Local Matters Podcast

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Living Longer, Healthier Lives, with Kayla Kranenburg of the CSRA American Heart Association Jun 24, 2020

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Non-profit organizations like the American Heart Association exist to help us. Cardio Vascular Disease is the leading killer worldwide, but there are ways for us to help ourselves.

Stand Up and Be Counted with Marilyn Stephens, Asst. Regional Manager, US Census Bureau Jun 17, 2020

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Join Ms. Stephens in a free-ranging conversation about how the Census Bureau gathers and uses information, what we are missing when we don't complete the census, and who is most likely to not be counted.

Fruits of the Protest: The Holy Bible, Police Reform, Civic Engagement, and Augusta Elections Jun 10, 2020

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I discuss my conclusions related to two weeks of world wide protest, the place of policing in scripture, and how society has made law enforcement its king. I also review results of Augusta's June 9 election.

Public Safety from Rodney King to George Floyd, and Oh, Our candidates too Jun 03, 2020

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Final preparations for the June 9 elections for the offices of Richmond County Sheriff, Marshal, and Coroner. Candidates discuss their biggest accomplishments and what they would make happen for Augusta. Given recent events, I could not help but speak about violence perpetrated bylaw enforcement against African Americans, subsequent protests, and the Augusta Riot of May 1970

Who Are These People? Hear from Augusta Super District 9 Candidates May 27, 2020

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Candidates for the Augusta Commission Super District 9 race. Also learn about how things get accomplished when elected officials work collaboratively, and how important fundraising is to any campaign.

Special Edition with John Noel, Candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission May 25, 2020

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John Noel, Democratic candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission, District 4, and Augusta resident, talks about preserving our environment and other matters related to his desire to serve on the Georgia Public Service Commission. Please note: this has been paid for by the candidate.

Special Edition with Francine Scott, Augusta Super District Nine Candidate May 25, 2020

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A 15 minute interview with Francine Scott, describing her background and why she wants to serve Augusta in this capacity. Note: This has been paid for by the candidate.

Who are These People? Hear from Augusta Commission District Three Candidates May 20, 2020

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This show features three of the four candidates running to represent Augusta's District Three, which includes some of the fastest growing areas in the consolidated city/county. I open by discussing some of the people skills needed to be a good Commissioner, to include trustworthiness and integrity.

Who Are These People? Meet your Augusta Commission District 1 Candidates! May 13, 2020

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A description of the duties of Commissioners, how you decide who you want to vote for, and three of the five candidates, in their own words. Learn what they have accomplished in the past, and what they want to make happen in the future.

Get Ready! Get Ready! June 9 is coming! May 05, 2020

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The steps Georgia Voters should take to prepare to vote on June 9, the offices on the ballot, and how to research the candidates. Also reviews the Advisory questions on the Democratic and Republican ballots.

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