The Town Square Podcast
By Trey Bailey, Gabriel Stovall
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Episodes: 108
Description
Not just another podcast, but a place to meet in the messy middle and have difficult discussions with transparency and diplomacy where the outcome is unity, not uniformity.
The primary topics will be the local interests of Newton County, Georgia residents and those in the surrounding community.
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Don Scarbrough on Accountability, Taxes and Georgia House District 113 – Episode 108
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Oct 27, 2026 |
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Rev. Dr. Eric Lee on Affordability, Schools and Growth | Candidate Conversations – Episode 107
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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Michael Caw on Data Centers, Education and Healthcare | Candidate Conversations – Episode 106
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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Pamela DeLancy on Veterans, Healthcare and Georgia’s 10th District—Episode 105
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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Jonathan Chavez on Healthcare, Immigration, and Georgia’s 13th District—Episode 104
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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Zayvion Sheppard on For Atlanta. By Atlanta., Mentorship and Community Giving — E103
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Rev. Dr. Terrence Evans on St. Paul AME Church and Faith in Community—Episode 102
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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Rep. Clint Crowe on Affordability Housing and Data Centers | Candidate Conversations — Episode 101
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Kamal Carter of A Long Talk on Constructive Conversations and the CPR Method — Episode 100
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Pastor Justin Adams of NEW LIFE Praise Center | Faith & Community—Episode 99
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Pastor Chris Haymore on Wesley Methodist Church and Global Methodism — Episode 98
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Marshall McCart of The Piedmont Chronicles: Politics, Privacy, and Local Music — Episode 97
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Larry Cox Explains Data Centers, School Funding & the Future of Rockdale County — Episode 96
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Fayth Park on Data Centers, Affordability and GA-13 | Candidate Conversations — Episode 95
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Fr. Justin Clemente on Anglicanism, Daily Prayer, and Planting Lamb of God Church — Episode 94
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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The Next Chapter: New Voices, Big Ideas & What’s Ahead | Episode 93
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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DJ Seals: Scams, Second Chances & the Happiest Place on Earth — Episode 92
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May 26, 2026 |
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Demond Mason: Service, Growth & District 2 Momentum | Candidate Conversations — Episode 91
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May 14, 2026 |
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Tamara Strong: Your Voice, Our Future | Candidate Conversations — Episode 90
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May 14, 2026 |
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Jodi Lewis: Affordability, Advocacy & Accountability | Candidate Conversations — Episode 89
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May 12, 2026 |
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Houston Gaines: Delivering Conservative Results | Candidate Conversations — Episode 88
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May 07, 2026 |
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Wendell McNeal: Workhorse, Not Show Horse | Candidate Conversations — Episode 87
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May 05, 2026 |
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Nytravious “Nytro” Smith: Preserving Newton, Preparing for the Future | Candidate Conversations — Episode 86
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Ryan Millsap: Outsider, Builder, and a Fighter for Georgia’s 10th | Candidate Conversations — Episode 85
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Richard Wright: The Limping Rapper, CPA, and Moderate Democrat | Candidate Conversations — Episode 84
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Alan Fowler: Jobs, Hobbies, and Hope | Candidate Conversations — Episode 83
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Alana Sanders: Ready on Day One | Candidate Conversations — Episode 82
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Everton Blair: A New Generation of Leadership | Candidate Conversations — Episode 81
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Brett Mauldin: Faith, Freedom & Local Control | Candidate Conversations — Episode 80
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Karla Hooper: Integrity, Healing & Representation | Candidate Conversations — Episode 79
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Councilman Dwayne Turner: Transparency, Tradition & Growth — Episode 78
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Dr. Adam Phyall: Access, Accountability & Action | Candidate Conversations — Episode 77
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Michelle Norrington & Monica Banks: Building Strong Futures for Newton County Youth — Episode 76
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Dr. Quinita Morrow: Building Businesses, Confidence, and Community in the Classroom — Episode 75
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Debbie Harper: The Business of Newton County—A 2026 Chamber Playbook –Episode 74
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Councilwoman Charika Davis: Affordability, Stormwater, and “Serving in the Messy Middle” — Episode 73
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Commissioner LeAnne Long: Data Centers, Back-Room Silence, and a Facebook-Fueled Uprising – Episode 72
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Covington Police Chief Brent Fuesting: Compassion, Accountability, and a Safer City — Episode 71
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Jim Corbin: The Everywhere Man (and Why Newton County’s Better for It) – Episode 70
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Chief Royce Turner: Building a Culture of Service, Safety, and Sustainability – Episode 69
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Pastor Charles Prescott II: Hope in the Messy Middle — A Christmas Conversation About Calling, Grief, and Community – Episode 68
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Adam Harper: Protecting Us Online in the Age of Cybercrime & AI – Episode 67
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Elder J.B. Brockman: Brewing Better Politics at the Kappa Koffeehouse – Episode 66
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Giving Thanks in the Messy Middle: What 65 Episodes Have Taught Us About Unity, Humanity, and Newton County-Episode 65
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Capt. Bret Dunn: From Marine Corps Discipline to Georgia Senate Duty – Episode 64
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Travis Moore: Clearing the Air on Cinelease and Cemetery Controversy – Episode 63
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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JaNice Van Ness: Faith, Finances & Fixing Rockdale from the Middle-Episode 62
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Newton County Unveils a Framework that Aligns School Work to Real Work-Episode 61
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Claudia Minge & Margaret McDonald: Change the World Day—Serving Newton County Together—Episode 60
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Dr. Cody McNutt: Why First Baptist Chose Demolition to Preserve Its Mission—Episode 59
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Ms. Taylor Moody: From Math Major to Master Teacher—NCS Teacher of the Year on Literacy, Mental Health, and Real-World Learning — Episode 58
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Scotty Scoggins: A Vampire Run, A Run for City Council, and the Messy Middle Mindset – Episode 57
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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D114 Rep. Tim Fleming: From Newton County Roots to Secretary of State Candidate – Episode 56
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Marshall “MBM” McCart: Citizen Journalism, Local Politics, and the Esoteric South – Episode 55
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Senator Brian Strickland: From the Farm to the Fight for Georgia’s Future – Episode 54
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Coach Josh Skelton: Outwork Everybody – Building Newton Rams Football Culture and Chasing Championships – Episode 53
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Coach Spencer Fortson: Building Belief and a Winning Culture at Alcovy High School – Episode 51
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Coach Jay Cawthon: Bleeding Green and Building Culture at Eastside High School – Episode 52
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Christine Boggs: Faith, Free Healthcare, and a Future Dental Clinic - Episode 50
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Mollie Melvin: Prevention, Partnership & the Power of Youth - Episode 49
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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District Attorney Randy McGinley and Defense Attorney Kamau Mason: Inside the Fight Against Teen Gun Violence – Episode 48
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Ted Cummings: Chamber Chair Challenges Community to Find its Identity - Episode 47
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Mayor Fleeta Baggett: Straight Talk on Fireworks, Stormwater Fees, and the Future of Covington – Episode 46
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Dr. Chip West: From Hurricane Hunter to Newton Trailblazer - Episode 45
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Allen Martin & Laura Sullivan: Building Covington's Future with Film, Foot Traffic & Community Pride - Episode 44
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Scott Tredeau: From Isolation to Impact — The Story Behind The Newton Community Magazine - Episode 43
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Gail Rothman: Raising the Bar and Raising Funds for Education in Newton County - Episode 42
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May 27, 2025 |
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Judge Layla Zon: What is Resource Court and A Glimpse Behind the Gavel – Episode 41
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May 13, 2025 |
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Abigail Coggin: From Board Chair to Arts Advocate - Episode 40
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May 06, 2025 |
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Lindsay Dycus: Advocating for Kids, Transforming Lives with Alcovy CASA– Episode 39
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Jared Rutberg: Serving the City of Covington – From Military Service to City Council - Episode 38
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Shakila Henderson-Baker: A Deep Dive into Public Education, Mental Health, and Serving the Community - Episode 37
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Lanier Sims: the Newton County IDA Chairman Discusses Growth, Diplomacy, and Community Leadership - Episode 36
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Dr. Evan Posey and Kurt Petersheim Tackle the Question, "Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?" A Messy Middle Conversation on the Resurrection - Episode 35
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Jawan Bailey: From Struggles to State Champions – Coach's Inspiring Journey with the Newton High Lady Rams - Episode 34
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Zayvion Sheppard: A Conversation of Hope with a Rising Star in Next-Gen Leadership – Episode 33
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Stephanie Lindsey: Navigating Tough Conversations of Racial and Political Differences in an Unfiltered, Serious AND Humorous Way with D3 County Commissioner - Episode 32
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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Dr. Duke Bradley: A Year of Leadership, Resilience, and Hope with the NCS Superintendent - Episode 31
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Travis Moore: A New Voice for Covington – A Conversation with a Transparent Councilman - Episode 30
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Dr. Tavarez Holston: Building the Newton Workforce of Tomorrow – A Conversation with the President of Georgia Piedmont Technical College - Episode 29
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Navigating the Messy Middle on DEI: A Passionate Yet Cordial Discussion - Episode 28
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Stan Edwards: Serving District 1, Shaping Newton County’s Future - Episode 27
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Maurice Carter & Nancy Schulz: Leading the Sustainability Movement in Newton County - Episode 26
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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LeAnne Long: Straight-Talk About a Bold Vision for Newton County with the District 5 County Commissioner – Episode 25
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Justin Adams & Nytro Smith: A Pastor and Minister Discuss Growing Faith and Impacting Newton County - Episode 24
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Jeffrey Burke: Facilitating Conversations for a Better Newton County with a UGA Archway Professional - Episode 23
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Cole Goering: A Young Special Olympian's Journey (with Coach LaTrelle Cawthon) - Episode 22
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Tim Fleming: Local Elections, National Politics, and Georgia’s Future, a Conversation with our District 114 Representative - Episode 21
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Shamica Tucker: Busting Myths About Affordable Housing in Newton County - Episode 20
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Harold Cooper: With Gift for Inspirational Leadership the County Manager Explains how Newton Works - Episode 19
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Fleeta Baggett: Fireworks! An "Anything Goes" Conversation with the Mayor of Covington - Episode 18
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Michael Patterson: A Renewed Perspective on a Revitalized Mill Town with the Mayor of Porterdale - Episode 17
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Debbie Harper: Balancing Business Growth with Small-Town Charm in Newton County, a Conversation with the President of the Chamber of Commerce - Episode 16
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Mike Hopkins: From Best-Tasting Water to Miracle League Dreams: A Conversation with Newton County’s Water & Sewerage Visionary - Episode 15
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Carl Green: an Urban City Coach with a Love for the Rural Countryside is the Perfect Fit as Newton County School’s First District Athletic Director - Episode 14
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Lindsey Petrini: A Fresh Perspective on Healthcare and Community: An Interview with the CEO of Piedmont Newton Hospital - Episode 13
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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A Response to the Apalachee High School Tragedy, School Safety Ideas, and the Gun Conversation - Episode 12
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Serra Hall: What’s Next for Newton County? A Deep Dive into Economic Development - Episode 11
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Gail Rothman: Empowering Education, A Conversation with the Executive Director of Newton Education Foundation - Episode 10
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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BONUS : A Follow Up to the Conversation with Stephanie Lindsey - Episode 9
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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Stephanie Lindsey: A Candid Conversation with the Recently Indicted Attorney - Episode 8
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Brent Bennett: From Elite-Level Soccer, to High-Ranking State Official, to Local Servant Leader, a Conversation with the Next Tax Commissioner of Newton County - Episode 7
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Ken Malcom: Pros and Cons of the Tourism Boom in Newton County, a Conversation with the Director of Tourism and Downtown Development - Episode 6
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Dr. Duke Bradley: Leading Newton, a Conversation with the Superintendent of Schools - Episode 5
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Primary Recap, The Trump Mess, and Political Binaries - Episode 4
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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May Matters : Local Politics & Mud-slinging - Episode 3
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May 14, 2024 |
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Local Politics : It Just Means More - Episode 2
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Introduction & Reviving Dialogue - Episode 1
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Apr 12, 2024 |