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This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another packed week in pro wrestling, starting with the latest surrounding the Vince McMahon lawsuit seemingly moving closer to an end.If the legal cloud around Vince clears, could that open the door for any type of WWE return?The guys also discuss Saturday Night's Main Event, which Nick argues may have been the best one since WWE brought the brand back. With NBA stars like Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns involved, WWE clearly leaned into mainstream sports star power — and with the growing ESPN relationship, was this a preview of how WWE plans to blend wrestling, sports, and entertainment moving forward?Then Nick and Myron look at another major sports name reportedly connected to WWE: Tom Brady. With Brady rumored to be in conversations for some type of future involvement.This week's Georgia wrestling recap is loaded, headlined by one of the biggest shows of the year.1FW Summer Stage 2 – Atlanta, GACarlie Bravo defeats Brady Pierce and QT Marshall to become the new 1FW ChampionTyler Shoop wins a spectacular ladder match to become the new 1FW Breakout ChampionAngelica Risk successfully defends the 1FW Women's ChampionshipElijah Drago and Brady Booker become the first-ever 1FW Tag Team ChampionsNew Legacy Pro – Franklin, GAChristian Taylor continues making a name for himself after a bloody battle with Xander AurickTaylor also wins the Rumble to earn a future Heavyweight Championship opportunitySouthern Fried Championship Wrestling – Monroe, GATodd Sexton announces August 15th will be his final night in SFCWThe Apex – Augusta, GAKrule defeats Elijah Drago inside a steel cage to become the new Apex Heavyweight ChampionPlus, the guys briefly discuss 1FW's TV taping in McDonough on Sunday, July 19th, and the Monday night 1FW show in Watkinsville on July 20th.Nick and Myron also look ahead to another loaded weekend of wrestling across Georgia.Friday, July 241FW – Monroe, GA at Grizzle BeerACTION Wrestling – Fayetteville, GA at Line Creek Bus BarnSCA – Royston, GA at the Royston DomeSaturday, July 25Coastal Empire Wrestling – Savannah, GAGeorgia Premier Wrestling – Jasper, GAPremier All-Star Wrestling – Villa Rica, GASunday, July 26United Pro Entertainment – Kingsland, GA

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another loaded week in pro wrestling.The guys start with a full preview of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event on July 18th from Madison Square Garden. They discuss the announced matches, what WWE may be setting up coming out of the show, and how this could shape the road to SummerSlam.Then Nick and Myron dive into Club WWE and ask the question a lot of fans are probably asking:Is it actually worth $99 per year?What are fans really getting for that price? Is this a strong value for collectors and diehard fans, or just another way for WWE to monetize its most loyal audience?The conversation then shifts to MyAEW.com as AEW continues expanding the platform by adding more independent and international wrestling promotions. The guys discuss why this could benefit both AEW and the promotions involved, and whether MyAEW is quietly becoming a larger wrestling hub.This week's recap includes:1FW in Gainesville, GA from Friday, July 10th1FW in LaGrange, GA from Saturday, July 11thWrestleMerica in Forsyth, GAPro Wrestling Domination in Ranburne, ALKraken Pro Wrestling in Tifton, GA from Sunday, July 12thThe guys also preview one of Georgia wrestling's biggest weekends of the year, headlined by 1FW Summer Stage 2 on Friday, July 17th in Atlanta.1FW Summer Stage 2Brady Pierce vs. Carlie Bravo vs. QT Marshall for the 1FW Heavyweight ChampionshipVIP meet and greetsA loaded card from top to bottomAlso on Friday, July 17th:New Legacy Pro in Franklin, GASCA in Royston, GASaturday, July 18th:Southern Fried Championship Wrestling returns to Monroe, GA coming off ShindigThe Apex in Augusta, GASunday, July 19th:1FW TV Taping in McDonough, GA with fallout from Summer Stage 2The Blood and Honey Series in Atlanta, GAMonday, July 20th:1FW in Watkinsville, GA

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron dig into the reaction to CM Punk ending Sami Zayn's WWE Championship reign and ask the real question:Are fans getting mad too quickly before seeing the whole story?With WWE releasing Sami's post-Raw video on social media, the guys discuss whether there may be more pieces to this story than just the headline.They also look at the developing SummerSlam card, including:Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the World TitleLiv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky for the Women's World ChampionshipBrock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a CellThe rumored direction involving CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and maybe Sami ZaynPlus, Nick and Myron discuss the sudden reaction to Sheamus being gone, why fans seem to care more now than they did when he was active, and the old story of Shane McMahon wanting to buy ECW before Vince McMahon shut it down.The guys also talk about AEW All Out being announced for Chicago on September 26 and why giving the show a real four-week build could be a smart move for AEW.This week's Georgia wrestling recap includes:1FW in Watkinsville, GA1FW in Stone Mountain, GAScrappy Championship Wrestling in Elberton, GALooking ahead to another loaded weekend of wrestling:Friday, July 101FW – Gainesville, GASCA – Royston, GASaturday, July 111FW – LaGrange, GAWrestleMerica – Forsyth, GALariato Pro – Dublin, GA1FW at EchoPark Speedway – Hampton, GASunday, July 12Kraken Pro Wrestling – Tifton, GA1FW at EchoPark Speedway – Hampton, GAIncluding:Brady Pierce defending the 1FW Championship against Tyler ShoopVary Morales defending the 1FW Breakout Championship against Nikki EightAngelica Risk defending the 1FW Women's Championship against Ezabella WilderSal Rinauro vs. Grillo in a Flag MatchKrule challenging Brother Azriel for the Kraken ChampionshipBig Boom AJ, Big Justice, QT Marshall, Brady Booker, and Elijah Drago teaming up at EchoPark Speedway

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel is joined by Jacked Jameson and Rosario Grillo for another packed episode covering the biggest stories in wrestling, sports, and beyond.The guys kick things off by discussing the Top 25 list that had everyone talking this week—and why ranking wrestlers is always guaranteed to spark debate. Are these lists actually meaningful, or are they just made to get people arguing?Then it's all about 1FW as they look back at another exciting weekend of action.

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson break down another action-packed week for 1FW, including one of the wildest weekends of the summer.First, the guys look back at Friday night in Commerce, Georgia, where Jacked Jameson, Vi Morales, and Elijah Drago battled Cartello Grillo and Mark Davidson in the main event. Plus, Joiya Blake and Kelsey Reagan stole the spotlight with a match that had everyone talking.Then it's on to the Jefferson Freedom Festival, where fans packed downtown for a free show headlined by Vary Morales defending the Breakout Championship against Michael Solar in a No DQ Match that spilled everywhere—using drinks, pizzas, and even a dive off the ring trailer.Looking ahead, the guys preview another huge weekend for 1FW:

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson tackle a little bit of everything.The guys discuss the FIFA World Cup and the social media moments that seem to have captured the attention of sports fans across America, even from people who don't normally follow soccer.Then it's all about 1FW.Nick and Jameson break down the busy week that included:• Gainesville, GA on June 12• Buford, GA on June 13• The huge TV Taping in McDonough, GA on June 14• Monday Mayhem in Watkinsville, GA on June 15What stood out? What stories are gaining momentum? And what fallout from the TV taping could impact the weeks ahead?The guys also look ahead to another packed stretch of shows:

WWE and TKO avoided what could have been one of the biggest stories in wrestling business history.This week, Nick and Myron break down the settlement that prevented a public trial involving Vince McMahon, Ari Emanuel, and Nick Khan from moving forward. What does avoiding weeks of testimony, headlines, and internal documents becoming public mean for WWE and TKO moving forward?The guys also discuss WWE's latest scheduling shakeup as Money in the Bank moves to October while Saturday Night's Main Event heads to Atlanta. Is this simply smart business planning, or is WWE intentionally maneuvering around AEW's biggest events?That leads to a larger conversation about WWE's counterprogramming strategy. With Night of Champions, Forbidden Door, Slammiversary, and Great American Bash all stacked into the same weekend, who actually benefits? Is AEW being hurt, or are NXT and TNA paying the bigger price?Elsewhere:• NXT's ratings continue to rebound... but are still well below last year's numbers. Is the brand facing bigger problems?• AEW content arrives on Tubi, putting AEW and WWE content on the same streaming platform for the first time.Plus, another packed edition of Indy Rewind featuring:1FW (Watkinsville, GA)Brady Pierce and Drago's rivalry escalates after another controversial finishAngelica Risk continues her dominant title reignSouthern Honor Wrestling (Canton, GA)The shocking debut of The Pantheon changes the landscape of SHWBryce Cannon and Kyle Matthews steal the showRumbleJack continues to take shape1FW (Winder, GA)Jamie Holmes returnsBrady Pierce continues his impressive runThen, in Making the Drives, the guys preview another loaded week of Georgia independent wrestling featuring:• 1FW (Gainesville, Buford, McDonough, Watkinsville & Monroe)• SCA• WrestleMerica• Scrappy Championship WrestlingIncluding:Angelica Risk defending the 1FW Women's ChampionshipWrestleMerica's huge six-way championship matchBilly Gunn returning to 1FWJacked Jameson vs. Big Stoke in a Bar Fight

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson dive into another huge week across the Georgia wrestling scene.Cartelo Grillo continues its expansion, this time making waves in Southern Honor Wrestling. Is anyone safe from the group's influence as they spread across Georgia independent wrestling?The guys also preview the upcoming SHW RumbleJack, discuss the incredible story of Kraken Pro Wrestling's Tag Team Championships being defended internationally in the United Kingdom, and break down all the action from 1FW's events in Watkinsville and Winder this past weekend.Then, it's time to look ahead to one of the biggest stretches on the 1FW calendar:

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson cover a little bit of everything.The guys kick things off with some football talk, including the latest headlines surrounding A.J. Brown and the blockbuster move involving Myles Garrett, before turning their attention back to wrestling.With 1FW taking the weekend off from live events, one question remains...What exactly did Jacked Jameson do this weekend?Jameson shares stories from his trip to Total Aggression Wrestling and carrying stuff up multiple flights of stairsThey also look back at last week's episode of 1FW Television and preview this week's episode airing on:MyAEW.com, Peachtree Sports Network, TrillerTv, & Swerve CombatThen it's time to look ahead to another big weekend for 1FW, including:Friday, June 5th in Watkinsville, GASaturday, June 6th in Winder, GAAnd of course, the show wraps up with another edition of the Life Advice Segment, where Nick and Jameson tackle listener questions and offer their unique brand of advice.▶ Watch now: tappedoutpod.com

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel, Jacked Jameson, and Rosario Grillo break down a huge week for 1FW, including the fallout from the live events in McDonough, the massive TV taping, and Monday Mayhem in Watkinsville.The crew also previews this week's upcoming shows in Monroe and Buford, while introducing a brand-new segment reviewing the latest 1FW TV episode airing on Peachtree Sports, TrillerTV, and Swerve Combat.Plus:• The weekly Life Advice segment• And yes… the long-awaited Pokémon question finally gets answered.▶ Watch now: tappedoutpod.com

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel is joined by Jacked Jameson and Preston Vance of The Frat House for a wild episode covering everything happening across the Georgia wrestling scene.The headlines this week are loaded…• Carlie Bravo vs Grayson Pierce at ACTION Wrestling• Wrestlemerica has a new president• Nick Halen keeps collecting championships• And Pro Wrestling Domination officially crowns a championThen the guys take a deep dive into everything that went down this past week in One Fall Wrestling, including the fallout from the shows in Gainesville and McDonough.The crew also looks ahead to next weekend's loaded lineup featuring:• A major 1FW TV taping• A huge show in Watkinsville, Georgia• Another big event in McDonough• And several matches that could shift the direction of multiple storylinesOf course, things eventually go off the rails when the guys jump into another round of Life Advice, answering listener questions with a mix of real advice, questionable advice, and complete chaos.Watch on tappedoutpod.comor get early access on patreon.com/tappedoutpod#TappedInPodcast #ProWrestling #IndyWrestling #GeorgiaWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #1FW #Wrestlemerica #PWD #IndependentWrestling #FratHouse #JackedJameson #PrestonVance

This week on Tapped In, Nick, Jacked Jameson, & Rosario Grillo breakdown Georgia wrestling and beyond as they discuss:

This week on the Tapped In: Indy Wrestling Podcast, Nick is joined by ACTION Wrestling CEO Matt Griffin for a loaded episode covering one of the busiest weekends Georgia wrestling has seen all year. From shocking title changes to emotional moments, locker room shifts, and viral-level angles across the state, this is one of the most in-depth Indy Rewinds yet.

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we speak with the Area Churches Together Serving Co-Chairman Randy Dawson about what they do, their donation needs, how ACTS works and more. You can find their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSOconee/. The ACTS Distribution Center is located at 130 East Thompson Street, Bogart, Georgia. The distribution center is open to serve clients and accept donations every Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Their Can-a-thon with Oconee County Schools starts on November 3 and ends on November 14. ACTS will sort Can-a-thon donations on November 21. Their Thanksgiving distribution day will be November 18 and they will be closed on November 28 following Thanksgiving. They will be accepting toy donations to be distributed on December 5. Their Christmas food distribution will be on December 19. ACTS will be closed on December 26 and January 2. To contact ACTS distribution center, call (770) 725-2330 or email Randy at randyd@uga.edu. Monetary contributions to ACTS can be sent to the attention of ACTS Treasurer at P.O. Box 638 in Watkinsville, Georgia 30677. We hope you will join us each Tuesday to learn more about Oconee's own community members. For questions about sponsoring an episode, podcast commercials or general podcast questions, please email Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com. 

On the program this week a double barreled conversation with Chris Ory and Nathan Mende from Boxerworks in Watkinsville, Georgia. We'll dive into Chris' acquisition of Boxerworks, his R65 "adventure", Nathan's take on the 1977 R100S, tubeless wheel conversions and much more. Connect w/ Boxerworks: https://boxerworks.org/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: airheads247@hotmail.com Support our Sponsors and Friends: Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ Air Support BMW / George Thomas www.airsupportbmw.com/ https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Russell of Russell Orthodontics & docaligners Studio, to learn more about his new Watkinsville office, how he got into orthodontics and all-things Invisalign! You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com and. We hope you will join us each Tuesday to learn more about Oconee's own community members. If you have any questions for Dr. Russell, you can contact his office at (706) 549-0110. You can find their website at https://russell-orthodontics.com/. For questions about sponsoring an episode, podcast commercials or general podcast suggestions, please email Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com. 

The city of Watkinsville has announced plans for a pedestrian pathway.The city of Bogart has four City Council candidates running in the Nov. 4 Election.The Oconee County Rotary Club is hosting its 17th annual Classics in the Country Car Show.Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Send us a textNovelist and entrepreneur Alissa Huelsman-Bell discusses her journey from Star Trek-inspired storyteller to owner of Thunderfoot Studio, a new film production facility at Wire Park in Watkinsville. Her creative path spans writing 20 published books across multiple genres to building a space where both established and emerging filmmakers can create high-quality content.Bio:Calm like an F-bomb*, Alissa Huelsman-Bell writes books about fierce women rockers who have a hard time keeping their clothes on, gender-swapped Norse gods who don't understand modern idioms, middle-aged hemophobic Bloodwitches, and the occasional murderer. Her aliases include Kendall Grey (ASGARD AWAKENING, HARD ROCK HARLOTS, and JUST BREATHE series) K.G. Green (ASK THE BLOOD series), Kendall Day (FALLING FOR MR. SLATER), Seven Slade (COMING OUT), and she is 1/5 of Thor Cox (GRAFFITI CITY series). Alissa owns Thunderfoot Studio, a small but mighty virtual production studio in Watkinsville, Georgia. She lives near Athens, Georgia with her dashing geek husband, a one-eyed dachshund that thinks she's a cat, and an incorrigible yet adorable mutt whose ice-blue eyes will steal your heart and hold it for ransom. She is currently writing an independent television show that she plans to shoot at Thunderfoot. * Detonation manual not included.

Top Stories for August 12th Publish Date: August 12th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, August 12th and Happy Birthday to Pete Sampras I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Does GCPS make the grade? Central Gwinnett grad to compete in international Deaflympics games in Tokyo Lanier Education Foundation awards $20K to Cluster schools, funds two scholarships 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 and subscribe! Break 1: Kia MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG) STORY 1: Does GCPS make the grade? “Get a good education.” We’ve all heard it a million times, right? But what does that even mean anymore? And how’s Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) holding up under the weight of that promise? Well, it’s complicated—like, really complicated. COVID flipped everything upside down. Kids learning on screens, parents suddenly hyper-aware of what’s being taught, teachers scrambling to adapt. It wasn’t pretty. And now? GCPS is still untangling the mess: learning loss, absenteeism, behavior issues. But they’re trying. Social workers, behavioral coaches, literacy plans—it’s all part of their “Blueprint for the Future.” Progress? Sure. Perfection? Not even close. Education’s messy. Always has been. Always will be. STORY 2: Central Gwinnett grad to compete in international Deaflympics games in Tokyo Tawnecia Rush has been wearing hearing aids since she was 9. Conversations? She’s got them down—sharp focus, expert lip reading, and the occasional “Pardon?” when she needs something repeated. But on the basketball court? It’s like a whole different language—fluid, instinctive, no barriers. Growing up in Lawrenceville, she honed her skills playing with her dad and brothers at the Boys & Girls Club, eventually suiting up for Central Gwinnett High. Now, two decades later, she’s earned a spot on the USA Deaf Women’s Basketball team, heading to Tokyo for the Deaflympics this November. “This is huge,” Rush said. “A chance to compete against the best, no limits, no excuses.” Her drive didn’t stop on the court. After two years at Gallaudet University, immersed in deaf culture and basketball, she transferred to Kennesaw State to finish her marketing degree. STORY 3: Lanier Education Foundation awards $20K to Cluster schools, funds two scholarships The Lanier Education Foundation just handed out $20,000 to the schools in the Lanier Cluster—split evenly, of course—and also funded the Lanier Leadership Conference and the Cluster’s multilingual programs. Oh, and two Lanier High grads, Kori Joseph (now at Georgia College & State) and Gabryelle Walker (Kennesaw State), each snagged a $1,000 “Make A Difference” Scholarship. It’s a little financial boost for students heading to college, trade school, or wherever their next chapter takes them. The Lanier Cluster includes Lanier High, Lanier Middle, and three elementary schools: Sugar Hill, Sycamore, and White Oak. Want to help? Visit laniereducationfoundation.org. 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: Ingles Markets 5 STORY 4: Man dead after shooting at Snellville area home Gwinnett County Police are digging into a deadly shooting that went down Friday night in unincorporated Snellville, leaving one man dead. It happened around 7 p.m. on the 3900 block of Lee Road. A call came in about a dispute—then gunfire. When officers arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds and tried to help. He was rushed to the hospital but didn’t make it. One person was detained at the scene and is being questioned. Police say it’s a homicide investigation, but the motive? Still unclear. The victim’s name hasn’t been released yet—next of kin need to be notified first. If you know anything, call Gwinnett detectives at 770-513-5300. Prefer to stay anonymous? Hit up Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS or stopcrimeATL.com. There’s even a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. STORY 5: Lawrenceville mourning death of former City Manager Bob Baroni Lawrenceville is mourning the loss of Bob Baroni, the city’s first-ever manager and a man who dedicated more than four decades to shaping the town he loved. Baroni, 80, passed away Tuesday. Baroni wore many hats—parks and rec director, city clerk, and finally city manager. He oversaw projects like the construction of City Hall and was known for his steady leadership and fiscal smarts. Even after retiring in 2015, he stayed on as a consultant to help the city transition. “We’ve built a family here,” Baroni said at the time. His funeral was held Saturday at Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Loganville. He was laid to rest at Oconee Memorial Park in Watkinsville. Break: STORY 6: Gwinnett Sheriff's Office looking at expanding county jail The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is eyeing a big change—expanding the jail with a new tower. Why? Well, the current setup is showing its age, and the inmate population has jumped 35% since 2021. That’s a lot of strain on a facility that’s been around since 1991. Chief Deputy Cleo Atwater told the county’s budget review committee on Wednesday that it’s time to secure funding for this project. The newer Wimbley Tower, built in 2006, has seen updates—control boards, cameras, even door indicator lights—but the older building? It’s stuck in the past. Reinforced doors with security flaps? Not possible. And with 2,400 inmates now (up from 1,800), plus the need for better mental health and medical care spaces, the pressure’s on. Atwater says they’re committed to making this happen by 2026. STORY 7: 'Great bargains' —Kidsignments is back this week at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds The Kidsignments sale is back at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds this week, running through Saturday—and if you’ve got kids, you need to check it out. Organizer Jeri Lynn gets it: “Times are tough, and we’re thrilled to help parents stretch their dollars. Over 1,000 families are participating, so the selection is going to be amazing—everything from baby gear to teen clothes, toys, bikes, you name it.” It’s all gently used, high-quality stuff—perfect for sustainable parenting without breaking the bank. Seriously, don’t miss it. For details, head to kidsignments.com. Your wallet will thank you. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break 4: Ingles Markets 6 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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This week's episode is a can't-miss deep dive into the wild weekend across the Georgia indy wrestling scene, as we look back at everything that went down and look ahead to the massive SummerStage event this Friday in Atlanta!

Welcome to Oconee's Own, a podcast production of The Oconee Enterprise. In this episode, we speak with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist, Melissa Smith, who founded New View Integrative Pediatrics in Watkinsville. To contact New View, call (762) 234-5900 or visit https://www.newviewpediatrics.com. You can find our publication at OconeeEnterprise.com. Please email any advertising, sponsored episode or general podcast questions and suggestions to ⁠Podcast@OconeeEnterprise.com⁠. 

Podcast Interview Guide for Coach Kevin FurtadoGuest: Chris Verdi – Muscle Activation Techniques (MATRx®) Specialist & Founder ofCore Restore, HIP-A-LINE, and The Core Restore Training System™INTRO TO CHRIS VERDIChris Verdi is a certified MATRx® Specialist—the highest level of certification offered byMuscle Activation Techniques®, with only approximately 200 people certified at this levelworldwide. He is also the founder of Core Restore, located in Watkinsville, Georgia, and theinventor of HIP-A-LINE and The Core Restore Training System™.Chris's journey into the world of biomechanics and muscular health began from deeply personalexperience. After years of living with chronic pain, undergoing multiple spinal surgeries, andsearching for lasting relief, he discovered Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT®). The techniquetransformed his life, allowing him to function pain-free for the first time in years.That breakthrough sparked Chris's passion to help others restore their strength, mobility, andperformance. Today, he works one-on-one with clients at Core Restore and serves athletes andprofessionals nationwide with his innovative training tools.

In an industry where adaptability defines success, Monte Hewett is positioned at the intersection of traditional homebuilding and general contracting. On this week's episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, hosted by Carol Morgan of Denim Marketing, Hewett shares insights into how his company navigates the evolving demands of today's housing market by blurring the lines between fee building, general contracting and development. How the Post-Recession Market Shaped New Business Models President of Monte Hewett, Hewett was fee building long before it became a buzzword in residential construction. The post-recession market created unique opportunities that shaped his business model. “Post-recession, as far back as 2011-2012, a lot of investors bought property that had been foreclosed on, or they bought it as an opportunity to hold and build. They realized that they couldn't sell the lots or, if they did, wouldn't get the return they were looking for,” Hewett explained. “A lot of them came to us and said, ‘Why don't you go and build this land out for us, these lots and on a fee basis or a fee plus a profit share.'” This approach allowed Hewett to develop a parallel income stream while maintaining the quality standards for which his company is known. Over time, this evolved into a versatile business model that spans different market segments and product types. “I ended up building just about any type of product for a partnership that was not for sale, or if it was for sale, maybe I'm building it for somebody that doesn't have the capability to build it but wanted to be the owner on that project,” Hewett said. The diversity of Hewett's current projects demonstrates this versatility. On one end of the spectrum, he's building $2 million villas in Druid Hills. Conversely, he's constructing affordable housing units in southwest Atlanta through a tax-incentivized program. Various for-sale developments across the metro area are between these extremes, including The Towns at Wire Park in Watkinsville, The Harman in East Atlanta, Findley Row in Alpharetta and an upcoming development in Milton. Early Involvement & Collaborative Project Management Hewett's approach to general contracting goes beyond simply building what's been designed. He emphasizes the importance of early involvement in the process to maximize value for investors. “We start most of them in the design phase. We're not acquiring sites, so they'll bring us a site and say, ‘This is what we're trying to do,'” Hewett said. “For the most part, we're going in early, and sometimes we're even working on the product and building the budget as we go.” This collaborative approach helps avoid what Hewett calls “scope creep,” which occurs when amendments during construction lead to costly change orders. By establishing a clear scope statement early and working toward a guaranteed maximum price, his team can better manage expectations and deliver projects on time and within budget. Design Expertise Creating Distinctive Communities Hewett's design expertise is a significant value-add. He often contributes to site planning and amenity design to create distinctive communities. He shared an example of designing a mid-century modern clubhouse for a project called Clifton, adding value that the owners didn't envision initially. “I took it upon myself to design that clubhouse and felt like I had some creative ideas that would differentiate that product for the owners,” he said. “I added, I believe, to that project a component that they wouldn't have done themselves.” His approach to amenity centers reflects changing lifestyle needs, focusing on creating spaces that integrate into the social fabric of communities where many residents now work from home. “You never want to take the lowest bid,” he cautions. “In England, on public projects, they take the second lowest. Someone might come in low, and they see the plans are going to need a lot of architectural changes because they...

It's Day Four of Round One and we go through the scores and brackets to get you ready for the weekendMike Petite, head coach at Callaway, talks about the successes and challenges of coaching both programsChris Romano, boys head coach at Oconee County, talks about his season and matchup in Watkinsville as well

January 2025 - Week 3 - DAR Today PodcastNational Society Daughters of the American RevolutionPresident General Pamela Edwards Rouse WrightBrooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today PodcastClick for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution!CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcastTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving In This Episode:Junior American Citizens Committee OverviewJunior American Citizens Committee; Sparkling Examples of Chapter Activities, featuring:The Reverend John Andrew Chapter, Watkinsville, GA; Chapter Co-Chairs Emily Givens and Christine Mills. Details on the "President Who? Event, see belowWilliamsburg Virginia Chapter Junior American Citizens; Chapter Chair Mary DoughertySophia Fleming Chapter, FL; Chapter Chair Katie Lane SOCIAL MEDIA POST FEATURED:Old Glory Chapter, TNHalifax Convention Chapter, NCUtah State SocietyPeter Minuit Chapter, NYRainbow River Chapter, FL”President Who?” Event details, Reverend John Andrew Chapter JAC:February 8, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. - Oak Hall: 4721 Price Mill Rd, Bishop, GA 30621 For the 9th year in a row, UGA Archivist DR. MICHAEL LAW will present a humorous, history-filled lecture on the trials and triumphs of a former Commander-in-Chief. An "1876 Centennial Parade Banner of George Washington and His Horse" will be on display as well as JAC member-drawn likenesses of presidents from earlier lectures.  Refreshments include samplings of past presidents' favorite desserts.  RSVP by February 6, emilyogivens@gmail.com  The Reverend John Andrew Chapter NSDAR established Watkinsville's JAC in 2012.LINKS:Junior American Citizens Club Handout: https://www.dar.org/system/files/members/darnet/forms/JAC-1012.pdfJunior American Citizens Committee information on our DAR Public web site: https://www.dar.org/national-society/education/youth-programs MUSIC:With the exception of "America the Beautiful" by Stephen Anderson https://stephenandersonmusic.com/ all music is copyright free and provided by Epidemic SoundSongs in this episode:Opening Monologue song 1: "Don't Let this Moment End" by Jackie MartinOpening Monologue song 2: "Fool's Paradise" by Ofelia MooreJAC Segment, song 1: "One Land, One Heart" by Brightarm OrchestraJAC Segment, song 2: "America the Beautiful" by Stephen AndersonJAC Segment, song 3: "When Sun Meets Moon" by Gavin LukeJAC Segment, song 4: "If You Love Her" by Million EyesJAC Segment, song 5 and Closing: "Today is a Good Day to Live" by John T. Graham For more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingAll music free of copyright and provided through Epidemic Sound! Check out this amazing source for music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/xr2blv

Watkinsville opens a new park. Oconee County Schools has a busy December meeting. A man has been charged for the death of a local teen. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

The College of Athens has joined in partnership with Piedmont University. The City of Watkinsville completed their annual audit. The Oconee Enterprise has created a community post on our Facebook and Instragram accounts to share your favorite local small businesses. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Soil Amendments are being spread in the county again. The City of Watkinsville has a new police cheif. The Board of Commissioners are considering an update to the alcohol ordinance. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Send us a textDECAL has named its Georgia's Pre-K Teachers of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year and it was just in time for our 14th annual Georgia's Pre-K Week. We name a winner from a public school and private school, and this year's winners are from Lincolnton and Watkinsville. Joining us on the podcast this week is public-school winner Elizabeth Arthur from Lincoln County Elementary School, and  private child care center winner Rachel Robertson from Oconee Preschool Academy. Also joining us is Meghan McNail, Director of Georgia's Pre-K  Instruction and Regional Operations. Support the show

Local attorney Kevin Epps was recognized by the group “Marsy's Law for Georgia”. The Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a Veteran's day program. Trick or Treat on the Town in the City of Watkinsville and City of Bogart is tonight! Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

The Oconee Enterprise decides to endorse a candidate in the District Attorney race. The City of Watkinsville names the Grand Marshalls for the Christmas Parade. A Superior Court Judge halts an effort to adjust voter rolls too close to the election. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

The City of Watkinsville has rejected a rezone. The City of Bogart approved an updated Unified Development Code Fee Schedule. Hear from Michael Ransom, who is running unopposed for Post 1, Chair for the Board of Education. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Be sure to make a plan to vote if you haven't already. Visit you my voter page to find all of your information: mvp.sos.ga.gov Visit us at the 50th Annual Fall Festival in Watkinsville on Saturday, October 19 from 8a.m. to 3p.m. in downtown Watkinsville. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Watkinsville will hold a rezone hearing during its Oct. 16 meeting at 6:30 p.m. District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez and a private citizen this week agreed to a settlement. District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez and Independent candidate Kalki Yalamanchili have agreed to participate in two debates this month. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Learn about the state of finances in Oconee County Schools. The City of Watkinsville had a busy but productive council meeting. The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 5 General Election is Oct. 7. To check your registration status or register to vote, visit the Georgia My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov or visit the Oconee County Board of Elections and Registration Office at the Oconee County Administrative Building, 7635 Macon Highway, Watkinsville. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

Meet the team from Publica Coffee. Welcome Oconee Creative Studio. The city of Watkinsville is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Downtown Development Authority. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

Brookes Vaughan is a Board-Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of The Women's Health Company, a boutique hormone and wellness clinic offering both in-person and virtual services for women. Based in Watkinsville, Georgia, just outside of Athens, the clinic provides comprehensive care tailored to women's health needs. Brookes' passion for women's health—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—has driven her career, focusing on helping women understand the root causes of their health concerns, heal their hormones, and live healthy, whole, and holy lives. In Episode 1 of Season 2, you'll learn practical tips to develop healthy habits and mindfulness practices. Brookes' wisdom and insight will inspire women at any stage of life. How do we balance hormones?  Nutrition: balancing blood sugar, prioritizing, protein, and fiber (25g per day minimum)  Exercise / Weight training  Limiting environmental toxins  Sleep    Romans 12:12  “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer”    5 key takeaways :  Seek the Lord in every season  Strong over skinny  Prioritize nutrition over calories  Quality over quantity in all things  Be proactive not reactive    The Women's Health Company website: https://thewomenshealthcompany.com/services/    Let's connect! IG: carolineharrisward  Email: caroline@transfitathens.com Web: www.transfitathens.com   Train with me and my team at TransFit! We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and zoom training as well. Please email me at transfitathens@gmail.com for more information! So, if you're ready to take it to the next level, reach out to me, and let's get the conversation started.  Ready to conquer your fitness and health goals - the time is now!  

Kiki's Bakeshop is celebrating its tenth year of business. We have a new friend on Main Street in Watkinsville. Southern Spa and Patio has announced they will be moving their store to Madison after 18 years in Watkinsville. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Get your Hog Mountain Bowl Tshirt at Oconee State Bank. A proposed rezone in Watkinsville has been removed from the agenda. The State of Georgia is moving funding to help alleviate traffic in Watkinsville, eventually. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Born and raised in Watkinsville, GA, rising Country artist Gavin Adcock joins Tracy on the bus this week for an all-new episode. A former Georgia Southern University football player, Gavin tells Tracy about his journey from sports into Country music, making the official move to Music City just a few months ago. Gavin discusses his journey and technique as a songwriter, from writing his first song in high school to collaborating with other songwriters in Nashville, now celebrating his debut song going GOLD by the end of the year. Piecing together his team this year with new management and a record deal with Warner Music Nashville, Gavin and Tracy discuss fast-growing careers, life on the road and all that comes with it. The pair also discuss Gavin's musical influences, including Tracy himself, and some rock influences that inspire his music as well. Tune in today!

Watkinsville Police Chief Courtney Gale is resigning effective this Friday, Aug. 2. the North High Shoals Mayor and Council agreed to present a tax increase to 1.00 mills. A Watkinsville community theatre group has undergone a transformative rebirth. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Look for a breakdown from The City of Watkinsville meeting. Barbara Cornelius has published her third book. Oconee Youth Playhouse is about to open their season. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

There is so much goodness in this episode you can eat it and it will be sweet, filling, healthy and sugar-free!  We are joined this week by Krysta's non-binary sibling, Blue Boese!  Krys goes to her corner to finish telling us about the cartoons that influenced her most as a child.  We also focus on telling the tale of One-Eyed Charley Parkhurst.  Charley was one of the roughest, toughest, hardest-drinking, most coarse and foul-mouthed fellow to ever drive a six horse coach.  Charley was famed on the west coast for his abilities.  So it was with some womder that when he died a few years later, his neighbors were quite shocked to discover that Charley had been born a woman.  One of the greatest 'whips' of his age being a woman was so incredible that it made national news.  We cover all this in this very special PRIDE episode of the Family Plot Podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

Over the weekend, a swastika was painted on an Oconee County welcome sign. Oconee County Schools will be holding three public hearings for a tax increase. Those hearings will be on July 1 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and on July 8 at 6 p.m. All three meetings will be held at the Instructional Support Center at 71 North Main Street in Watkinsville. A closed trail at Harris Shoals Park will not reopen until August of 2025. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

We get you ready for the noon version of "In Session" to startJarrett talks the 6A finals from McEachern from last nightGreg Garza talks mentoring and its challenges in the "Friday Free Kick"Jason drops by to talk ATLUTDOconee County High Head Girls Coach Judson Hamby drops by to talk the state title win for Watkinsville...

President Monte Hewett with Monte Hewett Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast. He sits down with the President of Denim Marketing and Show Host Carol Morgan to discuss the company's rise in mixed-use development and currently selling opportunities. At just 16 years old, Hewett began working with a focus on framework and placing the first nail in his celebrated homebuilding career. He attended Colorado State University for the construction management program and, after graduating, moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1984. In Texas, it was typical for a builder to be production-oriented, unlike in Georgia. Over time, he moved to better locations and built better products, eventually landing in the Atlanta market. In the 1990s, Hewett decided to be an infill builder. During this time, he observed markets in North Buckhead, Smyrna, Vinings, and, during the recession, Decatur, Roswell and Alpharetta to get a clear picture of the local demographic. He noted that many homebuyers were attached to the idea of a “place” and the amenities and walkability offered in that location. Locations such as Avalon in Alpharetta or downtown Roswell provide walkability, green space and all the tools necessary to construct a sense of place for homebuyers to call home through the generations. By the year 2010, Hewett was mainly focusing on creating mixed-use developments to meet this market need. His first project was Palisades at Milton Park in Alpharetta, followed by Avalon and Halcyon in Alpharetta, Madison Yards in Reynoldstown and more. Hewett noted that after the recession, it took more work to replicate the locations and prices he secured and had to switch strategies. The company shifted its focus on product pricing to create work-live-play communities that are more cost-efficient. Hewett said, “It's a big accomplishment to be able to go and change the culture of the company and emphasize time and budgets. It feels good.” Located near Emory, Monte Hewett Homes is currently working on Downing Park, a collection of 13 townhomes off Ponce de Leon Avenue priced from $2 million. Hewett also shared that he recently closed on a mixed-use project called Water Park, which is coming soon to Watkinsville, located 15 minutes outside of Athens. The project will feature 21 townhomes, 46 single-family opportunities and 20,000+ square feet of office, retail and food and beverage space. The community will also feature a baseball and basketball training facility. The builder is also currently selling townhomes starting at $959,900 at Interlock in West Midtown, townhomes starting in the high $500,000s at The Harman in East Atlanta and single-level flats and two-story condominium homes starting in the high $600,000s at Findley Row in Alpharetta. Tune into the full interview above to learn more about Monte Hewett Homes, or visit https://MonteHewett.com to discover current selling opportunities, news and more. A special thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006, podcasting since 2011 and is currently working on strategies for the Google Helpful Content update and ways to incorporate AI into sales and marketing. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will adhere to your specific needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com. The Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio “All About Real Estate" segment, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers,

The hosts talk to lawmakers from both sides of the aisle about the bills they're watching most closely as the session comes down to the final two days. Republican state Rep. Marcus Wiedower of Watkinsville starts the conversation by discussing the sports betting bill that he's working to pass before the session ends.     Wiedower also comments on immigration legislation introduced following the killing of Laken Riley in his home district.     On the other side of the aisle, Democratic state Rep. Stacey Evans of Atlanta talks with the hosts about her priorities for the final days. She says the Democratic minority's big job is to block what it see as bad bills rather than pass their own legislation.     Then the hosts move from the Legislature to the courtroom, to discuss the extended interview that AJC reporters Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman conducted with defense lawyer Ashleigh Merchant, who filed the motion to dismiss Fani Willis from the Trump election conspiracy case.     LINK TO TOPICS     Sports betting: revenue for state vs. potential addiction  Lawmakers advance bills targeting immigrant friendly policies  Sheriffs worry about new burdens from proposed immigration bills  Attorney who filed motion to dismiss Willis says she had to act     Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour "Politically Georgia" Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”      CREDITS   Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Micah Middleton  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices