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It's Over, But It's Not Over! #Election2020 Nov 04, 2020

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Post election review of the Richmond County Board of Education races, Augusta Circuit District Attorney race, US Senate Special Election, and Trump vs. Biden, with special focus on what might be a changing politic landscape in Georgia.

Richmond County School Board, District 5 Oct 25, 2020

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Candidates for the Richmond County Board of Education: Patsy Scott, Samantha Moses, and Douglas Jackson talk about their accomplisments and priorities. I also discuss the constitutional amendments and the referendum on the ballot and polling places that have closed.

Richmond County Board of Educ, District 4 Oct 22, 2020

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JaVonne Jones, Dr. Wayne Frazier, and Lia Abney discuss their most significant accomplishments, and their priorities if elected on November 3. Attorney Ben Allen also explains why he believes Augusta voters should vote to renew the Special Purpose Education Sales and Use Tax.

Hear District 8 and District 10 Candidates for the Bd of Education! Oct 15, 2020

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Hear from the candidates for Richmond County Board of Education: Jimmy Atkins and Yolanda Holley in District 8, and Helen Minchew and Christopher Mulliens in District 10. The discuss their most significant accomplishments and what their priorities will be if elected on November 3, 2020.

Richmond County Board of Education, District 1 Oct 07, 2020

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A brief overview of the roles and responsibilities of school board members, their budget, and how they decide who their President is. Candidates Brian Green and Shawnda Griffin discuss their priorities and their accomplishments.

What's More Important than District Attorney? Not Much! Sep 30, 2020

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I discuss the ever so important role of the District Attorney, and how much influence the office has over who is prosecuted and how aggressively. Incumbent Natalie Paine (Republican) and her opponent, Jared T. Williams (Democrat) discuss their greatest accomplishments and why the office is a crucial part of the law enforcement system.

It's all about education, with Carrie Smith and Bishop Jackson Sep 23, 2020

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Two team members from Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition discuss how much more willing people are to complete the 2020 Census when they know how the data is used. I also review all those items that you did not know were on the November 3 ballot and National Voter Registration Day.

Digging Deeper, w/Fred Russell, President of the FLRussell Group, and former Augusta Administrator Sep 16, 2020

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Former Augusta Administrator and President at The FLRussell Group LLC Fred Russell recaps his career in local and state government, to include his time as a law enforcement official and as Augusta Administrator. We discuss lessons learned and life after the high pressure job of leading Augusta's government.

Agitation is Good Trouble, with Nicholas X. Harrison I Sep 09, 2020

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One Buford City Schools parent talks about his experiences in creating positive change for his son and others in their school system. He also discusses the roots of his activism. If you want change, you have to take some risks!

Power in your vote, with Minister Shavonne Williams of Faith in Public Life Sep 02, 2020

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Faith in Public Life (FPL) has played an important role in changing the narrative about the role of faith in politics, winning major progressive policy victories, and empowering religious leaders to fight for social justice and the common good. Minister Shavonne Williams, one of their Georgia Ambassadors, provides her tips on how to hold elected officials accountable.

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