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Does the Consitution Protect Everyone? With Attorney Tanya Jeffords May 31, 2023

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Attorney Tanya Jeffords discusses her hopes for a better relationship between African Americans and law enforcement, voting restrictions for those who commit felonies, how we move forward to build mutual respect, and the cost of incarceration. She also tackles the issue of whether there will ever be an effort to seek solutions that will result in better conditions for people of color. DISCLAIMER: Local Matters Podcast Host Janice Allen Jackson is speaking on behalf of herself only. Her thoughts, views, and opinions regarding this tragedy belong solely to her. These are not to malign any profession, organization, anyone, or anything. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia https://youtube.com/@localmatterspodcastofgeorg3624 Twitter: @JAJAndAssocLLC Podcast: Soundcloud: Local Matters @localmatterspodcast Spotify: Local Matters https://open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVWfhcO6hkYXCQ?si=47e85b8c488744d0 Apple Podcasts: Local Matters https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/local-matters-podcast/id1547887548n=1f8f4c-1-1674674153557

Augusta IS a DESTINATION with Bennish Brown May 24, 2023

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Bennish Brown, President/CEO of Destination Augusta, enlightens us about attractions in our area. He discusses what they are doing to draw visitors, and why he doesn't agree when people say their is nothing to do in Augusta. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia https://youtube.com/@localmatterspodcastofgeorg3624 Twitter: @JAJAndAssocLLC Podcast: Soundcloud: Local Matters @localmatterspodcast Spotify: Local Matters https://open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVWfhcO6hkYXCQ?si=47e85b8c488744d0 Apple Podcasts: Local Matters https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/local-matters-podcast/id1547887548n=1f8f4c-1-1674674153557

Why Didnt I Know That? with Sarah Suggs May 17, 2023

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Sara Suggs, CEO of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy, talks about how much we need to know to become empowered citizens. She describes the new Civics For Life platform that the Institute has created to make information about government easily accessible. We also touch on the seemingly increasing levels of incivility in our political discourse. Please visit www.civicsforlife.org for more information and resources. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia Twitter: @JAJAndAssocLLC Podcast: Soundcloud: Local Matters @localmatterspodcast Spotify: Local Matters open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVW…RWTWu2P4AjrxWVfw Apple Podcasts: Local Matters podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loca…st/id1547887548

Citizen 4 with Ronic West May 10, 2023

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Ronic West, President and Co-Founder of the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce, tells the story behind how they started. She also describes the organization's activities, the benefits of membership, and the partnerships GABCC has formed.

A Big Hug For the Community with Lisa Wheeler and Angela Prince May 03, 2023

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The Georgia Department of Public Health, Reduce Your Risk, and other organizations are teaming up to help you protect your health! There will also be free food and clothing. Rev. Lisa Wheeler, Patient Navigator, and Angela Prince, volunteer with Reduce Your Risk. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia Twitter: @JAJAndAssocLLC Podcast: Soundcloud: Local Matters @localmatterspodcast Spotify: Local Matters open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVW…RWTWu2P4AjrxWVfw Apple Podcasts: Local Matters podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loca…st/id1547887548

Citizen 3 with Daryl Rolle: Don't Raise Your Voice; Improve your Argument Apr 26, 2023

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Daryl Rolle, Augusta barber, instructor, and entrepreneur, discusses why he has devoted so much time to the Augusta Choice Neighborhoods Program, and specifically, the Neighborhood Leadership Institute. The institute exists to make sure residents of some of District 1 neighborhoods are up to speed with the process of community development. The hope is that the information and discussion will lead participants from trauma to collaboration. When they are changes taking place that you don't like, he encourages us to develop a plan to do something about it. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia youtube.com/@localmatterspodcastofgeorg3624 Twitter: twitter.com/JAJAndAssocLLC Podcast: Soundcloud: Local Matters @localmatterspodcast Spotify: Local Matters open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVW…47e85b8c488744d0 Apple Podcasts: Local Matters podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loca…1-1674674153557

Who Advocates For US? Apr 19, 2023

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Today, our guest is Joseph Turner, City Administrator of South Hutchinson, Kansas. We will cover a number of topics, to include our favorite aspects of the job, why there is so much short term thinking in government, and how local government is becoming more complex and more volatile. We also discuss whether the work of City Managers is appreciated, and training and term limits for elected officials. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia Twitter: @JAJAndAssocLLC Podcast: Soundcloud: Local Matters @localmatterspodcast Spotify: Local Matters open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVW…RWTWu2P4AjrxWVfw Apple Podcasts: Local Matters podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loca…st/id1547887548

Amazing Cities: We Solve Problems, We Don't Make Them Apr 12, 2023

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Jim Hunt, former President of the National League of Cities, joins us to describe what makes a city amazing. We also talk about how to rebuild trust between the public, reasons some elected bodies have so much acrimony, and the danger associated with serving in public office. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia youtube.com/@localmatterspodcastofgeorg3624 Twitter: twitter.com/JAJAndAssocLLC Podcast: Soundcloud: Local Matters @localmatterspodcast Spotify: Local Matters open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVW…47e85b8c488744d0 Apple Podcasts: Local Matters podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loca…1-1674674153557

Sunshine In Hell: Love, Loss and Sex Addiction, a memoir by Felina Martin Apr 05, 2023

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Felina Martin is an author, artist, and entrepreneur. She is the Co-Founder of be in_ marketing llc (an event marketing company) and owner of pamoja na (a wearable art fashion line). In this episode, we have a vulnerable discussion about her previous marriage that resulted in her new book entitled “Sunshine from Hell: Love, Loss and Sex Addiction a memior by Felina Martin”. One quote that stuck with me is “You are as sick as your secrets”. The book release party is Friday April 14, 2023. More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-in-hell-book-release-party-tickets-560028930607 To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia Twitter: @JAJAndAssocLLC Podcast: Soundcloud: Local Matters @localmatterspodcast Spotify: Local Matters open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVW…RWTWu2P4AjrxWVfw Apple Podcasts: Local Matters podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loca…st/id1547887548

Are Schools Failing Our Kids? Or are Kids Failing Schools? Part 5 With Dr. Jewel Faison Mar 15, 2023

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Dr. Jewel Faison is Senior Consultant at Constructs & Concepts International. She is especially qualified to discuss what is really happening with public education. We discuss her calling and passion to be an educator and the systemic reasons behind why so many children are not achieving. Listen as we take a deep dive into the history of public education including poverty, integration, and how that has affected learning. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters Podcast of Georgia youtube.com/@localmatterspodcastofgeorg3624 Twitter: twitter.com/JAJAndAssocLLC Podcast: Soundcloud: Local Matters @localmatterspodcast Spotify: Local Matters open.spotify.com/show/3rtuvmCNMVW…47e85b8c488744d0 Apple Podcasts: Local Matters podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loca…1-1674674153557

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