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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for February 5th Publish Date:  February 5th    Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, February 5th and Happy Birthday to Ronald Reagan ***02.05.25 - BIRTHDAY – RONALD REAGAN*** I’m Dan Ratcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Invasive Snails Can Harm Environment and Your Health MDE School to Host Mardi Gras Benefit Gala on March 8 Proposed Lost Mountain Road Subdivision Advances All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1: Invasive Snails Can Harm Environment and Your Health The Georgia Department of Natural Resources urges anglers and boaters to help prevent the spread of invasive apple and mystery snails, which can carry rat lungworm, a parasite that may cause rare but serious illnesses if consumed raw or undercooked. A recent study confirmed low levels of the parasite in these snails, marking the first detection in Georgia. Apple and mystery snails, illegal to possess since 2023, disrupt ecosystems and pose health risks. Preventing their spread involves cleaning boats and gear, avoiding aquarium dumping, and not releasing non-native species. Learn more at GeorgiaWildlife.com/ans. STORY 2: MDE School to Host Mardi Gras Benefit Gala on March 8 The MDE School will host its Mardi Gras-themed Benefit Gala on March 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Brick & Ivey in Marietta. Presented by Voyles Automotive Group, the event features an open bar, gourmet dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction, with proceeds supporting neurodiverse students. While tickets are sold out, the community can still participate by sponsoring or joining the online silent auction from March 1-8 at mdeschool.org. STORY 3: Proposed Lost Mountain Road Subdivision Advances The Cobb County Planning Commission has advanced a proposal for a 27-home subdivision on Lost Mountain Road, with a 4-0 vote recommending approval. The plan, by Traton Homes, will go to the Cobb Board of Commissioners for final consideration on Feb. 14. The 40.5-acre lot will feature two-story, traditional-style homes ranging from 2,000 to 3,589 square feet. The southern half of the property will require rezoning, and walkability improvements, including sidewalks, are emphasized for the proj We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We’ll be right back  Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4: 'An Unforgettable Night': Marietta Students Celebrate First Inclusive Formal Marietta Middle and High Schools hosted their first-ever Friendship Formal at The Foxglove, celebrating 40 students with disabilities. The event featured a sensory room, a photo booth, and corsages, with 58 volunteers from the Best Buddies Club, Key Club, and Kiwanis Club ensuring everyone felt included. Students danced the night away, fostering friendships and inclusion. Lisa Leiter, MCS transition coordinator, highlighted the event’s role in building meaningful relationships and shaping a more inclusive future. Chief Impact Officer Kim Blass praised the collaboration that made the evening a safe and joyful celebration. STORY 5: McBath Launches 2025 Congressional Art Competition Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Marietta, has launched the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District. Submissions are due by April 21, with one entry per student. Winning pieces will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol or Rep. McBath’s offices. McBath emphasized the importance of fostering a love for the arts and celebrating local talent. Students must submit their artwork to their art teacher with a completed release form and digital entry form. Full details and guidelines are available at mcbath.house.gov/art-competition. Break: STORY 6: CID Seeks $2.4 Million from State for Pedestrian Bridge by Battery Cobb legislators are considering funding a $12 million pedestrian bridge near the Battery Atlanta through Gov. Brian Kemp’s supplemental budget. Spearheaded by the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID), the bridge will connect the Battery to Smyrna, addressing safety and connectivity concerns in an area with over 10 million annual visitors. Funding includes $2 million from federal sources, $3.7 million from Smyrna’s SPLOST funds, and $250,000 from the CID, with additional congressional earmarks pending. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with completion by 2030, as part of the Cumberland Sweep multimodal path project. Legislators expressed strong support. STORY 7: 4th Annual Georgia Food + Wine Festival is March 21-24 The 4th Annual Georgia Food + Wine Festival, presented by Georgia Grown, will take place March 21-24 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. The festival celebrates Southern culinary talent, beverages, artisans, and live music, with events like "Fired Up" BBQ night, "Savor" tastings, and the family-friendly "Sunday/Funday." Highlights include Georgia Grown showcases, celebrity chef demos, live music, and a silent auction benefiting SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center. Tickets range from $20 to $165, with options for VIP experiences. Visit georgiafoodandwinefestival.com for tickets and details. Break: Ingles Markets 7 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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Discover the Apple Capital of Georgia! Ellijay is a charming mountain town known for its heritage farms, hiking trails, breathtaking scenery and juicy apples. Join host Darley Newmas as dives into the Apple Capital's agricultural roots and commitment to sustainability by touring multi-generational family farms like Red Apple Barn and Penland Orchards & Farm Market. Taste Ellijay wines at Roo Mountain vineyards and find out why this area is so good for growing grapes. Taste apple liqueur with Caroline Porsiel at women-owned House of Applejay. Explore a farmstay where you can make furry friends with sheep and lambs at Cress Creeks Farm. Hear from local businesses making a difference in their communities in this Georgia Grown episode. 

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GDP Script/ Top Stories for September 20th Publish Date: September 20th   From the BG AD Group Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, September 20th and Happy heavenly Birthday to NBA coach Red Auerbach. ***09.20.24 – BIRTHDAY – RED AUERBACH*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett installing weapons detection systems in football stadiums Unity Atlanta Church in Peachtree Corners Celebrating 100th Anniversary GCPS to host 5K race this fall to support Book Mobile All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG)   STORY 1: Gwinnett installing weapons detection systems in football stadiums Gwinnett County high schools are set to introduce new weapons detection tools at football games to enhance safety and prevent incidents like bringing guns or knives into stadiums. This initiative, announced by Superintendent Calvin Watts, follows a school board decision to invest $3 million in the technology from Evolv Technology. The decision comes in the wake of a fatal shooting at Apalachee High School, highlighting the urgent need for improved security measures. While these systems will initially be used at football games due to the high number of visitors and fewer controls, broader implementation across other athletic events and schools is still under consideration. The district aims to address safety concerns while continuing to focus on educational goals such as literacy proficiency. STORY 2:  Unity Atlanta Church In Peachtree Corners Celebrating 100th Anniversary Unity Atlanta Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a series of events culminating in Sunday's 11 a.m. service, featuring the Bridge of Faith ceremony. This annual event symbolizes the church's journey from the past to the future, with a symbolic bridge that participants cross. The celebration includes music by the Soulful Harmonics Band and a processional led by the youth and family ministry. Throughout the weekend, the church will host a reception, silent auction, gala celebration, and potluck dinner. The church, which has focused on spiritual growth through programs like "The Quest," also emphasizes community service and healing ministries. The anniversary serves as a time to welcome new members and reconnect with lapsed ones, while continuing to promote inclusivity and spiritual practice. STORY 3:  GCPS to host 5K race this fall to support Book Mobile Gwinnett County Public Schools is organizing the Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, November 2, at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center in Suwanee. The event aims to raise funds to buy new books for the Book Mobile program, which provides books to students. The 5K race kicks off at 8 a.m., followed by the fun run at 9 a.m. Registration fees are $35 for the 5K until October 18 and $40 thereafter, while the fun run costs $18, increasing to $20 post-October 18. A virtual run is available for $40, increasing to $45 after October 18. A $5 family discount per participant is offered for groups of four or more. Registration can be completed at bookmobile5k.com.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back   Break 2: Tom Wages (08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL) – Lilburn Daze (09.13.24 LILBURN DAZE_FINAL_REV 3)   STORY 4:  Suwanee Fest Celebrating 40th Anniversary This Weekend The 40th annual Suwanee Fest, a "totally radical" 80s-themed event, will take place this weekend at Suwanee's Town Center Park. The festivities kick off with a lively parade featuring over 40 groups, including local businesses and marching bands. Attendees can enjoy offerings from 200 arts and crafts vendors, a Family Fun Zone with rides and games, and various performances. Saturday's entertainment highlights include the Nexus Drumline, "American Idol" contestant Christiana Alaire, and 80s tribute band Rubiks Groove. Sunday's lineup features singer-songwriter Alex Boyer and classic rock band Sessionears. Parking is available at designated areas, and volunteers are encouraged to assist with festival activities. STORY 5:  Berkmar, Meadowcreek Awarded Rachael Ray ProStart Grow Grants Berkmar and Meadowcreek High Schools have been awarded the Rachael Ray ProStart Grow Grant, recognizing their commitment to culinary education and supporting their programs. This grant, administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, aims to enhance high school culinary and restaurant management programs by providing resources and support. At Berkmar, the grant will help alleviate financial burdens, allowing students to access essential gear like chef uniforms, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Meadowcreek will use the funds for field trips, industry seminars, and competition preparation, broadening student experiences and preparing them for careers in culinary arts. Both schools have shown success in culinary competitions, with Berkmar winning the Georgia ProStart Invitational state title and Meadowcreek's team placing highly in national contests. We'll be back in a moment   Break 3: INGLES 6 (Ingles Markets (Quick Meal Foods) 6)   STORY 6:     Two From Gwinnett To Be Inducted Into Georgia Military Veterans Hall Of Fame Two former Gwinnett County residents will be inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans' Hall of Fame on November 2. Former Duluth resident and retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major Preston Rowser, a Vietnam veteran, will be posthumously honored under the valor category for his heroism in organizing a counterattack despite being seriously wounded in 1969, earning him the Distinguished Service Cross and other commendations. Naval Petty Officer 3rd Class James Edward Walters of Snellville will be inducted for his service, notably supporting veterans' families as a funeral director and leading local patriotic initiatives like the Snellville Vietnam War Memorial and the Georgia Veterans Day Parade. Their inductions reflect significant military and community contributions, with the ceremony taking place at Saint Luke Methodist Church in Columbus. STORY 7:  GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do this weekend in Gwinnett County — Sept. 20-22 Looking for weekend plans? Here are five exciting events to check out in the area:   Tyler Hubbard Concert in Buford - Enjoy a night of music with Tyler Hubbard and special guests Alana Springsteen and Tyler Braden at the Buford Community Center Lawn today at 7 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with food tents and trucks available.   Suwanee Fest - Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Suwanee Fest at Town Center Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Discover treasures from nearly 200 vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and watch a colorful parade.   JapanFest - Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at the Gas South District in Duluth on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Experience live performances, martial arts, Anime, and Japanese cuisine.   Gwinnett County Fair - Visit the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville through Sunday for family-friendly activities, including Oscar The Robot, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, and Georgia Grown products.   Braselton Brew Fest - On Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., enjoy unlimited craft beer samples from over 30 Georgia breweries at Braselton's Town Green. The event features live music, lawn games, and food trucks. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the event.   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: Gwinnett County Fair (07.29.24 GWINNETT FAIRGROUNDS_FINAL) Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Hailed as one of the South's best food cities, Savannah, Georgia, is renowned as one of the nation's most popular destinations to celebrate St. Patrick's Day; the oldest and most haunted city in the state; the only city General William T. Sherman didn't burn on his March to the Sea; and the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. It's also where Forrest Gump and countless other movies have been filmed. But did you know Savannah is also the home of the original chicken finger and Georgia's smallest pie house and pub? With breathtaking coastal landscapes marked by ancient oaks, sweeping Spanish moss, cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages, the Hostess City of the South is the third-busiest port in the nation, with a charming reputation for Southern hospitality and an eclectic personality as deep and wide as the Savannah River. Just as unique as founder James Oglethorpe's original downtown design of 24 squares, Savannah's ever-evolving food scene will surprise and delight, challenge and inspire, and most assuredly leave you hungry and thirsty for more. Which Irish pub do you visit to dance the night away and sing karaoke at the top of your lungs? What Mexican restaurant has the best Cinco de Mayo party and the largest tequila selection? Just how did The Olde Pink House & Tavern become pink? Where do you go to eat truly local Savannah seafood or to find Savannah-style barbecue? In Unique Eats and Eateries of Savannah, get the answers to these questions and meet the friendly faces behind the food with local author and Georgia native Rebekah Faulk Lingenfelser as your personal guide. WEB: www.RebekahLingenfelser.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rebekah Faulk Lingenfelser is a five-star private chef, speaker, culinary TV personality, and author of the bestselling memoir, Some Kinda Good: Good Food and Good Company, That's What It's All About! Featured in Forbes, on Food Network, and on ABC, she is a Georgia Southern University alumna and an honors graduate of the Savannah Culinary Institute. A member of Georgia Grown and the Women's Food Alliance, where she serves on the advisory board of the coastal Georgia chapter, Rebekah has been the Statesboro Herald food columnist for more than a decade. She is a food contributor for Southern Soil, Discovering Bulloch, and Effingham Living magazines. Happily married into Savannah, she has called the Hostess City home for more than eight years. Connect with Rebekah by liking Some Kinda Good on Facebook, following @SKGFoodBlog on Instagram, or by visiting RebekahLingenfelser.com. ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7... ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH58... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ash-said-it-show--1213325/support.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Jan 27th         Publish Date:  Jan 26th Commercial: From the Drake Realty Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Saturday, January 27th and Happy heavenly Birthday to musician Bobby ‘Blue' Bland. ***01.27.24 – BIRTHDAY – BOBBY BLUE BAND*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Fatal Accident on South Cobb: Two Lives Lost in Van Collision with Fallen Tree Leveraging Technology: The Key to Faster Crime Resolution by Cobb Police KSU Lockdown Triggered by Carjacking Incident, Police Report All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: CU of GA  STORY 1: Two Dead After Van Crashes Into Fallen Tree on South Cobb Drive Two men, Nicolay Boytchev (61) and Alberto Alvarado Nicacio (46), died after their 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van crashed into a fallen tree on South Cobb Drive. The incident occurred in the right lane as they were traveling west. Cobb Police spokesperson Officer Shenise Barner confirmed the fatalities, and next of kin have been notified. The cause of the fallen tree is not specified. STORY 2: How Technology Helps Cobb Police Catch Criminals Quicker The Cobb County Police Department demonstrated various technologies to Kennesaw State University students, including drones, bomb squad equipment, and the Real Time Crime Center. The Real Time Crime Center acts as an information hub, utilizing technologies like drones, body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, and license plate readers to respond to calls for service. The center's integrated approach enhances situational awareness and response times, as demonstrated by comparing a 2005 incident to a recent one where technology played a crucial role in capturing the suspect. Other technologies showcased include bomb squad robots and cost-effective drones for aerial surveillance. STORY 3: Police: Carjacking Led to Lockdown at KSU On Wednesday evening, a carjacking near KSU's campus prompted a nearly two-hour lockdown. Three men carjacked a 2023 Cadillac CT4, fleeing toward the KSU campus. The carjacked vehicle was located by the Cobb Police's Real Time Crime Center, leading KSU Police to issue a secure-in-place alert due to reports of an armed intruder on campus. Marquise Adams, 17, was apprehended with the stolen vehicle's keys after a foot chase, but two suspects remained at large. No shots were fired on campus, and there were no reported injuries. The secure-in-place alert was lifted at 8:18 p.m. as police continue to investigate. Contact the Cobb County Police Department with information at 770-499-4111. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We'll be right back.  Break: GCPS STORY 4: Mableton Adopts Meeting Schedule, Asks for 8% Hotel Tax The Mableton City Council has established a permanent meeting schedule and location for 2024, opting for the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at the Riverside EpiCenter. Some residents expressed concerns during the meeting, requesting meetings at the South Cobb Regional Library due to discomfort with the EpiCenter's location. Councilwoman Debora Herndon suggested holding meetings at both locations to accommodate more constituents. Mayor Michael Owens emphasized the current suitability of the EpiCenter for Council needs, citing security, audio-visual equipment, and space. The Council unanimously approved the schedule, while also requesting an 8% hotel/motel tax from the Georgia General Assembly. The EpiCenter has offered free space for now, with potential costs in the future. STORY 5: What's Next for Jaha Howard? Former Cobb Board of Education member Jaha Howard has declared his intent to run for the Cobb Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, becoming the second Democrat to file with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. He aims to succeed Jerica Richardson, who is running for U.S. Congress. Kevin Redmon is another Democrat in the race. Howard previously served one term on the Cobb school board, clashing with the Republican majority and Superintendent Chris Ragsdale. While on the board, he sought an investigation by Cognia, the accrediting agency, but it faced controversy and was eventually voided. Howard also made an unsuccessful bid for state school superintendent. Richardson has not endorsed any candidate for her seat. The qualifying period for the May primaries runs from March 4 to March 8. We'll be back in a moment  Break: DRAKE – INGLES 6 STORY 6: Former Cobb County Manager David Hankerson Dies at 77 David Hankerson, who served as Cobb County manager for 24 years, passed away at 77 after a prolonged illness. Hankerson joined Cobb County in 1984 and assumed the role of county manager in early 1993, overseeing substantial growth in the county. County Manager Jackie McMorris, appointed by Hankerson in 2013, credited him for her career and highlighted his enduring impact on Cobb's values, including integrity and hard work. Hankerson's legacy is acknowledged as significant, with plans for a feature obituary in the coming days by the MDJ. STORY 7: 3rd Annual Georgia Food + Wine Festival is March 21-24 The 3rd annual Georgia Food + Wine Festival, presented by Georgia Grown, is set for March 21-24 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. The festival will showcase Georgia and Southern culinary excellence, featuring renowned chefs, beverage experts, farmers, artisans, and live musicians. Events include "Fired-Up" on March 22, celebrating grilled, smoked, and barbecued dishes with a whole hog pickin' and a silent auction for SafePath Children's Advocacy Center. On March 23, "Savor, Georgia Food + Wine Festival" offers food, drink, and tastings from over 300 beverages. The VIP Lounge experience, "VIP Lounge, at Savor," on March 23 includes special amenities and early admission. "Sunday/Funday" on March 24 is a family-friendly finale with live music, shopping, a whiskey cocktail challenge, and an oyster roast in the VIP Lounge. More details at www.georgiafoodandwinefestival.com. Break: ESOG Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at MDJonline.com.   Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Jan 26th            Publish Date:  Jan 25th Commercial: From the Drake Realty Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Friday, January 26th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to guitarist Eddie van Halen. ***01.26.24 – BIRTHDAY – EDDIE VAN HALEN*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia Dowell Elementary Incident: Kindergarten Student Brings Knife, Parents Left in the Dark. Georgia Senate Passes Cobb School Board Map in Party-Line Vote Birrell Calls Out Current Commission as Unconstitutional All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: ESOG STORY 1: A Dowell Elementary Student Brought a Knife to Campus. Parents Never Knew. A kindergarten student brought a knife to Dowell Elementary School, raising concerns about communication regarding student safety. The weapon was reported by another student, and the teacher confiscated it, following district and state protocols. However, only the parents of the student involved were informed. The Cobb County Association of Educators criticized the lack of communication, emphasizing the importance of transparency. The school administration and district defended their actions, stating that there was no threat to students and that disciplinary details cannot be made public. The incident has sparked discussions on balancing safety protocols with open communication in schools. STORY 2: Georgia Senate Passes Cobb School Board Map in Party-Line Vote The Georgia Senate passed the redrawn Cobb County Board of Education map proposed by state Sen. Ed Setzler in a party-line vote. The map is a response to a lawsuit claiming racial gerrymandering in the previous map. Setzler defended his map as the result of a thoughtful process, addressing the judge's order. Democrats, led by Sen. Jason Esteves, opposed Setzler's bill, stating it doesn't remedy the identified problems and violates the Voting Rights Act. Esteves criticized the process, suggesting local collaboration would have been better. The map will now head to the House of Representatives for consideration. STORY 3: Birrell Calls Out Current Commission as Unconstitutional Republican Commissioner JoAnn Birrell criticized the Cobb County Commission's attempt to create its own district boundaries, calling it unconstitutional. Earlier this month, Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann Harris ruled against the commission's move, stating it was unconstitutional. The Democratic majority used Georgia's constitutional home rule powers to substitute the state legislature-approved map to keep Democratic Commissioner Jerica Richardson in office. Commissioner Birrell, opposing the move, supported Judge Harris' ruling, stating that the commission's action is void. The county is appealing the decision to the Georgia Supreme Court. Commissioner Richardson will remain in office during the appeal. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We'll be right back  Break:  CU of GA – GCPS STORY 4: 'A Hoot': Smyrna Public Library's Story Time Builds Literacy and Connection The Smyrna Public Library in Georgia hosts infant and toddler story time sessions every Tuesday and Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of early childhood development, socialization, and pre-literacy. The program, running for over 60 years, provides an opportunity for children to hear a large volume of words, contributing to their vocabulary and readiness to read. Research indicates that reading to young children significantly impacts their word exposure, with programs like the Smyrna Library's story time working to close the "million-word gap." The library's independent status, funded by Smyrna taxpayers, allows flexibility in responding to community needs. STORY 5: Marietta in the Middle Launches Coat Drive Marietta in the Middle, a local nonprofit, has initiated a coat drive in response to last week's cold snap. The drive, running until Feb. 9, aims to provide coats to students in need, particularly after learning that some students at Dunleith Elementary School lacked proper outerwear during the frigid temperatures. Collection points include First United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church, and Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Emergency Room. The organization, which started in October to combat book bans in Marietta City Schools, aims to address various issues in the district through community outreach projects. We'll be back in a moment  Break: DRAKE STORY 6: 48th Annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is April 20-21 The 48th annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival, presented by Georgia Grown, is scheduled for April 20-21 in downtown Kennesaw. The festival will showcase over 250 arts and crafts booths, 25 food booths, an entertainment stage, kids activities, and live acoustic music. The Georgia Grown Member Village will feature goods and products from across the state. The festival will kick off with a parade on April 20 at 9:30 a.m., featuring over 2,000 children and various local groups. Attendees can enjoy performances by puppeteer Peter Hart, musician Scott Thompson, and local dance groups. Admission is free, and parking is available nearby. STORY 7: dk Gallery to have 16th Annual Nude & Figure Show The opening reception for the 16th Annual Nude & Figure Show at dk Gallery in Marietta will take place on Feb. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition, running until Feb. 24, showcases classical and contemporary works by various artists, including Chantel Barber, Kevin Chambers, Amy Cobb, Shellie Lewis Crisp, and more. The show features the Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre dancers performing contemporary movements inspired by the art, accompanied by Tracy Woodard and Misha Stefanuk. The event aims to celebrate the human form through diverse artistic expressions. For additional details, visit www.dkgallery.us. Break: INGLES 5 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. 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The Georgia Food + Wine Festival, presented by Georgia Grown, will celebrate the best of Georgia and the South, from its culinary superstars and beverage experts, to farmers, artisans, live musicians and more. A variety of events for all taste buds begins with the Best of Cobb celebration on Thursday, March 21st. Cobb's best and brightest will be recognized. Hosted by Cobb Life Magazine and the Marietta Daily Journal. The legendary barbecue event, “Fired-Up” starts your weekend off right on Friday night. This is an all-inclusive, food and drink tasting event. Saturday's main event, “Savor” offers hundreds of unlimited beer, wine and spirits tastings, a Georgia Celebrity Chef Stage, VIP Lounge, artisans, and live music. “Sunday/Funday” is the budget friendly and family-friendly day, with Kids Zone, VIP Lounge Oyster Roast, live music and more. Savor the Flavors! Get Tickets HERE: https://georgiafoodandwinefest... From Chef Jernard Wells: https://www.hautecuisine.store ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7... ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH58... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Oct 21st   Publish Date:  Oct 20th  Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Saturday, October 21st and Happy 83rd Birthday to Musician Manfred Man  ***MANFRED MAN*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Ragsdale Stands Firm as Cobb School Board Rejects Library Book Policy Changes Butterfly Garden Honors Victim of Recently Solved Marietta Cold Case  Cobb Development Authority OKs $50k in Cash Grants to Startups   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA – ESOG – DRAKE STORY 1: Ragsdale Stands Firm as Cobb School Board Rejects Library Book Policy Changes The Cobb Board of Education voted 5-2 to reject proposed changes to the district's library book policy. The proposed changes, put forth by Democratic school board member Becky Sayler, would have specified which books could be permitted for use in school libraries based on criteria such as awards and relevance to major world religions. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale opposed the changes, stating that they would restrict his ability to remove inappropriate material from school libraries. Ragsdale had previously ordered the removal of certain books, deeming them sexually explicit. Critics argued that the proposed policy would enable a group of educators to make these decisions rather than the superintendent.  STORY 2: Butterfly Garden Honors Victim of Recently Solved Marietta Cold Case The Marietta community dedicated a butterfly garden to the memory of Debbie Lynn Randall, a nine-year-old girl who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered in 1972. The case had gone unsolved for decades until recently, when the Cobb County District Attorney's Office identified the late William Rose as the perpetrator. The tragedy led to the creation of the Cobb-Marietta Girls Club, which has since grown into Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta, a program that provides support and resources for girls aged five to 18. The dedication ceremony brought together members of the community, including Randall's brother, Melvin Randall, and highlighted the positive change that stemmed from tragedy.    STORY 3: Cobb Development Authority OKs $50k in Cash Grants to Startups The Development Authority of Cobb County has approved the allocation of $50,000 in cash grants to support small businesses in the county through the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Grant program. This program, which provides financial assistance to entrepreneurs starting businesses in Cobb County, was initially funded with $50,000 in 2019. The recent unanimous approval marks the fourth allocation, bringing the total funds to $200,000. The grant program aims to promote economic activity within the county by assisting small businesses and entrepreneurs. It is administered by Cobb County government's economic development staff, who review and vet applicants to ensure they meet the program's criteria.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back  Break: ELON – JRM (CRAFTS & DRAFTS) – THE MARKET   STORY 4: Muslim Parents Criticize Cobb Schools for Alert Referencing Hamas A group of Cobb Muslim residents, many with children in the Cobb County School District, have criticized the district for issuing an alert about "an international threat" from the Palestinian group Hamas. The parents, mostly mothers, believe the alert was uncalled for and endangers their children. They expressed concern about the district's responsibility for spreading "dangerous misinformation" and called for the Cobb Board of Education to be more sensitive in the future. They believe the notification mentioning Hamas endangers students and makes them vulnerable to bullying. Parents suggested the district should focus more on potential mass shootings rather than threats from foreign entities.    STORY 5: Powder Springs Native Makes Racing History Myles Rowe, a native of Powder Springs, achieved racing history by becoming the first African-American driver to win a major U.S. open-wheel championship, the 2023 USF Pro 2000 title. He was also the first Black driver to win an IndyCar-sanctioned race in August 2021. The Powder Springs City Council recognized his achievements and presented a Certificate of Achievement to his parents. Rowe's journey in racing started at the age of 4 when he developed a passion for karting. Despite the financial burdens and challenges, he persevered, earned a degree in film and screen studies, and joined professional racing teams, ultimately securing the USF Pro 2000 championship and a scholarship package for INDY NXT in 2024.   We'll be back in a moment  Break: TEDS - DAYCO – POWERS    STORY 6: 3rd Annual Georgia Food + Wine Festival is March 21-24 The 3rd Annual Georgia Food + Wine Festival, presented by Georgia Grown, is scheduled for March 21-24, 2024, at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. This culinary and beverage celebration will feature Georgia celebrity chefs, local artisans, farmers, craft spirits, beers, and global wine, spirits, and beer brands. Georgia Grown will serve as the Title Sponsor, showcasing its members in various ways. The festival offers a wide range of events for all tastes and budgets, including tasting events, shopping, and live music. Early Bird advance discount tickets will be available from November 1, offering up to 40% savings on festival events until December 31.   STORY 7: Kennesaw State Scholarship Celebrates Professor and Late Husband's Love of Travel Kennesaw State University professor Teresa Raczek and her late husband Brian LaRaia shared a passion for travel and gourmet cooking inspired by their adventures. After Brian's passing in 2021, they aimed to honor his memory by helping others explore the world and gain new perspectives. They established the Brian Olcott LaRaia Traveling Scholarship with an initial gift of $50,000 in the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2022. To further support the scholarship, Raczek recently contributed a planned gift of over $200,000. The scholarship is designed to be need-based and intends to send one student per year abroad, reflecting Brian's belief in the transformative power of travel for young people. 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Developer Christopher Hunt was escorted from a Cobb Board of Commissioners hearing after repeatedly disrupting proceedings related to a proposal for a subdivision in south Cobb. Hunt had proposed 11 eco-friendly homes on 6.5 acres, but Commissioner Monique Sheffield raised concerns over the topography of the land. Hunt filed a lawsuit in November against Commissioner JoAnn Birrell and the county seeking $100m in damages over the denial of a previous proposal. Hunt called for zoning policies to be made more friendly to sustainable building and said variances were needed to counter outdated rules. The proposal was denied by the commission. Plus, as we approach the Masters, stay tuned for John Bednarowski's hole by hole tour of Augusta National, presented by Ingles Markets.  A 30-year-old man from Mableton, Robert Colt Smith, has been arrested for arson and murder after allegedly starting a deadly house fire in south Cobb last week. Police claim that Smith started a vehicle fire which spread to a nearby home, causing the death of two people and six animals. Smith is also facing charges for assaulting and battering his girlfriend on two occasions in February. The girlfriend lived at the home that burned down. Smith is facing charges of two counts of murder, three counts of arson, and aggravated cruelty to animals. He is being held at the Cobb jail without eligibility for bond. Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens has become the highest-paid sheriff among the four most populous counties in metro Atlanta after receiving a $25,000 pay raise. The Georgia General Assembly approved the raise, bringing Owens' salary to $195,000. Previously, police chief Stuart VanHoozer earned $191,908, former public safety director Randy Crider earned $193,250, and interim director Bill Johnson earned $190,745. All Cobb legislators in attendance for the House and Senate votes on the bill supported it. The Association of County Commissioners of Georgia recommends a minimum salary of $136,011 for sheriffs serving counties with 500,000 residents, with adjustments made for cost of living expenses. The Georgia Food and Wine Festival, presented by Georgia Grown, is set to take place from Thursday through Sunday at Marietta's Jim Miller Park. The festival offers a range of events, such as the barbecue extravaganza “Fired Up”, an afternoon of food and drink in the “Savor” event, and the family-friendly “Sunday Funday” festival finale. Attendees will be able to enjoy unlimited beverage tastings, along with gourmet bites, and culinary credits can be purchased. Ticket prices start at $25 for general admission, with VIP tickets available for $165. A VIP Lounge experience, featuring specialty drinks and souvenir cups, is also offered. VIP attendees must be 21 or older. Three 8th grade Girl Scouts from Troop 383, based in Marietta, received the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's Council Young Women of Distinction Award for their community leadership. Marissa McEckron and Koby Wilson established a pet food bank within the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry at their church to help families with food insecurities feed their pets. They also created a pamphlet with information on healthy pet food and low-cost/free vaccination resources. Alex Pritt designed a Calm Room at Cobb Horizon High School to help students feel safe and comfortable, featuring bean bag chairs, plants, and fidget toys. Each student can stay for 15 minutes once per day, with no electronics allowed. After Kennesaw State's A-Sun championship and gritty performance in the NCAA tournament, coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has become a popular man, and has his name linked to a few high profile jobs. Will the Owls' head man stay in Cobb County?  Cobb Travel & Tourism has launched a new initiative called Cobbunity, which aims to celebrate diversity in visitors, residents and tourism in Cobb County. The project will focus on arts, music, sports, conventions, trade shows, groups, attractions, venues, hotels, filmmakers and more. Cobbunity.org will provide information about inclusive events, accessible attractions and sensory-friendly places. The program will be a central component of the 2023 marketing campaign, according to CT&T CEO Holly Quinlan. Ethan Smith and Brody McQueen each shot 69 to help lead Mount Paran Christian to a nine-shot victory in the Cobb County Invitational earlier this week at City Club Marietta. The Eagles shot a team total of 7-under par 277 in the two-day event, which saw teams played nine holes each day. Mount Paran shot 5-under on the second day to pull away from Harrison and Walton. “I thought it was a good couple of days,” Mount Paran coach Scott Varner said. “We used all six guys scores, which is pretty cool.” North Cobb Christian's JB Knight won the individual title, shooting a 5-under 66. It was the second straight invitational victory for Mount Paran, which finished 22 strokes better than it did last year. Smith and McQueen tied for second, while Tucker Thompson, Sam Binkley and Zach Peterson each tied for eighth at 73, Jace Butcher was 14th with a 74 and Conner Bohn shot 81. And now, as we get closer to the start of the 2023 Masters, Times-Journal Incorporated sports editor John Bednarowski joins the show to continue to take us on a tour of Augusta National presented by Ingles. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews      -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Marietta man received a 22-year prison sentence this week after pleading guilty to charges of rape, child molestation, and aggravated sexual battery. Armando Ramos also received an additional 18 years on probation after his prison term is completed from Cobb Senior Superior Court Judge Stephen Schuster. Ramos was accused of molesting an 11-year-old victim several years ago, which was reported on August 10, 2020, per the DA's office. He was arrested the same day. He pled guilty to the charges on the morning the case was set to go to trial. The 150-year-old covered bridge on Concord Road in Smyrna is reopened after once again being hit by a vehicle and closing for repairs for the second time in three weeks. Though the bridge itself was spared damage, Cobb County said in an alert, its protective beam was hit by a rental truck and required repairing. The driver will face a citation and the insurance will be billed for any costs. Almost all of the incidents at the bridge in recent years have involved rental vans whose drivers aren't familiar with the area and ignore the multiple warning signs. The historic covered bridge has been the site of crashes and closures that have grown too numerous to count, the most recent occurring on January 20. The bridge's low clearance, indicated by abundant signage around the bridge, is the cause of most of the wrecks. The bridge was built in 1872 and is the county's only remaining covered bridge still in use. In 1980 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team's non-profit arm, JO Gives, will host its Fred Seidell Memorial ALS Texas Hold'em Tournament on February 25 at 6 p.m. The tournament, benefitting the Emory ALS Center, will have food and drinks and a silent auction. Returning as the Celebrity Guest Host is Terance Mathis of the Atlanta Falcons. Mathis has been an avid supporter of this event as many NFL players have suffered from ALS. Additional celebrity guests include NFL players Jerome Bettis of the Steelers and Jessie Tuggle, Bob Whitfield and Chuck Smith, all from the Falcons. JO GIVES supports ALS research as its founder, Janice Overbeck, lost her father to the disease in 2015. She works closely with the ALS Center at Emory University to raise funds and support research for a cure. To date, her non-profit has raised just over $250,000 for this cause alone. Tickets and more information can be found online at Jo Gives dot com slash poker.  Wheeler's Isaiah Collier showed why he may be the Number 1 player in the class of 2023. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound point guard put on a show with 28 points and seven assists, got some help from his friends and Number 1 Wheeler beat Number 3 Newton 79-60 on Monday in a showcase game of Georgia's two McDonald's All-Americans broadcast to the nation on ESPNU. That is not to say that Stephon Castle, the Rams' 6-7, 210-pound point guard, did not put on a show himself. The Connecticut signee, also considered one of the top five players in the senior class, scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds, but many of those points came when Newton was already down double digits in the second half. Fellow Southern Cal signee Arrinten Page, a 6-9, 220-pound forward, scored nine of his 17 points in the second half. In the fourth quarter, he scored five straight points, first on a dunk that brought the crowd to its feet. Then, after Newton answered with a 3-pointer, Page showed his range by hitting a 3 of his own to put Wheeler up 68-52 midway through the fourth period. Iowa State signee Jelani Hamilton added 15 points for Wheeler, while Indiana signee Jakai Newton, playing in just his second game of the season after recovering from a knee injury, had 17 for Newton. Collier appreciated the special matchup against his longtime friend. He said he and Castle have been friends, teammates and opponents since the second grade, and while Monday's game provided some extra incentive, Collier understands it may be a precursor to what may come in the Class six A state playoffs. The Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival, presented by LGE Credit Union and Georgia Grown, will be April 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 23 from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Kennesaw. The festival features over 250 arts & crafts booths, 25 food booths, entertainment stages, kids activities as well as live acoustic music in the Food Court throughout the weekend. There will also be the Georgia Grown Member Village featuring Georgia Grown products. A parade will kick-off the festival on April 22 at 9:30 a.m. Crowds line the streets of downtown Kennesaw to cheer on the more than 2,000 kids that participate. These kids represent every sports association and school in the area. Local businesses, the winners of various beauty pageants, and Allatoona, Kell, Kennesaw Mountain, Harrison and North Cobb High School marching bands also add to the festivities. Entertainment at the festival will include local performance/dance groups on two stages and acoustic music, featuring Scott Thompson throughout the day. Admission is free. Parking is available at Adams Park & Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw. There will also be two 14 passenger busses running shuttles from the park to festival grounds during event hours on both days. Cobb Travels and Tourism is hosting Bubbles & Brews a month-long celebration of Cobb County's local craft beverage makers. During the entire month of March, craft beverage enthusiasts can travel along the Cobb Ale Trail to 19 of Cobb's breweries, distilleries and wineries to sample each location's unique beverages. A free digital BrewPass will guide visitors to each location, where they can collect digital stamps and win prizes from Cobb Travel & Tourism. The breweries, distilleries, meaderies and wineries will host special Bubbles & Brews events throughout the month that will feature fun activities and themed giveaways where guests can earn double stamps in their BrewPass. Visitors will have the chance to vote online for their favorite best-sellers, special brews and various other categories. 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The Kennesaw Police Department is investigating an alleged assault against a man near the Kennesaw State University campus. The incident happened in the West 22 apartment complex, located where Cherokee Street and McCollum Parkway meet, just after midnight on January 22, according to Officer David Buchanan, Kennesaw Police spokesman. Jalique Rosemond, who is Black, alleged he was beaten by two white men who repeatedly called him the N-word, according to a report about the incident issued by Officer Seager, who responded to the call. Seager's report added that Rosemond had a bloody nose, a detail also included in a report from another Kennesaw police officer who responded to the scene. Buchanan said in the release that a detective has been in touch with Rosemond since Tuesday, adding that the suspects in the case left the complex following the alleged assault. Police are asking residents with any information about the incident to call Kennesaw Police Criminal Investigations Division or Crime Stoppers. An ethics complaint has been filed against Commissioner Jerica Richardson over an alleged conflict of interest in the county's ongoing redistricting controversy. Filed Monday by Debbie Fisher, who is listed as vice chairman of Party and Grassroots Development on the Cobb Republican Party's website, the complaint accuses Richardson of violating county rules in voting twice last year to support the county's home rule redistricting effort, which is aimed at redrawing the commission district boundaries to keep Richardson in office. Filed with the Cobb Board of Ethics, the complaint asks for a judge to void those two votes by Richardson. Doing so would leave the split of the vote on the home rule effort at 2-2 between the board's Democrats and Republicans. The complaint takes aim at a political group — For Which It Stance — which was created last year by Richardson and east Cobb's Mindy Seger to support her bid to keep her seat. Richardson's interest in the group means she not only had a personal conflict of interest in the redistricting votes, Fisher alleges, but a financial one as well. For Which It Stance was formed in March 2022, about five weeks after the Republican-sponsored district map which drew Richardson out of her seat was filed in the General Assembly. Richardson is listed as the nonprofit's registered agent, while Seger is its executive director. Since the Board of Commissioners' three Democrats began their home rule effort in the fall, the group has called on residents to support Richardson, solicited donations on its website, and is selling branded merchandise (T-shirts, tote bags and the like). And on October 11 and 25, when the Board of Commissioners took its two votes to assert home rule and redraw the lines, audience members bore signs from the nonprofit. The allegations around For Which It Stance were previously raised by Republican Commissioner Keli Gambrill, who said Richardson should have disclosed the nonprofit when the board met in executive session last year to discuss the home rule challenge. In the past, Richardson has said that she did not need to disclose the nonprofit, and that Gambrill should have been aware of it. Marietta's LiveSafe Resources has announced its 2023 honorees for the group's 38th Tribute to Women of Achievement. Each year, the organization honors 15 women leaders, nominated by their peers, who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their personal, professional and volunteer endeavors. These 15 outstanding women from the metro Atlanta area were recently chosen through a competitive application process, and one of them will also be named “2023 Woman of the Year” at the Tribute to Achievement awards gala on March 17. This year's honorees include women at the top of their game in Cobb's business, nonprofit, and government worlds. For a full list of honorees, please visit MDJ Online dot com. This year's Tribute to Women of Achievement gala will be held at the Renaissance Waverly hotel in Cumberland at 6 p.m. on March 17. More information is available at Live Safe Resources dot org. e Georgia Food + Wine Festival, a culinary and beverage celebration of all things Georgia, will take place March 23-26 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. The festival has announced that Georgia Grown has come aboard as Presenting Sponsor. They will be spotlighting and supporting their members in a variety of ways, including The Georgia Grown Wine Trail, Member Village, Flavors of Georgia and their own Demo Stage. Other partnerships this year include: Georgia Grown Member Chatel Farms – Official Beef, Audi Marietta – Official Automotive Partner and Superior Plumbing – Official Music sponsor. The festival is also proud to welcome back the Beam/Suntory family of beverages - Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Jim Beam, Hornitos, Haku and On the Rocks - as the Master Spirits partner. The festival offers a wide variety of events for all tastebuds and budgets, including “Savor," the main event on March 25 with over 400 varieties of wine, beer and spirits tastings, cooking demonstrations on the “Georgia Celebrity Chef Stage,” and 50-plus restaurants and artisans from around the South; and on March 26 Sunday/Funday, a family friendly event featuring food trucks and free children's activities. The VIP Lounge on March 25-26, presented by Publix, will offer a fully catered experience with open bars, the Bellissima Beverage Cart with craft cocktails on tap, early access and live music. Advance ticket discount savings on the Georgia Food + Wine Festival Winter Advance Ticket Packages are available now through March 1. For tickets and information head over to Georgia food and wine festival dot com. Scoot Henderson became the Kell boys basketball team's all-time leading scorer, led it to the Class AAAAAA state championship game and wowed most basketball experts in the process. Henderson's constant success was one of the reasons he made the unprecedented move two years ago to reclassify, graduate early and become the youngest professional basketball player in U.S. history at the age of 17. Now, after nearly two years in the NBA's developmental G League and making himself into the presumptive Number 2 pick in this summer's NBA draft, Henderson will be recognized by Kell for his trailblazing efforts and effect on its program. The school will retire Henderson's Number 0 jersey in a ceremony between Kell's girls and boys basketball games against Chattahoochee on Tuesday. Kell boys coach Jermaine Sellers said the timing worked out where the Longhorns had a home game and Henderson's team, the Las Vegas-based G League Ignite, had a nine-day break to allow him time to return home. It will be particularly special evening for the Henderson family, with Scoot not be the only sibling having their jersey retired. During the same ceremony, his sister, Crystal, will also be honored with the retirement of her Number 30. Crystal Henderson, who supplanted her brother as the all-time leading scorer in Kell basketball history — boys or girls — has led the Longhorns to a 15-5 overall record and 8-0 mark in Region six five A. Kell is Number 1 in Class five A, coming off a game against Cambridge in which she had 37 points and 13 rebounds. The retirement ceremony is expected to be at approximately 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, following the completion of the girls game. Sellers said the NBA and the G League asked to be involved in the evening, so the College Park Skyhawks — the Atlanta Hawks' affiliate — will be represented. Its dance team will perform at halftime of the girls game, and there will be shirt giveaways. In its quest to build a looping transit and trail network around Cobb's bustling commercial district, the Cumberland Community Improvement District is shaking every funding tree it can find. The CID's governing board agreed Thursday to ante up about $1.7 million in the hopes of securing a lucrative federal grant to advance the project, known as the Cumberland Sweep. If successful, the U.S. Department of Transportation would provide about $7 million toward planning and design of the Sweep which includes a self-driving shuttle, to circle the commercial district. The DOT's RAISE program — formerly known as BUILD and TIGER under past federal administrations — is expected to dole out nearly $2.3 billion this coming year for transportation and infrastructure projects. But the winners are an exclusive club; no more than a few dozen projects are greenlit nationwide each year. In recent years, only a handful of projects in Georgia have received funding. CID Executive Director Kim Menefee said this will be the third time the organization has sought the grant. Menefee said she's been in talks with Cobb's federal lawmakers about backing the application, who have already directed some funding to the Sweep in the form of congressional earmarks and submitted letters of support for the grant application. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews      -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Stuckey, the new CEO of Stuckey's, bought back her family's brand that her grandfather started nearly 70 years ago.  Just about everybody has a Stuckey‘s story, recalling a time when they took road trips in the family station wagon and found “highway happiness” at one of their stores.Stephanie has a great story going from environmental attorney and fourteen year Georgia State Rep and it was great to have her on the Side Hustle City podcast. Below is a letter from Stephanie to her valuable customers. You can also learn more about the history of Stuckey's. Her blog is also amazing!“If unthinkingly you render a disservice to a neighbor, all is not lost. You can see him or her again soon and make amends. But should a traveler leave one of our Shoppes with a feeling of dissatisfaction, then we can indeed despair. The traveler is gone. With them has also gone their respect for you and for the company you represent – and it is not likely that any of us ever again will see him or her in order to make things right.”– W.S. Stuckey, Sr., founder of Stuckey'sThe words above were set down as a guiding principle for our business many years ago when Stuckey's Pecan Shoppes first came into being. More than 80 years later, we're still on the nation's highways offering friendship to every traveler. Through three generations of the Stuckey family – with the Company falling out of family hands for decades – we have never departed from this principle. And we never will.In the making of our tasty snacks — from our famous Pecan Log Rolls and Divinities, to flavored pecans and popcorn — only fresh and wholesome ingredients are used. We take every possible step to protect their freshness and flavor. And we take pride in being a Georgia Grown-certified company. Everything we sell is fairly priced and honestly labeled.This experience extends to our licensed Stuckey's stores, as well. We want you to be happy with every interaction at Stuckey's. In a world of quick gas stops and generic experiences, consider us a roadside oasis and a highway heaven of original souvenirs, cold drinks, hot snacks, and candy. Quite frankly, there's nothing quite like a Stuckey's.As the CEO of Stuckey's, I aim to continue the legacy started by my grandparents by providing a fun and quality experience for the roadside traveler through our brick-and-mortar locations, as well as expanding markets for Stuckey's pecan products via e-commerce and Sparkle and Thrive: Social Media and Female Empowerment all in one place! Would you like to return to work, change careers or start a business? We got you covered!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Small But Mighty Agency A podcast that uncovers how to go from solopreneur to seven figure agency with ease.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Get the Balance Right For creative rebels, freaks, misfits and geeks who want to profit from their superpowersListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Thanks for joining me for today's conversation with David Zelski, Emmy Award-winning Producer & Host at Dizzy Productions, LLC based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Many of you will recognize David's voice from shows like Georgia Traveler and his outdoor adventure show, The Excursion. But I was most excited to talk to him about one of his newest shows, A Fork in the Road which he produces and hosts in partnership with Georgia Grown and which is aired on GPB. I had so much fun talking with David who is as passionate about sharing the stories of Georgia's farmers and producers as I am. It was really interesting to me get his perspective on local food and how his own views have been influenced through the process of reporting on Georgia agriculture. I think this audience will really appreciate his perspective and enthusiasm for our local farms and farmers. I hope you'll enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed being able to do this interview. Here are the links to some of David's shows including: A Fork in the Road, The Excursion and Pets Welcome Here. Be sure to check them out if you haven't already! As always, THANK YOU, to the beautiful people and awesome businesses who support the work of Southern Soil through advertisements and sponsorships. Especially to our Season Two Podcast Sponsors: Savannah Hydroponics and Organics, Chelsea Green Publishing and Morning Belle Farms! Also ... a big thank you to our Community Builders: Haylards Restaurant Group, Brighter Day and the Sentient Bean for their continued support over the years! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/southernsoil/message

Georgia growers stories being told on "A Fork In The Road" TV series, and the price of trucking fresh produce is sky-rocketing.

Suga's Pimento Cheeses has added two new mouth-watering flavors, Gourmet Pesto & Feta and Black Truffle, to an already-diverse menu of pimento cheese offerings. The new options join other cravable and popular flavors already on Suga's menu including Bacon Asiago, Smoked Gouda, Roasted Poblano and Monterey Jack, an extra spicy version with serrano peppers. Suga's offers eight total traditional flavors and four vegan pimento cheese options. Suga's Pimento Cheeses also launches a new interactive web site to further penetrate local Atlanta shops, larger markets in the Atlanta metro, and expand throughout the Southern region. The new web site will feature pimento cheese recipe inspiration, the story behind the cheese, a list of local stores and markets where Suga's Pimento Cheeses can be purchased and an e-commerce store where customers can purchase their favorite flavors. Web: https://sugasfood.com Follow: @sugaspimentocheeses “Pesto & Feta and Black Truffle are direct responses to what our customers asked for,” said Chef Suga, founder and creator of Suga's Pimento Cheeses. “Even though COVID-19 set everyone back, we are blessed to expand and grow our presence in stores throughout Atlanta and into Tennessee. We're confident the web relaunch will help us bring our pimento cheese to even more raving fans.” Stacey West, aka Chef Suga, and her pimento cheeses have been sought after throughout metro Atlanta thanks to her memorable presence at local farmer's markets and hyper-local shops as well as an early foray into a weekly Powder Springs brunch spot where the fan favorite was her signature Southern cheese spread. Chef Suga graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta with dreams of running a restaurant. After working with some of the top chefs in the Atlanta Metro area, including Chef Hilary of The Hil at Serenbe and Chef Holly, executive chef of Georgia Grown, she launched Suga's Enterprises, LLC in April 2016, taking over the kitchen and dining room of a local Powder Springs restaurant one day only for two months to serve Sunday brunch and try her hand at the restaurant industry. Stacey, her son Quinton Jones, who is also a chef, and her husband Robert West created southern brunch favorites such as chicken and waffles with maple butter, catfish po' boys, sweet potato corn muffins, and pimento cheese and grits. While they enjoyed the entire menu, customers overwhelmingly latched onto the pimento cheese. Suga's Pimento Cheeses launched just over a year later, in June 2017, thanks to the raving fans and high demand for the creative pimento cheese brand. “Our pimento cheeses are perfect on burgers, eggs, in grilled cheese or just fresh out of the container,” Chef Suga said. When she received requests for a spicier version in addition to her original pimento cheese, Chef Suga started experimenting with different types of spicy peppers, started selling her pimento cheese spread at the Marietta Square Farmers Market and sold out on the first day. Eventually the West's grew the business to many other markets and stores around metro Atlanta and into Tennessee and launched nine different flavors of pimento cheese. They debuted a 10th flavor, the smoked gouda pimento cheese, at the 2018 Atlanta Cheese Fest earning a finalist spot in the 2019 Flavor of Georgia food competition. Chef Suga and her team uses farm fresh, no preservatives and small batch ingredients from local restaurant supply companies, Atlanta farmers and other local vendors to ensure the highest and most fresh quality. Suga's Pimento Cheeses' vegan options are dairy, soy and nut free and contain potato and corn-based cheese, vegan mayo, vegan cream cheese and other non-dairy ingredients. Stacey earned the nickname “Suga” (pronounced “Shuh-gah”) when her first grandbaby was born. She didn't want to be called “grandma” so her daughter, Chanty, came up with the alternative “Suga.” She quickly began to be known as “Chef Suga.” Suga's Pimento Cheeses is headquartered in Powder Springs, Ga. and the pimento cheese is made locally in Marietta, Ga. Find more information about Chef Suga, her brand of cravable pimento cheeses, and a complete list of farmer's market and local shop locations at: www.sugasfood.com. 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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!

Suga's Pimento Cheeses has added two new mouth-watering flavors, Gourmet Pesto & Feta and Black Truffle, to an already-diverse menu of pimento cheese offerings. The new options join other cravable and popular flavors already on Suga's menu including Bacon Asiago, Smoked Gouda, Roasted Poblano and Monterey Jack, an extra spicy version with serrano peppers. Suga's offers eight total traditional flavors and four vegan pimento cheese options. Suga's Pimento Cheeses also launches a new interactive web site to further penetrate local Atlanta shops, larger markets in the Atlanta metro, and expand throughout the Southern region. The new web site will feature pimento cheese recipe inspiration, the story behind the cheese, a list of local stores and markets where Suga's Pimento Cheeses can be purchased and an e-commerce store where customers can purchase their favorite flavors. Web: https://sugasfood.com Follow: @sugaspimentocheeses “Pesto & Feta and Black Truffle are direct responses to what our customers asked for,” said Chef Suga, founder and creator of Suga's Pimento Cheeses. “Even though COVID-19 set everyone back, we are blessed to expand and grow our presence in stores throughout Atlanta and into Tennessee. We're confident the web relaunch will help us bring our pimento cheese to even more raving fans.” Stacey West, aka Chef Suga, and her pimento cheeses have been sought after throughout metro Atlanta thanks to her memorable presence at local farmer's markets and hyper-local shops as well as an early foray into a weekly Powder Springs brunch spot where the fan favorite was her signature Southern cheese spread. Chef Suga graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta with dreams of running a restaurant. After working with some of the top chefs in the Atlanta Metro area, including Chef Hilary of The Hil at Serenbe and Chef Holly, executive chef of Georgia Grown, she launched Suga's Enterprises, LLC in April 2016, taking over the kitchen and dining room of a local Powder Springs restaurant one day only for two months to serve Sunday brunch and try her hand at the restaurant industry. Stacey, her son Quinton Jones, who is also a chef, and her husband Robert West created southern brunch favorites such as chicken and waffles with maple butter, catfish po' boys, sweet potato corn muffins, and pimento cheese and grits. While they enjoyed the entire menu, customers overwhelmingly latched onto the pimento cheese. Suga's Pimento Cheeses launched just over a year later, in June 2017, thanks to the raving fans and high demand for the creative pimento cheese brand. “Our pimento cheeses are perfect on burgers, eggs, in grilled cheese or just fresh out of the container,” Chef Suga said. When she received requests for a spicier version in addition to her original pimento cheese, Chef Suga started experimenting with different types of spicy peppers, started selling her pimento cheese spread at the Marietta Square Farmers Market and sold out on the first day. Eventually the West's grew the business to many other markets and stores around metro Atlanta and into Tennessee and launched nine different flavors of pimento cheese. They debuted a 10th flavor, the smoked gouda pimento cheese, at the 2018 Atlanta Cheese Fest earning a finalist spot in the 2019 Flavor of Georgia food competition. Chef Suga and her team uses farm fresh, no preservatives and small batch ingredients from local restaurant supply companies, Atlanta farmers and other local vendors to ensure the highest and most fresh quality. Suga's Pimento Cheeses' vegan options are dairy, soy and nut free and contain potato and corn-based cheese, vegan mayo, vegan cream cheese and other non-dairy ingredients. Stacey earned the nickname “Suga” (pronounced “Shuh-gah”) when her first grandbaby was born. She didn't want to be called “grandma” so her daughter, Chanty, came up with the alternative “Suga.” She quickly began to be known as “Chef Suga.” Suga's Pimento Cheeses is headquartered in Powder Springs, Ga. and the pimento cheese is made locally in Marietta, Ga. Find more information about Chef Suga, her brand of cravable pimento cheeses, and a complete list of farmer's market and local shop locations at: www.sugasfood.com. 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!

In this episode, Fanning Institute Director Matt Bishop and SBCD Continuing Education Specialist Molly Knight talk with guests from throughout Georgia about how their businesses and leadership programs adapted to the virtual world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Roundtable Guests include: Deborah Cottle: SBDC Client Deborah Cottle is the owner and operator of retail store Cottle and Gunn in downtown St. Marys. Celebrating seven years this spring, Cottle and Gunn offers the wares of 27 local artisans, furniture, home decor, one of a kind vintage items and two paint lines (Annie Sloan chalk paint and Miss Mustard Seed's milk paint). In 2020, Deborah expanded her retail store's offerings online and has experienced tremendous growth. In addition to e-commerce, her online presence includes weekly live painting tutorials and classes to the DIY customer. Cottle and Gunn is a Georgia Grown shop and takes pride in offering Georgia produced products. You can read more about its small business success story here: https://news.uga.edu/sbdc-helps-cottle-gunn-during-covid-19/Alex Villanueva: Alex has served as president of the Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) since September 2020. HYPE is a nonprofit division of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce dedicated to serve as the main resource of Georgia's aspiring future leaders for young professionals ages 21-35. Their mission is to connect, develop, and empower young professionals and entrepreneurs through community, economic, and leadership opportunities. Outside of his volunteer service through HYPE, Alex is a senior in the cyber security technology consulting practice of Ernst & Young LLP (EY). Since Alex started his career in cyber security during March 2020, he has had a wide array of experiences consisting of PMO for Cyber Managed Services (i.e. IT Asset Management, Threat Exposure Management, and Identity Access Management), Cyber Program Support, and conducting a Cyber Program Assessments (CPA) spanning across the financial services, education, quick service food, manufacturing, and media industries. Laura Mathis: Laura Mathis is the executive director of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission in Macon. Prior to joining the Regional Commission in 2007, Laura served as the county manager in Wilkinson County. Laura is the current vice-president of the Georgia Association of Regional Commissions and is a member of the Air Force Materiel Command Civic Leader Program representing Robins Air Force Base. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission provides assistance to local governments in the areas of local government, economic development, planning, aging services, GIS/technology services and workforce development. Middle Georgia Regional Commission is one of 12 regional organizations in Georgia and serves 11 counties and 20 cities with a total population of 496,288. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission also provides administrative support to the Central Georgia Joint Development Authority, Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition and the Middle Georgia Regional Leadership Champions leadership program.

Listen to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast each week to stay up to date with the hyper-local news for Gwinnett County. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode. Gwinnett Daily Post  Spotlight: Gwinnett Daily Post Podtcast's Marcel Pourtout talks with Carolyn Bourdeaux, the newly elected Congresswoman for Georgia's 7th District. Register Here for your essential digital news.  This podcast was produced and published for the Gwinnett Daily Post and GwinnettDailyPost.com by BG Ad Group on 11-18-2020.  For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nestled in the heart of the Historic Village of Stone Mountain you’ll find Sweet Potato Café. The ambiance is just as delightful as the meals and every bite is a perfect blend of seasoning and love. Since 2011 Chef has been crafting her unique, soul fusion, farm to table meals. The fresh vegetables are often times straight from her charming on-site garden. Customers are more than intrigued by it all, they are smitten and often come back for their favorites which include; Fried Green Tomatoes, the fantastic fish on Fried Fish Fridays or the infamous Sunday Brunch.Its popularity and exquisite cuisine have not gone unnoticed. Sweet Potato Café has been awarded the prestigious “100 Plates Locals Love” distinction by Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division (GDEcD) for its Fried Green Tomatoes. It was the first restaurant in Stone Mountain to be recognized by Atlanta Eats, as well as highlighted on its website. In addition, Sweet Potato Café has been featured in the AJC as a top five OTP restaurant for its Sunday brunch. Although Chef Karen hails from a family of chefs, it was actually preparing meals for her children that she fell head over heels in love with cooking. So much so, that she went on to receive her culinary training from Atlanta Technical College. Which was followed by five years of perfecting and honing her craft while operating a successful catering business. Chef Karen is a Georgia Grown member and over the years has provided cooking demonstrations at Grady Memorial Hospital for its diabetic patients. She joined First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chefs Move to Schools initiative, working with the Drew Charter School in Atlanta, and volunteered at Project Open Hands. She has also partnered with Atlanta Area Schools for the deaf, providing needed skills to students needed to work in a restaurant environment. 

Nestled in the heart of the Historic Village of Stone Mountain you’ll find Sweet Potato Café. The ambiance is just as delightful as the meals and every bite is a perfect blend of seasoning and love. Since 2011 Chef has been crafting her unique, soul fusion, farm to table meals. The fresh vegetables are often times straight from her charming on-site garden. Customers are more than intrigued by it all, they are smitten and often come back for their favorites which include; Fried Green Tomatoes, the fantastic fish on Fried Fish Fridays or the infamous Sunday Brunch.Its popularity and exquisite cuisine have not gone unnoticed. Sweet Potato Café has been awarded the prestigious “100 Plates Locals Love” distinction by Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division (GDEcD) for its Fried Green Tomatoes. It was the first restaurant in Stone Mountain to be recognized by Atlanta Eats, as well as highlighted on its website. In addition, Sweet Potato Café has been featured in the AJC as a top five OTP restaurant for its Sunday brunch. Although Chef Karen hails from a family of chefs, it was actually preparing meals for her children that she fell head over heels in love with cooking. So much so, that she went on to receive her culinary training from Atlanta Technical College. Which was followed by five years of perfecting and honing her craft while operating a successful catering business. Chef Karen is a Georgia Grown member and over the years has provided cooking demonstrations at Grady Memorial Hospital for its diabetic patients. She joined First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chefs Move to Schools initiative, working with the Drew Charter School in Atlanta, and volunteered at Project Open Hands. She has also partnered with Atlanta Area Schools for the deaf, providing needed skills to students needed to work in a restaurant environment. For more info: http://www.indiereviewcd.com https://twitter.com/IndieRevue https://www.instagram.com/indie.review https://www.facebook.com/indie.review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/indie-review/support

In this episode, Jay, Katie, and John discuss proper attire for farm work, the remaining few days of session, and of course talk about Georgia Grown's newest campaign, "Now More Than Ever, Buy Georgia Grown". Take a listen and learn how you can help Georgia Farmers, stay safe on the farm, and find out what's going on with this year's legislative session! 

"Our players are not our consumers. They're our products." Alec Morrison, jack-of-all-trades at Georgia Revolution FC and youth coach extraordinaire, is my newest guest on SmallWorld Soccer Report! We had a blast discussing what makes the Revs different, our Georgia loyalty, why Domino's has the best national chain pizza, and even some actually pertinent information about lower-league soccer at times, believe it or not. It's nearly 90 minutes of pure excellence, so give it a listen and check out why you need to be supporting Georgia Revolution! Smallworld Soccer Report Twitter- SWSoccer_Danny Website- https://smallworldsoccer.home.blog/blog-feed/ Game On: A Sports Podcast for Everyone https://linktr.ee/GameOnSportsPodcast Follow us on Instagram @GameOnSportsPodcast Follow us on Twitter @GameOnEveryone Youtube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kR6dp4mEdBgDfXJ1j02Zg?view_as=subscriber Give us a shout! If you have any questions, hit us up on our Facebook Page @GameOnEvery1 or Game On: A Sports Podcast for Everyone --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameonsportspodcast/message

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 200: Erin Zwigart, Georgia Crafted On this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” Erin Zwigart, Founder and Owner of Georgia Crafted, shares the story of her company’s beginnings and growth, her promotion and sale of Georgia-produced specialty food and other products, how they meet unique corporate gift needs, and much […] The post Erin Zwigart, Georgia Crafted appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Holly Chute, ladies and gentlemen. Someone I absolutely adore. She has worked has the chef for pretty much every Governor you can remember in the state of Georgia. Her story, like many of the guests we have here on the show, is wonderful. The way she made it as the person chef for the Georgia Governor? It's just perfect.I won't spoil any more of her story here, but we caught up Downtown at the Department of Agriculture — in the offices of Georgia Grown.If you don't know, we're one of the few states to have a wonderful Department of Agriculture. Mr. Gary Black is at the helm and the Georgia Grown program and label is a major one. Pointing much deserved recognition to the foods and products produced or grown right here in the Peach State.Holly and I also caught up to talk about Taste of Atlanta this weekend — specifically Friday night. There's an awesome kick-off happening on Friday celebrating Georgia products and chefs.

Agribusinesses thrive under this economic and marketing development program led by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. This July, we followed the paths of Georgia Grown food entrepreneurs at one of the largest trade shows—AmericasMart with 8,000 brands across a 7 million square foot campus. We visit the gourmet temporaries floor to talk and taste with Georgia founders. We learned the story behind the iconic Atlanta building where they set up shop to share their brands with the world. Join us for this special tour, including Big Daddy Biscuits, Goodson Pecans, Hunter Cattle Company and many more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peach-and-prosperity/support

We're joined by four chefs from the Peach State to talk about Georgia Grown produce! Holly Chute, Savannah Sasser, Julio Delgado, Greg Litman get cozy with the HRN Happy Hour team to discuss the Atlanta culinary scene and why locally grown produce and locally made products are are the forefront of the work they do. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. HRN Happy Hour is powered by Simplecast.

Georgia was once a leader in the oyster canning business, but the last cannery closed in the 1960s. In decades since, the local bivalves had a reputation as too wild, too muddy and too much work, so they didn't show up on a lot of menus. In the past few years, however, a group of people attuned to the estuaries of Glynn, Camden, Liberty and McIntosh counties have helped revive the Georgia oyster — through farming. Their stories are the center of André Gallant's A High Low Tide: The Revival of a Southern Oyster .

Episode 38: Regina Hild, the owner and founder of Regina's Farm Kitchen in Dunwoody, Georgia. Exploring Artisan Fruit Spreads. Sourcing Georgia Grown Produce. Work Ethic from the Family Farm. Creativity Leads to Profitability.   Hosted By: Deborah Michas (IG: @deborahmichas) & Justin Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)   Episode Notes: 1) The difference between jams, jellies, and preserves.  2) Following one's dream means learning from others first. How Regina learned from other chefs before beginning her own business. 3) How preserves can be turned into fun beverages and after dinner drinks.     4) Packaging is representative of whats inside the so make it as good as your food and beverage.  5) The importance of coming up with new innovative flavors and products.  Website: www.reginasfarmkitchen.com  IG: @reginasfarmkitchen   Stay Tuned for Episode 40 on Wednesday, where we interview David Goodson, the owner and founder of Goodson Pecans in Leesburg, Georgia. Website: www.goodsonpecans.com  IG: @goodsonpecans   Stay Tuned for Episode 41 on Friday, where we interview Landon Harmon, the co-owner and c0-founder of Bearded Man Coffee in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.  Website: www.beardedmancoffee.com  IG: @rbeardedmancoffee   Free Podcast.  No Advertisements.  The stories of Food, Beverage and Nutrition Entrepreneurs and how their failures led to the successes in their lives and in their business.  What does the future have in store for the food, beverage, and nutrition entrepreneur?   JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: justin.bizzarro@gmail.com Instagram: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs ( #foodentrepreneurs )   All music is scored by host or royalty free. 

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Episode 27: Motivational Monday - Pele. What is the Flavor of Georgia. The Perseverance of the Flavor of Georgia Finalists. Creating the Greatest Generation of All Time. The New Food Revolution.   "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." - Pele   Listen on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and Podbean.     Hosted By: Deborah Michas (IG: @deborahmichas) & Justin Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)   Episode Notes: 1) What is the Flavor of Georgia? 2) Flavor of Georgia Contestants and Finalists are our motivation and inspiration this week. 3) Keeping trying and entering your products in contests as competition is good.  It forces you to learn, pivot, and grow.   4) Georgia Grown products are going to be on shelves all over the world because Georgia is supporting their entrepreneurs is amazing ways. 5) Empowering residents to be better entrepreneurs.  Georgia is becoming a food and beverage Mecca. Keep an eye out because Georgia Entrepreneurs are here to stay.   Special Mentions - 2019 Flavor of Georgia Finalists. Albs Company, LLC - Aubsauce. IG: @aubsauceco Byne Blueberry Farms, Inc. - Blueberry Barbecue Sauce (Episode Coming Soon). IG: @byneblueberryfarms Chinese Southern Belle - Wild West East Asian Teriyaki Pineapple BBQ Sauce. IG: @chinesesouthernbelle Montane Sparkling Water - Grapefruit Peach Sparkling Spring Water. IG: @montanespring Fresh Kiss - Hibiscus Kombucha Tea. IG: @freshkisstea Nectar Foods Two Inc. - Nectar Ready to Blend Soothies Coconut + Pineapple. IG: @nectaratl Abby J's Gourmet - Abby J's Blackhawk Smokin' Hot Pickled Okra (Episode Coming Soon). IG: abbyjs_gourmet PineStreet Market - 2 Products - Bacon Jam & Pimento Cheese (Episode 5) IG: pinestreetmarket Built by Bees - 2 Products - Tupelo Balsamic Vinegar & Blueberry Whipped Honey. IG: @builtbybeas A Cacoa Affair - Macarons. IG: acocoaaffair Smith Family Dairy Farm - Silly Goat Pineapple Pecan Chèvre.  Suga's Enterprises, LLC - Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese. IG: @sugaspimentocheeses H.L. Franklin's Healthy Honey - Creamed Honey with Chocolate (Episode Coming Soon). IG: @hlfhealthyhoney Classic City Bee Company - Smoked Honey (Episode 31 Coming Soon). IG: @classiccitybee Savy Confections - Black Cherry Pecan Jam.  Elusive Jams LLC - Fig Bourbon Jam. IG: @elusivejams Fairywood Thicket Farm - Phenomenal Cosmic Strawberry Jam. Pouch Pies - Chicken, Butternut, Leek & Thyme Pie. IG: @pouchpies Jensen Reserve - Coppa Roast. IG: @jensenreservefarms Georgia Grinders - Pecan-Peanut Butter. IG: @georgiagrinders Beautiful Briny Sea - Gunpowder Finishing Salt (Episode Coming Soon). IG: @beautifulbrinysea Kay's Cookery - Habeeb's Honey Braised Sauce. IG: @habeebshoneybraisedsauce Bacon's Heir - Pork Panko. IG: @baconsheir Hardy's Peanuts, Inc. - Delicious Dill Pickle Party Peanuts. IG: @hardyfarmsroasting Bodacious Food Company - Mama Geraldine's Pimento Cheese Straws. IG: @cathycunnighamhays     Stay Tuned for Episode 28 on Wednesday, where we interview Dr. Sujit Sharma, the co-owner and CEO of Chuice in Atlanta, Georgia.  Website: www.chuice.com  IG: @lovechuice   Stay Tuned for Episode 29 on Friday, where we interview Deana Bibb, the owner and founder of Proper Pepper Pimento Cheese in Sandersville, Georgia. Website: www.properpepper.com IG: @properpepper   Free Podcast.  No Advertisements.  The stories of Food, Beverage and Nutrition Entrepreneurs and how their failures led to the successes in their lives and in their business.  What does the future have in store for the food, beverage, and nutrition entrepreneur?   JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: justin.bizzarro@gmail.com Instagram: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs ( #foodentrepreneurs )   All music is scored by host or royalty free. 

Carver’s Produce is a Georgia Grown natural food distributor transforming how growers and buyers strengthen food deserts.

This week on The Farm Report, host Erin Fairbanks is joined by Holly Chute, the Executive Chef for the Georgia Departments of Agriculture and Economic Development. In this role, Holly represents the state’s largest economic sector, while serving as a liaison between Georgia’s farmers/commodity producers and the food Service Industry. She is one of the most visible faces of the popular Georgia Grown Program and appears regularly at Festivals and community events. Prior to this, Holly was Executive Chef of the Georgia Governor's Mansion under six administrations, which led one political observer to remark "Georgia Republicans and Democrats can agree on at least one thing: Holly's cooking."

Branden Lisi / Object 9 Branden Lisi is one of the founders of Object 9 and, in addition to overseeing the rebirth of the Georgia Grown program for the Department of Agriculture, has led more than 400 client engagements centered around revitalizing underperforming brands. His firm is probably most famous (in marketing circles) for their […] The post Branden Lisi of Object 9 and Jack Spruill of Georgia Grown appeared first on Business RadioX ®.