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In this episode of See You In Court, hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate sit down with one of Georgia's most dynamic legal voices—Attorney Joyce Gist Lewis. From her early days in theater to becoming co-managing partner of one of the largest women-owned law firms on the East Coast, Joyce shares her inspiring story, her landmark legal battles, and her unwavering commitment to the rule of law.

On episode 514 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Dina Hewett, Ph.D., RN, MSN, JM, a nurse, educator, leader, and the author of the 3rd edition of "Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse" which is scheduled to be published in May of 2025 by Springer Publishing.  In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Hewett delve into the specialty of critical care nursing, the many challenges faced by new graduate nurses embarking on a career in critical care, how to bridge the gap between nursing school and novice practitioner, technological advances in critical care, and much more. Dr. Dina Hewett received her BSN from Brenau University, MSN from Georgia Southern University and Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Georgia. In 2021 she completed a master's degree in law from Liberty University. Her certifications include CCRN – Alumnus, Nurse Executive Advanced and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. With over thirty years of experience as a critical care nurse, Dr. Hewett's career has encompassed both hospital administration and academics. During her tenure in hospital administration, she served as the unit manager of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit and director of nursing of multiple units including critical care, inpatient rehabilitation, and respiratory therapy. Dr. Hewett is the immediate past President of the Georgia Nurses Association. She is an AACN-Wharton Executive Fellow. Previously, she served as a board member of the Georgia Association of Nursing Deans and Directors, and a member of the Education Committee of the Georgia Board of Nursing. Dr. Hewett has also served on the Government Affairs Committee of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Dr. Hewett is a Regional Vice President of Campus Operations, Chamberlain University. Her recent publications include "Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse (3rd edition)", and chapter contributions for the 13th edition of Ackley & Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook. Dr. Hewett lives in Gainesville, Ga with her husband and three dogs. This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support. Connect with Dr. Hewett and Springer Publishing: ⁠Dr. Dina Hewett on LinkedIn Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse, 3rd edition Springer Publishing Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠NurseKeith.com⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠ LinkedIn⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of February 7th Publish Date: February 7th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, February 7th and Happy Birthday to Garth Brooks ***02.07.25 - BIRTHDAY – GARTH BROOKS*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Cherokee County Fire Chief Eddie Robinson Receives Statewide Award Cherokee County Leaders to Talk About Attainable Housing CSO Investigating Car Break-Ins and Vehicle Theft in Towne Lake Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting 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 (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1: Cherokee County Fire Chief Eddie Robinson Receives Statewide Award Cherokee County Fire Chief Eddie Robinson has been named Georgia Fire Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. Honored on Feb. 4 during the 53rd Annual Firefighters Recognition Day, Robinson was recognized for his exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to public safety. With over 25 years of service, he has significantly improved operational efficiency and community safety in Cherokee County. Robinson credited the award to his team’s hard work, emphasizing their commitment to serving the community. The award highlights his impact on the fire service profession and the state of STORY 2: Cherokee County Leaders to Talk About Attainable Housing Cherokee County leaders and nonprofit representatives will discuss attainable housing challenges at the "Building Homes, Strengthening Communities" forum on March 4 at noon, hosted by the Rotary Club of Canton. The event, held at Timbers on Etowah in Canton, features panelists including local officials, housing advocates, and nonprofit leaders. Tickets are $35, including lunch, with proceeds benefiting local organizations. For tickets, visit the Rotary Club of Canton’s website, and for sponsorship inquiries, contact Whitney Spear at wspear@historycherokee.org. STORY 3: CSO Investigating Car Break-Ins and Vehicle Theft in Towne Lake Cherokee County authorities are investigating 12 car break-ins and a truck theft in the Towne Lake Hills South subdivision. All vehicles were left unlocked overnight, with items like a laptop, tools, credit cards, and cash stolen. The stolen Nissan Frontier was recovered in Austell by Cobb County Police, who arrested at least one suspect found with stolen credit cards. Cherokee County has not yet filed charges, and the investigation is ongoing. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: Drake (Drake Realty (Cherokee County) STORY 4: Georgia DNR Approves 2025 Round of Land Conservation Grants The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has awarded $24.6 million through the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program to fund 12 land conservation projects statewide. Funded by a sales tax on sporting goods, the program supports initiatives like the $5 million acquisition of Upatoi Ravines in Talbot County. Other major grants include $3 million each for additions to Phinizy Wildlife Management Area, Paradise Park restoration, and Amicalola Falls renovations. Additional projects include park expansions, trail improvements, and habitat restoration across the state, with funding amounts ranging from $808,500 to $1.9 million. STORY 5: Doug Collins Confirmed as VA Secretary The U.S. Senate confirmed former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins of Gainesville as secretary of veterans affairs in a bipartisan 77-23 vote. Both Georgia senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, supported the nomination. Collins, 58, previously served in the Georgia House and U.S. House, gaining national attention as a vocal Trump supporter during the 2019 impeachment inquiry. Despite being Trump’s preferred pick for a Senate seat in 2020, Collins lost to Kelly Loeffler, who was later defeated by Warnock. Collins now takes on the role of ensuring care and support for U.S. veterans. We’ll be right back Commercial: WILDLIFE EXPO_REV_FINAL And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting *** INGLES ASK LEAH 2 HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES*** We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 2   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 21st Publish Date: December 21st   PRE-ROLL: 01.20.25 ETOWAH MILL HOLIDAY SCREEN & RINK_FINAL From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Saturday, December 21st and Happy Birthday to Samuel L Jackson ***12.22.24 - BIRTHDAY – SAMUEL L JACKSON*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Cherokee County Asks Lawmakers to Consider Sales Tax Referendum Etowah Teacher Earns National Career Education Award Cherokee Schools Announces REACH Georgia Scholars 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: 06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL STORY 1: Cherokee County Asks Lawmakers to Consider Sales Tax Referendum Cherokee County commissioners are urging the legislative delegation to propose a Homestead Option Sales Tax (HOST) referendum, aiming for a 1% sales tax to eliminate property taxes for homeowners and fund road improvements. The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for this, seeking a November 2025 ballot inclusion. The proposed HOST would allocate 75% of proceeds to reduce property taxes and 25% for capital projects, primarily roads. A 10-year sunset clause is suggested, allowing voters to decide on its continuation. The initiative aims to benefit both residents and visitors, with a quick implementation if approved. STORY 2: Etowah Teacher Earns National Career Education Award Lt. Col. (Ret.) Stephen Bergey, a career education teacher at Etowah High School, has been recognized as the Region II New Teacher of the Year by the National Association of Career and Technical Education. This award honors outstanding CTE teachers who demonstrate classroom innovation and dedication. Bergey, with a 20-year military and diplomatic background, has led Etowah's JROTC program to numerous accolades, including the 2024 Distinguished Unit Award. He holds multiple advanced degrees and has been elected president-elect of the Georgia Association of Career and Technical Education. STORY 3: Cherokee Schools Announces REACH Georgia Scholars The Cherokee County School District is celebrating its new class of REACH Georgia Scholars, a program offering mentorship and college scholarships to promising middle and high school students. This year, four eighth-graders—Sara Chance, Farrah Fascitelli, Fernanda Hernandez, and Leila Morris—were selected. The district held a signing day-style reception to honor them, followed by recognition from the school board and Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis. REACH Scholars who meet program requirements can receive up to $10,000 in scholarships for eligible Georgia universities or technical colleges. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: Drake Realty (Cherokee County) STORY 4: Cherokee County Theater Programs Earn Honors at Regional Contest Cherokee County School District theater programs excelled at regional One Act Play competitions. Etowah High School won the Region 5-6A championship with "Eurydice," while Sequoyah High School won the Region 6-5A championship with "Little Shop of Horrors," also placing third in the 5A state competition. Sequoyah's production will perform at the Georgia Thespian Conference. Both schools received individual honors for acting and technical roles. Cherokee High's Brandon Mears and River Ridge High's Tripp Scurlock earned Best Actor awards in their respective regions, with additional All-Star Cast recognitions for students from both schools. STORY 5: Brooke Ice Tapped as Lead Advisor for Cherokee Fire Explorers Brooke Ice has been appointed as the new lead advisor for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services' Explorer program, succeeding Capt. Michael Sims, who led the program for 17 years. Sims, a former Explorer himself, guided the program to numerous successes, including many first-place trophies at competitions and helping over 50 former Explorers pursue careers in public safety. Ice, also a former Explorer, brings extensive experience and passion to her new role, aiming to maintain high standards while introducing new initiatives. Sims will continue to support the program as Committee Chair, ensuring its continued success. Commercial: 12.14.24 FALANY DEC_FINAL STORY 6: Cherokee Commissioners Approve 85 Townhomes on Bells Ferry The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for an 85-unit townhome development on 10.66 acres at 6355 Bells Ferry Road. The development, by David Pearson Communities, will feature owner-occupied townhomes with two-car garages, a pool, and a clubhouse. The project includes 2.25 acres of open space for a pedestrian path. Initially proposed at 102 units, the plan was revised to 85 units after density concerns. The development will have a density of 7.97 units per acre, aligning with county standards. Despite some local opposition, the project was seen as a responsible use of the property. STORY 7: Cherokee County School Board Appoints New Chief Academic Officer The Cherokee County school board appointed Joshua Heath as the new chief academic officer on December 12. Heath, who joined the district in July as the executive director for accountability, succeeds the previous officer who retired earlier this year. With 12 years of educational experience, Heath is also a CCSD parent and spouse of a district teacher. During the board's work session, he presented reports on student performance in AP, SAT, and ACT exams, as well as the district's performance on the state's CCRPI.   We’ll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 5   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Robert "Buddy" Costley - CEO & Co-Founder of SchoolDog Solutions, Inc: Making Schools Safe. This is episode 725 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. A veteran of the US Navy, Robert “Buddy” Costley is a retired Georgia school superintendent after serving for 11 years in that role from 2008-2019. In November of 2023, he was listed by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of Georgia's 500 Most Influential Leaders. In December of 2023, Buddy retired from public service after completing over four years leading through the pandemic and beyond as the Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL), the professional association for Georgia's school and district public school administrators.  Today, he is the CEO and Co-Founder of SchoolDog Solutions, Inc., a software company built on the mission of making every K-12 school across the nation a safer and healthier place to learn and work. His inspiration and passion for school safety are his wife Kelly, a K-12 educator, and his three children and two grandchildren. Our focus will be SchoolDog Solutions, Inc. So much to think about! Awesome conversation! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: https://schooldog.solutions buddy@schooldogsolutions.com https://x.com/schooldogusa https://www.facebook.com/SCHOOLDOGSOLUTIONS SCHOOLDOG Vigilance Readiness Assessment Length - 01:03:11

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.

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Thursday, August 22nd 2024Today, day three of the DNC is underway and day two with the roll call, Michelle and Barack Obama is in the books; another Trump lawyer has been targeted by hackers (according to the Trump lawyers); The Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Election Officials is asking the Georgia State Election Board to stop making rule changes; the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled the Arizona abortion ballot measure is valid; and Ron DeSantis is trying to rig the Florida abortion ballot referendum; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. StoriesGroup of Georgia election officials asks State Election Board to stop changing rules before election (WSB-TV Atlanta)Trump attorney was targeted by hackers, sources say (CNN)Voters in Arizona and Montana can decide on constitutional right to abortion (AP News)DeSantis Trying to Rig Abortion Referendum (MTN)Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill https://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsChicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles (CRSELA | crsela.org)Friends Speaking Freely Podcast (YouTube) Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Saturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

“If you're calling it news. It has to be true.” - Scott Slade In our latest episode of the Scaling UP! H2O podcast, host Trace Blackmore sits down with renowned journalist Scott Slade to delve into the critical role media plays in elections. With over 30 years of experience as the host of Atlanta Morning News on WSB Radio, and inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Scott brings unparalleled expertise and insight into the influence, accuracy, and bias of media as we approach the upcoming presidential election. Key Takeaways from the Episode The Importance of Accuracy in Journalism Scott Slade emphasizes that journalism is the first draft of history, highlighting the paramount importance of accuracy in traditional media. "It's your job to tell a balanced story, "He states, underscoring the responsibility of journalists to provide truthful and comprehensive coverage. Diversifying News Sources Slade advises against relying on a single news source, advocating for a well-rounded media diet. He champions the legitimacy and depth provided by local newspapers and stresses the need to consume news from multiple outlets to avoid the echo chamber effect. Scott advises, "Read a strong daily newspaper or two every day, even if it's online. Listen to more than one radio and TV station, and don't get caught in the echo chamber of ideas." The Dangers of Soundbites In today's fast-paced media landscape, soundbites can easily be taken out of context when there's a sensational sound bite. Scott recommends a thorough approach: "You should try to understand the who, the what, the when, the where, and the how of where that soundbite came from and why it's being used in the story.” He warns against the sensationalism that can arise from these snippets and encourages listeners to seek out the full story to grasp the context and nuances behind the headlines, and reminds us that “It's up to the journalist to make sure you (the audience) understand the context. Social Media as a News Source While social media can be a convenient way to stay informed, Slade cautions against using it as a primary news source due to its potential for inaccuracy. He suggests prioritizing more reliable and vetted sources for critical information. Scott notes, "If I had to give up something, as far as being in the know about what's really going on, I think social media would be the first thing I'd give up. It has great entertainment value but when it comes to making decisions about things where you need to really rely on what's truthful and accurate. It can come up lacking." Factors that Drive Newsworthiness Slade outlines five key news values that attract the most attention: locality, universality, celebrity involvement, conflict, and oddity. Stories that meet these criteria are more likely to engage and inform the public. Scott shares, "If your story can fill one, or even better, more of those slots, it's usually a good one." Media's Influence on Elections The Power of Perception Media has a substantial influence on shaping public perception during elections. Scott explains, "Media can present a perception of someone by what they include and what they leave out." By choosing what to include and what to omit, media outlets can significantly impact voters' views.  Upholding the Founding Fathers' Intent In a thought-provoking discussion, Slade and Blackmore touch on whether modern media upholds the First Amendment's intent. While media's role has evolved, the core responsibility of seeking and reporting truth remains unchanged. Scott remarks, "The society of professional journalists begins with seeking truth and reporting it." Advice for First-Time Voters For first-time voters feeling overwhelmed, Slade offers practical advice: "Preparation is the best remedy for stage fright. Knowledge is power." He encourages young voters to research candidates based on what matters most to them and to avoid the pitfalls of one-sided arguments. Final Thoughts This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intricate relationship between media and elections. Scott Slade's insights provide valuable guidance on navigating the complex media landscape, ensuring you stay informed and make well-rounded decisions as we head into the election season.   Listen to the Full Episode Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Scott Slade. Tune in to Scaling UP! H2O and gain a deeper understanding of the media's role in elections. Stay informed, stay engaged, and let's navigate this election season together!   Timestamps 01:00 - Trace Blackmore celebrates 4th of July with our global audience and reflects on historical figure Patrick Henry 08:15 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals  18:00 - Getting to know Scott Slade and his career 31:29 - Interview with Scott Slade, unbiased news 01:22:22 - Drop by Drop With James McDonald    Quotes “The earth belongs always to the living generation… Every constitution, then, and every law, naturally expires at the end of 19. years. If it is enforced longer, it is an act of force and not of right.” - Thomas Jefferson  “Journalism is the first draft of history and there is nothing more important than accuracy when it comes to traditional media.” - Scott Slade  “As a journalist, it's your job to tell a balanced story.” - Scott Slade  “Nothing beats the kind of legitimacy that comes from a well-staffed local newspaper. They have the personnel and the time to dig out the details. They go deep on stories that really matter.”  - Scott Slade  “There's nothing more boring than a one-sided argument.” - Scott Slade Connect with Scott Slade Email: slade750@gmail.com Scott's Links Mentioned Pew Research Center Pew's report titled “Americans' Top Policy Priority for 2024: Strengthening the Economy” Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame Atlanta Journal Constitution News Atlanta's Morning News Google News Associated Press Scaling UP! Links Mentioned Mike Rowe reading Patrick Henry's “Give me liberty, give me death” speech  The the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics The Hang July 11, 2024 FREE Legionella Resources Page Industrial Water Week 2024 AWT's Ray Baum Memorial Water Treater of the year award The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea AWT (Association of Water Technologies) Books Mentioned White Tigers: My Secret War in North Korea by Ben S. Malcom and Ron Martz The Secret: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child & Andrew Child How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth by The Moth Drop By Drop with James  In today's episode, I have a challenge for you. The challenge is… calculate the softening capacity of your water softener based upon incoming water. Seriously, get a pen and paper or even Excel and calculate it. Does your answer match the actual setpoint on the softener? Why would you want to set the softener lower than the theoretical maximum softening capacity you just calculated? What can impact the functional softening capacity of a water softener? Is it possible for the incoming hard water quality to change over time? How could iron in the incoming water impact softening capacity? Water softeners are more complex than that enclosed vessel you see before you day after day. Learning the nuances of how it works and what can cause it to behave differently will make you a stronger water treater.    2024 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.  

OA1047 We continue our coverage of the contempt hearing against Young Thug attorney Brian Steel with a very special guest! Attorney Ashleigh Merchant is not only the president of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, but most recently known for her work in seeking to recuse Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis from the Trump RICO case. Attorney Merchant provides her impressions of the YSL RICO trial and why  GACDL's has to have a special “strike force” to defend attorneys in contempt matters before giving us the play-by-play on her cameo appearance in the dramatic conclusion to the hearing which we covered in Part I yesterday.  YSL Trial Day 88, Fox 5 Atlanta (full video) Full 56-page transcript of ex parte hearing with Judge Glanville, Fulton County DAs, and witness Kenneth Copeland held June 10, 2024 Ashleigh Merchant's bio page from the Merchant Law Firm website

Today Armando talks with Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, owner of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group. They discuss the importance of social media in business growth, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the power of personal branding. Jen shares her journey of using social media to enhance her law firm's visibility and credibility, and how it has led to speaking opportunities and business growth. She also discusses the challenges of creating engaging content in a traditionally unexciting field like law. Jen emphasizes the importance of being comfortable in one's own skin to be effective on camera and the need to balance sharing personal experiences with maintaining professional boundaries. She also highlights the importance of building a well-oiled business machine, with systems and procedures in place, to ensure scalability and predictability. Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, attorney and founder of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, leads a top-notch firm specializing in auto accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and more. Through technology and efficient communication, her team delivers exceptional client service and results. Under her leadership, the firm has seen remarkable growth since 2013, earning Jennifer various awards and recognition, including Super Lawyers Rising Star and National Trial Lawyers Awards. Recently, her firm was listed on the Inc 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the US. Jennifer is also dedicated to community service, supporting local events, sponsoring scholarships, and coaching fellow attorneys and business owners. As Past President of Atlanta's John Marshall Alumni Association and President of Georgia Association for Women Lawyer's Foundation, she actively contributes to her community and legal profession. Social Media Handles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenngorelawyer/ 2nd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlinjurylawgroup/ LinkedIn: Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert & Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group Facebook: Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert & Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group

Tim Braheem Interviews Holly WaltherHolly Walther has been in the mortgage business for 25 years. In 2021 she funded over 500 units and 170 million in personal production. What's more impressive is that in 2023 she funded over 70 million in production. She has grown her business by developing substantial relationships with Real Estate agents and by managing her energy through cultivating balance in her personal and professional life. In this episode, she and our host Tim Braheem uncover what you need to be doing right now in light of the NAR ruling to achieve success and growth as an originator.You Will Learn: How to develop a value proposition with Realtors in today's competitive marketThe importance of developing your self worth with growing your businessWhy the fuel that you put in your body influences your business successHow to balance your personal life and goals with your businessThe power of authenticity and vulnerabilityWho is Holly Walther?Holly is a passionate mother of three boys and wife to her husband, a fire captain just outside of Atlanta. Holly's 20 years of lending experience and 100 percent closing record of her pre-approved loans has earned her the recognition of being among the top five percent of mortgage bankers by the Mortgage Bankers of Georgia Association. She prides herself on exclusive concierge service, and systematic communication will keep clients informed and involved every step of the way ensuring a streamlined approval process. Holly's team at Success Mortgage Partners focuses on honesty, integrity and a solutions-based approach to any challenge that might arise during the lending process. Brought to you by The Loan Atlas theloanatlas.com

This show we invite Lee Weems of First Person Safety back on the show.  We discuss what a 2nd War of Secession would look like, and also on the current state of our republic.  And lastly we pay tribute to Lee's Great Uncle Howard, he was a WW2 hero killed in action March 29th 1945.  Lee Weems is the owner and operator of First Person Safety and is also staffed with Rangemaster LLC where he assist Tom Givens with their storied Instructor Development program. He has been a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certified peace officer since 1999 having been sworn at the local, state, and federal levels and has served as a patrolman, field training officer, detective, supervisor, three terms as Chief Deputy, and currently as an agency training coordinator.  He served two terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI), and he teaches college classes in political science and criminal justice. He received the Distinguished Weapons Expert rating based on his scores in the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers' Firearms Instructor Training Program.  He is a Georgia POST certified general and firearms instructor and is a graduate of the FBI Police Firearms Instructor program and the FBI Law Enforcement Instructor School and has completed the Force Science Institute certification program as well as the FLETC Use of Force Instructor Training Program, Active Shooter Instructor Training Program, and the Basic Tactical Medical Instructor Training Program.  He also holds the Georgia POST Managerial, Supervisory, Field Training Officer, Advanced, and Senior Deputy certifications, and he has been recognized by GALEFI as a Master Firearms Instructor. For more information on Lee and his training schedule go to www.firstpersonsafety.com/ Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa   Links below for upcoming training: EvoSec Ladies Pistol 1 Course - 4/27/24   WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Please visit our new sponsor Training Ground at https://thetrainingground.life  Training Ground offers top notch trianing in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Tang Soo Do and Firearms.  An environment where learning is paramount for both students and instructors.   Again, patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly. 

Shell Osbon - It's Not Good for Leaders to Lead Alone! Nobody Succeeds Without the Help of Others! This is episode 662 of the Teaching Learning Leading K12 audio podcast. Shell has been married to Missy since 1986 and they reside in the Atlanta metro. Their son SJ, his wife Tina and their children as well as their daughter Summer Joy, her husband Gary and their children all live in the Atlanta metro. Since 1986, Shell has served churches in Louisiana and Georgia as a youth pastor, worship leader, business administrator, senior associate pastor, and lead pastor. Shell received his undergraduate degree in Biblical Education (2003 Summa Cum Laude and Co-Valedictorian) and his Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies (2009) from Beulah Heights University.  He has been privileged to serve the Georgia Assemblies of God as the Metro Atlanta Regional Presbyter and as an instructor for the Georgia School of Ministry. He previously served as the Alumni Association President and continues to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Beulah Heights University. In his community, Shell has served as a Board Member for Super Smyrna, First Priority, the City of Smyrna's Ten-Year Vision for the Community and the Smyrna Citizen Corp Council. He currently serves on the Griffin Middle School Counselor Advisory Committee, as the Chaplain for the Smyrna Fire Department, as the Head Chaplain for the Smyrna Police Department, as a Chaplain to the City of Smyrna employees, as a Board Member for the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, as the chaplain for the Smyrna Business Association and as the Spiritual Advisor for the Code 7 Foundation. Shell is also a member of the Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Chaplains, and he is a Serving Heroes certified chaplain. Shell is the author of “It's Not Good for Leaders to Lead Alone!” which is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other outlets. He is also a contributing author to “Igniting Revival Fire Every Day.” Shell has been featured in several publications and he has been a guest on a variety of podcasts: MDJ Podcast Next Step Leadership Podcast_Part_01 Unseminary Podcast Your Day with Doug Clay Podcast  Our focus today is Shell's book - It's Not Good for Leaders to Lead Alone! Nobody Succeeds Without the Help of Others! Awesome talk! Awesome Read! Thanks for listening! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Okay, one more thing. Really just this one more thing. Could you follow the links below and listen to me being interviewed by Chris Nesi on his podcast Behind the Mic about my podcast Teaching Learning Leading K12? Click this link Behind the Mic: Teaching Learning Leading K12 to go listen. You are AWESOME! Thanks so much! Connect & Learn More: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Good-Leaders-Lead-Alone/dp/1940197694 Pastor@LifeChurchSmyrna.com https://twitter.com/shellosbon https://www.instagram.com/shellosbon/ https://www.facebook.com/shell.osbon https://www.youtube.com/@LifeChurchSmyrnaAG https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheltonosbon/ https://lifechurchsmyrna.com/ourpastor www.shellosbon.com Length - 54:05

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Mar 19th       Publish Date:  Mar 18th          From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, March 19th and Happy 68th Birthday to actor Bruce Willis. ***03.19.24 – BIRTHDAY – BRUCE WILLIS*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett County Public Schools 'Dateline' Features Murder of Heather Strube German Electronics Company Moves U.S. Headquarters To Duluth Area Trickum Middle School's Ryan Queen Named Georgia Principal Of The Year All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: GCPS   STORY 1: 'Dateline' Features Murder Of Heather Strube — Who Was Killed In Snellville NBC's "Dateline" aired an episode focusing on the 2009 murder of Heather Strube, a 25-year-old mother from Conyers, killed in the parking lot of a Snellville Target. The episode included interviews with detectives Trey Downs and Dean Boone, and former Snellville Police Chief Roy Whitehead. Strube was shot in the head following a dispute with her estranged husband, Steve, in the parking lot. The two were exchanging their 18-month-old son as part of their divorce proceedings. The episode delved into the investigation and the pursuit of an unlikely suspect. STORY 2: German Electronics Company Moves U.S. Headquarters To Duluth Area German electronics company Leuze Electronics Inc. relocated its U.S. headquarters from Michigan to Duluth, Gwinnett County, bringing over a dozen new jobs to the area. The move was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Partnership Gwinnett and Gwinnett Chamber officials. Leuze specializes in sensor solutions and sees Gwinnett County's dynamic business environment and skilled workforce as conducive to its growth strategy. The relocation represents a $1.2 million capital investment and is expected to create 17 new jobs. Partnership Gwinnett and local officials hailed the move as a testament to the region's business-friendly environment and welcomed Leuze as an integral part of the community. STORY 3: Trickum Middle School's Ryan Queen Named Georgia Principal Of The Year Ryan Queen, principal of Trickum Middle School, was surprised with the news that he has been named the 2024 Georgia Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals. The announcement was made during a visit by the association to the school. Queen, visibly moved, expressed gratitude to the school community for their support and credited them for his success. Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts praised Queen's leadership and highlighted Trickum Middle School's academic success under his guidance. Queen, with 26 years of experience in Gwinnett County, has held various educational roles before becoming principal at Trickum. He is the third GCPS Principal to win the GASSP Principal of the Year award since 2018. Watts expressed pride in the district's leadership and achievements under Queen's stewardship.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: TOM WAGES   STORY 4: Inmate guilty of pandemic fraud sent back to prison Isaac Camon, a Valdosta resident serving a federal prison sentence for drug trafficking and gun convictions, received an additional 36-month prison term for wire fraud related to illegally obtaining money from a pandemic unemployment program. U.S. District Judge Tilman E. Self III sentenced Camon to a total of 72 months in prison, with three years of supervised release. Camon falsely claimed unemployment benefits while serving time in prison. He filed a fraudulent claim, asserting employment with non-existent companies. Camon's intended fraud loss amounted to $19,452, with restitution of $16,322 owed to the Georgia Department of Labor. The FBI and other agencies investigated the case, emphasizing the pursuit of justice against COVID-19 related fraud. Reporting attempted fraud involving COVID-19 is encouraged through the Department of Justice's National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline. STORY 5: Georgia senators back bill to help teachers pay for classroom supplies State lawmakers in Georgia are proposing a solution to address the problem of low-paid teachers having to pay for classroom supplies out of their own pockets: a centralized online purchasing system. Senate Bill 464, which passed the Senate with a 52-1 vote, aims to establish this system under the oversight of state School Superintendent Richard Woods. The bill also includes provisions related to statewide literacy testing. Some teachers spend over $1,000 annually on supplies, and while Governor Brian Kemp has offered grants for supplies, the need remains significant. The proposed system aims to alleviate this burden by providing funding for teachers to purchase necessary supplies. While metro Atlanta school districts do allocate funding for supplies, additional state support is welcomed to further assist teachers and students.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  HENRY CO SHERIFFS – ATL HEALTH FAIR   STORY 6: Accessibility is key during Disability Awareness Month Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites are celebrating Disability Awareness Month by highlighting their dedication to inclusivity and accessibility. They offer all-terrain wheelchairs at 11 parks, ensuring visitors with mobility challenges can explore nature trails and enjoy activities like fishing and adaptive hunts. Additionally, ADA cabins provide comfortable accommodations, while accessible trails cater to various abilities, including paved options. Hard Labor Creek State Park features an ADA kayak launch, allowing individuals of all abilities to experience kayaking. Don Carter State Park offers an ADA horse ramp for accessible equestrian experiences. Furthermore, park rangers provide aids and services for effective communication, ensuring everyone can participate equally. These initiatives make Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites leaders in accessible outdoor experiences. Visit GaStateParks.org for more information and to plan an inclusive adventure. STORY 7: U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde accepting entries for 9th District Congressional Art Competition U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., is hosting the 9th Congressional District Art Competition, inviting high school students to submit their artwork. Entries are accepted until April 19, with the winner having their piece displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year. Clyde encourages Northeast Georgian students to participate, emphasizing the opportunity to showcase creativity. Artwork must be two-dimensional and original, with specific size restrictions. Accepted mediums include paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art, and photographs, with adherence to U.S. copyright laws required. Questions about the entry process can be directed to Clyde's Gainesville District Office. Entries must be mailed or delivered to the Gainesville District Office at 210 Washington St NW, Suite 202 Gainesville, GA 30501.   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: INGLES 5 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. 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Not long after passing a(nother) useless measure to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by a one-vote margin, Democrats picked up George Santos' old House seat in New York. Naturally, that loss, too, is Ronna McDaniel's fault and not the man atop the party since the 2016 GOP convention. Carry on. Been a minute since we caught up with shenanigans in Cobb County's School system, and wouldn't ya know, now there's a lawsuit filed against the CCSD's superintendent and board by a recently fired teacher, a special education teach and the Georgia Association of Educators? Rebecca Gaunt writing for the Cobb County Courier tells all about it. Oh so NOW Nikki Haley has words for Donald Trump attacking our servicemen and women? Okay, see, this is why you can't trust Republicans who silently allowed him to get away with the same vitriol last go 'round. Don't neglect, though, the long (and growing) list of former Trump officials who've sworn off voting for him at all. Lastly, on Valentine's Day ... I take stock of all that I love - starting with my cats. Humans need to step it up.

In this episode, host Jason Altmire discusses Georgia's pressing manufacturing workforce shortage with Stephanie Scearce, Director of Workforce Development at the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM). The discussion unveils the challenges faced by manufacturers in the wake of unprecedented growth, particularly the surge in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.Stephanie sheds light on GAM's proactive strategies to address immediate labor shortages while laying the groundwork for long-term workforce sustainability. Discover the challenges and opportunities in reshaping perceptions, engaging K-12 students, fostering a skilled workforce, and facilitating postsecondary partnerships to address Georgia's workforce needs.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 20th         Publish Date: January 19th         Henssler :15  From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Saturday, January 20th, and Happy 93rd Birthday to astronaut Buzz Aldrin. ***01.20.24 – BIRTHDAY – BUZZ ALDRIN*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  17-Year-Old Killed in Cherokee County Crash Creekview Principal Named Finalist for High School Principal of the Year Creekland Student Named Cherokee Schools' Spelling Bee Champ   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 STORY 1: 17-Year-Old Killed in Cherokee County Crash A 17-year-old from Roswell, William Sternot, died in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Cherokee County. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office responded to the incident on Earney Road near Silver Fox Run near Woodstock. The crash involved a Mazda 3 that left the roadway and struck a tree. William Sternot, the driver, was pronounced dead at the scene, and there were no other occupants in the car. The crash is under investigation, and preliminary indications suggest that speed was a contributing factor, according to Capt. Jay Baker of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office. STORY 2: Creekview Principal Named Finalist for High School Principal of the Year Creekview High School Principal Michael Santoro is a finalist for the Georgia High School Principal of the Year award, presented by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals. Santoro, with 26 years of experience in education, has been leading Creekview since 2021. Colleagues praise him for his leadership skills, instructional expertise, and dedication to the school community. The award recognizes principals excelling in educational leadership, problem-solving, self and others development, and community service. The winner will represent Georgia in the competition for the National Principal of the Year title. Santoro will be recognized at a future Cherokee County School Board meeting. STORY 3: Creekland Student Named Cherokee Schools' Spelling Bee Champ Max Bailey, an eighth-grader from Creekland Middle School, won the 2024 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "quid pro quo" and "Yorkshire." Meredith Eldridge of Mill Creek Middle School secured second place, followed by Katherine Warren from Woodstock Middle School in third, and Fiona Martin from Teasley Middle School in fourth. All four students will compete at the Region Bee on February 24 in Hall County, with state winners advancing to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC, in June. The CCSD spelling bee included 30 students from grades 4-8, sponsored by Cherokee County Association of Educators and the Georgia Association of Educators. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE – CHEROKEE CHAMBER STORY 4: Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Captain Retires Capt. John Bennett, a dedicated firefighter with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, has retired after an illustrious 25-year career. Bennett's last shift was celebrated with a retirement breakfast at Station 12, where friends and family gathered to honor him. Fire Chief Eddie Robinson presented Bennett with a speaking trumpet, symbolizing leadership and tradition in the fire service. A retirement luncheon, sponsored by Southeast Restoration, also recognized Bennett and Capt. Ron Williams. Bennett, who joined CCFES as a career firefighter in 1999 after years of volunteer service, received a fire axe and plaque in acknowledgment of his exemplary service. STORY 5: Raffensperger: No time to take QR codes off Georgia ballots this year Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, expressed support for moving to human-readable text on paper ballots but acknowledged the challenge of implementing the change before the upcoming 2024 elections. Some Republican legislators in Georgia have proposed removing QR codes from paper ballots, citing concerns about transparency and voter trust. Raffensperger defended the state's current election system and noted that discussions about eliminating QR codes have been ongoing. He highlighted the need for technology from vendors to support the change, and while supporting the idea, he emphasized the practical challenges of implementing it in time for the upcoming elections. Commercial: GCPS – INGLES 1 STORY 6: Woodstock Goodwill Career Center Hosting Job Fair The Woodstock Goodwill Career Center is organizing a job fair on January 30, from 1-3 p.m., providing an opportunity for job seekers to connect with hiring companies. Participating companies include Walgreens, Employbridge/Hire Dynamics, Walmart, Waffle House, Randstad, Pilgrims, Surge, Preferred Personnel Solutions, and Ubique Group. The event is part of Goodwill of North Georgia's 14th annual “New Year New Job” program. Job seekers and companies looking to hire can connect at the Woodstock Goodwill Career Center located at 9425 Highway 92, Suite 142, in Woodstock. Additional information about the career center is available at tinyurl.com/337694ts, and details about Goodwill of North Georgia can be found at goodwillng.org. STORY 7: GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Program Seeing Positive Results The University System of Georgia's GEORGIA MATCH program, launched last fall, has seen a strong start, with nearly 12,000 high school seniors expressing interest or claiming spots at participating institutions, according to Chancellor Sonny Perdue. The program aims to address workforce development needs by providing personalized letters from Governor Brian Kemp to eligible seniors, offering waived application fees in March. Although not all institutions are part of the program, Perdue noted its success and potential for growth. The program is expected to cost $1.3 million in its first year, funded through the Georgia Student Finance Commission's fiscal 2024 budget. COMMERCIAL: HELLER LAW STORY 8: Major airline fires back at analyst over bankruptcy claims The airline industry, known for its challenges, faces uncertainties with potential bankruptcies. Warren Buffett's past skepticism resonates, as airlines like JetBlue and Spirit grapple with financial woes. Analysts, including TD Cowen's Helene Becker, express concerns about Spirit Airlines' survival, pointing to its debt and financial constraints. While Spirit denies pursuing Chapter 11, analysts suggest bankruptcy restructuring as a viable option. The airline's future hinges on debtholder cooperation, given its financial vulnerabilities. Fitch Ratings urges a clear liquidity plan. Despite potential disruptions, bankruptcy doesn't guarantee passenger abandonment. Spirit's decision to resist a merger with JetBlue adds complexity to its fate, impacting consumers and the airline industry. Spirit asserts ongoing efforts to fortify its balance sheet and operations.   We'll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: Henssler 60    SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do.     Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we begin a two-day series discussing a serious health risk among first responders: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 3 police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel are impacted by the disorder. Rose talks with several guests including advocates and first responders about how PSTD affects them and why they are supporting HB 451. The proposed bill would create an insurance program that provides worker's compensation to first responders who experience trauma. Guests include: Gwinnett County Police Sergeant Ashley Wilson Brandi Cook, the sister of Gwinnett Battalion Chief Chris Baggett Lyndsey Perry, a 15-year law enforcement veteran Butch Ayers, the executive director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police David Eddins, the fire chief of the Waycross Fire Department and the past president of the Georgia Association of Fire ChiefsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rickey Bevington is an Emmy award-winning journalist and the President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta. She graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College of Columbia University with a degree in Comparative Literature. She was named "Best On Air Personality" by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, and was the award-winning Atlanta-based host of National Public Radio's All Things Considered." She has interviewed icons from filmmakers to singers to world ambassadors, her journalism has garnered honors including the Edward R. Murrow Awards, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Southeast (EMMYS), the Society of Professional Journalists and Public Radio News Directors, Inc. In 2015 and 2016, Georgia Trend Magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle named Bevington among the "40 Under 40" leaders making a positive impact in Georgia. She is a journalist, broadcaster, public speaker, advocate, and so much more. 

Terrica Redfield Ganzy, the president of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, and Aklima Khondoker, the PAC Chair for the association, discuss the history and mission of GABWA, what it means to be a Black woman jurist and their efforts to help other up-and-coming jurists navigate their careers. They also give their outlook on democracy in 2024. Plus, Randal “Quran” Reid, 29, of Atlanta blames flawed facial recognition technology for linking him to a crime in Louisiana – a state he's never visited. Reid and his attorney, Gary Andrews of The Cochran Firm Atlanta, talk with show host Rose Scott about the federal lawsuit they've filed against the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part nine of our leadership series, we talk Reflection with our guests: Dr. Buddy Costly, Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) and Dr. Kevin Yancey, Principal at Oconee County High School (GA).

In part eight of our leadership series, we focus on Organization with our guests: Kevin Gaines, Principal at Hart County High School (GA) and President of the Georgia Association of Secondary School Prinicpals and Kevin Grooms, District Athletic Director for Bibb County Schools (GA).

Buck conventions and shake things up—that's Christy Childers' (@childersmccain) approach to building a standout legal practice. This trucking legend and founder of the Mother Truckers and Childers + McCaine wants to spark creativity and innovation in the field. How? By having “no limit experiences” that disrupt the status quo. Christy is talking reinvented CLEs, niche expertise, and next-level storytelling techniques. Unconventional approaches most lawyers would avoid, but can transform your practice when done right. Toss out predictability and break the trial lawyer mold. Christy shares her rule-breaking methods that help attorneys push boundaries and reimagine success. With insights from this bold attorney and founder of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, you'll uncover new ways to shock complacency and achieve game-changing results. Links Want to hear more from elite personal injury lawyers and industry-leading marketers? Follow us on social media for more. Rankings.io Instagram Chris Dreyer Instagram Personal Injury Mastermind Instagram Personal Injury Mastermind Threads Rankings.io Twitter Rankings.io Website Christy Crow Childers LinkedIn  Childers + McCaine Website   Christy Childers Instagram  Georgia Association of Women Lawyers Website What's in This Episode: Who is Christy Childers? Should trucking attorneys get their CDL? What you need to get started in trucking.  What goes into becoming a board-certified trucking attorney? Past Guests Past guests on Personal Injury Mastermind: Brent Sibley, Sam Glover, Larry Nussbaum, Michael Mogill, Brian Chase, Jay Kelley, Alvaro Arauz, Eric Chaffin, Brian Panish, John Gomez, Sol Weiss, Matthew Dolman, Gabriel Levin, Seth Godin, David Craig, Pete Strom, John Ruhlin, Andrew Finkelstein, Harry Morton, Shay Rowbottom, Maria Monroy, Dave Thomas, Marc Anidjar, Bob Simon, Seth Price, John Gomez, Megan Hargroder, Brandon Yosha, Mike Mandell, Brett Sachs, Paul Faust, Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert Additional Episodes You Might Enjoy 80. Mike Papantonio, Levin, Papantonio, & Rafferty — Doing Well by Doing Good 84. Glen Lerner, Lerner and Rowe – A Steady Hand in a Shifting Industry 101. Pratik Shah, EsquireTek — Discovering the Power of Automation 134. Darryl Isaacs, Isaacs & Isaacs — The Hammer: Insights from a Marketing Legend 104. Taly Goody, Goody Law Group — Finding PI Clients on TikTok 63. Joe Fried, Fried Goldberg LLC — How To Become An Expert And Revolutionize Your PI Niche 96. Brian Dean, Backlinko — Becoming a Linkable Source 83. Seth Godin — Differentiation: How to Make Your Law Firm a Purple Cow 73. Neil Patel, Neil Patel — Digital A New Approach to Content and Emerging Marketing Channels

CTL Script/ Top Stories of September 19th Publish Date: Sept 19th   Henssler :15 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, September 19thh, and happy heavenly birthday to HOF Center Fielder Duke Snider ***Duke Snider*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Woodstock Police lt. promoted to captain Driver killed in Cherokee County crash Free Home Elementary teacher wins top state award for PE program   Plus, Bruce Jenkins catches up with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss cottage chese.   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 - ELON   STORY 1: Woodstock Police lt. promoted to captain   Lt. Sinfelt of the Woodstock Police Department has been promoted to the rank of captain. Sinfelt has served the department for 13 years, holding various positions such as patrol officer, training officer, shift sergeant, training director, and section commander. In addition to his police duties, Sinfelt teaches CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) courses at local religious establishments and businesses, as well as gun safety courses at the William G. Long Senior Center. His promotion marks a significant milestone in his career with the department...……Read more on this story at tribuneledgernews.com   STORY 2: Driver killed in Cherokee County crash   A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Soap Creek Road in northern Cherokee County. The incident took place around 7:30 a.m., involving a Dodge pickup that struck a utility pole and came to rest on a guard rail. The sole occupant, an adult male driver, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash, and speed is believed to have been a contributing factor. The driver's identity has not been disclosed.   STORY 3: Free Home Elementary Teacher   Keith Furstenberg, a teacher and coach at Free Home Elementary School, has received the Award of Excellence in Physical Education from the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. This annual award recognizes the most outstanding physical education program in Georgia public schools, based on activities conducted in the previous school year. Furstenberg's dedication to his students, colleagues, and profession, along with his innovative teaching methods and grant-winning programs, have earned him this honor. He will be celebrated at the association's annual convention and recognized by the Cherokee County school board. Furstenberg has over 25 years of experience in teaching physical education, art, and special education.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.   Back in a moment   Break:  ESOG - Drake - Dayco           STORY 4: Sequoyah fights off Etowah for third straight win   Sequoyah High School secured their third consecutive win, defeating Etowah 21-12 in a football game. The Chiefs, who had a slow start to the season, have turned things around and now have a 3-2 record. Jackson Hancock played a crucial role in the victory, breaking a 66-yard touchdown run when the Eagles were attempting a comeback. Hancock, a standout player, contributed both on the ground and as a receiver, finishing with 91 rushing yards and a touchdown and 60 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sequoyah's defense was also impressive, limiting Etowah's high-scoring offense to just 12 points.   Story 5: Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival returning to Cherokee County   The Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival is returning to Etowah River Park in Canton on September 23 and 24. This annual event offers shopping, dining, and various activities for attendees. The festival, hosted by the Service League of Cherokee County, serves as its largest fundraiser, with proceeds going toward helping local families and children in need through various forms of assistance. The event features over 150 arts and crafts vendors, concessionaires, local entertainers, and a children's area with games, inflatables, a petting zoo, and more. Riverfest provides a fun and family-friendly environment while supporting a charitable cause.   Commercial: Powers – Ingle 8 – Heller Law Story 7: LEAH And now here is Bruce Jenkins with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss Cottage Cheese.   We'll have closing comments after this   Chamber - Henssler 60 – Cumming Fair – Cherokee Chamber   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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On this episode, we are joined by two commercial real estate brokers that are passionate about their industry and believe that involvement in trade, advocacy, and industry associations to influence policy is important to them, but should also be important to you. D. Scott McLain, CCIM, of Huntsville, Alabama, is Principal and Managing Broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate. Scott is a retail developer, advocate for downtown redevelopment, and proponent of adaptive reuse of existing real estate improvements. In June of this year, Scott was lobbying on Capitol Hill with other ICSC members, the national retail real estate association. Kimberly Iler-Morgan, is a Commercial Real Estate Broker in Savannah, Georgia for over 15 years. On Feb. 15 of this past year, at the request of the Georgia Association of Realtors President, Kim Iler-Morgan testified in front of the House Small Business Development Committee on behalf of the Commercial Alliance. They spoke on the increasing difficulty of buying and selling property, especially affordable property.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July 7th Friday Publish Date: July 6 Thursday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Friday July 7th and happy 57th birthday to comedian Jim Gaffigan ***Gaffigan*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia 1. Marietta redrawing council and school board map 2. Mixed-use Vinings development delayed, west Cobb subdivision approved 3. And Three departments and one division recognized for excellence by Board of Education Plus, Miranda Shealy talks with Bruce Jenkins about Fernbank Museum   Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : ESOG   STORY 1 map   Marietta council members are making progress in adopting a new ward map for the City Council and Marietta Board of Education. After receiving two proposals from a committee tasked with redrawing the ward lines, Councilman Joseph Goldstein will work on a third proposal for presentation later this month. The maps aim to ensure equal population sizes for each ward, as required by federal law. The council prefers the second option, which includes a school and a park in each ward. Minor adjustments are being discussed, including Councilman Andy Morris' request to add blocks to his ward. Once a map is agreed upon, public hearings will be held before finalizing the changes.............……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: mixed use   The Cobb Planning Commission has once again postponed a decision on a mixed-use development proposal in an industrial area. The plan, presented by Branch Acquisition Company, involves constructing a five-story, 393-unit apartment building with ground-level retail spaces on six acres of land. The development aims to take advantage of the planned connection between the Silver Comet Trail and Atlanta Road, creating a live, work, and play environment. Supporters argue that the area no longer requires heavy industrial use and emphasize the need for additional housing. However, opponents, including nearby residents and waste management firm RTS Landfill, express concerns about the location and its proximity to industrial facilities. The commission voted to delay the decision by another month to allow for further discussions between the developer, landfill representatives, and residents.   Story 3: boe   During the June Board of Education Meeting, several Cobb School District departments were recognized for their outstanding work and received awards. The Financial Planning and Analysis Department was commended for winning the Meritorious Budget Award every year since 2002. The Accounting Department received the ASBO 2022 Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting consistently since 1984. The Human Resources Division received the Gold Award of Excellence for their Benefits Process from the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators. The District Communications Department was honored with multiple Gold Awards from the Georgia School Public Relations Association and received 10 Excellence Awards from the National School Public Relations Association. The Board and Superintendent expressed their appreciation for the exceptional work done by these departments...........….we'll be right back   Break: Dayco - CUofGA – Ga Outdoor 30   STORY 4: KofC   Destinee Nwonkwo-Chukelu, an eighth-grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School in Marietta, has been named the winner of the KofC Catholic Youth Citizenship Essay Contest by the Georgia Knights of Columbus. She received her award at the school's graduation ceremony on May 23. Nwonkwo-Chukelu was initially chosen as the local winner by the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 4599 and went on to win in KofC-GA District 12, followed by winning the first-place State Council of Georgia award. She will be attending Blessed Trinity High School in August. This achievement continues a tradition of success for St. Joseph Catholic School, with nine wins in the past ten years.     STORY 5: sugar hill   Tara Schiphof, a 25-year-old resident of Sugar Hill, fulfilled her dream by winning the Miss Georgia competition. She had aspired to be Miss America since writing a message on a piece of confetti at Times Square in 2009. Schiphof, who competed as Miss Capital City, earned a $25,000 scholarship and moved closer to her ultimate goal. Despite finishing as the first runner-up in the 2022 Miss Georgia competition, she returned with newfound confidence and a dedication to never give up on her dreams. Schiphof's talent presentation, a lyrical dance dedicated to her late grandmother, remained the same as the previous year. She expressed gratitude for the Miss Georgia organization and intended to return even if she hadn't won.   Story 6: wade   KSU Alum James Wade, coach and general manager of the Chicago Sky, is leaving the franchise to join the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach. Emre Vatansever will serve as the interim coach and general manager for the Sky. Wade led the Sky to the WNBA title in 2021 and was named Coach of the Year that season. The team currently has a record of 7-9 in the ongoing season. Wade's departure comes after the Sky faced challenges, including the loss of key players in the offseason. Wade joins the coaching staff of Darko Rajakovic in Toronto, having previously worked as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. Vatansever was the lead assistant coach for the Sky..…………we're back, in a moment   Break: Elon – Ingle's 1- Drake   Story 7: Fernbank   And Now, Miranda Shealy talks with our Bruce Jenkins about Fernbank Museum   ****Fernbank Generic****     We'll have Final thoughts coming up after this……     Break: Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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CTL Script/ Top Stories of June 27 Tuesday Publish Date: June 26 Monday   Henssler :15 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, June 27th, and happy 54th birthday to actress Jennifer Anniston ***Anniston***     I'm Brian Giffin and here are the top stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Georgia anti-gangs bill to become law July 1 Canton parents awarded $32.5 million from city of Milton in wrongful death suit And Sixes Elementary School earns School Bell Award Plus, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk with Bruce Jenkins about Farm raised Trout   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast      Commercial:  CU of GA   Story 1. gangs   Starting July 1, controversial legislation in Georgia will enforce mandatory minimum prison terms for gang recruitment. Senate Bill 44, supported by Governor Brian Kemp, requires judges to impose at least five years of imprisonment for recruiting gang members and harsher penalties for recruiting minors or individuals with disabilities. The bill received bipartisan support and is aimed at cracking down on gang activity in the state. Additionally, several other bills with bipartisan backing will become law, including measures related to hazardous waste cleanup, increased penalties for assaulting healthcare workers, allowing minors to sell certain goods without permits, and creating a program to preserve agricultural properties. ……… Read more on this story at tribuneledgernews.com     STORY 2: suit   A Fulton County jury has awarded a $32.5 million verdict against the city of Milton in a wrongful death case. The jury found the city liable for the death of Joshua Chang, who died in a single-car accident in 2016 when his car struck a planter on city property. Chang's parents were awarded the verdict, and they expressed their relief in holding someone accountable for their son's death. The accident occurred when Chang swerved off the road, possibly to avoid hitting an animal or object. Attorneys argued that the planter should not have been in the city right-of-way, and its presence prevented Chang from safely stopping his car. The city has the option to appeal the judgment.   Story 3: bell   Sixes Elementary School in Georgia has been awarded the School Bell Award by the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals for its outstanding educational practices. The award recognizes schools that demonstrate excellence in curriculum and organizational leadership. Led by Principal Ashley Kennerly, Sixes Elementary received the award for its Teacher Toolbox professional development program. The program equips teachers with a diverse range of instructional tools to address individualized learning needs. The school's PTA provided support by funding additional classroom supplies. The school will be formally recognized at the association's Fall Principals' Conference, and the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent will also acknowledge their achievement....….read more at tribuneledgernews.com   Back in a moment   Break:  ESOG - Drake   STORY 4: mural   A new mural titled "Unite" has been unveiled at Boling Park's basketball court in Canton. City council members, along with local organizations and artist Rob Walker-Bunda, gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project, which began last year, involved selecting Cherokee High School Junior Emily Hamilton's design that symbolizes unity within the community. With the assistance of city staff and Art in the Paint nonprofit, the mural was transferred onto the court. The artwork aims to bring positive energy and revitalize the park. Ongoing maintenance will ensure the mural remains vibrant despite regular use and weather conditions.   Story 5: three   Three deputies from the Cherokee Sheriff's Office in Georgia have successfully completed law enforcement training academies. Deputies Selina Abbott and Alyssa Sager graduated from the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy, while Deputy Ryan Diloreto graduated from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Over the course of 11 weeks, they completed 408 hours of mandated police training as required by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council. Sheriff Frank Reynolds administered the oath of office to the deputies, who are now assigned to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center.     Story 6:  4th   Cherokee County residents have a number of options to celebrate Independence Day with various local events.   In Woodstock: The Star Spangled Pub Crawl takes place on July 1 in downtown Woodstock, offering food and drink specials from participating businesses.   Then there's the First Baptist Church of Woodstock Community Party: On July 2, the church will host a community party with food trucks, music, inflatables for kids, and a fireworks display accompanied by live music from the Woodstock Worship Orchestra.   Check out Woodstock's July 4th Spectacular: The event includes the 26th Annual Woodstock Freedom Run, a parade, a festival with food, music, carnival games, arts and crafts, and kids' activities. The day concludes with a fireworks show at dusk behind the Lowe's shopping center.   There's also the Canton Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks: The parade, organized by the Thomas M. Brady American Legion Post 45, starts at 6 p.m. on July 4 in downtown Canton. The city's annual fireworks show will take place at dusk on Riverstone Parkway.   Residents can participate in these events to celebrate Independence Day in Cherokee County.   Back with more after this     Commercial: Elon – Detox - Ingles 5       Story 7: Bell   And now, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets talks with Bruce Jenkins about farm raised trout   ***Leah***   Final thoughts after this   Henssler 60   Thanks again for spending time with us listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are who we are. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.   www.henssler.com  www.ingles-markets.com  www.cuofga.org  www.esogrepair.com  www.drakerealty.com  www.elonsalon.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Charli has Benjamin Moss on for an enthusiastic conversation!Benjamin is a self-proclaimed water nerd. Currently he leads the Garver's water operations in Georgia and manages a variety of water projects for his clients. His civil engineering career started with travels across the country where he has visited every major city in the United States and most of the others ones too! He then moved into the municipal industry where he designed, helped construct, started-up, and operated large water/wastewater projects. He is a graduate of Southern Polytechnic State University and Kennesaw State University. After receiving his master's degree he served for 5 fives years as a professor where he taught Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (while consulting). Benjamin also currently serves as the chair of The Water Treatment Committee for the Georgia American Water Works Association and the Georgia Association of Water Professionals. He has been an active member of the Pumps Committee and GAWP in general. An adventurer at heart he and his wonderful wife (also a water engineer) and almost 4-yr son are his expedition crew these days. They are always out in nature every chance they get.  Read up at EmpweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC in Atlanta this November!Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com 

Lawrenceville resident awarded 'Into the Fields' internship Lea Dulcio, a Mercer University senior from Lawrenceville, has been awarded the “Into the Fields” summer internship from Student Action with Farmworkers. The 10-week internship program offers 25 college students the opportunity to work directly with farmworkers in the Carolinas. Dulcio, a global health studies and Spanish double-major, will work at a rural health clinic, where her responsibilities will include translating and interpreting between English and Spanish, conducting surveys and research studies with farmworkers and providing health education. The internship comes with a $4,250 stipend, rent-free housing, room and board, and mentorship. The organization reaches more than 5,000 farmworkers and their families each summer.Mountain View High grad launches film career with internship on 'Creed III 'Raine Harkins developed a love for film production at a young age, but his path to the industry was not linear. After a year off to reevaluate his options, he enrolled at Georgia State University to pursue a bachelor of fine arts in film while also taking courses from the Georgia Film Academy (GFA). By 2022, he had completed an internship on the set of “Creed III” and achieved his professional Film and Television Production Certification from GFA. Harkins has since landed positions on reshoots of “Shazam II,” “Blue Beetle,” and Marvel Studios' “Echo.” With hopes to one day write, film and direct his own productions, Harkins is focused on moving up in the electrical department.Berkmar High School grad serves as member of U.S. Navy Medicine Force Lt.  Sarah Stalsworth, a health care administrator from Lawrenceville, is a part of Navy Medicine, a team of 44,000 military and civilian health care professionals. She helps medical forces meet readiness, training and operational requirements across a spectrum of military operations at Naval Medical Forces Atlantic. The Navy provides medical support in the water, on land and in the air for the warfighter. Stalsworth joined the Navy seven years ago because she wanted to serve her country and see what was out there. Commissioning as an officer after six years of enlisted service has been her proudest achievement so far.Shiloh High School teacher earns Career and Technical Education state award Cenise Smith, a teacher at Shiloh High School, has been named as the Georgia Marketing Education Association's 2023 Teacher of the Year. The award is nominated-based and votes are submitted by association members. Nominees are rated based on their achievement and innovations, and consideration is given to their contributions to the Career and Technical Education community. The Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE), a state affiliate of the Association for Career and Technical Education, encourages and organizes teachers to speak in a collective voice in an effort to influence issues and policies that impact career, technical and agricultural education. Smith was praised for her devotion to her students and ability to connect, encourage and grow them.Best-selling author of the Percy Jackson series coming to Gwinnett to discuss new book Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro will discuss their new book collaboration, “The Sun and The Star,” at an event hosted by the Gwinnett County Public Library and Decatur's Brave + Kind Bookshop. The event will take place on May 4th at Gas South's Convention Exhibit Hall A. Tickets are $25 and come with a signed copy of the book. “The Sun and The Star” is about two demigods who embark on an adventure to rescue an old friend. Both characters are popular figures from Riordan's “Percy Jackson” series. Riordan is a former middle school English and history teacher and the publisher of Rick Riordan Presents. Oshiro is an award-winning young-adult novelist who resides in Atlanta.Wesleyan defeats Mount Pisgah in girls lacrosse quarterfinals Wesleyan defeated Mount Pisgah 20-8 in the Class 5A state girls lacrosse playoffs, advancing to the Final Four. The Wolves, with a 12-4-1 record, will host a semifinal matchup against the winner of Mount Paran and Westminster. Mount Pisgah finishes their season at 15-4.Grayson's Gicarri Harris shines in Final Four run  Gicarri Harris led the Grayson boys basketball team to the Class AAAAAAA Final Four with his impressive skills and leadership. Harris averaged 17.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game, and earned Daily Post Player of the Year honors. Despite picking up his fourth foul in the third quarter, Harris still led his team with 15 points in their loss to the eventual state champion. With a talented returning core, Grayson will rely on Harris to take them even further next season. Harris has shown great improvement every year and his coach describes him as a player who always plays to win. Thanks to our sponsors Henssler Financial www.hensslerkennesaw.com  Peggy Slappey Properties www.psponline.com  Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep www.mallofgeorgiachryslerdodgejeep.com  Tom Wages Funeral Home  www.wagesfuneralhome.com  City of Lawrenceville www.lawrencevillega.org Gwinnett County Public Schools www.gcpsk12.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as Matt Kelly reverses our roles to ask exciting questions and shares his efforts as a creative and purpose-driven REALTOR®. If you don't think this episode is unique enough, tune in as he spills a crazy story about a new agent on his team who almost lost her toes when a buyer brought a gun on a showing.   Key takeaways to listen for How crucial hard work and dedication is Excellent advice for all REALTORS® today The key to balancing your relationships and real estate career A responsibility every agent should fulfill What could go wrong when there are no buyer's agents   Resources mentioned in this episode @everythingmedia.mp4   About Matt Kelly Matt is a REALTOR® and the team leader of The Matt Kelly Group, a sales team affiliated with Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate Company. He also represents the Greater Augusta region at the Georgia Association of REALTORS®. Matt has multiple years of residential and multifamily real estate experience and strives to deliver positive energy and bring people together. His goal is to have an impact during his short time on this planet and to do that in a way that involves bringing people together to achieve great things!   Connect with Matt  Podcast: Market Shakers Apple | Spotify Instagram: @mattkelly_yourlocalrealtor | @themattkellygroup Email: mkelly@blanchardandcalhoun.com (provided in guest bio and info) Phone: 706-814-0998   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown. Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops   Sponsor Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand TrainingHow to Dominate During This Recession! Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing. Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

GaPol_Trump   This week on The Georgia Politics Podcast, Megan sits down with Chris Sandbach to discuss what we know and what we don't know about the Trump indictment related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. There have, of course, been plenty of news articles and commentary on what implications the indictment of Donald Trump could have for the country writ large and Donald Trump's political future, but we think what is needed is an explainer of exactly what the charges are, what evidence is presented by the Manhattan DA in the indictment, and what we can expect to learn in the next few months. Attorney Chris Sandbach joins Megan (also an attorney) to go over the details. We want our listeners to be informed of the facts to help them formulate their own opinions on the merits of the case against the former President. About Chris Sandbach Chris Sandbach has a bachelor's degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Foreign Policy and Received his J.D. from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2015. After law school, Chris Spent over 6 years working as a public defender in the Atlanta area.  In 2022, he took a job with the law firm of Rickard, Drew & Nix and specializes in personal injury litigation and criminal defense. He is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Georgia Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, Chris has worked as a volunteer voting rights/voter protection attorney since 2018, served as the Political Activism Director for the Young Democrats of Atlanta in 2020 and is currently serving on the board of directors for Red Clay Democrats and the Young Professionals Board for Soccer In The Streets. Chris lives in Atlanta with his cat Larsson and enjoys playing/watching soccer and going to see live music. Connect with Chris on Twitter @sandbach1023 Connect with The Georgia Politics Podcast on Twitter @gapoliticspod Megan Gordon-Kane @meganlaneg Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol  

  On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Lee Weems. Lee is the owner and operator of First Person Safety. Join us! Lee Weems has been a peace officer since January of 1999 and has served as a patrol officer, field training officer, detective, supervisor, three terms as Chief Deputy, and currently as an agency training director. He has been sworn at the local, state, and federal levels, and he is an adjunct instructor on the collegiate level. He served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI) and is certified by GALEFI as a Master Firearms Instructor. He is certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) as a general topics and firearms instructor and is a graduate of the FBI's Law Enforcement Instructor and Police Firearms Instructor training programs. He received the Distinguished Weapons Expert rating based on his score in the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers' Firearms Instructor Training Program. He holds a Master Instructor certification from Rangemaster, and he is a Handgun Combatives Certified instructor. A more complete biography is available on the First Person Safety webpage. Lee's Page: https://firstpersonsafety.com/about/ Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhodieusmc/videos American Warrior Show: https://americanwarriorshow.com/index.html SWAG: https://shop.americanwarriorsociety.com/

Dodie is the owner of Sachs Family Law, PC located in Suwanee, Georgia. Dodie has been practicing in Gwinnett County, Georgia since she graduated from Tulane Law School in 2004. Dodie loves being a divorce attorney. Family law is one of the few areas of the law where we work to build a better future for our clients and the parties in a case, instead of focusing only on problems that occurred in the past.    Dodie is committed to helping the legal profession and the local community. She is a Past President of the Gwinnett County Bar Association and was the Secretary for the Gwinnett County Chapter of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers. She has been an active volunteer with Gwinnett Legal Aid since 2004. She is the recipient of the 2014 Volunteer of the Year Award for the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, which is an award selected by all of Atlanta Legal Aid that serves the seven metro Atlanta counties, and the 2015 Volunteer of the Year for Gwinnett Legal Aid. She developed the Family Law Information Class, in partnership with Gwinnett Legal Aid, to teach people how to represent themselves in their family law cases. In 2015, she was selected to participate in the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) Leadership Academy Class, and the 2021 GAWL Leadership Academy 2.0. She has served as a mentor for the Transition into Law Practice Program and is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Educations Classes on trial advocacy and family law issues.    Listen to this informative The Confident Retirement episode with Dodi Sachs about family law. Here is what to expect on this week's show: What led Dodi to where she is today. Working with clients who are going through a divorce. Managing client expectations and emotions during the divorce process. Enforcement of a court's orders. Helping with the adoption process. Changing your legal name.   Connect with Dodie: http://www.sachsfamilylaw.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Douthit, a senior offensive lineman and football star at Woodstock, was seriously injured after falling four stories from a parking deck in Athens. He was found lying near the entrance of the parking deck and was taken to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center's intensive care unit. Police reported that there was no evidence of foul play. Douthit has committed to play football at Samford and had over 20 college offers. He was honored as a scholar-athlete in October and was a first-team all-Cherokee County team member following the 2022 season. The Cherokee County School District superintendent expressed his condolences and said that Douthit and his family are in his prayers. Seventh graders from Cherokee County School District tested their STEM knowledge in the Georgia Association of Water Professionals' Model Water Tower Competition, presented by the Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority. The contest gave CCSD students the chance to build water towers, with 42 entries submitted, and Woodstock Middle School swept the top three spots. The first- and second-place winners will now compete in the state competition. CCSD middle school STEM teachers included the project in their third-quarter classes, with water professionals visiting the classes to teach tower design, structure and functionality. Creekview grad K.J. Jenkins, a senior reserve guard and the best outside shooter on New Mexico's basketball team, has entered the NCAA's transfer portal to play for another program for his last season of college eligibility. Jenkins averaged 7.4 points per game and his 43.6% 3-point shooting was the best on the team for the season, and his 55.4% three-point percentage in conference play was the best shooting ever by a Lobo in Mountain West play. However, despite his skills from the outside, the Lobos had an offense predicated on playing in the paint, and three-pointers accounted for just 26.7% of UNM's shot attempts. He is the second Lobo this week to enter the transfer portal along with senior wing Emmanuel Kuac, who had each of the past two seasons cut short with season-ending leg injuries. St. Clements Episcopal Church in Canton is hosting its annual Lenten Fish Fry for the thirteenth year in a row. The fish fries began on February 24 and runs each Friday night through March 31 by drive-thru only from 5 to 7 p.m. The funds raised by this event go towards supporting the Cherokee County community, such as paying utility bills for families facing financial difficulties, supporting the Bethesda Community Clinic, and donating to Must Ministries. The church's goal this year is to serve 1,000 meals, with each meal costing $10 and including fried tilapia, hushpuppies, sweet baked beans, coleslaw, and a cupcake. Fifty volunteers of all ages from the church come together to help run the event. The Cherokee County Farm Bureau in Georgia held a middle school bookmark contest and high school art contest in honor of Agriculture Week. The countywide high school art contest was won by Alex Ramirez from Cherokee High School, with CharliAnne Clemens from Creekview High School receiving second place. The first place countywide bookmark winner was Violet Paul from E.T. Booth Middle School, and Gabriel Melo from Mill Creek Middle School received second place. Prizes for county winners include a $100 gift card for first place and a $75 gift card for second place, while state-level prizes range from $100 to $250. Etowah High School's Career Pathway Construction and Carpentry program in the Cherokee County School District has received state industry certification for the 2022-2027 school year. The program, which is led by teacher Ty Casteel, had been undergoing the certification process with the Georgia Department of Education and industry affiliate Construction Ready. The certification recognizes the highest levels of excellence for curriculum and instruction, facilities and equipment, extra-curricular programs, and partnerships with industry professionals. Etowah's program is among 38 career pathway high school programs offered by CCSD, which provide students with a wide selection of job exploration and preparation electives.   And now, as we get closer to the start of the 2023 Masters, Times-Journal Incorporated sports editor John Bednarowski joins the show to take us on a tour of Augusta National presented by Ingles. #CherokeeCounty #Georgia #LocalNews           -          -          -          -          -          -          The Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast is local news for Woodstock, Canton, and all of Cherokee County. Register Here for your essential digital news.             This podcast was produced and published for the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger and TribuneLedgerNews.com by BG Ad Group     For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/    https://cuofga.org/   https://www.drakerealty.com/   https://www.esogrepair.com/             See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Steve and Yvonne interview Natalie Woodward of Warshauer Woodward Atkins (https://warlawgroup.com/) and Dax López of DelCampo Grayson Lopez Attorneys at Law (https://dglattorneys.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   View/Download Trial Documents   Guest Bios: Natalie Woodward Anyone who meets Natalie Woodward feels like they have known her their entire life. It is this ability to put people at ease that makes her such an effective trial lawyer. Natalie secured a $77.7 million psychiatric malpractice verdict in September 2022 for the Carusillo family who's son was forced out of a mental health facility without his medication in 2017. Watch the News Nation interview about the case. In 2010, she tried her first jury trial as lead counsel in a wrongful arrest case and secured a $1 million verdict which is the largest verdict of its kind in Georgia history. In 2021, she was interviewed about this trial. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-e8jnd-101dc94 Her cases have made international and national news including her fight to protect the rights of children on social media. https://youtu.be/cfGYpv8iKIE In 2014, she argued before the Georgia Court of Appeals to obtain increased protection for children targeted on social media. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ga-court-of-appeals/1680364.html Natalie has also led the fight to secure justice for victims of childhood sexual abuse. Natalie is a proud native of Powder Springs, Georgia and is a venerable “Double Dawg.” She received undergraduate degrees in Journalism and Political Science from UGA and then graduated from UGA Law in 2002. While in law school, she was a member of the 2001 Champion Intrastate Moot Court Team, President of her Second Year Class and Chair of the Moot Court Board. Natalie serves on the Executive Committee for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Bench and Bar Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. She has been recognized by her peers as one of the best lawyers in the State for the past six years and was selected as one of the Best Young Lawyers in Georgia by Atlanta Magazine. Read Full Bio Here Dax López For nearly 11 years, Dax served as a judge on the State Court of DeKalb County where he presided over complex criminal and civil matters.  As only the second Hispanic judge on a court of record in the history of Georgia, Dax was known to be an efficient, fair, and just jurist who earned the respect of lawyers and litigants alike. A native of Ponce Puerto Rico, Dax attended Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Law School where he was an editor on the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law and the president of the Vanderbilt Bar Association.  After law school, Dax served as the law clerk for federal judge Hector M. Laffitte in the Federal District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Dax was a trial lawyer at three prestigious law firms in Atlanta specializing in complex civil matters, business litigation, product liability, and employment law. Throughout his legal career, Dax has received numerous recognitions.  Dax has been named as one of the Top Fifty Industry Leaders by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, as among Georgia's Legal Elite by Georgia Trend magazine, and as a Rising Star in 2009 and 2010 by the SuperLawyer Magazine.  In 2010, Mundo Hispanico named Dax to be the Funcionario Destacado del Aňo.  In 2011, Dax was named by Georgia Trend Magazine to be among the best and brightest 40 Under 40 and by The Fulton Daily Report to be among those in the legal profession who were “On the Rise.”  He is also the recipient of the Justice Benham Community Service Award. Dax served on the Board of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials for 15 years, and as President of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association from 2006-2008.  He is also a past president of the Cooper Inn of Court.  Currently, he is a Trustee on the Board of Leadership Georgia, a member of the Board of Councilors for the American Jewish Committee, and a member of the Anti-Defamation League's regional board.   He is also a member of the State Bar of Georgia's Board of Governors and a member of the Standing Committee of Interpreters. In 2015, President Barack Obama nominated Dax to a vacant seat on the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.  Unfortunately, Dax did not receive a hearing in the U.S. Senate and his nomination expired at the end of President Obama's term. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

If you think detoxing is only about water fasts and special supplements, you'll want to listen up! Even though today's episode is geared towards detoxing considerations before and during pregnancy, it has wonderful information for everyone! Our guest, Dr Rachel Marynowski, joins us to talk about why and how to detox your body before you get pregnant. Dr Marynowski shares why detoxification is something to put on your radar if you're thinking about conceiving, who needs to think about it, and not only how to detox but how to avoid toxins in the first place. It's a great episode with lots of valuable information!  In Kumbay'all episode 56 Dr Marynowski shares information such as: - How a naturopathic doctor (ND) degree is different from a medical doctor (MD) degree - Why couples should think about detoxification before getting pregnant - If a pre-pregnancy detox is important for birthing people only, or if it matters for partners too  - What some sources of toxins are, and how to avoid them - How to detox before pregnancy, and what to do if you're already pregnant - Her thoughts about topics such as sparkling water and hydration - The importance of mental and emotional health when preparing for motherhood About Dr Marynowski: Rachel Marynowski ND is a board-certified and licensed Naturopathic Physician in Atlanta, GA. After working in corporate health for a large hospital system, Dr Marynowski sought a more comprehensive medical model, based upon preventive rather than disease-based care; one that analyzes the whole body and encourages patients to take an active role in their own health. Dr Marynowski found that naturopathy was the perfect fit. She graduated from National University of Health Sciences and is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She serves as an elected official on the Georgia Association of Naturopathic Physicians executive board and sits on the advisory committee for the naturopathic program at NUHS. Dr Marynowski holds special interest in women's health, gastrointestinal dysfunction & disease, environmental medicine, endocrinology/hormonal dysfunction, functional medicine, clinical nutrition and homeopathy. In 2016, she and three colleagues co-founded an integrative medical clinic where she currently practices as the head of primary care. Their clinic, VitalAtlanta, is in downtown Atlanta and includes the Atlanta Birth Center, psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage, craniosacral, chiropractic, lactation support, nutrition, midwifery, obstetrics and gynecology. She is also the co-founder of an online health & wellness initiative called www.kaleblossom.com. Her goal is to increase access to integrative medicine and to nourish practitioner partnerships for the ultimate benefit to each individual patient's healthcare, and to empower patients to reach their optimal health in mind, body and spirit. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Kale Blossom - check out Dr Marynowski's site for health and wellness tips, or follow her on Instagram for health education and humor! Intonu Wellness - Dr Marynowski's practice in Atlanta, GA Find a Naturopathic Physician - through the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Find a Functional Medicine Practitioner - through the Institute for Functional Medicine Progressive Pelvic Education - check out Amanda's current course offerings and get on the wait list for her homebirth prep course! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda's practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Mill Creek Middle School Principal Matthew May is one of five finalists for the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals' Principal of the Year award, Cherokee County School District announced. #CherokeeCounty #Georgia #LocalNews           -          -          -          -          -          -          The Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast is local news for Woodstock, Canton, and all of Cherokee County. Register Here for your essential digital news.             This podcast was produced and published for the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger and TribuneLedgerNews.com by BG Ad Group     For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/    https://cuofga.org/   https://www.drakerealty.com/   https://www.esogrepair.com/     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thirty Cherokee County elementary and middle school students tested their spelling skills at the 2023 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee on January 18 at Cherokee High School. Joli Palmquist, an eighth-grade student at Mill Creek Middle School, took home the first-place title and trophy with her accurate spellings of “ascension” and “importunate.” E.T. Booth Middle School's Rohan Pandya earned second place, and Charli Wallace of Creekland Middle School placed third. Palmquist, Pandya and Wallace will all move forward to compete in the regional Georgia Association of Educators spelling bee next month. Winners of the regional bee will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in June at Washington, D.C. The annual competition put students through 15 rounds across a 90-minute span. Among the extensive list of over 200 words were “indefatigable,” “quittance” and “zoolatry.” The Canton City Council has called for a special election to fill the open seat formerly held by Councilman Will Carlan, who stepped down to become a full-time Cherokee County magistrate judge. Council members unanimously voted Thursday to call for the special election, which will be held in conjunction with the city's general election November 7. The winner of the special election is to take office immediately upon certification of the results. Canton Mayor Bill Grant recommended at the Jan. 5 council meeting that the city council leave the seat vacant until the November election, citing the work the city is doing to change the council ward lines. Council members also unanimously approved qualifying dates and fees for the general and special elections for mayor and city council positions. Terms for a Ward 1 council seat, Ward 2 council seat, Ward 3 council seat and the mayoral seat will expire on December 31, 2023. The special election will be for the vacant Ward 2 seat. Qualifying dates are Aug. 21 to 23. The city's qualifying fee is 3% of the elected position's annual salary: $360 for council members and $540 for mayor. The council also unanimously approved an IGA with the county to conduct the city's election. *** Woodstock Fire and Rescue Chief Dave Soumas is retiring after three decades serving the city, Mayor Michael Caldwell announced Friday. Soumas, who has been fire chief since 2009, is credited with leading the department through many achievements while serving a growing city. He is the longest-tenured chief in the city's history. He began his career at the Woodstock Fire Department in 1988 as a firefighter and EMT, according to the city. In 1994 he was promoted to sergeant and driver engineer, and in 1998 he became a captain and fire marshal. Four months later, he was promoted to assistant chief and fire marshal. Soumas has earned multiple National Board of Fire Service professional qualifications. He earned an Arson Investigation Certificate from Georgia Public Safety Training Center where he received an award for academic excellence. Soumas established special units in the Woodstock Fire Department including the Swiftwater Rescue Team, the Bike Team, and the Technical Rope Team. As fire chief, Soumas ensured every member of the department received state Basic Life Support certification and introduced two rescue trucks. As assistant chief, Soumas oversaw the building of Fire Station 14 in 2001 and the purchase of Woodstock's $1 million ladder truck. Under his leadership, Woodstock Fire and Rescue has an Insurance Services Office rating of 1, the highest score awarded, which indicates the highest level of fire protection for residents and property owners. Woodstock Fire first earned this distinction in 2015, and is one of only 456 departments in the United States with this rating. Two new members were sworn in Thursday to the Cherokee County Board of Education. Erin Ragsdale from Towne Lake and Susan Padgett-Harrison from Canton were sworn in with family members after they were elected to join the school board in November. Ragsdale is a speech language pathologist. She is married to Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Trey Ragsdale, and they have two students in CCSD. Padgett-Harrison is a retired longtime educator and leader in the school district. She has three grandchildren, two of whom teach for CCSD, and 12 grandchildren. School board members John Harmon, from Hickory Flat, and Rick “Steiner” Rechsteiner from southwest Cherokee were also sworn in to serve new terms after they were reelected to their posts. Cherokee County Probate Court Judge Keith Wood administered the school board members' oaths of office. The school board also elected Steiner to serve as its vice chair for the year. The school board chair, Kyla Cromer, is elected by residents countywide, while the other school board seats are elected by district. A mobile home near Woodstock in Cherokee County was destroyed in a fire Friday morning, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services announced. Cherokee County and Woodstock firefighters responded to a residential structure fire, with Cherokee Sheriff's Office deputies Friday morning, in the area of Mill Creek Road and Arnold Mill Road near River Ridge High School. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a mobile home fully involved, Cherokee Fire reported. No occupants were home at the time of the fire, though the home was destroyed, according to Cherokee Fire spokesman Lt. Michael Sims. Crews continued to work on scene and drivers experienced traffic delays in the area for about an hour. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Sims said. #CherokeeCounty #Georgia #LocalNews           -          -          -          -          -          -          The Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast is local news for Woodstock, Canton, and all of Cherokee County. Register Here for your essential digital news.             This podcast was produced and published for the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger and TribuneLedgerNews.com by BG Ad Group     For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/    https://cuofga.org/   https://www.drakerealty.com/   https://www.esogrepair.com/     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About Heidi Riney:Dr. Riney is board-certified in sleep medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals (GASP) and National Sleep Foundation (NSF), where she serves on the Public Affairs Committee.She completed her medical training at Wake Forest, neurology residency and neurophysiology fellowship at Emory University, and sleep medicine fellowship at FusionSleep. During her neurology residency, Dr. Riney taught neuroanatomy courses and led small-group clinical cases with second-year Emory medical students. She was also involved in research, looking at concentric-needle single-fiber electromyography for the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.After her neurology residency, Dr. Riney completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Emory University. During her fellowship, Dr. Riney led weekly lectures with neurology residents on topics related to electromyography and electroencephalography.Dr. Riney currently evaluates adults and children with sleep, wake, and circadian rhythm problems at the Atlanta North location. About Heidi Anderson:Heidi Anderson has spent more than two decades building businesses and driving major growth in emerging and mature B2B and B2C markets, especially in the healthcare industry.In her role as President & Chief Growth Officer at Nox Health, a sleep healthcare and tech company founded in Iceland, Anderson helps lead the visionary team that has reimagined the sleep healthcare space so that millions worldwide will have access to highly effective sleep solutions, including at-home sleep testing, sleep board-certified physicians telemedicine visits, and ongoing care team support.Prior to joining Nox Health, Anderson served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Clients and Initiatives and ASO Strategy at Teladoc Health. She's also held senior leadership and officer positions at several start-ups, and mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies. At Time Warner and WebMD, she drove several successful print and digital launches including WebMD Magazine digital edition, Medscape's Business of Medicine magazine, as well as the Time Health and People Health verticals.Anderson is an active board member of Solis Mammography, a strategic advisor at AliveCor and TaskHuman, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Things You'll Learn:Nox Health reimagines sleep healthcare so millions worldwide can access highly effective sleep solutions, including at-home sleep testing, sleep board-certified physician telemedicine visits, and ongoing care team support.There is a correlation between the lack of sleep and chronic diseases, mental health issues, behavioral health, and even safety conditions.Sleep Medicine is one field of medicine where you can come from a lot of different specialties.50% of people typically fall off sleep care therapy in the first year. Less than 10% of Nox's therapy patients fall off. You will die sooner from lack of sleep than from not eating.Duration, quality, and timing are three factors in healthy sleep. There are more than 80 different sleep disorders.Nox doesn't charge an employer or health plan until someone enrolls in the program.Resources:Connect with and follow Heidi Riney on LinkedIn.Reach out to Dr. Riney at HRiney@NoxHealth.com.Connect with and follow Heidi Anderson on LinkedIn.Reach out to Heidi at Heidi@NoxHealth.com.Follow Nox Health on LinkedIn.Explore the Nox Health Website!

The Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) has released a sneak peak of their 2023 contract forms, which include an array of helpful changes (and clarifications). Derek Varnadoe is joined by in-house legal counsel Heema Patel to discuss these changes!Listen and let us know what you think!We would love to connect with you! Please email us if there are additional topics you would like to hear on this podcast.Real Estate Game Plan Podcastrealestategameplanpodcast@gmail.comWe are powered by Solid Source Real Estate Companies. For more information about becoming an agent with Solid Source, please visit SolidSourceCareers.com

Steve Beechman is a speaker and author specializing in helping companies and individuals grow their businesses by leveraging professional and social connections more effectively.  With40 years of sales and entrepreneurship in various industries, he is the author of three business books: What's Your Buzz?, --   Bass-Ackward Business:  The Power of Helping Without Hustling;  --- and The Tapes We Play in our Head. Founder and President of Home Town Mortgage Inc., in based in Atlanta. Past President of the Georgia Association of Mortgage Brokers. 

Three people were seriously injured in an early morning crash on Whitlock Avenue in Marietta Monday.  The crash happened around 6 a.m. Monday morning when a car crossed over the centerline on Whitlock Avenue near Winn Street, according to Marietta Police Department spokesman Chuck McPhilamy. The vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle headed in the opposite direction. McPhilamy said the drivers of both vehicles were seriously injured in the crash, while a passenger in one of the cars was ejected from the vehicle and also seriously injured. The three injured people were taken to the hospital. There could soon be two Ojularis playing defense in the NFL. Two years after former Georgia linebacker Azeez Ojulari left Georgia to turn pro, his bother, BJ, an edge-rusher and outside linebacker and LSU, is about to follow him.  The former Marietta High School standout made it official Sunday when he made the announcement on social media. Ojulari is looking to follow in the footsteps of his brother, who was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2021 draft with the 50th overall pick. Ojulari, a 6-foot-3, 250-pound junior, has had 58 tackles, 5½ sacks, 8½ tackles for loss and a forced fumble this season, earning All-Southeastern Conference first-team honors. Over his three-year career in Baton Rouge, he has had 129 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 16½ sacks and 25 quarterback hurries.  LSU is scheduled to face Purdue in the Citrus Bowl on January 2. It has not been determined if Ojulari will play in the bowl game. Ojulari has been projected to be a late first-round or early second-round selection in April's draft. ESPN analyst Todd McShay has Ojulari ranked as the fifth-best outside linebacker on his draft board, behind Alabama's Will Anderson, Army's Andre Carter, Georgia Tech's Keion White and Georgia's Nolan Smith. Fellow ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has Ojulari ranked seventh. Sonja Natasha Brown was sworn in Thursday evening as the newest judge on the Cobb Superior Court bench. Brown, a Cobb magistrate judge and past president of the Georgia Association of Black Woman Attorneys, replaces retiring Judge Robert Flournoy III. She defeated James Luttrell in a runoff election this summer with 64% of the vote. As a Superior Court judge, Brown will be tasked with handling felony criminal cases, civil disputes, real estate matters and more. With Brown's accession to the bench, she becomes the third Black person to hold a Superior Court judgeship in Cobb, after Kellie Hill and Angela Brown were elected in 2020. Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy noted the Superior Court bench will also now, for the first time, be majority woman.   Despite cloudy skies at Piedmont Church's annual “Christmas at Piedmont,” children flocked to the petting zoo's goats and llamas and waited in a lengthy line for a snow slide with a tube. And, of course, there was the opportunity to share wish lists with Santa. Meanwhile, more than 20 elementary school choirs performed on two stages, and people shopped for the holidays at an arts and crafts market of local vendors during the free event off Piedmont Road. Marlon Longacre, one of Piedmont's pastors, estimated 13,000 to 15,000 people attended the two-day event. Last year's event raised $24,500 for local schools, according to Longacre. This year's main sponsor was Superior Plumbing. Longacre said the event provided an outlet for the music programs of schools in unincorporated northeast Cobb, comparing it to holiday events usually thrown by city governments, like Santa's arrival in Acworth. Piedmont Senior Pastor Ike Reighard, also CEO and president of the nonprofit MUST Ministries, said he hoped the event allowed parents with busy schedules to see their kids perform.   Wheeler suffered its first loss of the season in a battle of nationally ranked teams. Number 10 Columbus, from Florida, defeated the Number 7 Wildcats 73-70 on Saturday in the Battle of the Peach at Wheeler High School. Columbus was led by a combined 44 points by the Boozer brothers – Cameron and Cayden – the sons for former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer. Wheeler led 37-32 at the half, but Columbus rallied in the third quarter to take a 56-51 lead behind 14 points in the period by Cameron Boozer. Wheeler's Isaiah Collier, Jelani Hamilton and Arrinten Page combined for 57 of the Wildcats' points. Wheeler will travel to Florida to play Tampa Catholic in the City of Palms Classic on Friday.   At the Battery Atlanta there is an ongoing holiday double feature — Santa himself, behind the desk of one of his many remote offices, and a holiday market featuring minority-owned businesses. Sponsored by Truist, through Christmas Eve, “Santa's Post Office” will be open at 800 Battery Ave. People can visit and take pictures with Santa while delivering their wish lists to Santa and do some holiday shopping, complimentary gift wrapping included. Visiting with Santa is also free. Odette Shirley owns the self-care boutique Maison Jovence and said that on the first day of the holiday market, her business made about double what her pop-ups usually make. She sold out of many of her candles. Another business owner, Omar “Chilly-O” Mitchell, said he was happy to see the support for Black-owned businesses. His clothing company, Chilly-O Culture Co, has been a mainstay of the Atlanta street wear scene, according to Chilly-O's partner for this pop-up, who goes by the name Lurchero. Chilly-O and Lurchero said they go way back in the Atlanta art scene. Lurchero is the creator and owner of Only Positive Energy, a brand that curates and produces art exhibitions and events around Atlanta. Only Positive Energy partnered with Chilly-O Culture Co for the holiday market, jointly selling Chilly-O's clothes bearing the OPE brand. Santa, the ultimate holiday celebrity, was a major draw, according to parents at the market. Avery Kaczynski, a 6-year-old from Vinings, said she asked Santa if she was on the good list. She added that she hopes to get a coffee-making set to practice her barista skills. 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Allison B. Salerno's award-winning writing and audio production has been featured on Southern Foodways Alliance's Gravy podcast, America's Test Kitchen podcast, Proof, on local NPR stations, and in The Washington Post, Ms. magazine, and Columbia Journalism Review, among others. Allison's audio news features have earned her two Georgia AP awards and a Gabby from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. A former daily newspaper editor and writer, she has more than two decades of experience covering a wide range of topics. Allison now focuses her work primarily on finding the human stories behind food systems, agriculture and environmental issues. An inveterate traveler, she currently lives in Athens, Georgia. We cover a lot of freelance ground in this episode, including:  Finding a new home for a killed story Shaping stories for audio and print Discovering a story while hiking on the Appalachian Trail Starting with a single data point to develop a feature Getting into the Talent Network at the WashPo Quarterly goals Overreporting What's the minimum I need to write this pitch? Suspend the stories you tell yourself about freelancing “Everything I do matters” Don't minimize  Being successful in your writing life while managing everything else in your life Remote reporting that reads like you were on the ground “I'm going to figure this out” Taking care of an elderly parent as a freelancer Advantage of being outside media centers Pitching at odd times

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From police officer to Realtor, Nakia Brooks has had a long and distinguished career.  As a Realtor for the past 18 years, he's personally closed over 1200 homes (700 of them being short sales which is how he ramped up his business).  In the last 7 years he hasn't sold homes himself, instead investing in coaching and mentoring agents at the brokerage he opened in North Georgia.  In this episode, Nakia talks about being the upcoming President to NAMAR Board of Realtors, and how humbled he was to recently be awarded the Realtor of the Year award for the Georgia Association of Realtors.  He's literally 1 of 52,000 nominees and holds the honor proudly.  He shares several tips on how you as an agent should be using the board you're a member of (even if you're like me and often times forget to pay your dues!)As a bonus to this interview, I had Nakia share his top lead generation system.  One that has worked for him for 16 years and the system that he shares with tons of agents to help them go from less than $1 in the bank, to being financially stable. Want to be notified of episode drops we think you'll love?  Text the word "Podcast" to 678-736-8055 to be added to Joanne's Texting Community! B-WORD FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rbwcommunityREAL BOSS WOMEN INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/realbosswomen/JOIN JOANNE & HER COMMUNITY OF BOSSES AT THE FOCUS CONFERENCE! https://www.realbosswomen.com/focusDoors have opened for the chic clique and I've got a seat reserved for YOU. Head on over to check it out and grab your key to the group. If you're a Realtor with less than 3 years in the business, or you're closing less than 8 transactions a year-this is a must-do for YOU. https://www.realbosswomen.com/chic-clique-mastermind

An interview with a great naturopathic physician and friend. Dr. Warren Brown, NMD. Dr. Brown has worked with athletes at every level.    Dr. Brown developed his unique clinical program, Clinical Advances for Sport, to optimize the six areas that make up the matrix of health and performance.    Dr. Brown believes that when you discover your hidden physiologic barriers with advanced, specialized testing, then you can give your body what it needs to rise to the top.    Dr. Brown earned his undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State University and his doctorate degree from The School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. He completed his clinical rotations at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health and several other clinics throughout the state of Washington. He then went on to complete an 18-month clinical residency program in Tacoma, Washington, during which he also worked with the medical staff for the Seattle Sounders U-23 soccer team.   Dr. Brown has also completed additional coursework in functional medicine and has lectured at functional and integrative medicine conferences across the United States on the topic of laboratory testing. He has also served as a contributor to the 5th Edition of the Textbook of Natural Medicine.   Since 2012, Dr. Brown has been helping athletes and active individuals to reach their highest levels of health and performance through his advanced clinical approach. He has also served in a consultant role for medical staff members of several professional sports teams and is currently writing his first book on naturopathic sports medicine.   Dr. Brown is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the Georgia Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He holds a naturopathic physician license in Arizona, United States.   Dr. Warren Brown's website I Clinical Advances for Sport Dr. Warren Brown on Twitter I https://twitter.com/docwb Dr. Brown on LinkedIn I https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-brown-nmd/

George Meyers was born and raised in Savannah. During his years as a business owner, George learned a lot about business and the inner workings of the business. Today he prides himself in helping new and existing entrepreneurs make educated decisions that will help their businesses be more successful. In years past George has owned and sold numerous personal properties that include commercial, residential, and investment. This personal, commercial, investment, and business experience helps him better understand his client's needs. Today George is a full-time professional Realtor and the founder and principal of Mia Madison Properties LLC. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors, Realtors Commercial Alliance of Savannah/Hilton Past president of the Savannah Landlord and Real Estate Investors Association. Savannah, Georgia was the beneficiary of rapid growth in the first part of last year but settled into a more sustainable pace that we have become familiar within today's economy. That said, the city has undergone a considerable amount of growth in the past 18 months. Tourism, port activity, business services, and above all – the housing market –set the stage for above-average employment and economic growth. Today, George talks about investing in Savannah, Georgia: market trends, neighborhoods, price to rent ratio, economic drivers, geographic considerations, and more. Episode Links: https://www.miamadisonrealtygroup.com/george-meyers/  --- Transcript Before we jump into the episode, here's a quick disclaimer about our content. The Remote Real Estate Investor podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. The views, opinions and strategies of both the hosts and the guests are their own and should not be considered as guidance from Roofstock. Make sure to always run your own numbers, make your own independent decisions and seek investment advice from licensed professionals.   Michael: Hey, everyone, welcome to another episode of the Remote Real Estate Investor. I'm Michael Albaum and today I'm joined by George Meyers, who's our Roofstock certified agent out in the Savannah Georgia market and today George is gonna be talking to us about everything we need to know if we're considering investing out in that market. So let's get into it.   Everyone, just a quick shout out to the Rootstock Academy before we get started with the episode. Rootstock Academy is your one stop shop for real estate education, whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned investor, or just looking to learn more about real estate investing as a whole, we've got something for you. Over 50 hours of automated lecture access to one on one coaching private slack forums and more, come check us out a roofstockacademy.com. Look forward to seeing you in there. Happy investing.   George, what's going on, man. Thanks so much, take the time to hang out with me. I appreciate you coming on.   George: Michael, thanks for having me. I really appreciate you having me on.   Michael: Oh, of course. My pleasure, so right out the gates, give me your elevator sales pitch on why should people be investing in Savannah, Georgia?   George: Savannah is a man is one of the best markets are the best one. What we have in our areas is a lot of different drivers for investment. One would be military, we have a lot of military that come into the area which make our rental market really, really good. The great thing with that is it's a good economy and bad economy doesn't matter if we have a high economy or low economy we have renter's because of military. We also have a lot of manufacturing plants that produce no matter where there's a high income or low income situations. You know, for rentals, we also have the ports, we were one of the largest ports in the country, and we just deepened our harbors. So we're growing even more and they're saying that will probably be the number one in the next couple of years. Then you got other drivers around us a lot of colleges. So even in a bad economy or a good economy, everybody's going to school. So you got a lot of that going on around us we have some of the biggest colleges in the state here in our area. You know, the other thing that we have is a good amount of influx of people coming in that are transient. So if you want to do short term vacation rental with us, or if you want to do long term, we have a little bit of everything in order   Michael: Right on, well I'm so we can just call this episode a wrap and go home and you know, that's awesome, George. So let's definitely unpack a lot of what you just said. But I would first love if you could share with our listeners a little bit about who you are, where you come from, and what is it that you're doing in real estate.   George: Okay, so my name is George Meyers. I am the owner and a realtor at Lea Madison properties. Our company opened in 2002. It's named after my daughter's view as my youngest daughter, Madison's my oldest daughter. We're a full service brokerage. So we do a little bit of everything. We have commercial residential, we do property management, association management for commercial properties. And we have a high on investment department. So in our investment department, we do everything from single family to multifamily. You know, we've been doing it for so long that we work with a lot of subcontractors and stuff as well to help us be the industry. So we're here to help you through a little bit of everything that you can. So me personally, I was born and raised here in Savannah, Georgia. I'm 42 years old, a family man of three, an entrepreneur and a full time realtor he just loves it loves investing.   Michael: Right on and George, I'm always curious to know with a lot of our partner agents, do you invest yourself?   George: I do invest myself. So I'm short term vacation rental, I own commercial rentals, and long term, long term rentals as well.   Michael: Right on. Okay, well, here's a question for you. What do you say to the folks that think that having their property manager also own rentals, there's a conflict of interest there. Because if I own property and you own property, and we both got a vacancy, we all kind of know who's is probably going to get filled first.   George: Yeah, so we run into that question a lot. You know, in my case, I'm kind of like the Hair Club for Men. I'm not only the President, I'm also a client. So in my case, you know, there is no competition. And the reason there's no competition is because I placed my properties into a property management department, which as I'm the owner, yes, but I have a person who runs my company for me, because I'm a day to day Realtor in a day to day investor myself as well. But in that particular case, there is no priority for my property or another property. The other great thing is in the Savannah market, we are social and housing that industry comes through, I have to worry about my property before their property, because there's probably a waiting list. I mean, and to give you a good example. I mean, we had an announcement yesterday that Hyundai is going to come to you what we call our mega site, which is an industrial park that we have. It was built a number of years ago, and it's been filling up with some great manufacturers and some great warehousing facilities. but Hyundai has announced that they're gonna be coming in there in the coming months and they're saying I think they're gonna bring, like 1100 jobs to the area or something like that it could be a little job number. But the crazy thing is we don't have the housing for it. I mean, when it comes to both purchasing or renting, we were already in the shortage prior to that announcement and that's just one announcement of many that are coming to this area, I mean, Amazon's gonna be opening a facility. They're not calling an Amazon facility, but it is an Amazon facility that's opening in the area that does distribution, and a few other logistic companies are going to be opening that are large providers of employer. So when it comes down to that question, what I can say is, as I said a little while ago, I don't think there's any competition between my property or priority, because we don't have enough properties. I mean, if you were to go to our property management website, and even from the purchase side for investments, our struggle is inventory. I mean, we typically prior to prior to 2019, we average 30 properties on our website for rent, as good as availability. Okay, currently, we have five properties on the site at any given time, because we're renting them before people even walk out the door.   Michael: Oh, my gosh, that's wild. We've been hearing the same thing in so many markets throughout the country.   George: Yeah, it is. Wow, it is scary. I mean, you know, the funny thing is everybody in this market, and you've probably heard this from other realtors, everybody thinks that we're just getting rich right now we're making all this money. It's just amazing. Well, the fact of the matter is, I mean, I can be honest with you, I didn't want a business in the recession that I did now, because there was inventory. You know, now we're in a place where we're not selling as many properties I mean, yes, we're making a little bit more money, because the cost of homes are more so organically, you can sell a little bit less inventory, and still make just as much money. But the fact of the matter is, we're not we're not shooting over the moon, because we don't have the inventory to sell. I mean, if we did, and we'd be amazing, and we would all be absolutely rich as realtors, but most realtors are still probably about the same place, they are making a little bit more money, except for that one that top one percentile who who's doing, you know, a high volume of stuff.   Michael: Yeah, I wonder too, how many realtors decided to get their license during the pandemic, because they saw how frothy the market was and so there's all this new inventory of people fighting for the same number of deals.   George: It's absolutely crazy. I mean, I've got a couple of friends who own real estate companies and they also schools, you know, that do pre licensing to become realtors and they said they could probably add four or five more classes, it doesn't matter where they are, it doesn't matter if they're here, if they're in Charleston, if they're in Texas, or if they're in California, when I talk to these friends, they say I can add five more classes a month, and still not have enough to let people come in. You know, and I heard a statistic the other day that there were some there are some real estate markets where the associations and the MLS is are adding approximately 50 agents a month onto the roster. Now, of what I understand, I didn't get into the market until 2008. I started in the business in 2007, and was an investor prior to that, and I owned another business before I got into this and I was told that back then it was the same way that they had where they were adding tons and tons of people and then a recession occurred or they figured out they weren't going to make the money that they thought they were going to make and you just have a bunch of licensed individuals, but they're not good realtors and not to say they couldn't be good realtors, they're just not in it full time. They're doing it part time. They're working a full time job during the day, and then they're doing something else in the evening, which is real estate. It's their side hustle, I guess you would say.   Michael: Yeah, yeah. Okay, interesting. Well, George, you touched on it a little bit, as you were kind of gearing up and talking about the Savannah market. But who are some of the biggest employers, if someone is thinking about investing in the market? Who should they be looking to be kind of bolstering and supporting the economy?   George: Yeah, so we've got a number of large, large employers in the area. So first of all, we got the military and the government, as we talked about, you know, we have one of the largest air strips in the country. So that's Hunter Army Airfield, within close proximity, about 45 minutes from here in Huntsville, we have forged Stewart, which for Stewart is one of the major bases when most things start to occur for a war or something overseas, typically, everything starts to move first at Fort Stewart and Hunter before it does anywhere else in the country based on my experience over the years. So you got a lot of military there. You've also got a lot of government facilities and government civilian jobs that are supporting both of those bases and all the things going on.   So then, if you move on to the private sector, you've got Gulfstream so Gulfstream aerospace, which is owned by General Dynamics, we all know Gulfstream planes, we all wish we could afford one, especially when you live here, and you see him flying over every day in the drought biome, you know, so we got gold stream, their huge employer. The great thing about Gulfstream is over the last few years, they've started to bring a lot of their manufacturing of additional parts from their subcontractors in house. So they're doing a lot of that and a lot of expansion in our area. They've built I think two or three extra facilities at the airport over the last probably five to 10 years. So they've really increased employment, a lot of logistics and warehouse we've had the largest logistics and warehousing boom we've ever seen over the last three to four years, especially in the last few years. I mean, a lot of areas that were desolate country sides, and down two lane highways are now six, four and six lane highways and now on both sides of those roads, where the train tracks on the other side is nothing but logistics warehouses, and I'm talking massive logistics warehouses, hundreds and hundreds of 1000s of square feet of logistics warehousing, laid out in yards in the same way. So a lot of truck drivers, you know, a lot of people working within these within these facilities to do all the different things and as you can imagine, by building those facilities, you've got construction companies that have been popping up everywhere, they're doing all of the infrastructure, and that kind of stuff, then we go to the ports authority. So the ports authority, as I mentioned, at the beginning, were one of the largest ports in the country, I think we're either the second or first largest port on the East Coast. Actually, I think New York is right ahead of us still. But at that particular case, I think they just said they were gonna bring another 500 to 1000 jobs over the next year, just for the ports authority and what you have to realize that we've noticed there our research is over the last couple of years, what we started to see is the majority of people, even if they're going to buy a home, they come and rent for the first one to three years because they want to learn the city, they want to learn the market and the thing about our city is lots of places you have just the inner city itself. So for us, the majority of the stuff is going to be an outlying suburbs that are growing really quickly, like cooler, Port Wentworth, Reagan Gaiden and like, for example, cooler and cooler is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, by both population by economic standard, and by growth rate of pure property, meaning the property they're building for retail for warehousing and those kinds of things. So all of the surrounding cities that surround our city, they're all having growth troubles themselves. So what's happening is they're actually doing research and studies to figure out how they're going to control this growth to make sure that they don't outpace themselves, and they can support the infrastructure and everything that's coming on. All of those things bring us back to what we're here for is which is investing. I mean, it brings us back to where it's a very solid state for investors, because they can guarantee that they're gonna have tenants, even if it's for the short term, meaning one to three years.   Michael: That's incredible.   George: It is you know, and you have a bunch of other businesses and we could go on and on about a bunch of a bunch of other businesses that are in the area, large companies, large manufacturers, as I mentioned, we've got a mega site. We're, we're going to Tri County area, so not a tourist city here but a Tri County area, so Brian Chatham and Effingham counties are going to be the main focus of where the investors are going to want to look okay, and in this case is there's different types of properties we have depends on what you want to invest in how you want to invest what your rate of return is, or what you want your rate of return to be and those different properties are going to gonna be in those different areas. But each of those areas is growing at the same pace meaning that they're all putting in logistics and all putting in manufacturing but some of the major manufacturing Daniel defenses in our area Daniel offense if you don't know who they are, they're a gun in arms manufacturer. They do a lot of the military stuff they're nationally known. I would say they're probably the Remington of today's world. You know everybody wants one of their guns. You know you've got Kia who is moving in which is Hyundai, like as I mentioned earlier, Hyundai is doing a subsidiary there begin to build a Kia Evie vehicle here is was what I read. Okay, got Kita you got Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi a few years ago and I say a few years ago, time flies probably five or six years ago, they opened a generator plant here. So they build a generator motors here on site at the mega site and then there's a couple of other manufacturers that are right outside of the city like arm, or a foul. If you don't know where a file is oral file makes any of the stickers that you see lots of times if you see a vehicle, it's been wrapped, or if you see stickers on the front of a retail store, that material that they use to make that is produced very largely here at one of our facilities. So those are just a handful of companies. Like I said I could go on and on and on about who else could support the economy.   Michael: How great Well George, let's do this. Let's pull up a map of Savannah, Pierre, if you want to give us a hand with that, and I would love if you could kind of take us on a tour around the market as a whole and give folks some insights into some neighborhoods that you're really excited about.   George: So if we start your little column, you know, the downtown area is always great. You know, if we look at downtown Savannah, it's going to be broken into a couple of districts so we'll be looking at Savannah itself has resumed in here, you're gonna have the closer you get to the Savannah River, which is where the red dot if you see the red dot on the screen of the map. So right there appears got the browser you're gonna see or got the cursor, you're gonna see that's the Savannah River. So all of that area right there is going to be tourism. If you go a little bit to the left on my screen, you know, you'll see up the river you're gonna see all the ports and everything else. But in the lower section of that from the red dot, you're going to ended up in an area that's an historic district, the historic district runs to about from what we call Bay Street, which is the main road that runs through the city or River Street, which is where all the tourists want to go all the way back to somewhere around, I would say 37/3 victory. 37th is really probably the cut off of where you get into your historic district. But all the way back to victory is probably about what we would call it downtown and that area, what you're going to end up with is properties of all different genres. So you're going to end up with a lot of older properties, meaning that they were built as early as the 1890s and there is new as 2022. But there's a lot of historic property there and a lot of them will be redone. So what you're gonna run into in this area in the downtown area is you're gonna run into a weird situation and the weird situation being that there's not a good side of the street, or excuse me, a good side of the tracks on the bad side of the tracks, like lots of times you hear people say, I don't have an RC, there's a good side of the track and a bad side of track, once you run into in downtown Savannah is a good side of the street and a bad side of the street and the reason for that is because of the previous recession. In the previous recession, investors came in and we started to purchase a lot of streets and we were buying entire blocks at a time with multiple investors, then what occurred is the recession came and when the recession came, it left a lot of properties undone. It left half the blocks done or half the streets done and those kinds of things.   Okay, so that's why you end up with good sides of the streets, bad sides of the street, but now we're starting to see a lot of those properties picked up. The other thing you'll run into in downtown Savannah is a big mix of the type of properties, you're gonna run into anything from a single family bungalow, that's probably only several 100 square feet and depending on where it's located, it can be anywhere from, you know, $400,000, all the way down to $30,000. It just really depends on its location and proximity to the historic district or parks or, or areas that have grown and that kind of stuff. But then you'll run into things like quad plexus, or duplexes or large multifamily developments that were built, you know, sometime anywhere from probably the early 70s, maybe even the 60s, all the way into 2022. Okay, I'm the type of let's talk about for a minute, the type of tenant you're going to receive in this type of area, it's going to be a little of everything, it's really, really cool, what you're going to end up with this short term vacation rentals in this area. Now, what I will say is any investor looking for short term vacation rentals in this area, it can be very, very tricky and the tricky part of it is that we have a cap on the number and percentages based on which area they're in. Some of the areas may be called boards, some may be called districts, but depending on where they are in that district or in that ward, they are limited to a certain percentage. So we always want to check and make sure that we have the ability to be able to get them or certificate or transfer them or certificate otherwise they just purchased a property that can't be used for anything short term vacation rental. Okay. So that's one thing you're gonna run into is a lot of tourists, a lot of tourism students, there's a lot of students in this area. So you've probably heard of SCAD Savannah College of Art and Design. SCAD is one of the largest art schools in the country. SCAD is based in Savannah. SCAD has redeveloped and owns a lot of downtown Savannah and without them a lot of downtown Savannah probably wouldn't be what it is today, because they've done a lot of redevelopment and a lot of restoration in that area. So you're gonna end up with a lot of students. The great thing about SCAD students is they come from all over the world. It's not a situation where you know, a lot of schools you run into and you see around the country, as I've talked to people is a lot of these people come from, let's just say Wyoming to go to school here. Now, you're gonna run into people from China, you're gonna run into people from England, you're gonna run to people from Amsterdam, you're gonna run into people from States where I which is right outside Savannah, so it's just a big poll of people into this area and they too, are also a big a big employer in our area, not just an employer directly, but they also employ a lot of subcontractors, who then then create jobs as well.   So you're gonna get those people, young professionals, young professionals love to be in downtown Savannah over the past five years, young professionals that flocked from all over the country, especially during COVID to work remotely in our area, because one of the great things, you can walk us anywhere downtown with an open container. As long as you're not driving. We're one of I think three cities in the country that allows you to walk out of a bar, and you can have a beer can in your hand and when you do as long as you put it in a cup, you can walk with an open container. So everybody loves us for that. Some people judge us for that, but some people love us for that. So you're gonna run into young professionals, you're gonna run into families because there are still a lot of families who live in the downtown area, and that kind of stuff and then as far as income levels, you're gonna go for everything from low income all the way to high income. You're gonna get everything from high income mansion homes, all the way down to subsidized housing and low income section eight housing. So downtown Savannah has got a plethora. The city has done very well and is working very well with investors to be able to make all of these areas and festival investor friendly. There's even been some tax incentives depending on where you are and what you're doing and the city has also been really good about keeping a mix and what I mean by that is they even offered some pro grants to where they can keep families and individuals in the downtown area by giving down payment assistance.   Okay, Pierre, if you zoom out a little bit more for me, if you come to the south side go further away from the from the downtown. If you come to the south side, what you'll do on the map is you'll kind of cross over victory drive, and you'll come into an area which we'll call Midtown, Midtown is going to be congregated, largely Park, the houses typically run anywhere from the 1930s up until there's some homes that were built in the last couple of years. In the Midtown area, great investment area, you're gonna pay a little bit more money for the homes. Those homes are typically pretty well maintained. These are going to be what I call porch neighborhoods, porch neighborhoods, meaning that they all have front porches, the neighbors still sit on the front porch and talk to you next door. They're very, they're the epitome of the Southern home in my opinion, a lot of these homes are probably three to four bedroom bungalows, maybe even down to two bedroom bungalows, there will be some mix in me there's duplexes and quad plexus that are mixed into this middle midtown area, a lot to do a lot of activities, there's a big park in that area, which is called Delphin Park, you're going to end up with good shopping, you know, you're gonna end up with our ball filters there. I don't know if you've heard of Savannah, bananas, but everybody across the country has been talking about them. Grayson Stadium, which is one of the oldest stadiums in the country, is one of our ball stadiums and that's where they play at and that's in Midtown, all walking distance from a lot of these Midtown locations. There again, really good for investors. The great thing about investing in these Midtown homes is that the draw on the is how cute they are. They've got a really good cute walking and look. So every investor, if they if they buy one of these properties with these front porches and they maintain them, they do a good job with them. Just a drive by they want it no questions asked. You know, there's a lot of there's a lot of character to these homes, as you see. I mean, there's a lot of characters, you look at a lot of these homes going through this area.   Michael: And George, before we move on just curious, what would a three, two kind of run of the mill three two in Midtown costs and what would you think of it rent for?   George: So it depends on it depends on what part of town you're in. But let's just say you're in, let's just say the Ardsley park or a park side, which are two neighborhoods in that area. If you were in Parkside, right now, a three two is probably going to cost you somewhere in the mid three, rents are going to be somewhere probably anywhere from about 2000 to as high as probably $3,200 a month. Depending on the upgrades you have on the home and everything else. The one issue that we've seen in the Savannah area is because we have so many tenants in place already, and they can't find places to go, they're holding the rents down a little bit. So the one thing that I want to really explain here is using I don't want to pick on anybody particular but we all go to certain, you know websites, we're going to go to a Zillow or HotPads, or something like that and I'm not picking on Zillow, I'm not picking on HotPads, because we understand how they get their data and algorithm they use and it kind of makes sense. But at the same time, when you're in a place like Midtown, the issue runs into that you could have a two bedroom, one bath next to a four bedroom, four bath and so those two don't compare. So when you see one rent for 2001 rent for 4000, the system gets thrown off. So as an investor listening to this podcast, what I want you to do is don't trust what you're finding online, I want you to pick up the phone and call me call my team. You know, and if you if you don't take that route, the call me or my team or the Roofstock team, then call somebody who's a professional who can truly tell you what's going on. Because what I can tell you is that a lot of the rents are staying stagnant to the lower prices. Because the landlord's we don't have like New York, they got price, you know, I don't know what they call it rent protection is what I'll call it, I forgot what it's actually called. But we don't have that here, we're not held to we have to charge a certain amount of rent, we can't raise a certain amount. But a lot of landlords, they bought the homes a lot cheaper, they bought the homes in 2008, nine and 10 when the homes were 50-60-70-80 $150,000. So they can charge a lot less rent and they've got quality tenants who are there. So watching that tenant out to raise the rent at 3000 and get a tenant who may not be there as long as this tenant is going to stay there losing that longevity and guarantee. So what you run into is when you go into some of these websites, they're still showing what I'll call 2018 and 2019 rent numbers. Whereas if you're buying a property that someone's moving out of, and we ended up buying the property as an investor for you as your investment real estate company, and through Roofstock, we are then going to raise those prices anywhere from probably 100 to $1,000, depending on the property. You know, and we have this issue on a call to issue. We had this conversation in this scenario with one of the investors who we started working with last week the rootstock. They call it and said hey, can you give me some information? I don't think your numbers accurate I think that in this particular property, what I'm looking at online, is the rents going to be 1500 to 2000. But you're telling me that on this property, it's going to be 2000 to 3000. So why is the number such a far swing, and the swing was exactly that this particular property that they were looking at was already under contract, unfortunately. But in that particular case, what it was is, there was a person who lived in the house for seven and a half years, that landlord decided that I wasn't going to rent the property again, because I had so much equity from buying it in 2008, or nine, that I'm going to cash out on my equity, and the next investor, whoever purchases that if it's not a family, what are they going to do, they're going to raise the price or market rent, you know. So you're going to want to talk with a good property manager, a good realtor like ourselves and the Roofstock team, so that we can really get you the true numbers in a market. So don't take the face value of what you're seeing online for what the market is truly doing. Let us know, let us help you through it. There's no additional cost for us to do that. That's what we're here for. That's what Roofstock here for and that's what all of our teams are here to kind of do and push you through.   Michael: That's such a great tip and something that I'm always encouraging folks to do, that are in our academy is hey, go talk to the people that are actually doing it. Zillow is a machine, it's a computer, they're not the ones actually listing the homes and renting the home, so I love it.   George: If you're in a neighborhood where all the homes are exactly the same and I want every investor to keep this in mind and even some realtors I mean even some realtors, you're like we were talking about earlier getting in. I hope that there's some realtors that are listening to this and they're taking the information that you're giving them, and the information that we're giving them and they're growing their business with it. But when you run into a situation where there's a neighborhood that's brand new, or 10 or 15 years old, and every home was built almost the same, there was only three four plans. The square footage only varies by a couple 100 square feet, the beds and baths don't vary at all, then yeah, the Zillow or any other company use using an algorithm or an AI system is going to be absolutely the cry, right. But when you put them into a downtown area or a midtown or an older neighborhood area where they're building new neighborhoods next to old neighborhoods, and new homes next to older homes or apartments, or there's condos right next to residential, single family detached, the problem you run into is the numbers get so skewed. I mean, they're trying to compare a detached condo that's two bedrooms, three baths with no garage and new lands to a house next door in a neighborhood behind it that was just built in 2021. That's got three bedrooms, two baths, a quarter acre lane and two car garage. Their system doesn't know the difference within reason of that because they're in such close proximity because of mileage. You know, it's done by radius.   Michael: Right, right. Now, it makes a ton of sense. Well, George, give us a couple more markets that you're interested in and then I want to transition here shortly.   George: Yeah, so going outside, or let's stay within the city with a warmer area. So the South side of town, you're going to end up with a little bit older neighborhoods, those neighborhoods were probably built sometime between the 60s and the 90s and those areas are really good places to find, you can typically because everybody's wanting something newer at something fixed up, you can typically find some inventory of properties of these areas that are popping up, that give you the ability to do a little bit of a little bit of repairs into them and still get really good rents with the higher purchase prices that are occurring in today's market. If we want to move outside the market, a few places that I want everybody to really key in on would be Richmond Hill, Port Wentworth and Pooler, as I mentioned earlier, Bryan county is where effing Bryan county is where Richmond Hill is. Richmond Hill is a very fast growing city. They're bringing in a lot of industry, making a lot of changes. There's all kinds of homes you're gonna find single family dwellings that are like condos, townhomes, you're gonna find larger homes and gated communities in that area and you're also going to find family dwellings and more spec type neighborhoods as well that are great for investment and Pooler. Pooler, as I mentioned earlier, is one of the if not the fastest growing city in the country right now, based on what I understand based on economic growth, based on pure size of growth of, of the actual city itself with the neighborhoods and their building with the retail and logistics and all that this area has both old and new and when I say old and new that everything from probably the 50s and 60s, all the way up to 2022 and you can find a little bit of everything from condos to townhomes to multifamily to single family detached. So those will be your hotspots. So again, Southside Savannah is going to be a really get hot spot. Midtown if you can get some but Midtown is so hot and it's very difficult to beat out a family, they're willing to pay more than US investors are willing to pay on stuff like that. Southside of Savannah, pooler, Port Wentworth, Richmond Hill, those are going to be kind of your hotspots and we're really looking at right now. It's a fine property.   Michael: That is great, George and super helpful. So let's shift gears here just a little bit and talk about what are some things that out of state investors need to be aware of if they're considering the Savannah market like in California, for instance, termites are pretty common, we see a little bit of termite damage, that's not a red flag, but to someone that's not familiar with it, it's like, whoa, why want nothing to do with that property. So what's unique to Savannah that people need to be aware of.   George: So I would say, just like you mentioned termites in our area, it's not if it's when you're gonna get termites. So you want to really make sure when we're doing this process, that we're doing inspections, we're making sure we're getting what we call a WTO letter, which is a wood destroying organism letter, to ensure that there are no termites, no powder post beetles, those kinds of things that are going to cause those types of issues. Moisture is a huge issue, we have high humidity. So for us in the summertime, especially coming into where we are now, you know, it's a situation where you take a shower, you dry off, you get dressed, just like every day, you walk outside, and it feels like you're back in the shower, and you're sweating to death, and it's just humid. Right, if you haven't experienced that felt the humidity, I mean, dry heat is one thing, and you can extend it up to 120 degrees, but 120 degrees with 90% humidity here, you feel like you're in a swimming pool walking down the street. So moisture is a big issue. So anytime you've had a house has been sitting vacant for a little bit of time, we really want to make sure we check to make sure there's no mold or mildew issues, we want to make sure that ventilation is good. HVAC is are huge. So we want to look at ages of HVAC, we want to look at the quality of the HVAC to make sure everything is operational. So home inspections are going to be very, very big in our area. Now the great thing is with Roofstock, scheduling those and everything else, they take really, really good inspectors and those inspectors will work with us on a regular basis. So they know exactly what to look for. They know exactly what an investor is looking for those kinds of things and the last thing is we go through a pretty heavy rain season, you know, we as we come into the screen, which we just came out of, we have a lot of rain, rainy days, when we get into the end of summer, we come into hurricanes and storms, afternoon thunderstorms. So we're going to want to make sure that all these properties have good sealed roofs, you know, good windows, those kinds of things and good drainage around the property and drainage around the property is horribly important. Because any of those rainstorms would we get these afternoon thunderstorms that we get, they're basically heat flashes, what we get, and in those cases, we may get one to three inches of rain in a matter of 45 minutes. So we want to make sure that there is no flooding or anything going on around the properties, even on the streets and everything else, you know. So it's those are some of the big key factors that I would tell the investors to really, really look at, you know, the other thing is, you know, what we try to encourage the investors to do is we try to encourage the investor to do a FaceTime or a video with us, you know, if they can't do a FaceTime with us, because you're, you're an international client or national client, or you're busy at work and, you know, just like with this, I mean, I think on the west coast or east coast, you know, there's a time difference. So it can be very difficult for us and for you at times. But if we can't do a FaceTime video live, like we're doing right here, then we definitely want to do some sort of recorded video and try to send that to you so that you can see everything in the home. Because there's one thing that I can tell you that realtors are really good at if they're good at nothing else and that is perception. They are good at taking pictures, and they are going to have photographers make things look, they make ugly things look absolutely beautiful, we were really, really good at that.   Michael: It's a gift really.   George: It really is a gift and I don't know if it's us as the realtors, or if it is, if it's the photographers. The other thing we're good at is the creative literature that we use to come up with the descriptions to say that, you know, there's 200 square foot bungalow that is falling down, it has termites is absolutely positively amazing. You know, we just we just have a way of doing that. So if you're 100 miles, 300 miles, 3000 miles away, it can be very difficult. So you definitely want to do video, because that video, you can't have stuff in his videos, you can't hide things, you're gonna see different things and you can stop and pause those pictures are one thing, but videos or another. So I encourage everybody to really no matter what market you're shopping in to really encourage the agent you're working with, to get you some sort of video or something like that.   Michael: It's a great tip, George, talk to everybody about property taxes and how those work in the Tri County area. How should they be thinking about them? Is there a good ballpark rule for folks to estimate what their taxes are gonna look like post once they purchase a property?   George: So the good thing is most of the sites that we mentioned earlier, most of them produce pretty accurate tax numbers. So really, in my opinion, you shouldn't be estimating taxes number one, and you should be asking both the realtor and the Roofstock team what the taxes actually are typically, number two, you know, if you're looking at those taxes on those sites, they're usually pretty accurate. But there are a couple anomalies that I really like to mention. So in some areas with our for example city of Savannah, city of Savannah sits within Chatham County, okay, if you're in the incorporated sea, okay. You actually have two tax bills. You have the city tax bill, and you have the county tax bill and the other thing that gets thrown off is those tax bills are due twice a year. They build those taxes in the beginning of the year. I think it's around this time of year which is March or April and then what they do is they build them again in November. Okay, now here's the funny thing about it. They say that the first bill is due You, I believe the first bill is due sometime June. But it's actually not the there's no lazy that is that is the municipalities way of producing pre income so that they can run their business. So you're better off to keep that money in your bank account, draw your interest and then pay the full bill in November because there's no penalty to do that. Okay, however, if you're in the city of Savannah, you have two tax bills and what happens sometimes is on the websites, they only show one of the tax bills, not both of the tax bills. So if you ever go on there, and you see some really cheap taxes, and you've got city and county, you're going to need to ask that question, because it's probably a situation where they put the first part of the year's taxes, but not the second year's taxes. So let's just say if the 1500 bucks, you're like, man, that's really cheap. Well, no, it's probably 3500 bucks, because there's two bills that year.   You know, if you're in the unincorporated markets, like outside of Chatham County, where you're not in the city limits, there's only there's still two bills, but there's only the bill for the county, you're not paying city and county taxes. So in some cases, you may want to make your make your investment market outside the city because you're paying less taxes. It really depends on what you're doing. The other counties in the same way, Bryan County and Effingham County, which the tri counties are what make up the Tri County areas, they are the same way they typically build twice a year. But there are some cities in those areas that you do not pay city taxes, for example, there's a city called Garden City that is between Savannah and between pooler, it's right against the ports, a lot of ports, workers live in that area, a lot of ports, families work in that area, you can actually see the ports from them as anywhere that you can see the port cranes in that location, they do not have some Texas, their city taxes are wrapped into the county taxes and somehow the county and the city work together to cover those costs throughout the year. So you're only paying taxes on one side, not both sides, even though you're in a municipality, inside of the county. So we'll want to look at those on a case by case basis. But I would say that the majority of websites that I see, they're producing, you know, pretty good numbers. But for us, it's so easy for us to get it. I don't see why anybody should assume they should just make the phone call or send me an email and say, hey, do your job, Mr. George, give me this information and I think that's a big misconception is a is investors feeling like they're overworking the realtor? Well, no, I mean, that's what we do every day. I mean, that's what we're here for and that's what we have teams for and if you're working with a realtor who's not willing to do those things, then you should probably find a different realtor, you know, and so the other part of that is, you know, you also have to be respectful of what they have going on, you have to understand that, yes, I wish you were my only investor, but we do have other people we're working with. So you may have to give me a reasonable amount of time to get you that information on my team and get you that information. But my opinion is, don't assume those numbers, let's really sit down and talk about those numbers and the good thing is, in most of our areas, the numbers are very consistent. So if you're in like we were talking about earlier, Midtown, if you're in a certain square footage, and the average price is, you know, $350,000, the taxes are probably somewhere around $3,000, maybe 2800 bucks, and almost every house in that area is going to be very, very similar. So you can kind of use that as a good, you know, good way to do it.   You know, the other thing, when we're, when you're talking about just taxes, you're talking about what they can account for, I mean, there's other things they should be accounting for. I mean, I think every investor should be counted for reserve, I've run into so many investors, even Roofstock investors that we're working with, who they're not accounting for reserves are not putting any reserve money away. So when that day comes to do a repair, they're gonna have to come out of pocket, so why not have it into a reserve account, where it's still money you can use if you need it for something else, but we know that AC is going to break, we know the roof is going to need to be replaced, we know that we may have a termite issue. So why not be prepared by putting a couple of percent into a bank account for that, instead of waiting when it comes down the road and as we all know, the repair always comes in the wrong time it comes with the kids tuition is due, or whatever it may be whenever you have to fix your car. So you know, those are just some tips that I can give and then make sure you're definitely accounting for, you know, your property management fees and those kinds of things as well.   Michael: Such great tips, George, we got to get started wrapping up here. Any final tips, tricks, thoughts, advice for folks as they're thinking contemplating and researching the Savannah market?   George: I mean, oh, I think like I said, I think they should check out these different markets, I think they should determine what areas they want to be in. I think the other big thing is, you know, really determine what you want your rate of return to be or be realistic about it, what we run into more than anything, and I'm sure there's other realtors who are going to be listening as they're shaking their head like this, you know, come into the city and come into any city in any investment situation, knowing a realistic rate of return. The hardest part we have is rushing out and putting offers on place, places to realize that we wasted your time, my time and Roofstocks time at the very end to realize that you wanted a much higher rate of return that was never realistic in this market at all. So I would say coming into the Savannah market. If you're going to invest in Savannah Want to get let's set up a meeting? Let's have a conversation, let's really delve into things. Let me tell you what our costs are going to be as far as property management fees, you know, annual cost of termite bonds, maintenance plans, preventative maintenance on the HVAC systems, and then also talk about, you know, what are realistic rents are, and then at that point, we can talk about what a realistic rate of return is, or what you believe is realistic and we can tell you if that's actually a realistic number. I think coming into our market is just like anybody else's market. You know, we got to, we're struggling for inventory. So come in patient, understanding that we're trying to find inventory, and I will say we're doing some things. I mean, we're, you know, it's unfortunate that we haven't been able to produce as much inventory personally as we want to do, because we have investors waiting in line. But the situation is we're contacting other property management companies who don't do real estate, we're trying to get them to, to do a referral program to where we pay them a referral fee. If they do, give us a listing or get us properties that one of their investors may want to sell. You know, we're even doing a lot of mailers, we've gone back to a lot of traditional mailers to where we're driving for dollars and what we mean by driving for dollars is, you know, our team is getting the vehicle and driving around and every vacant property we see or every property we see deteriorate, and it doesn't have a for sale sign in it. We're sending letters and we're saying, hey, do you want to sell this property, we noticed that the front doors fallen down, we noticed the shutters are falling off, can you not afford this property, and then we delve in to try to start to find those investments. So that we can stop competing, like we're doing, we're competing, when a property goes on the market, we're all competing for it, you know, along with other investors and other places all over and other realtors. So if we can find these off market properties, and starting to bring them in. But the other part of that goes back to the beginning of this part of the conversation as we're closing out. If we don't know what a realistic return rate of return is for the investor, it's very difficult for us to even start negotiating to say if we shouldn't send in a letter to this property, because we don't know if it's gonna match what they need or not. You know, so I would say coming into any market, but especially our market, let's have the conversation. Let's talk about real returns. Let's talk about what you want and what you want for yourself, your family and your future and then we can help you build that I mean, between us and what Roofstock provides us and here we can build that, this is not a problem.   Michael: George, this has been so, so great, man. What's the best way for people to get in touch with you if they have questions want to reach out want to learn more?   George: So they can call me or text message me. I mean, they can call me or text message at  9123132424 that is my direct cell phone number. So know that sometimes, like I was saying early, be really earlier, be realistic that sometimes in the evenings and stuff, it may be a little slower with family and all that kind of stuff. You can also reach me by email. My email is: george@miamadisonproperties.com and I'm always happy to help. So let's schedule an appointment. Let's get on the phone, let's get on FaceTime, let's get on a Google meet. Let's figure out what you want your future to be and what your what your investment would be and what you want your rate of return to be. Let's do this. I mean, we're ready for you.   Michael: Awesome. Well, George, thank you so much for taking the time. I really appreciate it. This was awesome.   George: It was great, Michael, thanks for having me. I really appreciate it. I look forward to next time.   Michael: You got it, take care.   Thanks, all right, everyone. That was our episode a big thank you to George for hanging out with me and educating all of us about the Savannah market. Super, super interesting stuff he was talking about and sounds like a lot of growth going into the market. As always, if you liked the episode, please feel free to leave us a rating or review. They are really helpful for us, gave a great weekend and we look forward to the next one. Happy investing…

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