara is new to Athens, having just moved to this delightfully quirky town in 2021. She’s been working in broadcasting for the last 25 years in markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Atlanta. When she’s not at WUGA, you can find Lara covered in cats, playing D&D, or skating (as a rookie) with Classic City Roller Derby.
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Today on Athens News Matters, a UGA study reveals new directions in the study of healthcare access for immigrants.Plus, a journalist pursues a mystery related to a favorite Athens indie band.
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Athens' pups and their owners showed up in their Halloween finest for Athenspets' Annual Boo-Le-Bark on the Boulevard costume contest and parade. -
In it's 7th year, Porchfest was bigger than ever! 260 bands played across 7 historic neighborhoods throughout Athens for Porchfest 2025. -
While many seasoned musicians performed on porches all across Athens, it’s clear that growing up in this musical city is inspiring younger talent to take the stage as well. -
Today on Athens News Matters, a north Athens neighborhood faces dire conditions. What advocates are asking for, and more.
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Nearing the end of a long commission meeting this week, several Athens-Clarke County residents stood up to voice concern for the situation in the Pinewoods Estates neighborhood. -
This week's "To The Best of Our Knowledge" will be the show's last episodes. Athens News Matters and The Moth will replace the show on Monday and Tuesday nights. -
Friday evening, we all shed our screens for a while to spend some time together outside at the Sandy Creek Nature Center, listening to radio stories from This American Life and live music by Cicada Rhythm. -
Get away from your screen and come spend a fall evening with WUGA at Sandy Creek Nature Center! -
Today on Athens News Matters, how the Saye Building’s destruction may have inspired leaders to safeguard other historic structures. Plus, the UGA research making a staple crop climate change-resilient.
