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Government by and for the People? Oct 26, 2022

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Rev. Christopher G. Johnson, Executive Director of the Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition, talks about why we often don't get a government that we believe in. Do we as citizens hold elected officials accountable? Have we handed elected officials a blank check? Is this truly a representative democracy?

Who is Running for State Representative District 130? Oct 19, 2022

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The office of State Representative, District 130, is on the November 8 ballot. Democrat Lynn Gladney faces Republican Daniel Swenson. Learn which candidate can best represent you in the Georgia legislature.

Who is Running for State Representative District 126? Oct 12, 2022

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The state of Georgia office of State Representatives is on the November 8 ballot. Incumbent Democrat State Rep Gloria Frazier faces Republican William C Harris. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide how you will vote. Also learn more about what this department does.

Who is Running for Labor Commissioner? Oct 05, 2022

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The state of Georgia office of Labor Commissioner is on the November 8 ballot. Democrat State Rep William Boddie faces Libertarian Emily Anderson. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide how you will vote. Also, learn more about what this department does.

Who is Running for Tax Commissioner? Sep 28, 2022

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The Richmond County (GA) Tax Commissioner seat is on the November 8 ballot. T. Chris Johnson faces challengers Veronica Freeman Brown and Sanford Loyd. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide which candidate to support.

Who is Running for School Board District 2? Sep 21, 2022

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The Richmond County (GA) Board of Education's District 2 seat is on the November 8 ballot. Charlie Hannah faces challengers Rev. Larry Fryer and Yiet Knight. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide which candidate to support.

Who is Running for School Board District 7? Sep 14, 2022

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The Richmond County (GA) Board of Education's Super District 7 seat is on the November 8 ballot. Charles Walker Jr. faces challenger Brittiany Broadwater. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide which candidate to support. We also have a special guest AK Hasan to describe the duties of school board members.

Who is Running for School Board District 9? Sep 08, 2022

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The Richmond County (GA) Board of Education's Super District 9 seat is on the November 8 ballot. Incumbent Venus Cain faces challenger Christopher Mulliens. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide which candidate to support.

It is Time for Midterm Elections with Host, Janice Allen Jackson Aug 31, 2022

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Today's episode is devoted to explaining the concept of mid-term elections -- which offices are on the Georgia and Richmond County ballots, and who has qualified to run in Richmond County. Local Matters is doing our research and helps you do yours!

Another Public Health Emergency? with Dr. Lee Merchen Aug 24, 2022

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Dr. Lee Merchen, District 6 Health Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, joins us to discuss Monkeypox, what it is, where it came from, and how it is transmitted. She explains how to determine whether you need to be vaccinated. We also discussed the current variant of covid.

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