Tune in with Melissa Carter for the latest episode of the Athens News podcast, where we bring to life stories that engage, inspire, and provoke thought. Discover the bravery of a couple from Nowhere Road who emerge as heroes, saving their neighbors from a devastating house fire. Tragically, our community mourns the loss of a newborn in a car crash, prompting an investigation into potential vehicular homicide.

From there, we turn to the unusual predicament at UGA's Oglethorpe House dorm, which is currently under siege by bats! On the sports front, celebrate with us as Georgia's men's basketball team clinches a win over South Carolina, while the women's team prepares for a challenging game against Missouri.

The drama continues as we take you behind the scenes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. A dispute over espresso shots at a coffee shop escalates into a physical altercation, resulting in a viral video and subsequent job termination. Stay tuned for these riveting tales and more in our compelling January 20th round-up.