WGAU (Athens, GA)

WGAU (1340 AM), also known as "News-Talk 1340," is a radio station that operates in Athens, Georgia, USA. It features a News/Talk programming format. The station's transmitter is situated at its studios, which it shares with WNGC, in the Five Points area.

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Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

3 days ago | wgauradio.com | Annie Ma

NewsWeatherOn AirContestsShopOpens in new windowMoreNewsBy ANNIE MAApril 21, 2025 at 4:53 pm EDTEducation Student Loans FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024.
China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour that touted Beijing's reliability vs. US tariff threats

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Sopheng Cheang |Grant Peck

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday completed a two-day state visit to Cambodia, capping a three-nation Southeast Asia tour promoting Beijing's reliability as the region faces economic uncertainty due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff proposals. China has been strongly increasing its influence in the region over the past decade, largely by exercising its substantial economic leverage.
Atlanta judge to hear case over canceled international student visas

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Jonathan O'Brien

ATLANTA — An Atlanta federal judge will hear a legal challenge Thursday morning over the Trump administration’s cancellation of more than 100 international student visas; a decision immigration advocates say violates students’ due process rights. The lawsuit, filed by Atlanta immigration attorney Charles Kuck on behalf of affected students, seeks a temporary restraining order that would halt the cancellations and allow students to continue their education while the legal process plays out.
Fire at Gwinnett County home causes damage to nearby homes

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Miles Montgomery

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The cause of a fire that caused damage to multiple Gwinnett County homes and claimed the life of a family pet on Tuesday morning is under investigation. Snellville fire crews responded to reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and damage spread from one house to two other nearby homes. “The fire was so intense that radiant heat was melting the vinyl siding of two adjacent houses.
New tuition rates for Georgia public colleges and universities announced

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Miles Montgomery

ATLANTA — The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted to approve new tuition rates for USG’s 26 public colleges and universities for the 2025-2026 academic year. Georgia officials say there will be no tuition increase for most in-state undergraduates. However, out-of-state tuition will increase by 2%, and out-of-country tuition will rise by 3%.
Gov. Kemp to sign more than $1 billion in tax relief bills on Tax Day

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Jonathan O'Brien

ATLANTA — As much of the country marks Tax Day, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is scheduled to sign a major tax relief package into law later this morning. The legislation includes more than $1 billion in tax cuts and was one of the governor’s top priorities during the most recent legislative session. The package consists of two bills; one that speeds up a planned state income tax cut, and another that delivers one-time tax rebates of $250 to $500 for most Georgia taxpayers.
New lawsuit challenges the cancellation of several international student visas in Atlanta

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Jonathan O'Brien

ATLANTA, GA — A handful of international students enrolled at several institutions in Georgia are now a part of a lawsuit over what they say was the illegal termination of their visas. The suit filed by Atlanta Immigration Attorney Charles Cook claims that having the international students’ visas revoked without notice is in violation of their rights.
Hartsfield-Jackson International named world’s busiest airport again

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Miles Montgomery

ATLANTA — Hartsfield-Jackson International has been ranked the world’s busiest airport once again. In 2023, Hartsfield-Jackson International welcomed more than 108 million passengers, according to Airport Council International data. That is up from more than 104 million in 2023. “Amid global challenges, the resilience of the world’s busiest airports shines,” ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said. “These hubs are vital arteries of trade, commerce, and connectivity.
Bill expanding Foster Care tax credit awaits Governor Kemp’s signature

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Jonathan O'Brien

ATLANTA — A bill that would expand Georgia’s foster care tax credit is now awaiting Governor Brian Kemp’s signature, with advocates calling it a major step forward in supporting youth who have experienced the foster care system. The legislation builds on the state’s existing Fostering Success Tax Credit, which previously only benefited young people who had aged out of the system.
Gwinnett Co. police release video of aviation unit tracking down, arresting shooting suspect

1 week ago | wgauradio.com | Miles Montgomery

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County police released video of officers and the aviation unit tracking down and arresting a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting on March 20. Investigators say they were informed of a person wanted in connection to a shooting after a dispute with a colleague. The victim, whose identity was not released, was shot in the shoulder. The current extent of the victim’s injury is unknown.