The Local Option with Dana Barrett

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Fulton County Jail: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back May 17, 2024

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Welcome to The Local Option podcast! We are once again back to talk about the Fulton County Jail, but with the price tag we are looking at, how could we not be? The Board of Commissioners took back a decision made last fall, and questions remain about where we go from here. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol

Everybody gets a stapler! May 03, 2024

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Welcome to The Local Option podcast! If you needed to figure out just how many staplers there were in an entire government, where would you start? Today we're talking about the sometimes unwieldy nature of government programs, before bringing up a few examples right here in Fulton County in the sandbox. Any questions? Reach out to us! You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol

Who paid for this shindig? Apr 19, 2024

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Welcome to The Local Option podcast! How can you tell when an event you're attending is for the office or the candidate? It's all a bit of a grey area, but we think there are some key signs to help us keep the two hats separate.

Then, the Animal Services fight between Fulton and Atlanta is finally at an end. Dana talks about lessons learned for moving forward.

Finally, we close with a constant issue plaguing the Board of Commissioners and elected bodies everywhere: decorum.

You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol

Shut up! Make me! Apr 12, 2024

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Welcome to The Local Option podcast! If you haven't seen the viral clip of the most recent Fulton County Board meeting making its way across the internet, here you go: https://twitter.com/PatrickQuinnTV/status/1778167821991571908

We're obviously going to dig into the issues of decorum on this week's show, but first an update on animal services in Fulton County. There are a few things where Dana tries to set the record straight. Then, we close with another few issues bubbling up during our recording, so things may have changed by the time you're reading this. But what won't change, is how you can get in touch:

You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov.

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Catoosa County Craziness Mar 22, 2024

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Welcome to the The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast! What the heck is happening in Catoosa County? Wannabe Investigative Reporter Preston Thompson has the full story.

Then, for our Fulton County Sandbox, Commissioner Barrett picked a very interesting meeting to miss. There are some choice words for the Fulton County commission this week.

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Animal House Mar 08, 2024

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Welcome to the The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast. This week in our Fulton County Sandbox we're covering a holdup in Animal Control services that could have real consequences very soon.

But first, why can't the federal government get their budget together? Do they even want to? And finally, we close with another unfortunate conversation about the Fulton County jail.

You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov.

Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network.

#gapol

It's all coming out of your pocket Feb 23, 2024

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Welcome to the The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast. This week, we're wishing you a very happy tax season!

What happens when one government takes in too much, or one takes in too little? How well are they really working together? Spoiler alert: not that well.

Then, we take a short walk down the street to the Gold Dome in our Fulton County Sandbox.

You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov.

Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network.

#gapol

Run, Don't Walk Feb 09, 2024

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This week on The Local Option, we're giving you the hard sell on running for office.

How do you know which seat is right for you? What are some of the myths about campaigning? For more information on qualifying, visit https://georgia.gov/run-public-office.

Then, we dive into a contentious issue facing the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, and what a commission budget is actually for.

You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov.

Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network.

#gapol

Every County, USA Jan 26, 2024

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This week on The Local Option, we are once again diving into stories from across the country where local governments are taking center stage.

Have something you want us to cover? Send us an email at the link below! Then, we break down Fulton County's FY24 Budget. What made it in, or more importantly, how did it make it in?

Find out more about Inspredu here: https://www.iuatl.org/

You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network.

#gapol

Big News Flying Under the Radar Jan 19, 2024

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This week on the Local Option, we're discussing two stories that went under the radar this week.

First, the highly successful Affordable Connectivity Program is set to expire, leaving internet access for millions of Americans up in the air.

Then, Dana dives into a corporate merger that's more complicated than it may seem. What does it mean for how we look at local issues?

Lastly, for our Fulton County Sandbox, Dana announces a new program that brings together existing resources to help close the digital divide.

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