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Was ROGUE FUN the greatest Star Wars collectors event of all time? In May of 2024, 200 fans and collectors traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia for a four-day event that showcased the best parts of collecting and the Star Wars community. ROGUE FUN, hosted by the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC), featured collection tours, group activities and dinners, legendary room sales, and some incredible panel presentations. Join host David Quinn for part one of a new series that explores the ROGUE FUN weekend like never before! Learn what made this event so unique, so special, and why you need to attend the next ROGUE FUN weekend in 2026. This is the kickoff of one of the greatest weekends in collector history. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Let's head to Georgia for this week's epsiode! Erika tells us about the state with maybe the most oppurtunity for playwrights we have come across. Erika tells us about all of the playwrights from Georgia, the upcoming season at Emory featuring one of our favorite people, and the millions of broadway shows that have come out of the Alliance Theatre. If you're a theatre person in GA, congrats... you win.SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to the two playwrights we featured in this episode! You can find some of their plays in the links below. Erika's play, Kill The Bird, can be found on her New Play Exchange and you can purchase and produce Justin's plays, Community Garden and Cabin Chronicles, through his publisher, Playscripts. Finally, you can check out Justin's YouTube channel for more longform theatre content! For any more information, check out Justin's website and Erika's website for more cool stuff!Some Links from Georgia:Out of Hand TheatreEmory University Season (Static Head by Ryan Stevens)Essential TheatreWorking Title PlaywrightsAlliance TheatreIf you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason hang out in Blue Milk's photo studio as they take the first photo for the second volume in the book series, The Vintage Collection Archive Edition. The first volume was a must-have for fans of Hasbro's The Vintage Collection, offering a detailed look at their favorite toys. With the toy line continuing to expand, a second volume is essential to capture the latest releases. This book will be a valuable resource for collectors and enthusiasts alike! The hosts interview Blue Milk's Rich Alot about this exciting new project!Additionally, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors held their annual Winter Social event over the weekend. Glen, Jason, and Rich all discuss their jolly experiences, from the dirty bantha exchange, to the unique cocktails offered, the entire event was a blast!This plus news, episode 3 of the Skeleton Crew, and more! Download and listen!

Over the past weekend, Glen and Jason set up a Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors booth at The Comics, The Toys, The Collectibles toy show. This inaugural event was held at the Cobb Antique Mall, and packed a punch with the quality of items that showed up. Glen and Jason are live, recording their thoughts of the show and the latest news, at the GASWC booth. Join them!

Hi! As we begin yet another National Adoption Awareness Month, the podcast will be sharing on the history and function of the event, along with the stories and perspectives of some of us who are impacted by adoption. Mentioned in the podcast today: About National Adoption Month | Child Welfare Information Gateway Data and Statistics: AFCARS | The Administration for Children and Families https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R43025/11 US Adoption Statistics | Adoption Network Places you can find information on the experiences of adoptees and mothers who are deconstructing from the adoption narrative: this podcast! Adoptees of Tiktok Adoptees on IG Adoptees on Twitter(X) The many podcasts hosted by adopted people Adoptees United | Identity, Citizenship, Equality Where Adoptee Voices Meet – An Adoptee Centric Connect Group Adoptee Rights Law Center PLLC Adoptees for Justice Home | ARC There are many state based adoptee rights groups also: California Alliance for Adoptee Rights, Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights, Adoptee Advocates of Michigan, Virginia Alliance for Adoptee Rights, Texas Adoptee Rights Coalition, and more. Adoption Trauma Network (@adoptiontraumanet) • Instagram photos and videos Adoptee Reading: An Adoption Book Catalog - Books Written & Recommended By Adoptees Concerned United Birthparents The Family Preservation Project – Where Moms and Resources Meet Home - Saving Our Sisters The opinions of the podcast host are just that, their opinions. The host is not a lawyer, therapist or adoption professional. The host is a Late Discovery, Baby Scoop Era, Intercountry, Same Race Adopted person whose identity also intersects with the LGBTQ and the Disabled community. Thank you for listening!

In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews Chief Ronald Applin, Chief of Police at Atlanta Public Schools. The conversation centers around the department's unique approach to law enforcement, focusing on student well-being, mental health, and reducing the school-to-prison pipeline. Chief Applin explains how the department addresses the gap in law enforcement services, with an emphasis on restorative practices and positive behavior interventions, aiming to ensure that students are not criminalized for issues that can be addressed through support and guidance. KEY POINTS: How they use restorative practices to help address issues while holding students accountable for their actions. Providing specialized training in mental health first aid, social-emotional learning, and crisis intervention to enable officers to be guardians alongside being a warrior. Using an Intervention Specialist to change the trajectory of students' lives. Building strong officer relationships with students, often acting as mentors and engaging in non-custodial conversations that help foster trust to increase school safety. Our guest, Chief Ronald Applin, Chief of Police, Atlanta Public Schools, has over 32 years of law enforcement experience. After completing boot camp for the United States Marine Corps, he served in the Marine Corps Reserves for 6 years. He simultaneously began his career with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in 1989 and retired in 2010 at the rank Captain. During his tenure at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, he commanded the day-to-day operations of the Law Enforcement Division, SWAT Team, oversaw the implementation of 911 services for the City of Chattahoochee Hills and served as the Venue Commander for the 2008 Brian Nichols Trial. In 2011, he became a faculty member with Reinhardt University Public Safety Institute, where he continues to serve, teaching undergraduate and graduate level criminal justice courses. He also taught in the Law and Justice Program at Creekside High School. His love for public safety led him to accept an offer to serve as the Director of Security at Landmark Christian School in 2013. The experiences gained in this position prepared him for the highlight of his law enforcement career—being selected as the Chief of Police for the newly created Atlanta Public Schools Police Department. As a product of the Atlanta Public School System, Charles Lincoln Harper High School 1986 graduating class, this was a full circle moment for him. Chief Applin earned a Bachelor of Science Social Science in Criminal Justice from Mercer University, Master of Public Administration from Troy University, and has completed all coursework, with the exception of a dissertation, for his PhD in Criminal Justice from Capella University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy 220th Session and a graduate of the inaugural class of Mercer University's Public Safety Leadership Institute. Chief Applin's leadership and professionalism extend beyond the halls of the schools he serves. He is an active member of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Georgia Alliance of School Resource Officers and Educators (GASROE) Board of Directors, National Center for School Safety Advisory Board, Landmark Christian School Board of Directors and Atlanta Technical College Criminal Justice Program Advisory Committee, Graduate of the United Way VIP 2021.

Getting stuck in a toilet, starting an office fire, and firing blow darts into plastic dolls? Just an average day at Kenner. These are just some of the ridiculously funny and fascinating stories from the final Star Wars-themed panel of the Rogue Fun collectors weekend, held during the May fourth weekend in Kennesaw, Georgia. Former Kenner employees Howard Bollinger and Tim Effler shared tales from their time working together on the Star Wars toy line, with an audience of more than 150 collectors and fans. Learn who added the telescoping lightsaber feature to the early figures, how the design of the Death Star playset came together, and why the Ewoks eventually played an important role in Return of the Jedi. Join host David Quinn for the fifth and final episode of a new five-week series that focuses on the fascinating presentations from the Rogue Fun event and brings the full panels to you! This is how the toys we love were made. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! *Photos courtesy of Narayan S. Naik and the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

In 1992, Steve Sansweet published a groundbreaking book on collecting Star Wars figures and memorabilia. And since then, he has written some of the most comprehensive Star Wars collecting resources. And in 2022, Paul Harrison and Rich Alot created a Vintage Collection book that became the new standard for Star Wars publishing. During the May 4th weekend, the three authors shared the stories behind the books with more than 150 Star Wars fans and collectors at the Rogue Fun event in Kennesaw Georgia. Hear Steve, Paul and Rich recount the funny and fascinating ways these treasured tomes came together, in the exciting panel “Authors of the Star Wars Action Figure Collecting Books.” Join host David Quinn for part four of a new five-week series that focuses on the incredible presentations from the Rogue Fun event and brings the full panels to you! This is the story of the magic packed between the pages. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! *Photos courtesy of Narayan S. Naik and the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Have you met the man who first brought Boba Fett to life? In 1978, John Celestri animated Boba Fett for his introduction in the Holiday Special, kicking off Star Wars fans' nearly 50-year fascination with the mysterious bounty hunter. During the May 4th weekend, John shared his experience with more than 150 collectors at the Rogue Fun weekend in Kennesaw, Georgia. Learn more about John's contribution to the world of Star Wars in the Rogue Fun panel “Animating Boba Fett and Beyond: A Conversation with John Celestri.” Join host David Quinn for part three of a new five-week series that focuses on the fascinating presentations from the Rogue Fun event and brings the full panels to you! This is how an artist's pencil can impact a galaxy. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! *Photos courtesy of Narayan Naik, John Celestri and the Georgia Alliance. To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjU2NTA4ODM3Ni9zb3VuZHMucnNz CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

What can collectors expect from the biggest Star Wars event of the year? During the May 4th weekend, more than 150 Star Wars fans and collectors will travel to Kennesaw, Georgia for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering: the incredible Rogue Fun weekend. Join host David Quinn for part two of a conversation about the making of Rogue Fun, with three members from the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GAWSC). Narayan S. Naik, Glen Williams and Jason Wasulko share an in-depth look at the itinerary: the collector panels featuring former Kenner and Nelvana Animation employees, the planned activities around the Kennesaw area, the jaw-dropping collection tours, and Saturday's main event, complete with a twist on the legendary room sales! This is how something special comes together in the collecting community. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjU2NTA4ODM3Ni9zb3VuZHMucnNz CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

The year's biggest Star Wars event is coming to the Peach State. In a year without a Star Wars Celebration convention, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) is busy creating a vintage and modern collector's dream event. During the May 4th weekend, more than 150 passionate Star Wars collectors will travel to Kennesaw, Georgia for three days of panels, activities, meals, collection tours and the unforgettable moments only an event like this could deliver. And the weekend's room sales event may be the best one in years, with collectors bringing some of the rarest and previously unseen prototypes and production items. Join host David Quinn as he sits down with Georgia Alliance members Narayan S. Naik, Jason Wasulko and Glen Williams, for a behind-the-scenes look at the Rogue Fun weekend. In this two-part series, the Georgia team will explain the origins of the event, as well as what to expect for the weekend's itinerary, and why it takes a community (and a few former Kenner and Nelvana employees) to build something as special as Rogue Fun. This is the weekend where collecting and the community collide in Georgia. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! *Photos courtesy of Narayan Naik, Jason Wasulko and Glen Williams. To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjU2NTA4ODM3Ni9zb3VuZHMucnNz CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Every December, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors host a winter social for its members. This event is a special gathering to help celebrate the holiday and the memories we shared throughout the year. On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason share what happened this year at the social, which was hosted by Glen and his wife at their house. In addition to that, they discuss gifts that were exchanged, their latest pickups for the week, and recent news from a galaxy far, far away (This episode does contain more complaining about Hasbro's latest announcements). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smugglersgalaxy/message

Glen and Jason too a trip up to Greenville, S.C. this past weekend for Retro-Toy Con, another toy and pop culture convention. They report back about the sights, the toys, and the people they saw while attending the show. The price of toys has become an issue. Vendors want to keep prices high, but are toys worth these modern prices? Also, they talk about the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace teaser trailer, Life Day, and announce a new panel at Rogue Fun, an upcoming event planned by the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors. Download and listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smugglersgalaxy/message

Several toy lines do it. Hotwheels, Funko, and Jazwares all participate in the practice. They developed a toy line for the masses, but then make a limited number of items that collectors must discover, by chance, by being at the right store during the right time. These are called chase items - items that could require multiple store visits to track down. With many people chasing a limited item, it gets tiring fast. Toy company's say that this makes their toy line more collectible - but is that an accurate description of their practice? If you're like the hosts of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, you may find the practice to be more frustrating than beneficial. Join hosts Glen and Jason as they talk about this collecting gimmick and wonder if it enhances collecting or makes it more frustrating. Additionally, they are back from a Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors meetup. Learn all about what happened. They also discuss news and their latest pickups! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smugglersgalaxy/message

CTL Script/ Top Stories of October 28th    Publish Date: October 27th Henssler :15  From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Saturday, October 28th and Happy 55th Birthday to Julia Roberts I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Alpharetta Woman Charged After Fatal Crash Senate Panel Hears Tragic Stories From Georgia's Foster Care System Northside Hospital Cherokee's Katie Pearson Named Outstanding Woman in Healthcare Plus, a conversation with celebrity chef Brian Duffy from the Food Network on the red white and blue BBQ competition. We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: CU of GA – ESOG  STORY 1: Alpharetta Woman Charged After Fatal Crash Hailey Williamson, a 20-year-old woman from Alpharetta, has been arrested in connection with a crash that resulted in the death of a motorcycle rider. She is charged with second-degree vehicular homicide and failure to yield right of way. The charges are misdemeanors. According to an arrest warrant filed by the Holly Springs Police Department, the crash occurred when Williamson illegally turned left from Sixes Road eastbound, failing to yield to traffic, and collided with a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, Lester Berry, aged 63, from Holly Springs, sustained fatal injuries in the collision. Williamson was arrested and booked into the Cherokee County jail, but she was released on a $2,211 bond the following day. STORY 2: U.S. Senate Panel Hears Tragic Stories From Georgia's Foster Care System A U.S. Senate subcommittee, chaired by Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, is conducting a bipartisan investigation into the treatment of foster children in the United States, including a review of audits by the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS). The investigation revealed that DFCS failed to address risks and safety concerns in 84% of cases brought to its attention. The subcommittee heard testimony from a mother, Rachel Aldridge, whose two-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, died in foster care. Another witness, Mon'a Houston, shared her five-year experience in foster care, detailing overmedication, restraints, and isolation. Expert witnesses emphasized that these failures are systemic and not due to individual caseworkers. Sen. Ossoff stressed the need for long-overdue reforms to protect vulnerable children. 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STORY 5: Cherokee County Elections Office Honors Poll Workers Cherokee County in Georgia recognized the invaluable service of poll workers in a poll worker appreciation event on October 12th. Anne Dover, the Director of Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration, emphasized the crucial role of poll workers as the backbone of the election system. Poll workers play a pivotal role in facilitating the voting process, ensuring elections are conducted according to laws, and offering citizens the opportunity to exercise their voting rights. The county is expected to employ between 500 to 600 poll workers for the 2024 election cycle, making it an essential part of the democratic process. Those interested in becoming a poll worker can contact Grace Waddell, the training and education manager at Cherokee County Elections and Registration. 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The end of Disney+'s latest Star Wars show, Ahsoka, left characters with unfinished arcs. Ahsoka and Sabine are trapped on another planet, and Baylon is still searching for a raw power trembling through the force. Baylon is shown standing on the outstretched hand of a mountain-sized sculpture, gazing into the distance. Fans of the Clone Wars recognized the face of the statue as The Father, a force god who controls the balance between his son and daughter. The Son represents the dark side of the force and the Daughter symbolizes the light side. On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason revisit the Mortis arc of The Clone Wars in an attempt to theorize where future tales from the Star Wars galaxy might be heading. What role do these force gods play? Their fates seemed wrapped up in The Clone Wars, so how can it expand further? Additionally, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors had a meetup at Second Chance Toys and Collectibles. The hosts share their experience from that gathering. They also share the first scheduled panel for Rogue Fun, a sold out convention scheduled for next spring. All this plus their weekly pickups on the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smugglersgalaxy/message

Over the past weekend, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (Gaswc) held it's annual summer social, a 3-day event akin to a family reunion. Collectors, who see one another (maybe) once a year, get together to catch up, share a laugh, and talk Star Wars collecting. This years event was held a super-collector, and generous spirit, Narayan's house. Glen and Jason, fresh from the event, discuss the games, toys, special guests, and tireless nights, that went into this event! Friday started with a group dinner with dessert. Saturday was the action-packed social, with a special presentation from a toy creator, room sales and more, and Sunday was the Kennesaw Run, a collection in three houses about 10 miles from one another. Glen, Tim, and Jason open up their collection so people can check them out at their pace during the morning hours! In addition to that, they talk the Ahsoka trailer, latest pickups and so much more!

Joefest is an annual toy show in Augusta, Ga., that, traditionally, was a GI Joe focused event. Over the years, the show has diversified and more brands of toylines have shown up, including custom products. On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen is back from this toy show and tell us what it was like to be there. How were the crowd levels? How were the prices of vintage Star Wars items? At the same time as Joefest, Jason attended a Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) meetup. This is a monthly event where people who share the same Star Wars collecting passion meet up in the Atlanta area to hang out and share what they've been up to. This particular meet up was at Fernando's house, a GASWC member who makes an annual diorama for Toylanta. Additionally, the two talk news, their latest pickups, and play a round of 20 Questions. Download and listen!

Over the second weekend in May 2023, the GASWC held their first toy show aimed at raising money for the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Members of the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors donated items that were raffled off to benefit that hospital. It was a hot day with 10 vendors, two food trucks, costumed volunteers from the 501st Georgia Garrison, and tons of fun! Funds were raised Glen and Jason share what went right at the show, what they learned, and what the club could do differently if they choose to ever do this again. Additionally, they talk about the news of the week, recent pickups, and an unfortunate story with one of the host's dog (it all turns out fine). All this and more!

On this episode of Cerebral Palsy Health, Jen talks with neonatologist and researcher Nathalie Maitre about her work with Cerebral Palsy Foundation to create an early detection and intervention network, what this means for babies and their families and how this is being scaled to meet needs in more and more places. Nathalie talks about how babies learn, how CP can interrupt this process and how interventions can help.  She also talks about her motivation and why she is so passionate about helping babies at such a young age.   Nathalie's Bio: Dr. Nathalie Maitre MD, PhD (Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia). Dr. Maitre is a practicing clinician and NIH-funded neuroscientist with a focus on neurodevelopment in high-risk newborns and developmental interventions after neural injury. She is the Director of Early Development & Cerebral Palsy Research at Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She is the co-PI with Rachel Byrne of the CPF-funded US Early Detection and Intervention Network, and the Strategic Officer of the Georgia Alliance for Cerebral Palsy.  Dr. Maitre is a member of the international IMPACT for Cerebral Palsy workgroup and has developed caregiver-based motor learning programs for UNICEF and the World Health Organization. She is also the mother of a teenage son with cerebral palsy Resources and Research: www.cpresource.org https://cpresource.org/apples-tele-study https://cpresource.org/3-under-3 https://georgiaallianceforcerebralpalsy.org  

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason talk all about the bad batch season two. Now that we are nine episodes in, it's time to talk about what we seen so far, what's great, what's weak, and what might have been the intent of the show's runners with some of the filler episodes. Additionally, the host come off fresh from a Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors meet up, this time at painting, with a twist where they painted Darth Vader overlooking a planet, Glen and Jason talk all about the event what they did, how it went, and how much fun they had. Finally, there was some more bad news this week for Hasbro and we discuss those revelations made in a Bank of America stock report. Download and listen!

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason travel to Macon, Ga. for the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) inaugural mid-state meetup. For five years, the GASWC has been predominately meeting in the greater Atlanta area, but now the club expands south, offering more opportunities for members to meet and build community. Join Glen and Jason as participate in this meetup, get to know Macon collectors, and visit and local toy shop!

This week Glen and Jason are fresh from the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors' (GASWC) Winter Social, hosted at Jason's house. Glen shares his thoughts from an attendee's point of view, and Jason shares all the considerations that went into planning this annual event. They talk about the food, specialty drinks, white wampa gift exchange, and the games played. Glen also discusses the Conyers' Toy Show that happened the day after the social. He shares what he picked up at the show and how much was available in terms of vintage vs modern collectables. As always, they talk about their pick ups this week as well. Download and listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smugglersgalaxy/support

This episode features Monty Veazey, President & CEO at Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Here, he discusses specific challenges health systems face in Georgia, resolving workforce shortages through creating a pipeline for middle & high school students into nursing, and much more.

This episode features Monty Vaezey, President & CEO at Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Here, he discusses specific challenges health systems face in Georgia, resolving workforce shortages through creating a pipeline for middle & high school students into nursing, and much more.

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason report in from their monthly Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors meet up. They give the lowdown of the meetup, who was there, what they did, and, most importantly, what they came home with.  They also talk about the saga of the Burger King glasses Glen recently purchased. They may have been some faulty advertising in the way they were presented. No one is quite sure where the glasses came from, but there is certainly some lessons to learn from this ordeal. Glen is honest about what he's learned since purchasing the glass, and these lessons can be applied to many corners of the Star Wars collecting hobby. Download and listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smugglersgalaxy/support

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason talk about what they want to see in detail from the next Haslab project. Jason goes into the Black Series and proposes an original trilogy-themed Black Series idea, and backs it up with numbers he pulled from nowhere. It also has some ties to the original Kenner line. Then Glen goes into his dream TVC project, and if you're a regular listener of the show, you probably know what that will be. They also review some news, discuss their pickups of the week, and share some details to upcoming Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors events. Download and listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smugglersgalaxy/support

Jamie Weiss shares some of her experiences as an adoptee in the 1970s, growing up in a closed adoption, never having conversations at home about adoption. She shares thoughts about her reunion experience and adoptee trauma. Jamie works with the Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights. You can also follow her adoption education efforts at signedsealedadopted.com. She and a fellow-adoptee just launched a podcast where they discuss children's books from adoptee perspectives called Adoption Rewritten.

The Macallan Group with Monty Veazey, President & CEO of the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals

Well, it's summer, and the thwack of leather on willow is heard on village greens across England. Or it would be, if it wasn't raining. But, that doesn't dampen the spirits, as the lads select their first XI Star Wars action figures to put on their whites, step up to the crease, and try not to get caught leg before Wicket. Oh, and Rich does his best to explain the rules of cricket for those (like Jason) not in the know. After a brief catch-up on Obi-Wan on t'telly, the team looks ahead to the Andor series, which starts streaming in August. What do we know, and what do we expect? Listen in, and find out. Pete's quiz takes us into the Valley of Death as the lads feel the heat in more ways than one. A quick canter through the lads' latest purchases leads on to the Action Figure Face-Off, where Paploo, Squid Head and R2 Sensorscope do their best to overturn the firm favourite Luke Skywalker. Will our favourite farmboy find favour and come first? Some rare and wonderful new acquisitions are discussed, from across the Star Wars galaxy, before Rebel Briefings looks at putting the ‘con' into conventions, stolen images, troublesome tickets, larging it at London Film & Comic Con, and an exciting e-book launch. We're delighted to be joined this month by special guest Narayan S Naik who tells Rich about his amazing collection, focus collecting Boba Fett, Luke Jedi and Yoda, the Georgia Alliance collecting club, conventions, and much more, in a wide ranging and fascinating discussion. The boys wrap up in party mood, with an in-depth look at this month's licensee Deeko, a British company which made Star Wars paper cups, plates and table ware, and reminisce about birthdays in the 70s and 80s. All this and the usual bluff, bluster and banter! Look for the podcast in all the regular places.  

Georgians went to the polls in record numbers during the May 24 primary ahead of the crucial 2022 midterm elections, despite renewed GOP efforts to suppress the votes of the state's communities of color. Passed in the wake of the 2020 elections, inspired in large part by former President Trump's baseless claims of election fraud, Georgia's SB 202 (the Election Integrity Act of 2021) is perhaps the most egregious example of Republicans' nationwide efforts to roll back voting rights through a flurry of restrictive voting laws. Such laws disproportionately impact people in low-income communities and communities of color, and they are being passed at a moment when the power of communities of color to shape election outcomes is rapidly increasing. Case in point: Georgia's Latinx community has grown by 30% over the past decade and now comprises 10% of the state's population. In this on-the-ground report for our special series “Defending Democracy in the 2022 Midterm Elections,” TRNN's Jaisal Noor and Jeffrey Moustache speak with organizers from the Georgia Alliance of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO), an advocacy group that helps Latinx voters unlock their political power, about how they are working to “out-organize voter suppression” by mobilizing and empowering the state's Latinx community.Read the transcript of this report: https://therealnews.com/how-georgias-latinx-community-is-working-to-out-organize-voter-suppressionPre-Production/Studio: Jaisal Noor, Jeffrey MoustachePost-Production: Jaisal Noor, Jeffrey Moustache, Cameron GranadinoThis story is part of a series that was made possible with the support of the Solutions Journalism Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rigorous and compelling reporting about responses to social problems.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

We are live from the 2022 National Shared Services Technical Conference presented by Opportunities Exchange in Austin, Texas!In this podcast, we talk with Lisa Polk about leadership. She has 20 years' experience as an early education teacher, director and owner. She works with Georgia Alliance for Quality Child Care and is an instructor for CDA credential and director training in addition to being an adjunct professor at Chattahoochee Technical College. She has a masters' degree in early childhood education and is working toward her doctorate in education with an emphasis on teacher leadership.  In this podcast, Lisa discusses: the need for consistent systemswhy you must make sure relationships with parents stay professionalthe importance of communicationhow to build a team and work toward the same goaland more!Reach Lisa at lisapolk@ymail.com, and learn more about her nonprofit Poly-Anna's Place on Facebook and on Instagram!

Recorded live at Georgia Alliance's fields at Campbell Middle School, Greg talks to Jon & Jason about the Atlanta United season so far and what's coming up after the international break. Behind the Stripes is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and will be a feature of our live tour shows for 2022.

Recorded live at Georgia Alliance's fields at Campbell Middle School, Greg talks to Jon & Jason about the Atlanta United season so far and what's coming up after the international break. Behind the Stripes is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and will be a feature of our live tour shows for 2022.

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are recording from the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) table as the annual toy show, Toylanta, winds down on a Sunday afternoon. They talk about trends that they saw from vendors, what they picked up at the show, the result of the GASWC Art Auction benefiting the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, interview vendors and attendees, and read a listener's email regarding the hobby turning into an investment market. Download and listen today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smugglersgalaxy/support

The Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights was founded by Jamie Weiss and Courtney Humbaugh to advocate for the rights of all Georgia adoptees to unrestricted access to their original birth documents. Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights can be found at: Gaallianceforadopteerights.org* Info@gaallianceforadopteerights.org FB.com/gaadopteerights Instagram.com/gaadopteerights Mentioned in the show Georgia adoption law: Dfcs.georgia.gov/services/adoption, also Georgia Code 31-10-14 and Georgia Code 19-8-23(3)(A). Links to the relevant laws can be found by going to adopteerightslaw.com, clicking FInd Out under Who Holds your Truth, then click on Georgia Accessing Georgia adoption records: Dfcs.Georgia.gov/sevices/adoption Birth Family Search. Greg Luce: Greg Luce is an adoptee and attorney who founded Adoptee Rights Law Center and is the president of Adoptees United, Inc. Adopteerightslaw.com: Excellent site with easy to use links to state laws and information on current legislative efforts* Adopteesunited.org: A non-profit organization dedicated to pursuing equality for all adopted people* Tennessee Children's Home Society/Georgia Tann: Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children's Home Society were involved in the trafficking of children for adoption during the first part of the twentieth century. A number of books, articles and documentaries have been produced discussing this and the ongoing influence of Tanns actions on the modern adoption industry. Organizations aligned with the Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights: Adoptee Rights Law Center* Adoptees United* The Family Preservation Project* Signed, Sealed, Adopted* Saving Our Sisters* Resource: Adoptee therapy: grow beyond words.com *please consider making a donation to any or all of these organization to help them continue their advocacy work Disclaimers: The host is not a lawyer. All opinions expressed by the host and their guests on the podcast are just that, opinions.

Please join me as I speak with Jamie Weiss; professional photographer, writer and adoptee rights activist. She is one of the co-founders of the Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights. Jamie Weiss was born in Virginia, but adopted in the state of Georgia. Jamie can be found at: signedsealedadopted.com signedsealedadopted@gmail.com fb.com/signedsealedadopted instagram.com/signedsealedadopted Mentioned in the podcast: Georgia Adoption Law: Georgia is a closed state. Adoptees are not allowed unrestricted access to records. They may participate in a reunion registry, or appeal to the court. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry: ga-adoptionreunion.com: There are several adoption reunion registries in Georgia. This is the only one licensed with the state of Georgia. They are a non-profit contracted by the state to administer the states mandated registry. Contact with family only occurs if the people concerned have given written consent. Assistance is fee based. Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights gaallianceforadopteerights.org: GAAR. The alliance is a coalition of state and national organizations fighting for Georgia adoptees rights to unrestricted access to their original documents Virginia adoption law: Virginia is a closed state. Adoptees must provide the court with good cause in order to have records released. Ancestry.com: The largest commercial DNA testing company. Resources: growbeyondwords.com: a resource for adoptees seeking adoptee informed therapists Disclaimer: All opinions expressed are just those: Opinions.

Can a person really be born in two different places? Yep, if you were adopted in Georgia. Greg talks with Jamie Weiss about her backstory and about a new story moving forward: changing the law in Georgia through her work with the Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights (GARR). Support our work and this podcast by donating to Adoptees United Inc., a national nonprofit organization with an unwavering committment to equality for all adopted people. Make a tax-deductible contribution today: https://adopteesunited.org/donate/ Sign up for the weekly What Next newsletter with updates on legisative and legal issues in the past and coming week: https://adopteesunited.org/whatnext For more information about GAAR and its work, go to https://gaallianceforadopteerights.org.

It's that time of the year! The Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors held their first Winter Social since the start of the pandemic. On this episode of the Smugglers Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason discuss the event and fill you in. What happened that night? What game turned everyone into Rey-like scavengers for an hour and a half? Tune in to find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smugglersgalaxy/support

Bertis Downs is an American attorney, professor, and political activist. He is also the manager of REM. He is a board member at People For The American Way and The Georgia Alliance, among other political affiliations – especially those having to do with his deep passion and commitment to public education.  He can be found online: bertisdowns.com Twitter: @BertisDowns4th Instagram: bertisdowns Spotify: bertodowns The show keeps growing, so please help us by following our accounts and sharing with friends! Podcast Instagram Podcast Twitter Dave Instagram Dave Twitter Chris Twitter Chris Instagram  Show email: nowmorethaneverpod@gmail.com

Former Atlanta United players and current Georgia Alliance FC coaches Greg Garza and Mark Bloom joined Jason and Jon at their live SDH Tour stop at Glover Park Brewery in Marietta, GA on September 8. Hear their thoughts ahead of the USMNT match in Honduras, what's next in their professional lives, and some of their favorite memories from the field. Thanks to Scott Flood of The Flood Project and Adam Beckman of Georgia Alliance FC for their support in putting this together!All SDH Live Tour shows can be viewed on Twitch (twitch.tv/soccerdownhere).

Former Atlanta United players and current Georgia Alliance FC coaches Greg Garza and Mark Bloom joined Jason and Jon at their live SDH Tour stop at Glover Park Brewery in Marietta, GA on September 8. Hear their thoughts ahead of the USMNT match in Honduras, what's next in their professional lives, and some of their favorite memories from the field. Thanks to Scott Flood of The Flood Project and Adam Beckman of Georgia Alliance FC for their support in putting this together!All SDH Live Tour shows can be viewed on Twitch (twitch.tv/soccerdownhere).

During a recent July weekend, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors hosted its annual Summer Social event. More than 80 members from the club came from all over the United States to attend. They took part in a weekend of meals with collectors, conversations with former Kenner and Hasbro employees, room sales and trips with friends around the Atlanta region. Longtime vintage Star Wars collector and "Swag King" Narayan S. Naik hosted Saturday's meetup at his home, where attendees were treated to an afternoon of games and competitions, a top-shelf food truck lunch, and a tour of his collection, appropriately titled “Mos Atlanta.” For many, it was a much needed return to the in-person events, especially after a long year without them. Join host David Quinn for a conversation with Narayan, as he recounts what it was like to prepare and host part of the Georgia meetup, and the blessings that come from a collectors weekend. In Narayan's own words: “Star Wars collectors are a rare breed . They're like the childhood friends who you never knew you had. The ones who shared the same experiences and who can complete the sentences you start with any conversation. The friends who you may only have known for a few years but feel like you know for a lifetime. As soon as the weekend started, it felt like I was with the people who are my close friends and family again. The events themselves didn't matter, as along as it was with the people who I had missed seeing for so long. It felt like coming HOME… “ If you'd like to join this creative and exciting club, check out the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors group page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/400606696989466 And if you enjoy Star Wars: Prototypes and Production, please: 1. Subscribe/follow the podcast (It's free!) 2. Leave a review on your preferred podcast platform (Help me get to 500 reviews!) 3. And tell a friend (or twenty)! It would be most appreciated - you have the power to help grow the podcast! Thank you in advance! Links to the Episode on Various Platforms: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460?mt=2 https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjU2NTA4ODM3Ni9zb3VuZHMucnNz https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast https://player.fm/series/2473540 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460?mt=2

It was Shakespear who once said “To Grade or Not to Grade, that is the question.” On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason dive into that question and try to provide answers. From U-Grade to preservation, they discuss why some items might be a good candidate for grading, the difference between some of the grading companies, and talk about their favorite graded items. As always, they talk about the news this week, the latest events in the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors, and why Jason is once again in a spending freeze.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smugglersgalaxy) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smugglersgalaxy/support

Aja speaks with Gerald Griggs (Vice President of NAACP-Atlanta, Georgia Alliance, Atlanta lawyer, social justice activist) who is representing the family of Vincent Truitt. On July 13, 2020, Truitt was shot and killed by Cobb County police officers; he was 17 years old, unarmed, and Black. To this day, Truitt's family remain in the dark as to who shot their son and the public has yet to see the body and dashboard camera footage of the incident. Griggs tells us about the case as well as the work that lies ahead for the movement and what Atlanta voters should look for in their city council and mayoral races.