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Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. Retired Georgia Detective Shares the Harsh Truth About Investigations Into Assaults On Kids. In a recent interview on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, which is available for free on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast platforms. It is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium, retired Georgia law enforcement officer Bryan McRee opened up about his harrowing experience investigating assaults and sex assaults on kids, a career focus he never anticipated but ultimately became his calling. With 25 years in law enforcement, Bryan's journey took him from a city Police Department to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office in south-central Georgia, where he served as a Detective. It was there that he found himself pulled into the darkest aspects of crime: investigations into child sexual abuse. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. “I never thought this would become a specialty for me,” Bryan said. “But once I handled my first case involving a child, I realized how critical it was that someone do this right, and do it with compassion.” Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . Throughout his career, Bryan led numerous investigations involving minors, often uncovering trauma that had been hidden within trusted circles. Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. “The majority of these assaults come from someone the child knows, a family member, a coach, a caretaker,” he explained. “That betrayal adds another layer of trauma, and it complicates the investigation.” Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Bryan detailed two specific cases that he believes the news media often misrepresents, stories that don't make for comfortable headlines, but are sadly common. According to Bryan, intervention needs to happen early, and the focus should always be on the victims, not sensationalism. “One of the hardest parts was facing attacks, not just from suspects, but sometimes from their families, who refused to believe the victim. That's something the public rarely sees,” he noted. “But these kids... they needed someone to believe them.” The emotional toll of these cases wasn't lost on Bryan. Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. You can listen to his stories and interview on our website for free in addition to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. “You try to leave the job at the office, but when a kid looks you in the eye and says what happened to them, that stays with you. You carry that forever.” He emphasized that part of his duty wasn't just about arrests and convictions, it was about intervention, providing hope and healing to children and families whose lives had been shattered. Child sexual abuse is alarmingly prevalent. According to national statistics, every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted, and the vast majority of abused children, up to 93% that were sexually assaulted knew their abuser. Despite that, only 25 out of every 1,000 perpetrators are ever imprisoned. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Medium and most all social media platforms. “People need to understand the scale of the problem,” Bryan stressed. “We're talking about hundreds of thousands of victims. And these kids often don't have a voice, so we have to be that voice.” Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. In Georgia, initiatives like the Keeping Kids Safe Campaign are part of an ongoing effort to provide intervention services to victims. Organizations like the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy (GCCA) serve over 900 children each year, offering forensic interviews, trauma-informed therapy, and family support. “What GCCA does is incredible,” Bryan said. “They're rebuilding lives.” Lowndes County, where Bryan served, is located near the Florida border and is part of the Valdosta metropolitan area. Known for its strong community ties and rich history, the Sheriff's Office there operates with a mission rooted in justice, dignity, and community service. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast website, also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast outlets. “We were always taught to serve with integrity. To protect the innocent. That mission became very real when dealing with kids who had been assaulted.” Since retiring from law enforcement, Bryan has founded LEMS.Online, a company dedicated to modernizing law enforcement services. LEMS provides POST training, evidence room audits, and even duty-ready firearms and suppressors. The organization also offers a free training record management system for Georgia POST instructors, streamlining and improving how agencies track training and compliance. Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. “It's about giving back,” he said. “My time as a cop taught me that law enforcement needs the right tools and training. LEMS is how I continue to serve, just in a different way.” His podcast episode dives deep into both the practical and emotional challenges of working cases involving the assaults on kids, and the vital role law enforcement plays in these investigations. His candid storytelling, combined with years of fieldwork, make it a must-listen for anyone interested in the reality behind the badge. You can listen to the full conversation now on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast Websitem, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and be sure to follow the ongoing discussion across Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. Bryan's story is more than just a recount of a cop's experience, it's a sobering reminder of the work that still needs to be done to protect the most vulnerable among us. Learn useful tips and strategies to increase your Facebook Success with John Jay Wiley. Both free and paid content are available on this Patreon page . Time is running out to secure the Medicare coverage you deserve! Whether you're enrolling for the first time or looking for a better plan, our experts help you compare options to get more benefits, lower costs, and keep your doctors, all for free! Visit LetHealthy.com , that's LetHealthy.com or call (866) 427-1225, (866) 427-1222 to learn more. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie . The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. 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In this episode of Cherokee Business Radio, Joshua Kornitsky discusses employee ownership with Marie Davis, executive director of the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership, and Keith and Kevin Young from Young K9. Marie explains the center’s mission to help small businesses implement employee ownership models, highlighting benefits like increased engagement and productivity. She shares her […]
In this episode of Cherokee Business Radio, Joshua Kornitsky discusses employee ownership with Marie Davis, executive director of the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership, and Keith and Kevin Young from Young K9. Marie explains the center’s mission to help small businesses implement employee ownership models, highlighting benefits like increased engagement and productivity. She shares her […] The post From Employees to Owners: The Journey of Transitioning Your Business appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
What if the key to improving education in America is as simple as dismantling the Department of Education (DOE)? In this week's episode of The Narrative, CCV Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director Troy McIntosh sit down with Heritage Foundation's Jonathan Butcher—a leading expert in education policy—to talk about President Trump's recent executive order to abolish the DOE and how ending the bloated bureaucracy could unlock a new era of innovation, local empowerment, and real reform. Jonathan takes us through the potential benefits of dismantling the DOE, offering a fresh perspective on how we can reshape education to better serve students, parents, and communities. More about Jonathan Butcher Jonathan Butcher is the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. He has researched and testified on education policy around the US, including testimony before the US Commission on Civil Rights. He is the author of Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth. Jonathan co-edited and wrote chapters in The Critical Classroom, discussing the racial prejudice that comes from applying critical race theory in K-12 schools. He also co-edited and wrote chapters in the book The Not-So-Great Society, which provides conservative solutions to the problems created by the ever-expanding federal footprint in preschool, K-12, and higher education. Jonathan previously served as the Education Director at the Goldwater Institute, where he remains a Senior Fellow. He was a member of the Arizona Department of Education's first Steering Committee for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, the nation's first education savings account program. He is also a Senior Fellow with The Beacon Center of Tennessee and a contributing scholar for the Georgia Center for Opportunity. Prior to joining Goldwater, Jonathan was the Director of Accountability for the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Jonathan previously studied education policy at the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas. He worked with the School Choice Demonstration Project, the research team that evaluated voucher programs in Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jonathan holds a bachelor's degree in English from Furman University and a master's degree in economics from the University of Arkansas.
According to the latest data from Giving USA, charitable giving reached $557.16 billion in the U.S. in 2023. As the philanthropic landscape continues to evolve, younger generations of Americans will soon be the beneficiaries of what is called the “Great Wealth Transfer.” This will position Gen X, millennials and Gen Z at the forefront of our nation’s charitable giving. For the March installment of “Coffee Conversations” the “Closer Look” team heads to Dancing Goats in Midtown. Rose talks with local nonprofit leaders about the future of NexGen philanthropy and their efforts to attract new donors to non-traditional causes. Guests include: Aaron Shively, the vice president of operations at Dancing Goats Coffee Raphael Lewis, the general manager of Dancing Goats Coffee Midtown Fay Twersky, the president of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Tim Bresnahan, the vice president of advancement & philanthropic services at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Karen Beavor, the president and CEO of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits Che Watkins, the executive director for Braven-Atlanta Rodney Bullard, the founder and CEO of the Same House Hope Wollensack, the executive director of Georgia Resilience and Opportunity FundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode, Nathan sits down with Marie Davis, Executive Director of the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership. Nathan and Marie explore how businesses can transition to employee ownership, a move that preserves the founder's legacy and empowers their employees in the process. Marie shares her personal connection to this work, reflecting on how her family's business could have possibly lived on if her parents had known about employee ownership models. Marie will also break down the different forms of employee ownership from ESOPs to employee ownership trust to co-ops, and discuss how these models provide real financial and cultural benefits for businesses and their teams, or as she puts it, a “win-win-win.” If you're a business owner, an entrepreneur, or just someone interested in how companies can build lasting wealth for employees, this is an episode you won't want to miss. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership at https://www.gaceo.org/ Learn more about Joma Construction at https://www.jomaconstruction.com/ Follow Marie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariebdavisinatlanta/ Visit https://www.blocalgeorgia.com/ CREDITS Theme Music
On today’s episode, Nathan sits down with Marie Davis, Executive Director of the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership. Nathan and Marie explore how businesses can transition to employee ownership, a move that preserves the founder's legacy and empowers their employees in the process. Marie shares her personal connection to this work, reflecting on how her family's business could have possibly lived on if her parents had known about employee ownership models. Marie will also break down the different forms of employee ownership from ESOPs to employee ownership trust to co-ops, and discuss how these models provide real financial and cultural benefits for businesses and their teams, or as she puts it, a “win-win-win.” If you're a business owner, an entrepreneur, or just someone interested in how companies can build lasting wealth for employees, this is an episode you won't want to miss. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership at https://www.gaceo.org/ Learn more about Joma Construction at https://www.jomaconstruction.com/ Follow Marie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariebdavisinatlanta/ Visit https://www.blocalgeorgia.com/ CREDITS Theme Music
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Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we discuss developments in the budget crisis in Congress and we discuss the SAVE act with William Yeatman, Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation. We visit with Josh Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives with the Georgia Center for Opportunity, about the plight of children growing up in dangerous parts of the America's inner cities. We visit with Esther Lully, Executive Director of the Collier Senior Center – Golden Gate about their terrific services for seniors. We also opine with Professor Larry Bell about international affairs and policy under a Kamala Harris administration. We have terrific guests including historian and founder of historycentral.com Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, about the U.S. News and World Reports' latest rankings on high school reading and math results. The Founder and President of Less Government Seton Motley and I discuss the “military-industrial complex” and the “forever” wars since the ‘50's. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss sensible recommendations from J.D. Vance about healthcare in the U.S. We also visit with the Former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Pacific Legal Foundation's William Yeatman, Josh Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity, Executive Director of the Collier Senior Center – Golden Gate Esther Lully, and author and Professor Larry Bell. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, August 21, 20244:20 pm: Former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, now an analyst for Fox News, joins the program for a conversation about his recent piece on how Kamala Harris is not prepared for a political fight against Donald Trump.5:05 pm: Cache County Sheriff Chad Jensen joins Rod and Greg to discuss a proposed new rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that would essentially do away with all volunteer search and rescue teams in the state of Utah.6:05 pm: Investment advisor Gary Gygi joins the show for a conversation about the recent revelation that the Bureau of Labor Statistics will downward revise the number of jobs for April 2023 to March 2024 by up to one million.6:38 pm: Josh Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity joins the show for a conversation about Kamala Harris' plans for criminal justice.
In the 3rd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Will RFK Jr. drop out and throw his support to Trump? Cody Sargent, Communications Director of with Heritage Action, joins Marc & Kim to talk about how Bernie Sanders has take over the Democratic Party Josh Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives with the Georgia Center for Opportunity, joins Marc & Kim to discuss how crime hasn't been a topic at the DNC so far. Kim on a Whim, too! Coming Up: Mark Schmitz and Taylor Riggs
Join me for Episode 110 of the Let People Prosper Show to find out how to reform safety net programs so that people have long-term self-sufficiency rather than just surviving on welfare programs and how the one-door approach can be a big step in that direction from Randy Hicks, president and chief executive officer of the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO). Subscribe, share, and rate the Let People Prosper Show, and visit vanceginn.com for more insights.
Josh Crawford is the Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives with the Georgia Center for Opportunity. There's a crime divide between Americans and politicians, and voters are watching
Macon, Georgia is home to the WORLD'S LARGEST Indoor Pickleball Facility! This episode we are taking a deeper dive into Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events with General Manager John Roberts. If you're curious to learn more about how the world's largest indoor pickleball facility came to be, this is the episode for you!
Guest Josh Crawford, Georgia Center for Opportunity, joins to discuss criminal justice in the US. Discussion of platforms by each Presidential candidates, and record of criminal justice reform. Is Donald Trump appealing to new communities by discussing criminal justice? Has Pride month been a bust in 2024? Media begins to push back on agenda. States work to end "gender neutral" state IDs, and block transgender operations for minors.
Mo Rocca, the beloved “Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!” panelist and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, recently joined City Lights host Lois Reitzes on stage at First Baptist Church of Decatur for a conversation about his latest book, “Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs.” The event was recorded in front of a live audience and presented by WABE, Georgia Center for the Book, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, and A Cappella Books.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joshua Crawford is the director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity and a policy leader with Public Safety Solutions for America. There's a crime divide between Americans and politicians, and voters are watching
Education, employment, and family formation are “the building blocks for a flourishing life,” says the leader of the Georgia Center for Opportunity. But, unfortunately, America's welfare system includes penalties for both work and family formation, Randy Hicks says. Although the safety net may not intend to punish work or the family, Hicks says, it does that through policies that reward Americans with financial benefits for earning less or remaining single. Among all the states, Utah has created a model for a strong welfare system, he says. Utah integrated its workforce services with welfare services in the 1990s, so when an individual seeks government assistance, the first step is to help him re-enter the workforce, if he is able, before providing monetary benefits.But around the year 2000, the federal government passed a law that made it almost impossible for states to integrate workforce and welfare services as Utah did. To change this situation, Hicks says, the Georgia Center for Opportunity and the Alliance for Opportunity advocate congressional legislation to "give states the flexibility to do what Utah did: integrate workforce and welfare so that we're not compartmentalizing someone's life but viewing it holistically and viewing it all as simply a means to a flourishing life that includes work.”Hicks joins this episode of “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the path to restoring the value of education, work, and family in America.Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Education, employment, and family formation are “the building blocks for a flourishing life,” says the leader of the Georgia Center for Opportunity. But, unfortunately, America's welfare system includes penalties for both work and family formation, Randy Hicks says. Although the safety net may not intend to punish work or the family, Hicks says, […]
Josh Crawford is the Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives with the Georgia Center for Opportunity where he leads their public safety and re-entry work. Covid Becomes an Excuse for Crime. The focus on comparing 2019 and 2022 rates obscures how bad policy has worsened violence.
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, November 10, 20234:20 pm: Charles Lipson, Professor of International Politics at the University of Chicago, joins the program to discuss his piece for the Telegraph about how intolerant bigots have seized control of our universities.4:38 pm: Naomi Schaefer Riley, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Rod for a conversation about her recent piece for the Deseret News in which she writes it is time to stop believing that marijuana is harmless.6:05 pm: Joshua Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity, joins Rod to discuss his piece for the Wall Street Journal about how Covid has become an excuse for rising crime instead of the bad policy that has worsened violence.6:20 pm: Jackson Elliott, a Reporter with the Epoch Times, joins the show to discuss his story on how the United States spent $4 billion on global LGBTQ initiatives over the last three years.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations this week with Deroy Murdock of The Daily Caller on why he says early voting is against the law, and (at 6:50 pm) with Robert Moffitt of The Heritage Foundation about how the covid vaccine mandates have spawned lingering dangerous results.
We are joined by Josh Crawford, a lawyer and the head of the Criminal Justice Initiative at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. As crime has spiked in many major cities, Josh is leading the charge in addressing the issues that lead to violent crime and helping thousands have safer and more opportunities in their communities.
We are joined by Josh Crawford, a lawyer and the head of the Criminal Justice Initiative at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. As crime has spiked in many major cities, Josh is leading the charge in addressing the issues that lead to violent crime and helping thousands have safer and more opportunities in their communities.
Josh Crawford is an attorney, criminologist and a director at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. NEW Landmark Study on Reducing Crime
Joshua Crawford is the Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. Homicides Are on the Decline—Except Where Progressives Reign Supreme
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, August 18, 20234:20 pm: Josh Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives for the Georgia Center for Opportunity joins Rod to discuss his piece for Newsweek about the climbing homicide rates in cities led by progressives.4:38 pm: Congressman Burgess Owens joins the show to discuss why he has declared his endorsement of Donald Trump for President in 2024.6:05 pm: Utah House of Representatives Majority Leader Mike Schultz joins the show to discuss his plan to reign in the mining operation of Compass Minerals on the north arm of the Great Salt Lake.6:20 pm: Jay Evensen, Deseret News Columnist, joins Rod to discuss his recent piece about the film Oppenheimer and how it hits close to home for Utah residents that lived through nuclear testing.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations with Washington Examiner Politics Editor Jim Antle on why it will be difficult to shrink the 2024 GOP Presidential field, and (at 6:50 pm) with Zach Goldberg of the Manhattan Institute on what America gets wrong about police violence.
How can a dairy operation balance the ESG demands of consumers while still creating delicious cheeses and ice cream? Tillamook County Creamery Association executive vice president of stewardship Paul Snyder joined The Food Institute Podcast to discuss the brand's sustainability goals, its Oregon-based history, and the company's expansion to the U.S. East Coast. More About Tillamook County Creamery Association: The Tillamook Way is a way of life—the way our farmer-owners have done things since 1909. We cared for our farmer-owners, who cared for the land, which sustained healthier cows, which provided better milk. And better milk made better dairy products. It's a simple recipe that we've followed for over a century and it has never failed. More About Paul Snyder: Paul Snyder joined the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) in 2019, as Executive Vice President of Stewardship. In this role, Paul leads several functions including corporate responsibility, sustainability, community engagement, corporate communications, government affairs, farm services, and co-op member relations. Before joining TCCA, Paul served as Global Vice President – Corporate Responsibility at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), based in Atlanta, Georgia. In that role, Paul co-led IHG's global corporate responsibility function and directly oversaw sustainability strategy and execution for the company's nearly 5,200 hotels worldwide. Additionally, he directed the company's Americas Public Affairs activities, its U.S. based Foundation and several community-based and diversity-focused initiatives. He also held various other leadership positions during his time at IHG in development, operations, marketing, and brand management. Prior to joining IHG, Paul worked at Marriott International in the company's Brand Management, Development and IT departments. He started his career in the hospitality industry with Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. as a line level employee at a Holiday Inn hotel and was promoted into managerial positions in both the Food & Beverage and Rooms departments. In addition to his role at TCCA, Paul currently serves on the board of directors for Newtrient, an organization that partners with dairy farmers, technology providers and other stakeholders to help them make informed decisions regarding manure management opportunities and challenges. Additionally, he serves on the Advisory Committee of Oregon's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program 2021 Rulemaking — a new Climate Protection Program to limit greenhouse gas emissions from some of the most significant sources in Oregon. Prior to relocating to Oregon to join TCCA, Paul was a committed community leader in Atlanta, having served on the Boards of the Georgia Center for Non-Profits, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Opera and the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the American Red Cross. He also led the Marketing efforts for the Atlanta chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Paul earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature at Lawrence University and an MBA at Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management. Learn more about Tillamook: https://www.tillamook.com/ Learn more about the company's sustainability goals: https://www.tillamook.com/stewardship Sign up for Food Institute's free newsletters here: https://foodinstitute.com/newsletters
Josh Crawford is a policy leader for Public Safety Solutions for America and the Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives with the Georgia Center for Opportunity where he leads their public safety and re-entry work. Conservative Criminal Policy Solutions
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Georgia starting Center Sedrick Van Pran joined Buck Belue to talk about fall camp, talking to media at SEC Media Days, the run game, new OT stepping in and stepping up, what Stetson Bennett brought to the table, what he saw in the new QBs during Spring, what he has focused on this offseason, looking ahead and not in the past and fall camp coming upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia starting Center Sedrick Van Pran joined Buck Belue to talk about fall camp, talking to media at SEC Media Days, the run game, new OT stepping in and stepping up, what Stetson Bennett brought to the table, what he saw in the new QBs during Spring, what he has focused on this offseason, looking ahead and not in the past and fall camp coming upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia starting Center Sedrick Van Pran joined Buck Belue to talk about fall camp, talking to media at SEC Media Days, the run game, new OT stepping in and stepping up, what Stetson Bennett brought to the table, what he saw in the new QBs during Spring, what he has focused on this offseason, looking ahead and not in the past and fall camp coming upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For years, researchers have said that increased exposure to violent video games have had an enormous impact on our children becoming desensitized to violence. It feels like every day—whether it be on our favorite news program or as we mindlessly scroll through social media—we are constantly seeing graphic footage of heinous crimes: shootings, carjackings, vicious assaults, and even murder. For many people, the current crime crisis we find ourselves in may feel like a fog. But I assure you, many Americans don’t have the luxury of becoming desensitized, as they live each day in fear of becoming a victim. The crime crisis has had drastic effects on our society. And those suffering the most? Our most vulnerable communities. On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down with Josh Crawford. Josh is the Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives with the Georgia Center for Opportunity where he leads their public safety and re-entry work. He has testified before local and state legislative committees as well as Federal agencies and a Presidential commission. His work has been featured in the places like the National Review, the Washington Examiner, and Chicago Sun-Times, among other publications around the country.
Renee Shaw and guests discuss Kentucky's juvenile justice system. Guests: State Sen. Whitney Westerfield (R-Fruit Hill); State Rep. Jason Nemes (R-Louisville); State Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D-Louisville); State Rep. Keturah Herron (D-Louisville); Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates; and Josh Crawford, director of Criminal Justice Initiatives, Georgia Center for Opportunity.
Two students were injured during lunch Tuesday in a fight at Daniel Middle School, the Cobb County School District said. Emergency services responded to the scene and other students and staff were safe. The nature of the students' injuries was not disclosed, with district spokesperson Erich Rauch said he could not provide further details, but reports have come out that a knife was involved. Outside of Daniel Tuesday afternoon, one parent told reporters he came to pick up his daughter early from school because she had witnessed the altercation. She kept telling him that she didn't want to be there any more and begged for someone to pick her up. David Chastain, the Cobb school board member who represents Daniel, declined to go into specifics about the incident when reached by the MDJ. Cobb school board member Randy Scamihorn said the altercation at Daniel is not representative of the broader issues in CCSD. Scamihorn said the school district's police force is “thoroughly competent and outstanding,” and praised the district's teachers and counselors for their work to address students' problems and needs. One student was sickened after another released pepper spray on a Park Street Elementary school bus Tuesday, Marietta City Schools said. The district said first responders “were onsite immediately” to evaluate students and the bus driver, with no major injuries reported. The district did not provide additional information about the incident. The incident caused the bus to be delayed. Superintendent Grant Rivera said the staff responded quickly to this incident and that the district prioritizes safety of students and staff. In a wide-ranging talk to the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff ticked through a laundry list of funding allocations and other legislative wins from his first two years in office. Of particular interest to Cobb were Senator Ossoff's comments about Lockheed Martin's Marietta plant, the neighboring Dobbins Air Reserve Base, and the Chattahoochee River. Senator Ossoff was introduced by Lockheed executive Rod McLean, who leads the Marietta plant, which employs nearly 5,000 people. The plant's flagship program is manufacturing the C-130J Super Hercules, which McLean called “the best tactical airlifter across the globe, ever made.” Senator Ossoff noted that in the 2023 omnibus spending bill, President Joe Biden did not request funding for any new C-130J planes. Senator Ossoff stated that the Georgia delegation and many Senators across the country felt they could not fail to provide guard and reserve units with the tactical airlift capabilities that they need, and that 16 Marietta-made C-130Js to the defense authorization appropriations measures this year. One of the biggest prizes Lockheed hopes to win is a contract to supply the U.S. Air Force with new aerial fuel tankers. Lockheed's LMXT plane, if given the nod, would be partially constructed at the firm's Marietta plant and could add upwards of 1,000 jobs to the 5,000 already employed there. The senator also touted $40 million in new funding he secured to protect the Chattahoochee River, which provides 70% of metro Atlanta's drinking water. The exodus of Cobb County receivers from the University of Georgia continued on Monday when former Walton High School standout Dominick Blaylock entered his name into the transfer portal. Blaylock will leave as a graduate transfer after he earns his expected degree in housing management and policy later this spring. The redshirt junior will have two years of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound pass catcher finished the 2022-23 season with 15 receptions for 227 yards and a touchdown. He played in all 15 games and will leave the program with two national championship rings. This past season, was the first in which he remained healthy after coming all the way back from two ACL injuries that cost him the entire 2020 season and much of 2021. With Blaylock's departure, he becomes the third receiver from the county to enter the portal joining former Marietta standout tight end Arik Gilbert, who made the decision before the College Football Playoffs, and former Kennesaw Mountain star tight end Ryland Goede, who made his announcement last week. Goede and Blaylock are close friends, who came to UGA beginning with the 2019 season. As a true freshman, Blaylock was making his mark as a punt returner and a receiver. He had 18 receptions for 310 yards and five touchdowns, but suffered his first torn ACL in the SEC Championship game against LSU. The following fall he reinjured the same ACL and was not able to return to the field until the middle of the 2021 season. This season, he found himself behind receivers Ladd McConkey and Kearis Jackson and others, along with the offense geared to tight ends Brock Bowers and Darnell Washington, it was hard to for Blaylock to find opportunities. He had a season-high three catches against Missouri, he caught his touchdown pass against Vanderbilt, and his final catch of his Bulldogs' career was a 20-yarder against Ohio State on third-and-10 against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl. Voting for the Cobb Life Magazine Best of Cobb 2023 contest ends in five days! After opening the polls on December 5 to the top reader-nominated businesses, community members and persons, the Best of Cobb contest has received over 323,000 votes as of Monday morning. Polls will close at midnight Friday, Jan. 20. More than 2,800 nominations made it to voting this year, so the competition is strong. Whether you're voting for your favorite breakfast spot, realtor, hair salon or mechanic, every vote counts! Use this as an opportunity to say ‘thank you' to your favorite local businesses. The winners will be announced in the March issue of Cobb Life Magazine, followed by an annual celebration to honor our winners March 23. Voting for Best of Cobb is open until January 20 at 11:59 p.m. Visit thebestofcobb.com to begin voting for your favorites! The Cobb Community Foundation, in conjunction with United Way of Greater Atlanta Northwest, announced that 5 Network for Good Jumpstart capacity-building grants of $5,000 each have been awarded to H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center, The Sobriety Resource, Connecting Generations, Self-Discovery Pain, Positioning and Purpose, and Circles Cobb for 2023. The Jumpstart grant program partnership, now in its second year, will provide a robust, 12-month training schedule to build fundraising capacity, diversify revenue, and grow and sustain programs for a new group of nonprofits. These five agencies were selected as a result of a carefully planned approach to meet human service needs in Cobb as identified by a study commissioned in 2019 by CCF. The data collected was used to create a heat map showing where assistance should be targeted. The study emphasized the need for services to be available not just to the area of need but in the area of need. Nonprofits operating in the locality bordered to the north by State Route 360 to the east by South Cobb Drive and to the south by I-285 were then invited to learn more about the demanding Jumpstart program activities. To ensure readiness, Leadership at H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center, The Sobriety Resource, Connecting Generations and Self-Discovery Pain, Positioning and Purpose first participated in a six-month training program offered in 2022 through the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, paving the way for their participation in the Jumpstart program in 2023. The newly established Circles Cobb was identified as the fifth and final organization to join the cohort. The $25,000 needed to fund these grants was underwritten by Corporate Community Champion Liberty Furniture. In 2023, CCF's investment in even more organizations like these five will be further leveraged through its partnership with United Way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this Heard Tell Good Talks our guest is Joshua Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatitives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity returns to Heard Tell to have a grown folks talk about crime and punishment, how our criminal justice system is making more criminals than it is preventing, the economic impact of folks with criminal records not being in the regular workforce, regulatory reforms and legislative needs, and how everyone involved needs to keep the human aspect front and center in policy discussions.--------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to subscribe to @Heard Tell , like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Support Heard Tell here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/4b87f374-cace-44ea-960c-30f9bf37bcff/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Your Heard Tell for Tuesday, December the 6th, 2022, is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about the Moore County, North Carolina, blackouts caused by gunfire to power substations, and how this long-discussed vulernability to critical infrastructure is a magnet for domestic terrorist or worse. Also, how news and social media speculation needs to wait for the investigation to play out. Our guest is Joshua Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatitives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity returns to Heard Tell to have a grown folks talk about crime and punishment, how our criminal justice system is making more criminals than it is preventing, the economic impact of folks with criminal records not being in the regular workforce, regulatory reforms and legislative needs, and how everyone involved needs to keep the human aspect front and center in policy discussions. Plus, a bonkers story about genetics and how a mother turning out to be her daughter's uncle fooled paternity tests and has genetic researchers scrambling.All that and more on this Tuesday edition of Heard Tell.--------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to subscribe to @Heard Tell , like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Support Heard Tell here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/4b87f374-cace-44ea-960c-30f9bf37bcff/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Chammoun, the Director of Agricultural Technology (AgTech) at the Center of Innovation joins Derrick Teal, editor-in-chief in discussing how Georgia's Center of Innovation feeds the world, creates a home in retail for grandma's recipes, dissects and explains the state's agricultural industry, its impacts and much more.
Chris Chammoun, the Director of Agricultural Technology (AgTech) at the Center of Innovation joins Derrick Teal, editor-in-chief in discussing how Georgia's Center of Innovation feeds the world, creates a home in retail for grandma's recipes, dissects and explains the state's agricultural industry, its impacts and much more.
A Canton man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in two separate cases after he was convicted of charges including rape, involuntary manslaughter, trafficking fentanyl and aggravated assault, the Cherokee County District Attorney's office announced. Nicholas Brian Gosnell, 23, pled guilty and was sentenced August 23, in total, to 25 years in prison, followed by life on probation, for two separate cases involving multiple crimes and three different victims. During the hearing, Gosnell admitted to charges of rape, involuntary manslaughter, violation of Georgia Controlled Substances Act (6 counts), trafficking fentanyl, and aggravated assault/strangulation. According to the district attorney's office, in July 2018, Cherokee Sheriff's Office deputies began investigating a drug-facilitated sexual assault. On the evening of the assault, Gosnell gave a young woman illegal drugs and later forced more intoxicants on her before raping her, prosecutors said. After an investigation that included a sexual assault exam, forensic extractions, DNA testing, and witness interviews, CSO deputies arrested Gosnell for rape. In September 2020, the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad received information that Gosnell, who had been released on bond over the state's objection, was selling narcotics. After CMANS initiated an investigation, undercover agents purchased drugs from Gosnell, which field-tested positive for fentanyl. A search warrant at Gosnell's home resulted in CMANS finding 36 oxycodone pills, fentanyl patches, 224 alprazolam pills, other pills, and $28,000 in cash. When agents forensically examined Gosnell's cell phone, they found texts from John O'Connell, 40, who had consumed drugs containing fentanyl and died on Aug. 19, 2020. O'Connell's death had previously been ruled an accidental overdose, but after reviewing these texts, CMANS began investigating this death as a homicide. A father and daughter from Canton were killed in a crash on Knox Bridge Highway Thursday, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office reported. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were dispatched to a four-vehicle crash at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday on Knox Bridge Highway near Scott Hudgens Drive in Canton. The crash is still under investigation, but according to the sheriff's office preliminary indications are that a Ford F150 truck traveling east crossed the center line and struck a Nissan Armada traveling west. A man who was driving the Armada and his daughter who was in the back seat were killed, authorities said. His wife and juvenile daughter were transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The father and daughter were Chris Mynes, 52, and Alivia Mynes, 18, of Canton, the sheriff's office reported Friday. The driver of the F-150, a 24-year-old from Canton, was also transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with non life threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported. A grand jury has formally charged a Woodstock man with armed robbery after authorities say he held another man at gunpoint and stole his money. According to his indictment filed November 14, Oswaldo Ruiz-Garcia, 24, is charged with two counts of armed robbery, four counts of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Per his arrest warrant filed August 19 by the Woodstock Police Department, he is charged with holding a man at gunpoint and stealing $200 and a wallet from him between 10:10 and 10:20 p.m. August 19. Last Wednesday, he was in the Cherokee County jail without bond. He has an arraignment scheduled December 9, according to court documents. An indictment is a formal charge of felony offenses, and defendants are assumed innocent until proven guilty. Cherokee Thanksgiving gave about 2,400 meals Thursday to families in Cherokee and Pickens County, an organizer of the event said. La Catrina Tacos & Margaritas was the host for the event this year. Restaurant staff from both La Catrina and Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q in Canton prepared the meals and volunteers assembled them and sent them out for delivery. This year's event was originally planned to be held from Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q in Canton, which has helped provide food in the past, but moved to La Catrina after a fire shut down the restaurant earlier this month. The Cherokee Thanksgiving meal this year was chicken, rice, green beans, dressing and gravy, a roll and a sugar cookie. Additional trays of chicken rice green beans rolls and cookies were donated to Atlanta Mission for the homeless. Over 200 volunteers contributed to the effort, now in its 30th year, Cherokee Thanksgiving coordinator Cheryl Mosley said. "A huge shout out and thank you to La Catrina restaurant in Canton for hosting us this year. In addition to providing meals old friendships were renewed and new friendships were made among the volunteers," she said The Rotary Club of Woodstock recently served a homemade Thanksgiving feast to residents of Colbert Square Senior Housing. The annual Thanksgiving dinner is a longtime favorite tradition for the club. To connect with the club or for more information visit their Facebook page. Cherokee County nonprofits and other charities across the state are participating in GA Gives on Giving Tuesday, which is today. Held the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is an international day of giving to follow the traditional shopping days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. GA Gives, hosted by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, invites people to donate to their favorite charities in the state through their website, GAgives.org. The platform is free to nonprofits, and they can use it year-round to raise funds through custom profile pages. Participating Cherokee County organizations include Cherokee Theatre Company, Reeling in Recovery and Service League of Cherokee County Georgia. Last year's GA Gives on GivingTuesday campaign helped raise a total of $27,147,800 for Georgia nonprofits through more than 180,000 donations. Since its founding in 2012, the GA Gives movement has rallied over 556,000 individual contributions and raised more than $90 million for the nonprofits working to create positive and lasting change throughout Georgia. #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. 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Niki Taylor has gained her experience by working for large non-profit organizations such as Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Spelman College, and The United Negro College Fund as well as major corporations such as The Home Depot, The CW Network, and The Washington Post. Obtaining her master's degree in Communication from Trinity College in Washington, D.C., and an alumnus of Howard University, Niki currently conducts biannual media relations workshops at the Georgia Center for Nonprofits for PR professionals and was an adjunct professor at Georgia Perimeter College for three years teaching Human Communications, Media Culture & Society, and Public Speaking courses. In addition to owning and operating a public relations firm, Niki is the former National Communications Co-Chair for ColorComm and lives in Atlanta with her husband and three children. Connect with Niki Web: https://www.bellabossbox.com/ Web: https://www.nikitaylorpr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellabossbox Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellabossbox Mompreneur Mastermind If you are interested in hearing more about our global mastermind experiences for 2022, sign up on our email list today. You do not want to miss what we have in store for you. This is sure to uplevel your business exponentially! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneursthinktank/support
Former Californian and Georgia Center for Opportunity President Randy Hicks joins us from the Heritage Resource Bank Conference in Nashville to discuss the important work of the Georgia Center in using free market ideas to help lift people out of poverty and up the economic ladder, and the lessons that Californians can learn from their work in Georgia to help positively turn around people's lives and create safer, more livable communities.
Our guest is Marie Davis, Launch Manager for Georgia Center for Employee Ownership (GACEO). The Georgia Center for Employee Ownership serves as the central hub for information and resources regarding transitioning Georgia businesses to an employee ownership model. We talk at length about GACEO, its importance to the community, educating business owners and advisors about employee ownership. By selling to their employees, owners can keep their legacy alive by keeping these businesses and jobs in the community. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
We are honored and thrilled to have Chelsea Rathburn, Georgia's Poet Laureate, join us for our sixth episode of Politics & Poetry. Part two of our conversation, join us as we discuss the power of poems and political words to connect with others. We'll also talk about the work of the Poet Laureate, Chelsea's new project with Georgia Center for the Book, Georgia Poetry in the Parks, and other ways that our communities are joining together to enable artists to create and share their ideas, inspirations, and work.To learn more about Chelsea Rathburn visit: https://chelsearathburn.com/Publications ~ Poetry CollectionsStill Life with Mother and Knife. Louisiana State University Press. 2019. ISBN 978-0807169742A New York Times Bestseller “New and Noteworthy” BookWinner of the 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Award in PoetryA Raft of Grief. Autumn House Press. 2013. ISBN 9781932870794.ISBN: 9781932870794PUBLICATION DATE: 2013ReferencesCarrollton GA (September 26, 2020). Georgia Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn https://carrolltonga.com/event/georgia-poet-laureate-chelsea-rathburn/Georgia Center for the Arts. (n.d.). What we do. https://gaarts.org/what-we-do/programs/literary-arts/poet-laureate/Mercer University (n.d.). Faculty and Staff.https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/faculty-and-staff/chelsea-rathburn/National Endowment for the Arts (2009). Impacthttps://www.arts.gov/impact/literary-arts/creative-writing-fellows/chelsea-rathburnPoetry Foundation (n.d.). Poetshttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/chelsea-rathburnPoets.org. (n.d.). About Chelsea Rathburnhttps://poets.org/poet/chelsea-rathburnPoets.org. (n.d.). Poemshttps://poets.org/poem/shocks-and-changesWashington & Jefferson College (March 10, 2022). Poetry Readinghttps://www.washjeff.edu/event/poetry-reading-james-davis-may-and-chelsea-rathburn/
In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Sandy Lake of the Georgia Center of Innovation. They discuss why Georgia has such a great presence with logistics companies and the Logistics Summit. Join us at MODEX 2022 in booth C4277!
We are honored and thrilled to have Chelsea Rathburn, Georgia's Poet Laureate, join us for our sixth episode of Politics & Poetry. Part one of a two part conversation, join us as we discuss the power of poems and political words to connect with others. We'll also talk about the work of the Poet Laureate, Chelsea's approach to difficult conversations through poetry, and our collective experiences as writers and readers of personal stories that help us see ourselves in each other's shared experiences.To learn more about Chelsea Rathburn visit: https://chelsearathburn.com/Publications ~ Poetry CollectionsStill Life with Mother and Knife. Louisiana State University Press. 2019. ISBN 978-0807169742A New York Times Bestseller “New and Noteworthy” BookWinner of the 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Award in PoetryA Raft of Grief. Autumn House Press. 2013. ISBN 9781932870794.ISBN: 9781932870794PUBLICATION DATE: 2013ReferencesCarrollton GA (September 26, 2020). Georgia Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn https://carrolltonga.com/event/georgia-poet-laureate-chelsea-rathburn/Georgia Center for the Arts. (n.d.). What we do. https://gaarts.org/what-we-do/programs/literary-arts/poet-laureate/Mercer University (n.d.). Faculty and Staff.https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/faculty-and-staff/chelsea-rathburn/National Endowment for the Arts (2009). Impacthttps://www.arts.gov/impact/literary-arts/creative-writing-fellows/chelsea-rathburnPoetry Foundation (n.d.). Poetshttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/chelsea-rathburnPoets.org. (n.d.). About Chelsea Rathburnhttps://poets.org/poet/chelsea-rathburnPoets.org. (n.d.). Poemshttps://poets.org/poem/shocks-and-changesWashington & Jefferson College (March 10, 2022). Poetry Readinghttps://www.washjeff.edu/event/poetry-reading-james-davis-may-and-chelsea-rathburn/
This Episode was brought to you by Marie Davis, Launch Manager at GACEO In her role as the Launch Manager for the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership (GACEO), Marie Davis is responsible for establishing the network of partners and delivery of programming necessary for the GACEO to carry out its mission of […] The post Marie Davis With GACEO, Sheila Eads With ERB Industries, Rhett Farris With Censeo Advisors and Senior Pastor Cedric Allen appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Chris Chammoun is the Director of Agricultural Technology (AgTech) at the Georgia Center of Innovation, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). In this role Chammoun supports Georgia based AgTech companies, assist in recruiting AgTech companies to Georgia, and helps foster the innovation ecosystem throughout the Georgia agricultural industry. Chammoun has served […] The post Chris Chammoun With AgTech appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Today we are talking about some very special work being done with the Executive Director of The Georgia Justice Project, Doug Ammar. Douglas B. Ammar: Douglas B. Ammar has been an active presence at Georgia Justice Project (GJP) since its beginning in 1986. Starting as a volunteer, then joining as a staff attorney in 1990, Doug has led GJP as Executive Director since 1995. GJP has sought to be advocates for our clients not only by providing holistic criminal defense and social services; but also seeking systemic change in Georgia law that will reduce the number of people under correctional control and reduce barriers to reentry. During his time as Executive Director, GJP has helped change 21 laws in Georgia that have worked to reduce barriers to reentry for people impacted by the criminal justice system. GJP has continued to grow and expand its capacity to serve its clients with support from local foundations and national funders who have acknowledged our work. In 2020, GJP assisted over 6,000 Georgians with criminal justice issues and received a $5 million capacity from the Kendeda Fund; a national funder based in Atlanta. Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, Doug earned a bachelor's degree in History from Davidson College in 1984, and then a law degree from Washington and Lee University in 1989. Doug has received numerous awards for his leading voice in criminal justice reform and reentry, including but not limited to: Nonprofit Times 2019 Power & Influence Top 50; Urban League of Greater Atlanta's Man of Empowerment & Distinction; Davidson's College's 2016 Game Changers, Emory University's Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award, Milner S. Ball Working In the Public Interest Lifetime Achievement Award; Georgia Center for Nonprofits' Evelyn G. Ullman Innovative Leadership Award; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Indigent Defense Award; Davidson College's John W. Kuykendall Award for Community Service; and Georgia Indigent Defense Council's Commitment to Excellence Award. In addition to these recognitions, Doug is also an Omicron Delta Kappa Alumni inductee at Washington and Lee University and an Annie E. Casey Foundation fellow. Read Full Bio Links: Georgia Justice Project http://www.akintate.com/ https://www.gatriallawyers.net/ See You In Court Website To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org
Jace Brooks/Director, Better Work Gwinnett Better Work Gwinnett began as part of the Gwinnett Cares initiative and the Georgia Center for Opportunity's Hiring Well, Doing Good initiative. The goal is to foster a local solution that supports business efforts to find workers while doing good in the community. Brian White/Director of Community Engagement, First […] The post Workforce Development appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Randy Hicks, president and chief executive officer of the Georgia Center for Opportunity, joins host Peter Lipsett to discuss what GCO is doing to address poverty in the Peach State; Matt Warner, president of Atlas Network, talks about the way his organization his helping think tanks more effectively make the case for free-market solutions to poverty; and Graham Walker, executive director of the Independent Institute, lists the unique ways his organization is tackling poverty and homelessness in the Golden State.
JAMES LEE BURKE & Brian Panowich in a live stream CONVERSATION on Authors on the Air James Lee Burke is a New York Times bestselling author, two-time winner of the Edgar Award, and the recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts in Fiction. He's authored thirty-seven novels and two short story collections. He lives in Missoula, Montana. https://www.jamesleeburke.com/ Brian is a Georgia based author who has topped the best thriller list on Apple iBooks, was placed in the top twenty best books on Amazon, went on to win the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel, as well as the Southern Book Prize for Best Mystery. He has also been nominated for the Barry Award, the Anthony Award, The Georgia Townsend Book Prize, and was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize. His first novel, BULL MOUNTAIN was also selected for the coveted BOOKS ALL GEORGIANS SHOULD READ list by the Georgia Center of the Book, and has been the recipient of several foreign press awards. Brian's sophomore novel, LIKE LIONS, earned him The Georgia Author of the Year Award for best Mystery, and his latest, HARD CASH VALLEY was released in April of 2020 to critical and commercial acclaim and was named one of the top 10 best crime novels of the year by the New York Times. Guest host/author Brian M. Panowich is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel, as well as the Southern Book Prize for Best Mystery, nominated for the Barry Award, the Anthony Award, The Georgia Townsend Book Prize, and was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize BULL MOUNTAIN. He has since written 3 move novels and his short stories have been included in anthology books. https://www.brianpanowich.net
JAMES LEE BURKE & Brian Panowich in a live stream CONVERSATION on Authors on the Air James Lee Burke is a New York Times bestselling author, two-time winner of the Edgar Award, and the recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts in Fiction. He's authored thirty-seven novels and two short story collections. He lives in Missoula, Montana. https://www.jamesleeburke.com/ Brian is a Georgia based author who has topped the best thriller list on Apple iBooks, was placed in the top twenty best books on Amazon, went on to win the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel, as well as the Southern Book Prize for Best Mystery. He has also been nominated for the Barry Award, the Anthony Award, The Georgia Townsend Book Prize, and was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize. His first novel, BULL MOUNTAIN was also selected for the coveted BOOKS ALL GEORGIANS SHOULD READ list by the Georgia Center of the Book, and has been the recipient of several foreign press awards. Brian's sophomore novel, LIKE LIONS, earned him The Georgia Author of the Year Award for best Mystery, and his latest, HARD CASH VALLEY was released in April of 2020 to critical and commercial acclaim and was named one of the top 10 best crime novels of the year by the New York Times. Guest host/author Brian M. Panowich is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel, as well as the Southern Book Prize for Best Mystery, nominated for the Barry Award, the Anthony Award, The Georgia Townsend Book Prize, and was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize BULL MOUNTAIN. He has since written 3 move novels and his short stories have been included in anthology books. https://www.brianpanowich.net
JAMES LEE BURKE & Brian Panowich in a live stream CONVERSATION on Authors on the Air James Lee Burke is a New York Times bestselling author, two-time winner of the Edgar Award, and the recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts in Fiction. He's authored thirty-seven novels and two short story collections. He lives in Missoula, Montana. https://www.jamesleeburke.com/ Brian is a Georgia based author who has topped the best thriller list on Apple iBooks, was placed in the top twenty best books on Amazon, went on to win the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel, as well as the Southern Book Prize for Best Mystery. He has also been nominated for the Barry Award, the Anthony Award, The Georgia Townsend Book Prize, and was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize. His first novel, BULL MOUNTAIN was also selected for the coveted BOOKS ALL GEORGIANS SHOULD READ list by the Georgia Center of the Book, and has been the recipient of several foreign press awards. Brian's sophomore novel, LIKE LIONS, earned him The Georgia Author of the Year Award for best Mystery, and his latest, HARD CASH VALLEY was released in April of 2020 to critical and commercial acclaim and was named one of the top 10 best crime novels of the year by the New York Times. Guest host/author Brian M. Panowich is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel, as well as the Southern Book Prize for Best Mystery, nominated for the Barry Award, the Anthony Award, The Georgia Townsend Book Prize, and was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize BULL MOUNTAIN. He has since written 3 move novels and his short stories have been included in anthology books. https://www.brianpanowich.net
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Greg Huber is a public service and outreach faculty member of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service and a Georgia registered landscape architect. He earned a Bachelor and Master's degree from the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design. His 26-year career includes a dynamic range of field experience as a green industry professional and teacher. Prior to joining Extension in 2016, he was the coordinator and lead instructor for the Horticulture program at Southern Crescent Technical College, specializing in workforce training (2005-2015). Huber has field experience in a dynamic range of industry sectors including landscape design, site planning and construction documents, landscape contracting, landscape management, retail nursery, carpentry, and Christmas tree production. Huber now leads UGA's Georgia Certified Landscape Professional and Georgia Certified Plant Professional Programs through the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture. Georgia's landscape and turf industries count on Huber's communication of critical timely information and announcements through the Landscape Alerts & Updates newsletter, Georgia Certified Landscape Professional and Georgia Certified Plant Professional newsletters. He is the past recipient of the Southern Crescent Technical College Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Education and the Georgia Green Industry Association Educator and Communicator of the Year Awards.
This episode explores global health security and diseases of poverty in developing nations with special guest Dr. Tara Bracken, PhD who is a global health advocate supporting global malaria programs. Tara obtained a doctorate in Infectious Diseases from the University of Georgia Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, specializing in the immunology and pathogenesis of malaria in pregnancy. Tara has previously aided communications and advocacy efforts around vaccine hesitancy and neglected tropical diseases at the Sabin Vaccine Institute. In this episode Dr. Bracken discusses diseases of poverty such as malaria and other communicable diseases such as Covid-19 which affect global health security. This episode also explores mitigation strategies for communities and for government agencies to explore in order to decrease the burden of communicable diseases within the population.
USA Today bestselling author Cate Holahan https://www.cateholahan.com/ will talk about her latest novel, a psychological thriller with a high tech spin called, “Her Three Lives” at a virtual book launch at Georgia Center for the Book in Atlanta on April 20 at 7 pm. The book is being published by Hachette Books' Grand Central Publishing and she will do the April 20 event in conversation with well-known Atlanta-based author Kimberly Belle. Briefly, “Her Three Lives” is the story of a family who must discover who the real enemy is after a violent home invasion breaks their trust in one another and it explores the pros and cons of home security companies like Nest and Ring that make spying on family members easier and raises the question of how much surveillance is too much. Web: https://www.cateholahan.com Follow: @cateholahan Cate Holahan wrote the domestic suspense novels The Widower's Wife, One Little Secret, Lies She Told, and Dark Turns. In the past, she was an award-winning business journalist, writing for The Record, The Boston Globe, and BusinessWeek, among others. She is a member of The Author's Guild, Sisters-in-Crime and Crime Writers of Color and graduated from Princeton University in 2002. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ►For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!
USA Today bestselling author Cate Holahan https://www.cateholahan.com/ will talk about her latest novel, a psychological thriller with a high tech spin called, “Her Three Lives” at a virtual book launch at Georgia Center for the Book in Atlanta on April 20 at 7 pm. The book is being published by Hachette Books' Grand Central Publishing and she will do the April 20 event in conversation with well-known Atlanta-based author Kimberly Belle. Briefly, “Her Three Lives” is the story of a family who must discover who the real enemy is after a violent home invasion breaks their trust in one another and it explores the pros and cons of home security companies like Nest and Ring that make spying on family members easier and raises the question of how much surveillance is too much. Web: https://www.cateholahan.com Follow: @cateholahan Cate Holahan wrote the domestic suspense novels The Widower's Wife, One Little Secret, Lies She Told, and Dark Turns. In the past, she was an award-winning business journalist, writing for The Record, The Boston Globe, and BusinessWeek, among others. She is a member of The Author's Guild, Sisters-in-Crime and Crime Writers of Color and graduated from Princeton University in 2002. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ►For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!
Rachel Morris serves in a dual role as the Industry Engagement Strategist with the Georgia Center of Innovation for Information Technology (COIIT) and the Georgia Cyber Center. In this dual role, she works to bring industry together and provide vision and focus to the major opportunities for Georgia to accelerate industry growth. Rachel previously worked at Augusta University in the Study Abroad Office. During her six years at the Study Abroad Office, she assisted faculty, staff, and students in obtaining a culturally enriching experience through studying abroad. She participated in five study abroad programs. Rachel graduated from Augusta University in 2019 with a Master of Public Administration. When she is not working or conducting research, Rachel loves watching scary movies, watching more scary movies, and then watching even more scary movies.
Tina McElroy Ansa is a novelist, publisher, filmmaker, teacher and journalist. But above all, she is a storyteller and cultural icon. Her first novel BABY OF THE FAMILY, a “New York Times Notable Book of the Year,” was selected for the 2002 list “25 Books Every Georgian Should Read.” In 2005, her second novel UGLY WAYS, which was nominated for a NAACP Image Award and remained on the Blackboard Bestsellers List for four (4) years running, was included in that year’s list of 25 Books Every Georgian Should Read, as was TAKING AFTER MUDEAR on the 2008 list. The lists are compiled and issued by the Georgia Center for the Book. Ms Ansa has been inducted into the International Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent at the Gwendolyn Brooks Center of Chicago State University. Ansa has been a regular contributor to the award-winning television series CBS Sunday Morning with her essays, “Postcards from Georgia” which were filmed on location on her beautiful Georgia Sea Island home of St. Simons Island. Podcaster and Life Coach Kinia Colbert joins as my special co-host tonight! Theme music for Madame Perry's Salon composed and performed by Denton Perry. Authors! Need to promote your book but can't afford a publicist? Get Sell Your Books Today right now! As a seasoned entertainment publicist I know exactly what insider info you need to get your books to the world!
John Morehouse is the Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing where he is able to draw on his multiple decades of experience in order to meet the many needs of Georgia s manufacturing industry. From 2012 to 2016, John served as the Director of Manufacturing Education Programs at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute. […] The post John Morehouse with Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
As President and CEO of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits since 1998, Karen Beavor has led GCN s growth into a leading state association empowering nonprofits through education, advocacy, research, consulting and business support services. Karen has served as a board member or advisory board member of a variety of civic and nonprofit organizations including the […] The post Karen Beavor with Georgia Center for Nonprofits appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
The mission of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits is to build thriving communities by helping nonprofits succeed. Through a powerful mix of advocacy, solutions for nonprofit effectiveness, and insight building tools, GCN provides nonprofits, board members and donors with the tools they need to strengthen organizations that make a difference on important causes throughout Georgia.
Saying that the Georgia Center race is important is an understatement. Electoral college results are in, can you guess who won? How did Georgia Center race will have an impact on everything in this country, from the stimulus package to Breonna Taylor's mother getting justice, to eradicating COVID-19. Truly understanding the difficulties of being a Democrat politician. Donald Trump is going to hold a pep rally for losing.
In this episode, I interview Karen Beavor, CEO of Georgia Center for Nonprofits. Listen along as we talk about her career, her leadership style, and how she has dedicated her life to helping nonprofit organizations be successful. Don't forget to subscribe! To follow Karen:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-beavor-5949a55/Georgia Center for Nonprofits: https://www.gcn.org/About me:Sign up for my weekly email newsletter!CEO: Dragon ArmyAuthor: The 5-Day Turnaround + The Crisis TurnaroundCo-founder and Board Chair: Ripples of Hope + 48in48Blog: www.jeffhilimire.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffhilimireTwitter: twitter.com/jeffhilimire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeff-hilimire/message
All eyes are on Georgia and the runoffs that will determine Senate control. Then we recognize the stellar leadership of the Diné (Navajo People) in both voting for Democrats and fighting coronavirus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message
In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott welcomes Page Siplon, John Heard, and Yinka Ajirotutu to the podcast. Prior to joining TeamOne Logistics, Page Siplon served as the Executive Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, the State's leading consulting resource for fueling logistics industry growth and global competitiveness. For over a decade, he directly assisted hundreds of companies to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities related to the movement of freight. During this time, Siplon was also appointed to concurrently serve the State of Georgia as Director of the larger Centers of Innovation Program, in which he provided executive leadership and vision for all six strategic industry-focused Centers. As a frequently requested keynote speaker, Siplon is called upon to address a range of audiences on unique aspects of technology, workforce, and logistics. This often includes topics of global and domestic logistics trends, supply chain visibility, collaboration, and strategic planning. He has also been quoted as an industry expert in publications such as Forbes, Journal of Commerce, Fortune, NPR, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, American Express, DC Velocity, Area Development Magazine, Site Selection Magazine, Inbound Logistics, Modern Material Handling, and is frequently a live special guest on SiriusXM's Road Dog Radio Show. Siplon is an active industry participant, recognized by DC Velocity Magazine as a “2012 Logistics Rainmaker” which annually identifies the top-ten logistics professionals in the Nation; and named a “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Executive Magazine in 2014. Siplon was also selected by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Georgians” for 2013, 2014, and 2015. He also serves various industry leadership roles at both the State and Federal level. Governor Nathan Deal nominated Siplon to represent Georgia on a National Supply Chain Competitiveness Advisory Committee, where he was appointed to a two-year term by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and was then appointed to serve as its vice-chairman. At the State level, he was selected by then-Governor Sonny Perdue to serve as lead consultant on the Commission for New Georgia's Freight and Logistics Task Force. In this effort, Siplon led a Private Sector Advisory Committee with invited executives from a range of private sector stakeholders including UPS, Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, Delta Airlines, Georgia Pacific, CSX, and Norfolk Southern. Siplon honorably served a combined 12 years in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force. During this time, he led the integration of encryption techniques and deployed cryptographic devices for tactically secure voice and data platforms in critical ground-to-air communication systems. This service included support for all branches of the Department of Defense, multiple federal security agencies, and aiding NASA with multiple Space Shuttle launches. Originally from New York, Siplon received both a bachelor's and master's degree in electrical and computer engineering with a focus on digital signal processing from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned an associate's degree in advanced electronic systems from the Air Force College and completed multiple military leadership academies in both the Marines and Air Force. Siplon currently lives in Cumming, Georgia (north of Atlanta), with his wife Jan, and two children Thomas (19) and Lily (15). Oluyinka Ajirotutu (Yinka) is an accomplished healthcare leader, established public speaker and mental health advocate. With over 12 years of experience, Yinka has worked at some of the top healthcare organizations in the country such as Mayo Clinic and the University of Chicago Hospitals. She also served as a healthcare consultant for government health agencies such as the Veterans Health Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. The importance of health and wellness
Jenny Bhatt in conversation with Devi S. Laskar discussing Janny Bhatt's new short fiction collection, EACH OF US KILLERS: Stories, published by 7.13 Books. Set in the American Midwest, England, and India the stories in Each of Us Killers are about people trying to realize their dreams and aspirations through their professions. This event was originally broadcast live on Zoom. Jenny Bhatt is a writer, literary translator, and literary critic. She is the host of the Desi Books podcast. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in various venues in the US, UK, and India, including NPR, The Washington Post, Electric Literature, The Atlantic, BBC Culture, Literary Hub, Longreads, The Millions, and others. Her fiction has been nominated for Pushcart Prizes and the 2017 Best American Short Stories. Devi S. Laskar is the author of The Atlas of Reds and Blues, winner of 7th annual Crook's Corner Book Prize (2020) for best debut novel set in the South, winner of the 2020 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association; selected by The Georgia Center for the Book as a 2019 book "All Georgians Should Read," long-listed for the 9th annual DSC Prize in South Asian Literature and long-listed for the 2019 Golden Poppy Award sponsored by the NCIBA.
John Morehouse is the Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing where he is able to draw on his multiple decades of experience in order to meet the many needs of Georgia s manufacturing industry. From 2012 to 2016, John served as the Director of Manufacturing Education Programs at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute. While […] The post John Morehouse with Georgia Centers of Innovation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
John Morehouse is the Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing where he is able to draw on his multiple decades of experience in order to meet the many needs of Georgia s manufacturing industry. From 2012 to 2016, John served as the Director of Manufacturing Education Programs at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute. While […]
We continue the conversation in Part 2 of this episode, discussing forensic interviews and how to properly work with child victims with Mary Beth Nelson with the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy.
Geert Kersten, CEO, Cel-Sci draws on his history working on cancer immunotherapy to talk about the opportunities for treating the COVID-19 virus by generating the right kind of immune response without additional inflammation. Entering into a partnership with the University of Georgia Center for Vaccines and Immunology, Cel-Sci is using their LEAPS technology to apply their knowledge from work done with the US government on H1N1 to see if they can treat patients with coronavirus. @CelSciCorp #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Immunotherapy #TCells Cel-Sci.com Download the transcript here
Geert Kersten, CEO, Cel-Sci draws on his history working on cancer immunotherapy to talk about the opportunities for treating the COVID-19 virus by generating the right kind of immune response without additional inflammation. Entering into a partnership with the University of Georgia Center for Vaccines and Immunology, Cel-Sci is using their LEAPS technology to apply their knowledge from work done with the US government on H1N1 to see if they can treat patients with coronavirus. @CelSciCorp #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Immunotherapy #TCells Cel-Sci.com Listen to the podcast here
In Part 1 of this episode, we are joined by Mary Beth Nelson with the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy. We discuss forensic interviews and how to properly work with child victims. April is also National Child Abuse Prevention Month along with Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 70 “Key Takeaways from 2019 Georgia Logistics Summit” Live from the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics Episode 70 of Supply Chain Now Radio features Matt Markham and Wesley Barrell. Matt Markham is the Director of the Center of Innovation for Logistics, which helps companies take advantage of the state’s world-class logistics industry, so that they can improve supply chain efficiencies, support growth, and increase global competitiveness. Matt brings to the position more than a decade of experience in transportation policy at the state of Georgia, having served in leadership roles at the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the State Road and Tollway Authority, and as a policy advisor to Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia State University. Learn more about the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics: https://www.georgia.org/about-coi-logistics. WesleyBarrellheadshotWesley Barrell serves as the Terminal Manager at the Appalachian Regional Port (ARP), which is a component of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). Wesley joined the GPA in 2011. Prior to his current position, Wesley has held positions in Crane Maintenance, Container Operations, Intermodal Operations and Strategic Operations. Wesley currently is a Board Member of Murray County Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Northwest Georgia Transportation Club. In addition to Georgia Ports Authority Wesley supported the United States Armed Forces in Germany and USA and served in Her Majesty Armed Services with The Light Dragoons as a reconnaissance soldier. Wesley earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanics and has over 23 years of experience in industrial equipment repair and leadership. Wesley is married with to his wife Kelly Barrell who together they have 5 children. Connect with Wesley Barrell at wbarrell@gaports.com and learn more about the ARP here: https://appalachianregionalport.com/ Episode 70 was hosted by Scott Luton.
Welcome to All Souls Witchy Women Episode 7: The T Word, our Time’s Convert review. We discuss what we loved, our favorite quotes, and what made us go hmmmm. We veered a bit off course from our usual podcast thematic format to do a review of Deborah Harkness’ new bestseller, Time’s Convert. The short version is WE LOVED THIS BOOK! But that would be a rather short podcast wouldn’t it? So here’s breakdown of what we discuss: our favorite quotes, what we liked about the three interwoven storylines (with some delicious background information from Deb’s book tour stop at the Georgia Center for the Book in Decatur, Georgia, which Ashley and Nikki were lucky enough to attend), and then we end the podcast with some bits from the book that made us go hmmmm. We hope you enjoy the podcast and would love to hear your comments too. What were your favorite parts of Time’s Convert? Housekeeping details: We’ve read the whole All Souls Trilogy and will try to stay on topic if we say a particular show is going to only cover A Discovery of Witches, but we may forget or digress or whatever so consider yourself warned if you’ve only read one of the books. For the record, this particular podcast seems to be fairly safe for those who’ve only read ADOW. Also this podcast is labeled explicit because we sometimes swear and we’re going to talk about sex because, well, there’s sex in the books. So that’s why we gave it the explicit rating. You’ve now been officially warned Show notes: Each episode we bring you a note about wine because red wine is a main form of sustenance for vampires when they’re not drinking, you know. blood. Oh, and we like wine…a lot. Usually our weekly wine notes come to us compliments of our resident sommelier, Bayard, who knows what he’s talking about because he’s a founding partner at Crafted Brands. This week Bayard discusses madeira because it was a drink popular during the American Revolution and is mentioned in Time’s Convert. Check out our Episode 7 Madeira wine note to learn more about this 18th century drink.
In this interview, Natural Medicine Journal Publisher Karolyn Gazella discusses the challenges and solutions associated with enhanced integrative care for cancer survivors with integrative oncologist Dr. Matt Mumber. More than 15.5 million cancer survivors are currently living in the United States, with more than two-thirds alive five years after their diagnosis. And yet, most survivors report side effects long after treatment and many experience significant distress and fear of recurrence. Mumber describes how an integrative approach can help all practitioners serve the special needs of cancer survivors in their practice. About the Expert Matt Mumber, MD, is a board certified radiation oncologist with the Harbin Clinic in Rome, Georgia. He received his medical doctorate from the University of Virginia and he also did a fellowship in integrative medicine with the University of Arizona. He is the coauthor of the book Sustainable Wellnessand the editor of the textbook Integrative Oncology: Principles and Practice. Mumber is the director of medical affairs of the iTHRIVE Plan. About the Sponsor iTHRIVE is an online web application that creates personalized wellness plans for cancer survivors that focuses on five key areas: diet, movement, environment, rejuvenation, and spirit. Cancer centers, hospitals, and clinics can license the iTHRIVE Plan to help meet the special needs of their cancer survivors. iTHRIVE also helps cancer centers meet the Commission on Cancer Mandate. For more information, visit iTHRIVEplan.com. Transcript Karolyn Gazella: Hello, I'm Karolyn Gazella, the publisher of the Natural Medicine Journal. Today our topic is cancer survivorship. My guest is radiation oncologist, Dr. Matt Mumber, who's also the editor of the textbook, Integrative Oncology. Before we begin, I'd like to thank the sponsor of this podcast, who is iTHRIVE Plan. That's ithriveplan.com. Dr. Mumber, thank you so much joining me. Matt Mumber: Oh, thanks for having me. It's always good talking with you. Gazella: Yeah, well, you know I've been reading research clearly showing that cancer survivors say they have unmet needs and they have special needs. Take us through what some of those needs are, specific to cancer survivors. Mumber: The diagnosis of cancer is really a whole-person diagnosis. People wonder about, first thing they wonder, "Gosh, am I to somehow blame for this diagnosis?" I think people think about that. Of course, various levels of lifestyle and choices they've made throughout their life. Whether they're smokers, how they've generally eaten, what environment they live in. What their family history is, so they think about all of that, obviously. Then stress weighs in on it. When people get the diagnosis, they have a lot of stress. Then people maybe even think about compounding the fact their lives are stressful, well maybe my stress caused the cancer. That type of thing. That all impacts them and then the physical aspect of it. Of course, we're all, as whole people, we have a physical body that we inhabit. We have our minds and our spirits, our heart, our emotions, and pretty much all of those are impacted by cancer diagnosis. The physical aspects, people can feel different, they can have symptoms related to the cancer or actual problems. Bleeding, pain and other issues that are outside of normal function. Then, for example, just the fatigue that comes along with having a cancer diagnosis, because fatigue is multifactorial, too, and tends to weigh on people emotionally. Then that has a physical ramification. The stress and so forth can cause problems with how we eat, drink, move. How we sleep at night. How we relate to others. Different things like sexuality and other aspects that we take for granted as just people walking around being healthy. One of my teachers says that he really enjoys, every now and then, takes time to enjoy the fact that he doesn't have a toothache, because when he has a toothache, it's kind of all-encompassing, so we can be happy our non-toothacheness. I think people with cancer often feel that way. "Gosh, if I could just get a break from having cancer," because once you have cancer you're kind of a cancer patient and you're a cancer survivor, so it really does define who you are. It's a very much of whole person oriented type of thing. Of course there's all the practical matters, financial, social, and so forth. It really does affect people in a multifactorial way. Perhaps because of the general stigma that's associated with a diagnosis of cancer, for then has been for decades, perhaps more than most of other types of chronic illnesses. Gazella: I think you may be right, and then there's this issue of fear of reoccurrence. I read in one study saying that upwards of 90% of cancer patients, even if it's not valid, they're afraid. They're so afraid of a reoccurrence of getting cancer again. Mumber: That's right. No doubt. Gazella: You've just mentioned a lot of factors. Is this the reason why the American College of Surgeon created the Commission on Cancer Mandate, and you can talk to us a little bout about that Commission on Cancer Mandate? Mumber: The Commission on Cancer is a wonderful organization, their real mission is to make all of the hospitals that participate in their system as good as they can be. First things they start with were very conventional, let's make sure we have accurate data. Let's make sure people are being treated in facilities that have up-to-date conventional types of processes and that they're recorded and they're followed over time so we can then get feedback and learn and grow with regards to how we're doing in the conventional care of cancer patients. Then about the time that the Institute of Medicine started to branch out and look at things like cancer survivorship and psycho-social screening, and integrative approaches ... what I would call integrative approaches. They started saying, "Gosh, this is just as important as the conventional. We've got that under control. We've got that to the point where we have standards, we really need to create some standards that affect more of this whole person, outside of the what we do to people," type of scenario. That's really when they started to build these criteria, starting with patient navigation, trying to identify access to caring disparities that people face. Then moving on to actual distress screening, so that we can find a way to identify the stress, almost like another vital sign. Recognize distress and then intervene early before it becomes a problem. Then moving past when we've gone through active treatment and people that have been treated definitely and curatively and they've done active treatment. Like I said, they're always cancer patients. Cancer survivors now. How do we address that survivorship such that we can make sure they're getting appropriate screenings, that they understand what's been done to them and ultimately what they need to do in order to stay connected, to try to decrease recurrence rates and to function in a way that gives them the best chance of surviving long term. Gazella: Speaking of these special needs, it certainly seems that because of the sheer number of cancer survivors, pretty soon there's going to be 20 million cancer survivors alive in the United States alone. It certainly seems like their care is spilling out into other medical disciplines, well beyond oncology. I'm wondering what role can general practitioners or integrative practitioners play when it comes to meeting the special needs. Physical, mental, emotional, special needs of cancer survivors. Mumber: Medicine, I think is evolving. Medicine has evolved from being purely focused on the downhill, what we do to somebody, and has really become more of a partnership where we are able to focus on the commonalities that make us all human and to do so in a way that is therapeutic. For the physician, the physician can bring the power of themselves as they are, what they do to help stay healthy. They can bring in a compassionate way to the doctor patient interaction. Primary care has led the way in this, with the primary care patient center medical home concept. That's now actually something that's billable and is paid for through Medicare, where you can get a group of people together and you can give them ideas and ways to help prevent certain illnesses, for example diabetes, heart disease. Haven't done it so much with cancer yet, because that hasn't filtered into the primary care mechanism, but it's happening and it's a good way for that to happen, because there's only so many oncologists available and there's a much larger pool of primary care doctors. Prevention has really been in the purview of primary care physicians. There's really 3 types of prevention. Primary prevention in order to try to prevent diseases before they come up. Secondary prevention to prevent disease when people are high risk group, for example prevent heart disease or lung disease from people that are already smokers. Then finally tertiary prevention, which means when people already have an illness or have a diagnosis, for example, cancer, we try to decrease the chance of that recurring or having it again. The primary care center medical home is mainly focused on the primary prevention, somewhat in the secondary prevention and then it also filters over into the tertiary prevention. In each of those groups, one of the foundational principles that I found to be true in my life is that there's tremendous power in getting groups of people together with similar experience. It's kind of like if I went, no matter how compassionate I am, if I went and tried to sit down with a group of pregnant women and talk with them about what it's like to be pregnant and to be able to have a baby and so forth, I would just be ... There's no way I would add anything that would mean anything to anybody, but if you get a group of pregnant women together, they're going to be able to speak a language that women who have gone through that experience will have. I think that's a very powerful thing and that's filtering into medicine more and more, it's getting reimbursed by Medicare through the primary care patient center medical home. It's filtering into oncology care. Certainly there are specialty oncology medical homes, as well. However they tend to focus more on what to do during therapy, how to support patients during therapy and it really hasn't filtered over into the tertiary prevention model. I think as a field, medicine in general is evolving a very positive way, mainly it costs so much to have illness, right? If we can prevent it, the ounce of prevention, right? I think that's a good thing. I do think that's the wave of the future. How it's going to filter into oncology versus primary care, with regards to that tertiary prevention piece, I think that's still to be worked out. Gazella: Yeah, I would agree. We're making progress though. It is all about serving these special needs of cancer survivors. Now you are the lead investigator on a study that combined patient navigators with an online tool. Can you tell us a little bit about that research and what the outcomes were? Mumber: Yeah, yeah, so my research is mainly focused on the application and implementation of integrative approaches, especially those that focus on people being able to make and embrace long-term change, kind of what I think of as the difference between translation, which is just giving people information and hoping that they'll understand it. Maybe apply it, versus transformation, which is being able to actually apply information in one's life and make a major change in life. Initially, we started looking at, can we approach this with physicians, for example with integrative medicine approach. We did a study about a dozen or so years ago that was a computer-based educational program, did it in conjunction with the University of Arizona and the Georgia Center of Oncology Research and Education and GSSACO, Georgia's State Society of the American Society for Clinical Oncology. Basically, we did a prostate cancer where they did integrative medicine, educational module, to educate physicians and provides, nurses, other providers associated with prostate cancer about different complementary alternative methods associated with prostate cancer. We found that that web based educational intervention was very successful. Kind of fast forward to this most recent study, the next logical step would be is there anything we can do to improve upon the ability of this translational information delivery to move more towards a transformational approach. Or what people think of is generally a transformational approach. The study that we did was, basically, a randomized trial, a small pilot trial. We had 24 people, 24 patient navigators in the state of Georgia that were randomized in this trial to give 1 of either 2 arms. One was an educational, web-based modality that looked at educating about integrative oncology for a patient navigators. We had a bunch of didactic presentation. We had a weekly video presentation that people could watch with regards to how they eat, drink, move, manage their stress, based upon our sustainable wellness book that we had ... Heather Reed and I had written. Then there were a variety of materials that were present. There was the ability to chat online. That was one arm of the study. The other arm of the study was to do all that, but to also to have the opportunity to do a residential retreat, which I've been facilitating those types of educational types of retreats for years. Focusing more on a variety of contemplative practices and a personal experience and providing those contemplative practices with people that have similar experience. In this case, patient navigators. The word contemplative is often kind of confusing. It sounds kind of mysterious and mystical. Contemplative is a good way of thinking about, contemplative practice when we can be in a position in which our body and our mind and our heart are in the same place at the same time. That's likely a contemplative practice. One of the features of it are that the result of that is that it brings about a certain level of awareness. It brings about a sense of communion and it brings about a sense of connection. We would sit with people. We had a three day residential retreat that Heather and I facilitated and basically just experienced a variety of things, like yoga, meditation, massages. Everybody loves massage. We did some creative art therapy, like picture drawing and interpretation of those things. We randomized the trial and the outcome measure was do people learn better when they have this in person interaction, then they do when they have more of an online interaction. It was a very small study. The numbers hint that there's a slight increase in educational benefit with the in person interaction, in addition to the online interaction. However both interactions resulted in, just like our previous study, significant learning and ability to actually apply these integrative modalities. It was the next step in research with a more focused group. I do think that's it a pretty exciting trial, because it does show the value of somehow having that link to that group of similars. Now whether or not that needs to be based in person or whether it could be based online, with like an online chat that's real active, that's kind of another question, research question, but it was an interesting study. Gazella: Yeah, sounds very interesting. You know the point with some of the emerging research is to reduce the burden of care. It reminds me of research that was presented at this year's ASCO [American Society of Clinical Oncology] with Dr. Hess from Switzerland, who used the web-based modification tool for cancer survivors and she demonstrated that distress was significantly reduced and quality of life significantly enhanced without a face to face visit. I'm just curious, is this in part the way of the future? Mumber: I think it could be. I think, of course, that intervention what they did was really more of a psychologist or psychiatrist doing counseling with the individual. They did a good bit of that. They tried to, instead of having to take the patient's time because there's some access to care and disparity issues, in that study, 70% of the patients had an online presence. They were open to using that modality. The counselors would basically do counseling with the patient, instead of them being in a room, basically do it online. I think as time goes on and as people have more penetrance and more of an online life, I do think that that's going to become more applicable. The current ... It depends on where you are, I guess. It depends on the age of your population and penetrance of internet use and so forth, but I do think that's a positive study. I do think it addresses some of the barriers that can occur, relative to actual time for both the therapist and for the patient, to actually sit down and do it, it's a heck of a lot easier than if you have to travel. Let's say you had to travel 45 minutes. There's also a stigma, I think, to especially the psychological counseling piece where people say, "Gosh, I've got to go to a counselor." It's almost like they're admitting some kind of a weakness. That gets over that barrier as well. I do think it's going to have applicability in multiple methods. Just in the research that we did, relative to the many uses of the internet and how they pertain to educating people and bringing along. There's absolutely no doubt that the internet has revolutionized the ability to educate people, there's no doubt about it. It makes perfect sense that it would have the ability to be applied in this specific situation, to reduce the stress, to do things with cancer patients that require, in the past, that required face to face interactions, but to do so in a way that's much more practical and less costly, ultimately, than actually having to take the time to do that. Yeah, I think it has significant potential benefit. Gazella: Yeah, I would agree. I'd like to talk briefly about the iTHRIVE Plan, which is an online tool. Now you in your clinic, the Harbin Clinic in Georgia, you're using the iTHRIVE plan in conjunction with a nonprofit called Cancer Navigators. I'm wondering what your experience has been with the patients who are using the iTHRIVE plan, in particular. Mumber: Yeah, I think the folks that are using it really enjoy it. Basically, it's a plan that when we set them up, we just basically say, "Look, this is a plan that's written by cancer survivors for cancer survivors." What it does is it evaluates you in 5 different domains of your health, how you eat, how you drink, how you move your body, your spirituality and then how your environment affects you and what things in your environment may be lurking that you're not even aware of that could potentially influence you. Basically, it's written in a way that there's a nice melding of really good, hard science that each one of the little action steps that are given, are discrete action steps. It's really hard for a patient, when they sit in a room for 15 minutes at a follow up visit where we're talking about, "Well, gosh, you got to do your screening here. You've got to come back for this appointment. Got any questions? Okay, hey, by the way, make sure to eat better, drink pretty of fluids. Exercise. Manage your …" It's such a big elephant, it's hard to bite off. What you do is you start off with one discrete action step. Each of those steps, to the extent people happen to have like a little scientific citation with them. It's very, very valuable. The people that have been involved in it, they may not like every one of the steps, because everybody's different. Everybody has their own way of doing things. People have different expertise and so forth, but what I tell them is, "Gosh, if you have a set of action steps and one or two really hit home, that's a big deal," because just think about the difference between saying, "Oh, go ahead, eat better, drink better, move better, etc. Handle your stress," and then giving people an option of let's say 30 different steps that pertain to one of those topics. They can go around, in their own time, on their phone and look at each one of those steps and say, "I'm going to try that." It might really hit home and it might stick with them for the rest of their life. It's a really beneficial thing. The feedback we've gotten has been very good. It has helped us, as well, in identifying people that are in distress that we wouldn't have known otherwise. As a part of that, they'll take a 15-minute survey that evaluates them in those 5 domains. Then one of the domains ... Then it has different symptom complexes like fatigue and pain and so forth. If they reach a certain threshold, then our nurse is identified. Our nurse calls them up and what that's done is it's allowed us to get them to specific services they would not have gotten to otherwise. It's a very beneficial thing on multiple levels. On the patient navigation level, to go back to the COC, well, what a great tool for being able to intervene and educate and identify access to care and disparities issue. Some of those could be a person can't travel to do various things, so this is a great way of addressing that. The second piece, distress screening, we can identify distress, and appropriately manage it. The third thing, of course, this is a survivorship piece. Really the weakest part of survivorship, in the COC platform, has been that tertiary prevention piece. How you take care of yourself in order to decrease the chances of them coming back. Gazella: Right, and I'd like to talk a little bit about that, because you and I and Dr. Lise Alschuler wrote a paper that was published in the Natural Medicine Journal that shined a light on emerging research that's showing that survivorship care plans that only focus on the treatment summary and the follow up care are actually causing more distress, because they're not focusing on proactive prevention strategies that can empower the patient. What do you think is the solution to that, because that's kind of troubling, that even after the mandate, these SCPs are causing more distress? Mumber: I think what's happened is that they've followed the general history of the medical model, ultimately. That is that we figure out what needs to be done and in our infinite wisdom, we then deliver it. We deliver it in the best way that we can, unfortunately the initial way we deliver almost everything in medicine is from the top down. From somebody who knows something better to somebody that doesn't know anything. Somebody who needs help to somebody's who's going to be stronger and has the ability to get the help. Somebody who's broken to somebody who's going to get fixed. It's not unusual, it's a normal part of the evolutionary process of the way medicine is delivered over time. In the initial part of this, it's very important for us to get the conventional part right. It is very important that people get to their screenings, to make sure that people understand how important it is to eat well, to drink well, to manage your stress, to understand what radiation and chemo they got. How that might place them at greater risk, etc. those are all very important pieces of the puzzle. However, if all we do is try to deliver information downhill and to a person that literally, all they know is what we're telling them, for the most part, it's going to create distress. It's going to create more distress than if we didn't tell them anything. It's almost like ignorance is bliss to a certain extent. When we overload people with information, without any real applicability of how it means something in their life, it tends to cause more distress. I think it's very important and over time, I think what we'll see is a progression for engaging the patient, engaging the patient in their own care. Engaging the whole person in their own care. That's where I think that it's going to evolve over time, naturally. Gazella: I would agree with that. What would you like to see happen in the future, when it comes to getting these special needs met? Physical, mental, emotional needs met for cancer survivors in the future? Mumber: Well, I think from a standpoint of Medicine. Medicine with a big 'M'. Not just medicine that we use to fix people, but medicine that serves the needs of all the participants that are involved. Not just the patient, doctor, community member, all aspects of the community in general. All people involved in it at all levels of their being. Physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and all levels at which they experience life. As an individual person, as a family member, as a community member, etc. That's an integrative approach, a whole approach that addresses everyone at all levels of their being and experience. That, again, that's a huge elephant. What we're starting with is the ground foundational stuff of what's the science of all these things. What do we need to make sure people have done in order to have just a basement, foundational understanding of what's required for basic science survivorship. Basic science 101. That's the level we're at right now. Going from not doing that at all to doing that is a big step. That's a big step. We don't want to minimize that. It's going to take time. However, ultimately, what's going to happen is that it's going to evolve over time and it's going to progress to the point where we look at the person not just as a patient and as a body, but we look at the patient as somebody who's a responsible participant in their care. We take therapeutic advantage of their physical presence. Their emotional presence. Their mental and spiritual presence. We optimize their environmental existence such that it impacts everybody in the system. That is where medicine, that's what I'd like to see. I guess to say I'd like to see that is maybe a little self-centered. I think everybody would like to see that, right? It's just a matter of patiently, one step at a time, applying tools that we have that are capable of making incremental change at each of those areas. For me, I have a lot of people, a lot of colleagues say, "Gosh, I'd look to do some kind of integrative approach." I think starting small and then growing organically with it makes sense and using tools that apply to yourself as an individual, as well as the patient, is a good place to start. Using systems that are in place that can increase communication, break down some of those access to care disparity barriers and move things forward in a way of increasing patient responsibility and participation in their health. Gazella: I think that's great advice to practitioners who are looking to have a more integrative approach. Well, once again, I would like to thank the sponsor of this interview, which is iTHRIVE Plan. That's ithriveplan.com. Dr. Mumber, I'd like to thank you for joining me today. Mumber: Happy to be here. Thanks a lot. Gazella: Have a great day. Mumber: Alright, you too.
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Bobby Baker's practice focus is on providing strategic and regulatory advice to private companies and local governments, with an emphasis on energy, transportation and technology issues. In addition, Mr. Baker handles appellate and mediation matters.Mr. Baker was first elected to the Public Service Commission in 1992 and was the first Republican to win a statewide election for a Georgia constitutional office since Reconstruction. As Commissioner, Mr. Baker worked aggressively to develop competitive markets for utility and technology services, and to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses. He was elected to a third six-year term in November 2004, but did not seek re-election in 2010, deciding instead to return to private practice.Mr. Baker grew up in DeKalb County and attended DeKalb County public schools. He graduated from Oglethorpe University with honors and received his law degree from the University of Georgia. After law school, Mr. Baker joined the Southeastern Legal Foundation, a regional conservative public interest law firm and then practiced with a private law firm in Gwinnett County. Mr. Baker has been recognized on numerous occasions by both Georgia Trend Magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the city and state's most influential leaders. He has served on the board of directors for the Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology (GCATT) and as Vice-Chairman of the Gwinnett County Planning Commission (1990-1994). He also is the recipient of the Talmage Award from Oglethorpe University in honor of his distinguished professional career in public service.
Bobby Baker's practice focus is on providing strategic and regulatory advice to private companies and local governments, with an emphasis on energy, transportation and technology issues. In addition, Mr. Baker handles appellate and mediation matters.Mr. Baker was first elected to the Public Service Commission in 1992 and was the first Republican to win a statewide election for a Georgia constitutional office since Reconstruction. As Commissioner, Mr. Baker worked aggressively to develop competitive markets for utility and technology services, and to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses. He was elected to a third six-year term in November 2004, but did not seek re-election in 2010, deciding instead to return to private practice.Mr. Baker grew up in DeKalb County and attended DeKalb County public schools. He graduated from Oglethorpe University with honors and received his law degree from the University of Georgia. After law school, Mr. Baker joined the Southeastern Legal Foundation, a regional conservative public interest law firm and then practiced with a private law firm in Gwinnett County. Mr. Baker has been recognized on numerous occasions by both Georgia Trend Magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the city and state's most influential leaders. He has served on the board of directors for the Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology (GCATT) and as Vice-Chairman of the Gwinnett County Planning Commission (1990-1994). He also is the recipient of the Talmage Award from Oglethorpe University in honor of his distinguished professional career in public service.
Please join us for a conversation with award-winning novelist, short story writer, poet, essayist and creative writing professor Elizabeth Cox. Cox received the Robert Penn Warren Award for Fiction and was inducted into the Fellowship of Southern Writers in 2011. Her novel Night Talk received the Lillian Smith Award from the Southern Regional Council, the University of Georgia Libraries and Georgia Center for the Book. In addition to four novels, Cox has published a recent collection of poetry I Have Told You and Told You and a collection of short stories called Bargains in the Real World. Of this story collection, poet Mary Oliver wrote, "Those who know Elizabeth Cox as a person and as a writer know that she is continually courageous and melodious and has never yet softened the difficult facts of the world. Her stories are treasures, full of truth, possibility, and beauty." Two of her stories have been featured on NPR; “The Third of July” was an O’Henry Prize winner. Cox has also received the North Carolina Fiction Award - Individual Artist Grant, a Massachusetts Arts Council Grant, and Fellowships from Yaddo and MacDowell writers’ colonies. She was the 2003 Jack Kerouac Writer-in-Residence at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and has also taught at Duke University, University of Michigan, Tufts University, Boston University, the Bennington Low Residency Program, and MIT. She recently retired from the John Cobb Chair of Humanities at South Carolina's Wofford College, a chair she shared with her husband C. Michael Curtis. Tiferet Journal is pleased to also offer to you our multiple award-winning The Tiferet Talk Interviews book. This book includes 12 exceptional interviews. It can be purchased in both print and Kindle formats at this link on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/bu8m2zs
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Jill Stuckey is the Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Energy, affiliated with the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA), where she previously served as the state’s Director of Alternative Fuels. The Georgia Center of Innovation program is housed in the Georgia Department of Economic Development, to align the program’s unique resources and capabilities with growing the state’s strategic industries. The Center of Innovation for Energy was established by Governor Sonny Perdue in April 2008. The mission of the COI-Energy is to expand the production and use of renewable energy and alternative fuels in Georgia. Since Ms. Stuckey’s appointment to this position by the Governor, Georgia has announced billions of dollars and hundreds of newly created jobs in renewable energy and alternative fuel projects. Jill Stuckey started her career at Triangle, Inc., where she became part owner and built one of the largest fuel maintenance companies in the state. She traded private industry for state employment when she sold her company interest in 1992 and went to work for the Environmental Protection Division, Underground Storage Tank Program. During her tenure, Stuckey developed the concept of combining all state owned fuel tanks into one agency’s control – the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. At GEFA, she was able to save the state more than $100 million dollars in environmental remediation and capital costs by implementing her ideas. Her focus then turned to alternative fuels, in which she worked to develop fueling infrastructure and guide business owners interested in locating or expanding alternative fuels companies in Georgia. Jill earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio University. In addition to her role at COI-Energy, Jill Stuckey sits as a board member on the following organizations: Plains Better Hometown Program, Friends of the Georgia Archives and the Georgia Women of Achievement.
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