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How did that Happen? November 2025 Election results Nov 12, 2025

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The voters have spoken, and the races weren't close. Dr. Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard will join the Georgia Public Service Commission and Lonnie Wimberly will represent District 4 on the Augusta Commission. The pendulum swung toward the Democratic Party not just in Georgia, but in several other states; we explore why.

Special Election for Augusta's District 4 With Lonnie Wimberly & Tanya Turnley Oct 26, 2025

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Listen to Lonnie Wimberly and Tanya Barnhill-Turnley tell us why they have earned the vote of District 4's registered voters. They share their accomplishments and their aspirations. We also get their take on whether the Augusta Commission is irreparably divided.

Testifying to Running: Peter Hubbard’s Next Step Oct 23, 2025

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Peter Hubbard has studied environmental issues and testified before the Georgia Public Service Commission. Learn who he is, why he wants to serve in this capacity, and what he would do if elected.

Who is Running for Georgia Public Service Commission District 2 ? With Alicia Johnson & Tim Echols Oct 08, 2025

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Who is Running for Georgia Public Service Commission District 2 ? With Alicia Johnson & Tim Echols by Local Matters by Janice Allen Jackson

Can Augusta Reduce Gun Violence? With Janice Allen Jackson Oct 01, 2025

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Can Augusta Reduce Gun Violence? With Janice Allen Jackson by Local Matters by Janice Allen Jackson

Are There Enough Good People Seeking Public Office? With Eva Posner Sep 24, 2025

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Eva Posner of Evinco Strategies shares lessons learned from assisting people who want to serve in elected office. We discuss imposter syndrome, body shaming, and other things that prevent women from seeking office. We also touch upon corruption, burnout, the discipline required to raise funds, and how good elected officials are fundamentally problem solvers who are determined to make a difference, particularly at the local level. We also ask the following question: Are there enough good people seeking office? Learn more about Evinco at https://www.evincostrategies.com/,

Why We are so Divided and What Can we do About It? With Shannon Watson Sep 17, 2025

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Shannon Watson is the Founder and Executive Director of Majority in the Middle, where she provides civic education in an effort to demystify government. We explore the role of national politics, media, and human nature in ensuring continued division at al levels of government. Are there conflict engineers dictating this? Have we put up artificial barriers? Are there too many moral absolutes? What is the key to building better understanding? What can the average person to help us all get along? Learn more about Majority in the Middle - http://majoritymiddle.org/.

Is Feeling Another's Pain the Route to Activism and Change? With Beth Green Sep 10, 2025

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In this episode of Local Matters, we sit down with author, counselor, and lifelong activist Beth Green to unpack spiritual activism—and how empathy, accountability, and oneness can heal our politics and our daily lives. Beth shares her journey from atheist to spiritually guided counselor, what it means to be an empath, and why secrecy and ego keep us stuck. We also explore Christian nationalism, justice, and the practical tools she teaches for living with reality and supporting one another.

Why Do Black Women Feel so Invisible While Pushing the Democracy? With Dr. Sherice Janaye Sep 03, 2025

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Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson, an author and researcher specializing in leadership and African diasporic politics, discussed her book "Visibly Invisible" which explores the contributions of Black women in the United States Congress. She shared her academic journey through HBCUs and her research on the Congressional Black Caucus, highlighting the historical and contemporary challenges faced by Black women in politics while noting their significant legislative impact and evolving representation while yelling in the forest long enough for radical ideas become normalized. Dr. Nelson emphasized the importance of HBCUs and sororities in building support networks for women in politics, discussing how these connections help navigate challenges and promote collective progress. You can purchase her book at https://uwpbooks.com/product/visibly-invisible-the-black-women-of-the-congressional-black-caucus/

Civic Engagement, Excellence, Public Education, and School Choice with Dr. Randell Trammell Aug 06, 2025

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Dr. Randell Trammell of the Center for Civic Engagement talks about the Center's mission of educating young people about how important it is to learn how government works. We also discuss his bid to become Georgia State Superintendent of Schools, education funding, school/parent choice, state takeovers of local school systems, the Georgia Promise Scholarship, and the struggle to keep certified teachers in our classrooms. Learn more about him and his organizaton at georgiacivics.org/ and www.facebook.com/Trammell4Georgia/. DISCLAIMER: Local Matters Podcast Host Janice Allen Jackson is speaking only for herself. Her thoughts, views, and opinions regarding this tragedy belong solely to her. These are not to malign any profession, organization, anyone, or anything. Local Matters does not endorse candidates. 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…637e0260a38c45c7 Apple Podcasts: Local Matters podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loca…st/id1547887548

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