Stay ConnectedCoker on the Record is the official podcast of Mayor Michael Coker of Mulberry, Georgia.
In each episode, Mayor Coker gives honest, clear updates straight from City Hall.
Hear about new laws, city plans, and stories that matter to the people of Mulberry. Whether it’s government news, community highlights, or a peek into local history—you’ll get it all here.
If you care about Mulberry’s future, this podcast is for you.
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In Episode 45 of Coker on the Record, Gwinnett County Public Schools Chief Operations Officer Patrick Burke explains why a planned redistricting effort was paused and what that means for Mulberry GA schools.
Mr. Burke, a Mulberry resident since 2016, walks through how the GCPS cluster model shapes local communities, why enrollment fell faster than forecast, and how the district works with the City of Mulberry to plan for new development. He also explains what the voter-approved E-SPLOST pays for and how Mulberry, Georgia parents can share their input during community sessions on school overcrowding this spring.
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
In Episode 44 of Coker on the Record, the Mulberry Downtown Development Authority is now seated, and DDA member Jeff Timler explains the honest timeline for building a downtown in Mulberry, Georgia from scratch.
Mulberry has no traditional downtown and no historic main street, which means the city gets to choose where its own downtown goes. Jeff Timler spent nearly 25 years with the City of Snellville and helped launch Dunwoody and Brookhaven. He and Mayor Michael Coker cover what a downtown development authority can do that a city council cannot, and why a real downtown takes 5 to 15 years.
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
In Episode 43 of Coker on the Record, Planning Commissioner Kristin O'Rear explains how Mulberry rezoning decisions actually get made, and how residents can influence them.
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
In Episode 42 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker talks with Reverend Steve Ring, executive director of The Pantry at Hamilton Mill. What started as a small church ministry serving 25 families now feeds over 800 every Saturday, and a new building is on the way.
Steve shares the personal stories behind the numbers and explains how a high school football rivalry became one of the biggest food drives in Gwinnett County.
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
In Episode 41 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker welcomes local resident Jean Weaver, a Mulberry mom who has appeared on national game shows including Pyramid with Michael Strahan and The 1% Club with Joel McHale.
Jean shares what drew her family to Mulberry, how she ended up in front of the cameras, and the surprising rules contestants have to follow once the taping begins.
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
In Episode 40 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker welcomes Lauren West, the City of Mulberry's Public Information Officer, to talk about the job of getting real information to residents in a world full of noise.
Lauren grew up on the land that is now Mulberry, went to Mill Creek High School, and worked in radio and print before coming home to help a brand new city find its voice. She shares one piece of Mulberry history that almost nobody knows, explains how to reach the city when you are not on social media, and reveals which Facebook page is actually the official one.
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
In Episode 39 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker sits down with District 3 Councilman Kyle Shields to talk about something residents have been asking for: a real downtown for Mulberry.
Councilman Shields also opens up about life as a councilman, the realities of working with state and county DOT on traffic, and his new weekly walk and talk meetups at Mulberry Park.
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
In Episode 38 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Coker sits down with District 1 Councilman Tim Sullivan to break down the Comprehensive Plan, the role of the Steering Committee, and why local control is more important than ever for Mulberry residents.
Want to help shape Mulberry's future? Visit the city website at mulberryga.gov
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
In Episode 37 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker sits down with City Manager Jamie Palmer to answer the questions Mulberry residents ask most.
Licenses. Zoning. The Marshal's Office. Traffic on 124 and 324. If you have been wondering what is really going on in your city, this episode is for you.
If you have been wondering what is happening in your city, this episode has the answers.
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
In Episode 36 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker sits down with City Manager Jamie Palmer to talk about Mulberry Jam, a new community event coming to the City of Mulberry. They discuss how the idea came together, how it connects to the city’s comprehensive plan, what residents can expect at the event, and how local businesses can get involved.
Mulberry Jam is scheduled for June 13 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Duncan Creek Park and will include live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, vendors, and opportunities for local businesses to connect with the community.
📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov
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