Podcasts about Gilmer

December 15, 2024 | The Gift | Matthew 1:20-21  Today we explore the profound truth that “forgiveness is available” through Jesus Christ. While forgiveness is a free gift to us, it came at a great cost to God—through the sacrificial death of Jesus. We are called to receive this gift by faith, not just for freedom from guilt or escape from hell, but for the restoration of a relationship with God. The message ends with a powerful reminder that forgiveness is not just about what we are saved from, but about the deep, transformative relationship we are saved to. Verses: Romans 6:23 Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:4-5 Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

Ar'Jillian Gilmer is the founder of Gilmer's Learning Solutions, a tutoring center and microschool in Little Rock, Arkansas. A public school teacher for nearly a decade, Ar'Jillian felt the pull towards education entrepreneurship and creating innovative learning options for local children. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

December 8, 2024 | The Gift | Genesis 3 In this sermon, we explore the reality of sin, as seen in Genesis 3, and how it disrupted humility's perfect relationship with God. We learn that sin introduced separation, shame, fear, and brokenness into the world, leading to deep consequences for all of creation. Despite the tragic effects of sin, the Gospel offers hope and restoration through Jesus Christ, the ultimate gift. As believers, it's our responsibility to share this GIFT with others, beginning with an honest understanding of the world's brokenness and the need for a Savior. 

December 1, 2024 | The Gift | Luke 2:8-20 & Genesis 1 In this message, we explore the incredible truth that God created us for relationship with Him. Through the incarnation of Jesus, God made a way for us to be in a personal, intimate relationship with Him, not based on performance or religious rituals, but on His unbreakable love. Jesus is the greatest gift, given freely, to restore the relationship we were made for. The goal of salvation isn't just belief, but knowing God intimately, experiencing His love and grace every day. 

November 17, 2024 | City on a Hill | Acts 1:4-8 In this message from the City on a Hill series, we explore the crucial role of Divine Power in fulfilling our purpose as Christ-followers. Drawing from Acts 1, we learn that the Holy Spirit empowers us to live out our calling and be the light of the world. Just as the disciples needed to wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit, we must pursue God's presence and power through prayer and devotion. Without the Holy Spirit, we are powerless to live the life Christ has called us to, but with His divine power, we can boldly fulfill our purpose and shine brightly for His glory

In this episode of NEJM AI Grand Rounds, hosts Raj Manrai and Andy Beam interview Courtney Hofmann, a mother whose use of ChatGPT led to her son's diagnosis of tethered cord syndrome after seeing 17 doctors over three years, and Dr. Holly Gilmer, the pediatric neurosurgeon who confirmed and treated the condition. The conversation explores how AI helped bridge diagnostic gaps, systemic health care challenges that led to missed diagnoses, and the evolving role of AI in patient advocacy and medical practice. The episode highlights the importance of combining AI insights with human medical expertise, while discussing both the potential and limitations of AI in health care. Transcript.

Through a sudden diagnosis in high school to a career detour in college to adoption and IVF in marriage to a ministry calling that made it all make sense, this story is one of God weaving His sovereignty and goodness in unexpected ways.   Jessica Gilmer, from our community group in West Cobb, Georgia (a suburb outside of Atlanta), shares her journey of learning to trust God's plans for her life in the midst of disappointments and realizing that sometimes the unknowns of life can also be His perfectly wrapped gifts set to open at a later date.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: - The detours of your life can lead you to God's ultimate path for you. - In the moments where you are carrying heavy burdens, go to Jesus - He will give you rest. - God alone is the Creator of life!    Links:    Listen to a similar story~ Kitty Hurdle- Ep. 274: “Will You Trust Me?”   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Jessica. Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Story Within the Story with Jessica about Mustard Seeds ministry, AND…   Have you ever wanted to attend a StoryTellers Live gathering but don't have a city near you?  We are thrilled to offer our Patreon members the opportunity to virtually attend our Tulsa live gathering via Zoom on November 19th at 7:15 PM.  Not a Patreon member?  Join here today, and you'll receive all the details! Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible study series - the third in the series, Discovering God in Stories of Faith, is now available!!!   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates!

November 3, 2024 | City on a Hill | John 1:1-13 In this powerful message from our City on a Hill series, we dive into John 1:1-13 and explore the life-changing truth that Jesus is the Light of the world. Jesus, as the eternal Word of God, came to reveal God's love, bring salvation, and offer eternal life to all who believe in Him. Through His life, death, and resurrection, we discover how Jesus is not just a good teacher but the Savior who gives light, life, and hope. Join us as we unpack the essential truths about who Jesus is and how we can receive His gift of salvation! Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

October 27, 2024 | City on a Hill  In this sermon, we are tackling the intersection of faith and politics as we approach the upcoming election. We are reminded that politics affect our daily lives. Therefore it's our responsibility to bring God's truth into these discussions. As believers we must vote to promote Kingdom values. We're called to be truth-tellers, prioritizing God's truth. The Lion of the tribe of Judah will be on the throne as King regardless of if there's an elephant or donkey in the white house. Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

CTL Script/ Top Stories of October 26th  Publish Date: October 26th     From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast     Today is Saturday, October 26th and Happy Birthday to Pat Sajak  ***10.26.24 - BIRTHDAY – PAT SAJAK***  I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.    Holly Springs Parkway Widening Project Reaches Milestone  La Cantina on Main Brings a Taste of Northeast Mexico to Canton  NGHD Immunizes 677 North Georgians with Drive-Thru Flu Shots    We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!     Commercial: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL)     STORY 1:  Holly Springs Parkway Widening Project Reaches Milestone  Holly Springs celebrated the completion of the second phase of widening Holly Springs Parkway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 23. The project, funded by a $1.25 million grant and $3.5 million loan from the State Road and Tollway Authority, added two travel lanes, sidewalks, and pedestrian lighting, enhancing connectivity and safety. David Cassell from the State Road and Tollway Authority highlighted the importance of partnerships in saving taxpayer money and improving mobility. City Manager Rob Logan emphasized the project's role in boosting local infrastructure. The third phase will extend the widening from Ronnell Road to Childers Road.  STORY 2: La Cantina on Main Brings a Taste of Northeast Mexico to Canton  La Cantina on Main, a new Mexican restaurant in downtown Canton, is now fully open at 210 E. Main St., the former site of East Main Café. Founded by Jose Luna, Jose Benitez, and Guillermo Pomares, the restaurant focuses on northeastern Mexican cuisine, inspired by Monterrey traditions. After a successful soft opening in September, the restaurant quickly became popular, booking reservations days in advance. It features indoor and outdoor dining, a bar, lounge, and event space for live music. Open daily, hours vary, with potential late-night openings for events. More details are available at lacantinaonmain.com.  STORY 3:  NGHD Immunizes 677 North Georgians with Drive-Thru Flu Shots  The North Georgia Health District's annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics vaccinated 677 residents this year, enhancing accessibility and emergency preparedness. Since 2007, these clinics have collaborated with county health departments to provide convenient flu shots. This year, Cherokee County vaccinated 92 residents, Gilmer 61, Pickens 55, Fannin 110, Murray 123, and Whitfield 236. Flu vaccines are also available at local doctors, pharmacies, and grocery stores, often at little to no cost. The Georgia Department of Public Health advises preventive measures like frequent handwashing and staying home when sick. More information is available at www.nghd.org.    We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.      Back in a moment   Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cherokee County) – The Mill (09.26.24 THE MILL ON ETOWAH REV 2 30_FINAL)     STORY 4:  Cherokee County Mom: Expecting and New Moms Should Check Blood Pressure  Preeclampsia affects about 5% of pregnancies, with symptoms like high blood pressure and headaches, potentially leading to severe complications if untreated. Cherokee County resident Kristen Vicini experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a condition that can occur after childbirth. After experiencing high blood pressure and other symptoms, she was treated with magnesium and blood pressure medication at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Dr. Alyssa Liguori notes that preeclampsia's causes are still under research, but risk factors include first pregnancies and hypertension. Women are encouraged to monitor symptoms and consult doctors, as early detection and treatment are crucial.  STORY 5: Cherokee County Fire Sergeant Retires After 23 Years of Service  Sgt. Stephen Ballow of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services retired after a 23-year career, completing his final shift at Station 4 in Free Home on October 22. A retirement breakfast celebrated his service, where Fire Chief Eddie Robinson presented him with a helmet plaque, honoring his leadership and dedication. The department expressed gratitude for Ballow's courage and integrity, wishing him a happy retirement.  Commercial: INGLES 9    STORY 6:  The Way Woodstock Celebrates Renovation of Historic Latimer Hall  The Way Woodstock church dedicated the renovated historic Latimer Hall this week, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Michael Caldwell. The 6,800-square-foot facility is designed for faith-based community engagement, offering space for worship, kids and student ministries, leadership conferences, and community discussions. Originally built in the 1960s for Southern Bell, the building required significant upgrades. Renovation plans began in 2020, delayed by COVID-19 and supply issues, but completed in May 2024. The Way Woodstock, formed in 2019 from two merging churches, aims to serve the community better together. More details are available at www.TheWayWoodstock.com.  STORY 7:  Veteran Resource Fair Set for Nov. 1 at Cobb Civic Center  The 3rd Annual We CARE Vet Fair, hosted by United Military Care, is set for November 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. This event, Georgia's largest veteran resource fair, welcomes veterans, active duty personnel, National Guard members, reservists, caregivers, families, and survivors. Attendees should bring relevant documents to meet with service officers and claims specialists. Pre-registration is required for free legal assistance. Admission, parking, and lunch are free. More details can be found online.     We'll have closing comments after this.      COMMERCIAL: 01.02.24 HELLER LAW 4 GENERIC_FINAL     SIGN OFF –    Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com  Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Doug Gilmer finished his lengthy law enforcement career at the Center for Countering Human Trafficking as the Senior Law Enforcement Liaison. He now runs Resolved Strategies, a global justice solutions group. Doug talked to us about the various challenges among all stakeholders to combat human and labor trafficking.

October 20, 2024 | Trust Me | Malachi 3:6-12 In this impactful message from our "Trust Me" series, we dive into the challenge of trusting God with our finances. Using Malachi 3:6-12, we discuss how disobedience in tithing can lead to spiritual drift, while obedience invites God's blessings. Explore the meaning of tithes and offerings, why tithing remains essential for believers, and how trusting God can bring joy and freedom to your finances. Are you ready to open your hands and experience God's provision? Join us to learn how to embrace a lifestyle of generosity! Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

September 29, 2024 | Final Words of a Dying Man | 2 Peter 3:1-10In 2 Peter 3, Peter addresses doubts about Jesus' return, assuring believers of its certainty despite skepticism. He calls for a sincere mind, rooted in the truth of God's Word. Peter highlights three attributes of God: His sovereignty, demonstrated in creation and judgment; His transcendence, showing that time is different for God; and His mercy, as He patiently awaits repentance from humanity. He warns that the Day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, bringing justice and vindicating God's righteousness. Peter encourages believers to urgently share the Gospel, recognizing that God's patience is an invitation to repentance. Our readiness for His return hinges on how we respond to His grace.Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

September 15, 2024 | Last Words of a Dying Man In 2 Peter chapter 2, Peter issues a crucial warning about false teachers leading believers away from the true Gospel. Peter emphasizes that we can take heart because judgement is inevitable. But we can do not have to be afraid because of God's grace to rescue the righteous through faith. Believers remain vigilant against deception, maintain a heart sensitive to sin, and rely on God's grace for deliverance.Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠Support through GIVING: ⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠⁠

Hosts Tucker and Jess begin the show by breaking down the Dragons gut-wrenching loss to the Gilmer Bobcats. Later, Dragon Head Coach Craig Bennett joins the chat to recap the start to the season, what lies ahead for the Dragons, and more.

August 25, 2024 | Last Words of a Dying Man | 2 Peter 1:3-4  His power has granted us all things pertaining to life and godliness. This life that is reflecting the One whose image we are created in. Spiritual maturity is the process of becoming more like Jesus through His power at work in us.  Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠⁠

Let's do rivalry right! This week Luke Davenport from the ETC TV crew joins Jess to talk Gilmer and Pickens leading up to the key battle Friday night. The episode also includes a recap of last week's thrilling 31-28 victory over Sonoraville. 

August 18, 2024 | Last Words of a Dying Man | 2 Peter 1:1-2 Peter starts off his final letter by emphasizing the essence of the Gospel and what it means for us. He gives three reminders of the gospel.  Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠⁠

August 11, 2024 | Dream Disciple: Relationally Invested | Acts 4:42-47 Being plugged in means being connected to a local body in such a way that we are known; that we are relationally invested in others & are being invested in by others. Plugged in means that church isn't just a place you attend but a people you belong to. 

July 28, 2024 | Dream Disciple | Acts 20:22-24 The heart beat of New Beginnings is to help people live a life of significance—the only life of significance is to live out the calling that you have received from Jesus. Every believer has the great commission as our calling. Everyone is called to be on mission where we LIVE, WORK, and PLAY.  Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

When North Carolina Doctor, Benjamin Gilmer, discovered that his doppelgänger predecessor had committed a gruesome murder, he pursued an investigation of his own. Through this journey he found himself questioning our understanding of moral responsibility, free will, and how our justice system responds to mental illness. Learn more about Dr. Gilmer's work at: https://benjamingilmer.com/ Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson www.knoxrobinson.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Soccer is in Session, hear the highlights from River Ridge's 5-3 victory over Sequoyah to be Region Champions as well as McIntosh's 3-0 victory over Starr's Mill. Then Madison Crews previews SDH's Game of the Week presented by Kaiser Permanente where Gilmer High School and White County High School will be facing off in a must win region game. 

In this Soccer is in Session 1v1, Madison Crews catches up with Adam Palmer who is the head coach for girls soccer at Gilmer High School. We talked about the match-up this Friday against White County and what fans can expect from them! 

Jack Gilmer, un architecte appartenant aux peuples Worimi et Biripi guri basé à Sydney, est un des récipiendaires du programme de résidence Galang 2024. Le projet de résidence de Gilmer vise à enquêter sur l'exposition et le traitement des artefacts et collections autochtones, en abordant l'histoire coloniale de la muséologie.

Powerhouse Parramatta and Cité internationale des Arts have announced Sydney-based Worimi and Biripi guri architect, Jack Gilmer, as one of the recipients of the 2024 galang residency program. Gilmer's project aims to investigate the display and treatment of Indigenous artifacts and collections, addressing the colonial history of museology. With a focus on restitution and accessibility, Gilmer's residency promises to spark conversations about reframing historical narratives and giving agency back to First Nations communities.

Fresh out of medical residency, Dr. Benjamin Gilmer joined a rural North Carolina clinic only to find that its previous doctor shared his last name. Dr. Vince Gilmer was loved and respected by the community—right up until he strangled his ailing father and then returned to the clinic for a regular week of work. Vince's eventual arrest for murder shocked his patients. How could their beloved doctor be capable of such violence? The deeper Benjamin looked into Vince's case, the more he became obsessed with discovering what pushed a good man toward darkness. This interview originally aired April 16, 2022. Find the book: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Dr-Gilmer-Unlikely-Justice-ebook/dp/B08SJQDF6P/ Show Notes: Show Sponsor: WOW! Women on Writing Cover Art: Mackintosh Multimedia

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February 25, 2024 | Ephesians 6:5-9 | Spirit-Filled Family Being filled with the Spirit in our workplace, we're really talking about the restoration of God's design and desire for us when it comes to our work! When you are filled with the Spirit, you are infused with a supernatural power and purpose for everything you do; including your job! Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

February 18, 2024 | Ephesians 6:1-4 | Spirit-Filled Family God gave us parents to teach us about Himself and make us more like Himself. To shape us, to sharpen us, and to teach us how to love and trust Him more! Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

February 11, 2024 | Ephesians 5:25-30 | Spirit Filled Family  Jesus wants to be present, glorified, and displayed in our marriage. We must acknowledge that Male Headship within marriage is from the Bible. Headship is not about authority or dominance. Biblical Headship is a work of the Holy Spirit, empowering a husband to imitate Jesus by leading his family with a sacrificing, sanctifying and sustaining love, restoring God's created order.  Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

February 4, 2024 | Ephesians 5:22-24 | Spirit Filled Family Spirit filled marriages move against the current culture. It is a visual representation of the love of God to the world around us. Marriage is about becoming the right person more than it is about finding the right person.  Do you know JESUS? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠ Support through GIVING: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

Join me for the most enjoyable conversation with Shannon Baker and Jeremiah Gilmer. You will enjoy their new single release "Greater Good". For more information, visit https://www.jeremiahgilmer.comSponsors This podcast is brought to you in part by Big D's Q. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

CTL Script/ Top Stories of February 6th          Publish Date: February 5th         From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, February 6th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to President Ronald Reagan. ***BIRTHDAY – 02.06.24 – RONALD REGAN*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Cherokee County Man Convicted of Wife's Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison Woodstock Voters Could Decide on Residency Requirement for Senior Homestead Exemption Sequoyah Band Director Named Regional Music Teacher of the Year   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss portable snack ideas.   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA   STORY 1: Cherokee County Man Convicted of Wife's Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison Charles Terry Collins, 71, has been sentenced to life in prison plus an additional five years for the murder of his wife, Deborah Sherry Collins, 63. Collins was convicted of felony murder, family violence aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a felony. The incident occurred in July at their home near Canton, with Collins claiming self-defense. However, investigators found inconsistencies, including the absence of blood on a knife near the victim and no fingerprints on it. Collins did not call 911 after the shooting but informed his son. The jury, after a six-day trial, found Collins guilty on all charges. Prosecutors hope the sentence brings healing and closure to the torn family. STORY 2: Woodstock Voters Could Decide on Residency Requirement for Senior Homestead Exemption Woodstock City Council is considering amending the senior homestead property tax exemption, introducing a bill that proposes a five-year residency requirement for future beneficiaries. The bill, HB 1013, sponsored by Rep. Brad Thomas, is set for a voter referendum on the May primary ballot. Current recipients of the exemption would be grandfathered in. Mayor Michael Caldwell believes the amendment ensures individuals contribute their fair share in property taxes. Woodstock seniors aged 62 and above can qualify for the exemption without income or home value limits. Additionally, other bills, SB 388 and HB 1025, aim to eliminate the cap on Cherokee County seniors' school property tax exemptions, with a local referendum election scheduled for May. STORY 3: Sequoyah Band Director Named Regional Music Teacher of the Year Casey Eubanks, the Director of Bands at Sequoyah High School, has been honored as the Georgia Music Educators Association's District 9 Music Educator of the Year. Eubanks, who announced his retirement, received the award at the association's annual conference in Athens. During his tenure, Eubanks led the marching band to numerous accolades, including All Superior ratings and 14 grand championships. He also earned invitations for the concert band, making Sequoyah the first CCSD band program to perform at the Georgia Music Educators Association's conference. Superintendent Brian Hightower praised Eubanks for his continuous excellence in representing Sequoyah and CCSD. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE   STORY 4: Hickory Flat Public Library Renovations to be Completed Later This Year The Sequoyah Regional Library System announced that renovations to the Hickory Flat Public Library are anticipated to be completed in late summer to early fall. The project, which began in January 2023, faced delays due to weather concerns and steel material delays impacting the metal roof installation. The library's executive director, Angela Cortellino, acknowledged the delays but expressed excitement about the facility's eventual opening. The renovated library, designed by CAS Architecture and constructed by Hollandsworth Construction, will add 7,800 square feet, providing more space for books, technology, programs, meetings, collaboration, and seating. During construction, community members can access services at nearby libraries in Cherokee, Pickens, and Gilmer counties. For updates, visit sequoyahregionallibrary.org/hflproject. STORY 5: Fani Willis Discloses 'Personal Relationship' With Special Prosecutor in Trump Case Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis revealed her "personal relationship" with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump. However, Willis argued that this relationship does not warrant dismissing the racketeering indictment against Trump and 18 co-defendants. A motion by one defendant, Michael Roman, alleged an improper relationship and questioned Wade's qualifications. Willis stated there are no legal grounds for disqualification, emphasizing her lack of financial or personal conflicts. Republicans argue the case is politically motivated, prompting a Georgia Senate committee investigation. State Rep. Charlice Byrd introduced a resolution for the Georgia House to consider impeachment proceedings against Willis. A hearing on Roman's motion is scheduled for Feb 15. ***GCPS READ*** Hey, Cherokee County! Don't forget to mark your calendar for the GCPS Teacher Job Fair in just 4 days! Join us on February 10th at 8am at the Gas South Convention Center. This is a golden opportunity to be a part of Gwinnett County Public Schools - Georgia's largest school district and a top employer recognized by Forbes. Whether you're kick-starting your career or seeking a change, your passion for education could find its perfect home with us. Say 'yes' to GCPS, where passion meets opportunity! Commercial:    STORY 6: INGLES - LEAH And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to portable snack ideas.   We'll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: INGLES 7   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do.     Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Have you been using AI (artificial intelligence)? Here's a new use -  AI and agriculture. Dr. Julieta Ross, CEO of Okee Labs is using AI to digitize agriculture. She explains what this means and how it will affect each of us.     Sommelier Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Gilmer Grattan, Export Manager for Cartuxa winery in Alentejo Portugal, history and wine of the region.

Retomamos ahora en 2024 nuestros capítulos con un libro del que escuchamos mucho en el cierre del año anterior: “Aranjuez” de Gilmer Mesa, una tercera novela que deja mas que claros los propósitos de escritura de uno de nuestros autores más importantes. Bienvenidos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paredropodcast/support

Last time we spoke about the aftermath of the Arawe landing and the drive towards Sio. The Komori detachment did everything they could to bottle up the new American beachhead at Arawe. Meanwhile after the fall of Wareo, the Australians decided it was time to drive towards Sio. General Katagiri had just got his men to Sio, but would have little time to prepare defenses as the Australians were quick on their heels. Likewise the Australians were also expanding past Dumpu, seeing multiple patrols fan out, probing for where the Japanese were massing their forces. In Tokyo, Hideki Tojo invited Japan's allies for the east asian conference, reiterating Pan-Asia unity against the west. Yet for all the talk, in reality Japan sought to dominate its Asian allies, really as a means to an end. In Cairo the allies held a conference of their own, trying to keep Chiang Kai-Shek in the fold. This episode is Landings at Cape Gloucester  Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  General Douglas MacArthur faced daunting challenges during the Pacific War. One of these challenges was in the shape of Rabaul, one of Japan's strong points from which she exerted force in the region. To neutralize Rabaul, MacArthur sought to seize some airfields in Western New Britain, but to do this would also require securing control over the Vitiaz strait between New Britain and New Guinea. General HQ sought to use airfields at Cape Gloucester and on the south coast to help neutralize Rabaul. Thus Operation Dexterity was born. It was to be twin landings against originally Gasmata, but then for necessity changed to Arawe and Cape Gloucester. This was but a cog in the major plan within MacArthur's mind to return to the Philippines, one could argue within a greater plan for the white house. The landings at Arawe were largely successful and with that in hand General Krueger felt his Alamo Force could now launch operation backhander. The battle-hardened 1st Marine division was earmarked for the landings against Cape Gloucester. It was to be their first action after a prolonged period of rest and recuperation in South Australia following their heroic campaign on Guadalcanal. The 1st marines were now under the command of Major-General Rupertus. You probably could not ask for better men for the job, they were well refreshed physically, mentally and militarily. They had acquired an enormous amount of experience on Guadalcanal and with it a high degree of morale. The marines began training with the new types of landing crafts available to them, things they did not have during the Gaudalcanal days. Meanwhile Krueger carried out a programme of reconnaissance based on aerial photography, mosaics, older maps and some amphibious patrolling. There were 3 Australian officers who played key roles aiding in the effort. The first was Major John V. Mather, AIF, a former labor contractor in the Solomons who had been attached to the 1st Division for the Guadalcanal operation. He remained an integral component of the D-2 Section, where his proficiency with Pidgin English and grasp of native psychology proved most useful. The second was Sub-Lieutenant Andrew Kirkwall-Smith, RANVR, one of the versatile islanders who could turn his hand to nearly anything, and who had been a coastwatcher in the Cape Gloucester region at the time the Japanese first moved in. The third man and the one most more familiar with the ground and inhabitants was the Reverend William G. Wiedeman, who had operated the Anglican Mission at Sag Sag for several years prior to the war and, like Kirkwall-Smith, he was a commissioned Navy lieutenant to give military status to his present activities. A number of amphibious patrols was performed by the Alamo scouts. The first patrol was led by 1st Lieutenant John D. Bradbeer, who set out for New Britain's western coast by PT boat on September 24th. Around midnight, he cut the motors off on his PT boat around a mile off Grass Point, and his scouts paddled in from there in an inflated rubber boat, landing on a beach at the mouth of the second stream to the south at 0100 on the 25th. After hiding their craft with great care, they proceeded inland through dense secondary jungle growth up the western slopes of Mt. Tangi. There they found enemy defenses in the vicinity of Aisega. After this they turned northward heading through heavy foliage to the upper Gima River and there interrogated the inhabitants. The natives had been excluded from the airdrome area and the coast since the previous July, but they had some information to impart. There was a motor road connected Ongaia and the airdrome, and 12 to 14 Anti aircraft guns were emplaced between these two points; radio stations were located at Aisega, the airdrome, Sakar Island and Rooke Island; barge traffic was heavy on the Itni River and along the coast. Relations between the native population and the Japanese had deteriorated to a low level, although a few quislings still operated in the area. The natives related that the enemy expected an invasion of the Cape Gloucester region. Finally, they retraced their steps; and in the early morning hours of 6 October the Alamo Scouts climbed on board the waiting torpedo boat and returned to Goodenough Island to make their report. The next significant patrol was carried out on the night of 14 October by Captain W. A. Money, AIF, two other Australians, a Marine sergeant and six natives went ashore about one mile south of Higgins Point on Rooke and remained there until the early hours of 26 October. Captain Money reported there were few Japanese on the island, which doubtlessly influenced the later decision to defer a landing there. Shortly before midnight on November 20th two PT boats throttled down to a halt just south of Dorf Point on New Britain's west coast. Eleven men aboard had the general mission of reconnoitering the beach for an offensive landing, but more specifically they were to study beach approaches, beach conditions and inland terrain between Potni and Sumeru. They were commanded by Major Mather. With plans carefully laid the men stealthily made their way ashore, but luck under such conditions could not always hold up, and the Japanese became aware of the patrol's presence almost as soon as it reached the beach. Thirty minutes after leaving the PT boats, they were back on board, but in that time they had obtained enough information to declare the beach unfavorable for a landing operation. The significant patrol occurred on the night of 21 December, and was done to study two beaches at Tauali. Once again Major Mather acted as overall commander. Splitting the patrol into two seven-man groups, Bradbeer took the first on a reconnaissance of "South Beach" while First Lieutenant Joseph A. Fournier of the 1st Marines took the other for a look at "North Beach." The patrol recommended the latter as the more favorable of the two for a landing. It was duly labeled Green Beach, and 2d Battalion, 1st Marines, made its D-Day amphibious operation there. Such amphibious patrolling helped Krueger figure out where not to land. Meanwhile the 7th fleet had just come under the command of Admiral Kinkaid and was assigned the naval responsibility for the Gloucester landing. Admiral Barbey would have at his disposal 12 destroyers, taking the USS Conyngham as his flagship, 3 minesweepers, 10 APDs, 16 LCIs and 24 LSTs for the main landings; with another two destroyers 14 LCMs, 12 LCTs and two rocket DUKWs for the secondary landing on Beach Green at Tauali. Covering them would by Admiral Crutchley's task force 74 consisting of 4 cruisers, 8 destroyers and two rocket LCI's. The 1st echelon carried by the APDs Stringham, Crosby, Kilty, Dent and Ward was the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines; and APDs Brooks, Gilmer, Sands, Humphreys and Noa would carry the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. The 2nd Echelon of six LCIs would carry the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines; and four LCIs for the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines. The 3rd Echelon was seven LSTs, each carrying 500 troops of 1st Marines and 150 tons of supply, escorted by destroyers Drayton, Lamson, Mugford and Bagley. The 4th Echelon was seven LSTs, each carrying 480 troops of 1st and 7th Marines and 150 tons of supply The 5th Echelon was five LSTs, each carrying 240 troops of 12th Defense Battalion and 250 tons of supply. And the 6th Echelon was five LSTs, each carrying 250 Marine engineers and 250 tons of supply.   For air support, General Kenney assigned Brigadier-General Frederic Smith's 1st Air Task Force (FATF). The FATF contained about ⅓ of all the squadrons in the allied air force. It had flown fighter and bomber missions for all ground operations excluding those in the Ramu valley. To support the coming offensive, between November 19th to December 13th, 1241 tons of bombs were dropped over Brogen Bay. For the next 11 days, daylight bombings were intensified with over 1207 bomber sorties being performed, dropping more than 2684 tons of bombs.Their favored point of attack was Target Hill because it was so easily discerned. Gun positions at the airstrip were also given attention, with eighty 2,000-lb. bombs being dropped on 17 December. A few direct hits were claimed on gun positions. Bunkers and supply dumps, protected from view by the lush jungle growth, were fairly safe from air attacks, but the lines of supply suffered heavily. Daylight runs were not all that was performed, simultaneously the allies introduced harassing night tactics as well, to keep the enemy under additional mental strain. You see the Japanese anti-aircraft teams and pilots tried to sleep at night, but the B-24's would continuously drop bombs, grenades and even beer bottles over bivouac areas simply to keep them dazed.   On December 21st, a final rehearsal was carried out at Cape Sudest and 3 days later, Colonel Julian Frisbie's 7th marines boarded Barbey's vessels at Buna Harbor. On Christmas day at 6am the convoy was moving. At 4pm the convoy rendezvous with Colonel William Whaling's 1st marines at Cape Cretin while the 2nd battalion reinforced with H battery of the 11th marines proceeded to Beach Green in their own smaller convoy.    However, as they made their way towards their objective, the main convoy was spotted by a Japanese reconnaissance plane. The convoy would arrive at its destination unmolested. Commander of the southeast area fleet, Admiral Jinichi Kusaka had incorrectly assessed the convoy was bound for Arawe bearing reinforcements and as a result ordered a heavy air strike against the Arawe area instead of Cape Gloucester. At 6am on the 26th Crutchley's cruisers and destroyers began a naval bombardment followed up an hour later with Smith's B-24's, B-25's and A-20's. The 5th air force had tossed B-24's from Dobadura who dropped their payloads all the way from Target Hill to Cape Gloucester. The B-25 medium bombers followed this dropping their heavier loads and the A-20's focused on the landing areas making sure to strafe the beaches until the first wave would be just 500 yards away.   For the next hour and a half the landing craft launched towards the beaches. Two LCI's outfitted with multiple rocket launchers led the first wave. A considerable amount of smoke screen was set over the area, hindering some of the landing craft from finding their marks. One group carrying elements of the 3rd battalion, 7th marines missed their beach altogether and hit the shore some 300 yards further west. The 3rd battalion led by Lt Colonel William Williams landed at Yellow at 7:46, with Lt Colonel John Weber's 1st battalion doing the same at Yellow 2. The men charged down the lowered ramps of their LCVP's seeing marines find unmanned trenches, abandoned guns and a handful of scared shipping engineers cowering in dugouts, too stunned by the naval and aerial bombardments to fight or flee.    The allies had achieved tactical surprise as Matsuda was not expecting an invasion to come to these beaches. Major-General Iwao Matsuda's had deployed his 53rd regiment around the Tsurubu airdrome and Natamo Point. Storming forward, the 3rd battalion reached a region known as the “damp plat” which according to one Marine “was 'damp' up to your neck”. To the Japanese this was known as “swamp forest” and it held some of the most treacherous terrain, thus the Japanese did not expect the enemy to come by it. The forward momentum was beginning to peter out as men were wading through thick mud, with vines tearing at their bodies. A heavy congestion hit the beaches, greatly hamping the unloading process. As the men advanced, trees literally fell around them, rotten to the core from the bombing. The first marine casualty would actually be a result of a falling tree.   Meanwhile the 1st battalion advanced towards Target Hill and Silimati Point. Company B seized their key elevation points by noon. Behind these men came the first echelon of LSTs bearing the 2nd battalion led by Lt Colonel Odell Conoley. They beached their LCI's and drove straight inland some 900 yards through mud and water all the way up to the center of the new beachhead perimeter on a patch of dry ground. At 2:30 after the LST's were pulling out a force of 25 Vals and 63 Zeros emerged at low altitude who made a very fast bombing and strafe run against the beaches and shipping. The back and forth firing from the Japanese aircraft and allied forces was intense.  A formation of FATF B-25s, coming in at treetop level, suddenly found themselves snarled up with the Japanese flight almost directly over the beach. In the excitement, two were shot down by friendly fire and two seriously damaged before the gunners aboard the LSTs could cool their trigger fingers. Possibly because they wanted to jettison their explosives, or possibly because they mistook their target, the B-25s then proceeded to bomb and strafe the Silimati point position occupied by 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, killing one officer and wounding 14 enlisted Marines. One correspondent had this to say "the most inexcusable small scale blunder of the war." The Japanese attacked Barbey's vessels covering the retreat of the first echelon of LSTs tangling with allied CAP. The destroyer Brownson was sunk, destroyers Lamson, Shaw and Mugford were damaged and two LSTs were driven off. 13 vals and 4 zeros were destroyed, for the allies it was 4 fighters and 3 B-25's. Meanwhile the 3rd battalion was still securing its right flank as Whaling's 1st Marines supported by Sherman tanks were coming up behind on LCI's. Their commander landed at 10:15 with the division command post in operation ashore within the hour as the 1st marines drove towards the airdrome. Lt Colonel Joseph Hankins 3rd battalion ran into one of Colonel Sumiya's roadblocks. It consisted of 4 fortified bunkers with machine guns and a system of rifle trenches manned by  1st, 2nd and 1st Machine-Gun Companies of the 53rd Regiment. The assault was quickly shattered. K company lost its commander and executive officer in a matter of minutes. Everything seemed to go wrong. Bazooka rockets did not explode in the soft earth covering the bunkers; flamethrowers malfunctioned and an LVT carrying ammunition got wedged between two trees. The Japanese defenders were so amped up seeing the chaos, they rushed out of their bunkers trying to swarm the trapped LVT. They managed to kill two men manning its machine guns, but the driver refused to lose his head and skillfully drove the vehicle right over the nearest bunker providing infantry to storm behind him with grenades. The daring LVT maneuver allowed the men to take the bunkers, stealing victory out of the chaos. Behind them was Whaling's 1st battalion led by Lt Colonel Walker Reaves who were bogged down in the damp flat. Whaling quickly changed his plan of advance as a result. He ordered his 3rd battalion to advance in a column along the narrow shelf of firm ground while the 1st battalion covered their left rear, speeding up the progress. Yet as the 3rd battalion moved out to expand their perimeter westwards, Sumiya's men began infiltrating unoccupied gaps, forcing Colonel Julian Frisbie to recall his Marines and wait for reserves to pull up. By nightfall Frisbies Marines had secured the beachhead. The landing was so well scheduled that the big LSTs began dropping their ramps on the beaches 40 minutes after the first assault waves had landed. By 1pm, they had unloaded and cleared the area to make way for the second echelon. However, close encroachment of the "damp flat" greatly curtailed the area available for dump dispersal and necessitated some hurried improvising by the Shore Party. According to an officer of the 1st Motor Transport Battalion: “The true cause of the traffic congestion can be attributed directly to Army personnel who manned 150 odd 6x6 trucks with preloaded cargo. These drivers had been scraped up from an artillery regiment in New Guinea and supplied with salvaged trucks into which had been loaded practically all the supplies. The trucks theoretically were to discharge their cargo at the dumps, return to the LSTs they had debarked from and return to New Guinea for the second load. The plan failed in one respect, as there were no immediate dump areas to unload the trucks in due to the "Damp Flat." It was decided to leave the cargo in the trucks until dump areas were established. This caused consternation in the ranks of the Army drivers, who consequently abandoned their trucks in an effort to get back on the LSTs… This naturally left 150 trucks stranded on the beach exits for quite a time. Eventually the trucks were unloaded by Marines and proved to be a big aid to transportation starved organizations.” Meanwhile Whalings battalions set up their own perimeter for the night with both flanks on the beach, a technique they repeated each evening until the airdrome was captured. Further to the west Lt Colonel James Masters 2nd battalion, 1st marines with H battery of the 11th marines codenamed STONEFACE group landed at Beach Green at 8:35. By 10am they had established a perimeter; E company held the left, G company the center and F company the right. The H battery unit was unable to emplace its 75mm pack howitzer satisfactorily on the rugged jungle terrain so they reorganized themselves into 3 platoons of infantry and took up a mobile reserve at the front line. Stoneface's task was to cut off the coastal road. When Masters men looked around they found the beach completely unoccupied, numerous positions had been abandoned with their weapons. Masters figured the defenders must have fled to the hills during the bombardment, so he ordered patrols to fan out. The only contact made that day was a small group roughly 1000 yards north of the beachhead near the village of Sumeru seeing a small firefight. Yet unbeknownst to Masters, Sumiya had sent a provisional unit consisting of elements of the 3rd and 4th companies, 53rd regiment with the 3rd battalion ,23rd field artillery regiment to drive out the marines via a secondary road east of Mount Talawe. The force was led by 1st Lt Takeda, and was thus called the Takeda Provisional battalion For Barbey the first day saw 13,000 troops and 7600 tons of materials landed on either side of the cape. However many men had landed in swamps so dense and deep that maneuvering out of such areas was quite difficult. General Matsuda was well aware of this and seized the opportunity. Matsuda ordered Colonel Katayama to leave token garrisons at Aisega, Nigol and Cape Bushing while he brought the bulk of his 141st regiment to Magairapua, this would take until December 30th to occur. Yet Matsuda had made one mistake, he thought he was facing just 2500 men. How the 65th brigade staff came to this conclusion is unknown. Perhaps it was became the smoke screen during the landings had made visual observation limited; perhaps the loss of Target Hill so fast also limited further observation of the enemy. The Marines had achieve tactical surprise by landing on undefended beaches, but other than that, they did not do all that much on the first day, perhaps the lack of activity also factored in Matsuda's head. The only real fight of the day had been a brief affair at the roadblock where the invaders, instead of throwing infantry frontally against powerful bunkers in the glorious banzai manner, had awaited supporting weapons to knock out the position. Perhaps to Matsuda this spelled weakness or timidity, or both. Regardless, like most Japanese commanders Matsuda was obsessed by the then-current Japanese doctrine of "annihilate-at-the-water's-edge," so he ordered his own major assault unit hurled in an all-out attack against the center of the invaders' perimeter. Thus instead of reinforcing Sumiyas forces at the airdrome, or withdrawing forces to more defensible areas like Borgen Bay, or even waiting for Katayam's troops to arrive, Matsuda decided to make a daring attack directly at the center of the marine perimeter with only his 2nd battalion, 52rd regiment.   At 3am on December 27, the Japanese attacked the sector held by the 2nd battalion, 7th marines, during one of the worst monsoon storms the Americans had ever seen. Because of the storm, many of the Japanese failed to find gaps existing on each side of the battalions flanks. Thus instead the Japanese hurled themselves frontally against very well dug in positions. By 7am, the surviving Japanese finally began to pull out, Matsuda's men suffered 200 deaths with over 100 wounded. The Marines suffered 8 deaths and 45 wounded, added together for the day the total loss for the Americans was 28 deaths and 68 wounded. After Matsuda's terrible defeat, Whaling's battalions resumed their drive towards the airdrome. While they advanced in columns along the road, patrols were sent into the jungle to hunt down the enemy, but they encountered no resistance. The 1st marines were able to dig in for the night after advancing 5000 yards.   To the east, Frisbie's 2nd battalion had expanded their perimeter towards the bank of Suicide Creek where they would continue to face short and sharp attacks by Matsuda's 2nd battalion. Despite the heavy punishment he was served, Matsuda continued to believe in the destroyer-at-the-water's edge tactics. His men began constructing defensive positions, bunkers, trenches, rifle pits and so forth, so close to the American lines the Americans could hear them doing it. Meanwhile the engineers of the 17th marines performed their own work, widening the Japanese coastal road to allow the movement of supplies. Despite their valiant work, the volume of traffic was immense, coupled with the storm made the narrow coastal road a logistical nightmare.    The next morning the Marines expected to encounter some heavy resistance. The marine artillery crews increased their rate of fire and General Kenney's aircraft bombed Colonel Sumiya's strongpoints. With tank support, Whaling resumed his advance at 11am, with Company I finally hitting the first enemy positions about 12:15. They ran into a Japanese strong point consisting of a system of mutually supporting bunkers and rifle trenches, well armed with anti-tank guns and 75mm guns. The way forward was littered with land mines and barbed wire. The defenders enjoyed an added advantage in the heavy jungle lying a short distance inland which limited the tanks' field of maneuver to the comparatively narrow area directly to their front, facing the flank of the Japanese position which thus became, in effect, a defense in depth for the entire extent of its east-west length: approximately 300 yards.   At 12:00, I Company was fired upon with small arms from the front, followed by 75mm shells along the road area. 15 minutes later the leading elements led by Captain Carl Conron began attacking the fortifications alongside the tanks. They were facing the  2nd Company, 53rd Regiment and the 1st Machine Gun Company, 53rd Regiment and the strong point was quickly nicknamed Hell's Point. Later it would be renamed Terzi Point in honor of Company K's commanding officer who died on the landing day. Within the heavy rain, the tanks surged forward and smashed Sumiya's bunkers, while A company dashed to the left, emerging from kunai grass just 500 yards from the bunkers. Enjoying excellent cover, the defenders' fire successfully stopped the American advance, although the Marines themselves also easily broke up two Japanese frontal assaults and one attempt to turn their flank.    Ammunition began to run low, forcing A company to withdraw at around 3:45. Yet K Company closer to the beach held enormous firepower in the form of Sherman tanks that obliterated 12 bunkers rather quickly.  In the words of Company K's commander: “I was given three tanks (the other two were out of action, one with engine trouble and one with a jammed breech of its 75) to accomplish this mission. I put one squad of the Second Platoon behind each tank and deployed the Third Platoon to set up a skirmish line behind the tanks. We encountered twelve huge bunkers with a minimum of twenty Japs in each. The tanks would fire point blank into the bunkers, if the Japs stayed in the bunkers they were annihilated, if they escaped out the back entrance (actually the front as they were built to defend the beach) the infantry would swarm over the bunker and kill them with rifle fire and grenades. By the time we had knocked out twelve bunkers the Second Platoon . . . were out of ammunition and had been replaced by the Third Platoon and they too were out or down to a clip of ammunition per man. I called a halt and sent for the First Platoon. By the time the First Platoon arrived and ammunition was resupplied forty-five minutes had elapsed. We continued the attack and found two more bunkers but the enemy had in the meantime escaped.” The immense power of the tanks forced the defenders to retreat.    During this action the 1st marines suffered 17 deaths and 52 wounded and claimed to have counted 300 Japanese corpses. The capture of Hell's Point enabled the Americans to establish a position at Blue Beach to reduce the distance for supplies. General Rupertus command post was also moved there by Deemer 28th. The next day the American advance was delayed until the arrival of Colonel John Seldens 5th marines. General Rupertus feared he might be outnumbered at the airdrome so he played it safe. During the fighting at Hell's Point, a curious misadventure befell Corporal Shigeto Kashida of the 1st Machine Gun Company. The trench in which he was defending suddenly caved in, burying him helpless up to the neck. An astonished Marine, observing Shigeto's apparently disembodied head blinking at him, paused to debate whether to shoot or shovel, which dilemma was resolved by the arrival of an intelligence officer who ordered the corporal disinterred and made prisoner. Shigeto painted a depressing picture of his battalion's situation, but he mentioned the original plan for the 2nd Battalion was to reinforce the 1st, something that might still be accomplished; he also mentioned the presence somewhere in the vicinity of the 141st and 142d Regiments, possibly within striking distance. Since Colonel Sumiya had conducted withdrawals following every action to date, it could be presumed that a good part of his force remained intact. Thus Rupertus was right in his belief the Japanese may have large numbers at the airdrome.   The 1st Battalion under Major William H. Barba and the 2nd Battalion under Lieutenant-Colonel Lewis W. Walt got aboard 9 APD's at Cape Sudest and arrived off Cape Gloucester during the morning. However during the transit, there was a large storm that caused some confusion, leading some elements to land at Yellow 2 and others at Beach Blue. General Rupertus planned for the 1st Marines to continue their advance along the coastal road while the 5th Marines would perform a wide sweep on the left flank to attack airstrip No.2. At 3pm following the artillery and aerial bombardment, the Marines launched a fierce offensive. The 2nd battalion, 5th marines attacked simultaneously with the 1st Marines along the coast road and both ground immediately inland. Major William H. Barba's 1st Battalion was just struggling out of the swamp and jungle near the line of departure. The unexpected terrain difficulties, however, kept the plan from being carried out. Both battalions sent out patrols in an effort to establish contact, but a combination of darkness and unfamiliar territory prevented positive results.  Supported by tanks, artillery, mortars and rocket launchers, Whaling's 1st Battalion successfully reached the eastern end of Strip No. 2 at 5:55 and immediately commenced setting up a defensive perimeter. The 3rd battalion followed behind and extended the perimeter to the left, with Selden's 2nd battalion arriving at 7:25pm extending the perimeter around airstrip No 1 towards the beach. It seemed Colonel Sumiya realized the futility of attempting a defense upon the open ground against American armor, so he pulled his units away towards Razorback Hill from which they could launch harassment maneuvers against the new American perimeter. The Japanese had begun firing artillery and mortars into the airdrome. The Marines, somewhat astonished by such goings-on, called for mortar and artillery support of their own. They reported that, according to their best estimates, the enemy had reoccupied the defenses in at least full company strength.  The marines were formulating a plan to deal with the menace and the Japanese took advantage of the lull time to launch a banzai charge that failed to gain any ground. The Japanese continued their harassment, until the Marines received some tank support to launch an offensive. Platoons from different units got together to perform a sweeping maneuver, advancing 300 yards from the defensive line. They ran into bunkers, foxholes and trenches manned by Japanese. The marines mopped them up with grenades and automatic weapons, then at 11:30 suddenly all the fighting ceased. No more enemy seemed to remain near the front. The marines had suffered 13 deaths and 19 wounded, but counted 150 dead Japanese. With more tanks on hand, the Marines gradually pushed the Japanese to flee back towards Razorback Hill. Meanwhile, because of the repeated attacks, Colonel Masters men had been patrolling, trying to pinpoint where the Japanese were concentrated. At 1:55am on December 30th, the 3rd and 4th companies of the 54th regiment had discovered an excellent approach towards the Marine perimeter. As was always the favored Japanese strategy, to concentrate force against a narrow sector, they chose to attack at this place called Coffin Corner, a natural causeway connected to ridges. The two companies attacked under the cover of a storm. The Japanese unleashed mortars and machine gun fire and quickly overran a machine gun position, but G company launched a counter attack pushing them back. The battle raged for nearly 5 hours, but by 7am it ceased. The marines had 6 deaths, 17 wounded and would count 89 Japanese dead with another 5 captured. Yet that concludes the action in Cape Gloucester for today, for now we need to jump back to New Guinea. Back on December 8th, General Nakai commenced an offensive against Kesawai, dispatching the Saito Volunteer unit for the task. The unit had the aid of native guides who gave them detailed information on the terrain, allowing the Japanese to infiltrate behind a forward Papuan platoon led by Lt C.E Bishop. They explode all of their booby-traps, allowing the 1st battalion, 78th regiment to advance behind them into Kesawai 2 without much difficult, annihilating the Papuan platoon and securing the eastern portion of the highland. Meanwhile the 3rd battalion crossed the Boku River and captured Koropa, cutting off the commandos at Isaria; the 2nd battalion, 239th regiment crossed the Boku river and assaulted the commando position at Ketoba, but the Australians resisted until nightfall before withdrawing towards Isariba. Nakai's enveloping maneuver was a success, forcing the commandos and Papuans to withdraw towards the Evapia River. On December 9th, Brigadier Eather ordered A and C companies of the 2/25th battalion to advance forward as the commands pulled back towards the Mene River. Meanwhile at 7:15am at Isariba, the Japanese had begun a series of attacks. The attacks were repelled with vicker guns, grenades and a quick air strike from 20 Kittyhawks and Boomerangs that bombed and strafed the attackers. The 2/25th companies arrived at Evapia and one of their patrols managed to ambush several Japanese parties over the next few days. On December 12th, Nakai arrived at Kesawai where he ordered his 1st and 3rd battalions, 78th regiment to attack the 2/25th positions by nightfall. C Company's machine gun fire managed to halt the enemy assault from the north, but another came from the south. A Company found itself surrounded as the Japanese managed to get between the two Australian companies, firing their Woodpeckers from multiple directions. It was a 5 hour battle until the Australians repelled the enemy who gradually pulled back west. At 5am on the 13th, the Australians were running low on ammunition and were forced to withdraw. The 2/25th advanced through think jungle and deep swamps, by 8am they had managed to get to safety after suffering 5 deaths and 14 wounded but killing an estimated 67 Japanese. The companies withdrew east of the Evapia River, rejoining the rest of their battalion. Nakai expected his enemy was attempting an offensive against Madang and ordered his men to return to their former defensive positions, leaving token garrisons at Koropa and Kesawai. Because of the heated attacked, General Vasey worried it was preliminary to something much bigger, so he ordered the 2/16th battalion to perform punitive attack along Shaggy Ridge and Eather's 2/33rd battalion would retake Kesawai. The 2/33rd Battalion advanced under the cover of darkness to the 5800 Feature to attack any Japanese there, and to move the Papuans across the Evapia to establish a patrol base for the Koben-Koropa-Solu River area . With three of his companies Colonel Cotton of the 2/33rd moved off an hour and a half after midnight on the 18th-19th December towards the summit of the 5800 Feature arriving just before dawn . At 2.10 p.m. a section made contact with the enemy about 700 yards south of the highest pinnacle on 5800. The patrol withdrew while the artillery fired 120 rounds. By 5 p.m. the enemy had had enough and withdrew enabling one company to occupy the pinnacle . Next day the battalion patrolled the whole area and found evidence of Japanese occupation and a hasty withdrawal.    I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The allies finally unleashed operation backhander, the amphibious assault of Cape Gloucester. The 1st Marines had a long rest after Guadalcanal and would now be the spearhead to reconquer New Britain. However the Japanese were not going to just roll over easily.  

December 17, 2023 | Christology Series | Matthew 1:18-21 Today we look in Matthew at the missional purpose of the life of Jesus. His purpose is to be “Yeshua”: our salvation. The angel gives insight into the type of salvation Jesus brings—the spiritual salvation from the greatest enemy of humanity which is sin.

December 10, 2023 | Christology Series | Luke 1:26-35 Jesus is fully man and fully God; miraculously born of a virgin to reveal to the world that He is completely without sin. Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

December 3, 2023 | Christology | John 1:1-4, 14-15 The study of Christ. In the month of December we are very focused on Christmas and Jesus' birth, but we tend to lose the awe that should come with this season. That God, the Creator of the universe chose to come and personally rescue us! Christmas isn't about the birth of a baby. It's about the incarnation of God!  Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

November 26, 2023 | 2 Cor 11 & 12 What are you desperate for God to do? Are you relying on God to do it or have you become so desperate for the outcome you want that you rely on something else?  Paul was a devoted man of God, yet he prayed for God to “remove a thorn from his side”. Paul knew something that we all need to know—prayer doesn't move God, it changes us. 

Blayne Gilmer of "Southeastern 14" joins the show to talk all things SEC Championship and preview the game between the Dawgs and Crimson Tide from the UGA perspective. TSUS has new video content every day so make sure you're subscribed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsQmBNkPOToCPXQOxQmS9eg Subscribe to The Spurs Up Show, the best Gamecocks podcast on the internet: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spurs-up-show/id1441899352 Big Cock Club: https://www.patreon.com/bigcockclub X: https://twitter.com/TheSpursUpShow​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespursupshow/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSpursUpShow​ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spurs-up-show/id1441899352 Merch: https://tsus.store/​ Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight its a double dose of Gilmer with Adam Gilmer and Erin as they talk aliens and friendship.

November 12, 2023 | 1 Corinthians 12, 13, 14 Every believer has a Spiritual Gift. The Christian Life is undeniably and unavoidably a supernatural life! We will not desire the supernatural gifts of the Spirit unless we believe our life is meant to display the supernatural power of God!  Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

The state of Louisiana tried to update their state recognition process, but the task force appointed to do that adjourned without any decisions. At least two tribes vying for state recognition are left hanging. It's just one instance of the questions facing tribes that don't yet meet the requirements for federal recognition and are seeking official status from their state. GUESTS John Low (citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi), associate professor of Comparative Studies at Ohio State University, director of the Newark Earthworks Center, and a former tribal attorney  Michael Billiot (Houma), general counsel for the United Houma Nation Patty Ferguson-Bohnee (Pointe-au-Chien), director of the Indian Legal Program and Clinical Professor of Law at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University Gilmer Bennett (Talimali Band of Apalachee Nation), councilmember for the Talimali Band of Apalachee Indians of Louisiana

November 5, 2023 | Holy Spirit Series | 1 Corinthians 12:1-11  The gifts of the Spirit may not be the most important doctrine in the New Testament, but they are also not something to be demoted to a marginal role in the life of the believer and the Church! The Gifts matter! They are important and discovering what they are, how they are given, and how to operate in them has the potential to be life-changing for the believer and life-giving for the Church! Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

October 29, 2023 | Titus 3:4-7 // Ezekiel 36:25-27 We are in week two of the Holy Spirit Series. Last week we saw that the Holy Spirit is a person and He is God. This week we see that the Holy Spirit makes us spiritually alive—born again.  Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus Need PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray Support through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

It's time for the SEC Morning Report on Southeastern 14. Monday through Thursday, Blayne Gilmer brings you news, notes, takes, and analysis on SEC Football. Today is Monday, October 23rd. As always, after a weekend of SEC games, Gilmer tells you WHAT WE LEARNED About EVERY SEC Football Team. So hop in as we discuss what we learned about every SEC team, whether through playing or through a BYE week, after Week 8.

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Blayne Gilmer of Southeastern 14 brings you the Monday, September 25, edition of the SEC Morning Report presented by Chomps. Gilmer tells you what every single SEC Football team identified about itself during Week 4 of College Football action. *ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 14*

When Dr. Benjamin Gilmer takes over a small clinic in North Carolina, he was told that he is actually the second Dr. Gilmer to practice there. The first “Dr. Gilmer” had murdered his father in 2004. The book: The Other Dr. Gilmer details the lives of both Dr. Gilmers and how their lives intersected.   Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com     Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)      2023 All Rights ReservedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.