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Local Matters Podcast

Local Matters by Janice Allen Jackson

Local and state governments, though often overshadowed by federal government, have tremendous impact on our quality of life. This podcast provides a valuable service by educating people on how to improve their own quality of life through civic engagement. Various organizations encourage residents to register and vote, but it does not appear that anyone is showing voters how to make good decisions when they do. It feels akin to hiring someone for a job without reviewing the job description. Local

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00:40:14

Public Works: The Hidden Local Government Service

Local Matters Podcast ·

2024/01/03

Joseph Blackman, Founder of Vitendo Solutions and host of The Public Works Podcast, joins us to discussion the most hidden of all local government services: Public Works. We touch on the "Brain Drain" that has resulted in loss of institutional history, how few people know what public works is, and how expensive it is to taxpayers when staff don't use and maintain equipment properly. We also discuss how to overcome these challenges through effective workforce development

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00:27:55

2023: Year in Review

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/12/27

2023 has been a great year for the Local Matters Family. Host Janice Allen Jackson awards Local Matters Superlatives, highlighting the episodes you listened to and/or viewed most frequently. She also issues a call for ministries doing outstanding work to help those who are disadvantaged for various reasons become contributing members of society. We want to invite those ministry leaders to Local Matters in 2024. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact

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00:41:10

Paws and Prejudice: Debunking Myths in Animal Advocacy

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/12/20

Dennis Briatico been an animal advocate or a rescuer on and off for 26 years now. He's been working with animals in some capacity for 31 years. He's bounced around the rescue community fostering for different organizations and helping where he could but finally found where he feels like he belongs with FONAA. He's now dedicated to saving as many animals as possible in the North Augusta city shelter. Shelter Website: https://friendsofnorthaugustaanimals.com/

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00:57:15

Is there a Foster Care to Prison Pipeline?

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/12/13

Dr. Jackson Drumgoole joins us to discuss the particular challenges of young people aging out of foster care. Bridge Builder Communitites is now developing a tiny home community to address their needs. We discuss the trauma foster children experience, the consequences of that trauma, how important fathers are, and what can be done to give these young people a chance to create a better life. Bridge Builder Communities Website:https://www.bridgebuildercommunities.org. Dr. Drumgoole's

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00:30:34

Are we Open-minded Enough to Change?

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/12/06

People decide to start voting for various reasons. Elizabeth Hope Brown always voted in national elections but realized the importance of voting for state and local candidates after working in public service and having kids in the school system. We also talk about what it takes for her to feel more connected to the local government, and how the internet has been a friend to her as she seeks information. We also discuss whether Augusta has diversity, the limited nature of our public transportation

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00:31:35

What To Do With An Underutilized Old Building with...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Seasoned architect Barton Drake explains what architects do, and how their work builds community for the future while valuing the past. Their work affects families, neighborhoods, and communities. We discuss adaptive re-use, being good stewards of the environment, energy efficiency, reducing operations costs, and using the human imagination to impact lives through architecture. www.hed.design.com To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us

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00:39:45

Data is the Way to Democratize Use of Resources!

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/11/29

Aja Brown is the Strategic Impact Partner at Forward Platform and former Mayor of Compton, CA. She helped make the connection between environmental justice, good data, and federal funding, with a particular focus on the Inflation Reduction Act and the Build Back Better Act. We touch on the impact of Climate Change, job creation, generation of clean energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Some funding is allocated to local governments on a formula basis, while states, cities, and counties will

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00:30:36

We are More Than The Masters!

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/11/15

Dhrmaine Bradley aka Bobby Boucher has hosted More Than The Masters Podcast since 2016. He loves Augusta, and his podcast is dedicated to showcasing the various sides of Augusta. A native New Yorker, he has no plans to return. We discuss why people don't have pride in the city, how podcasters choose guests, the one thing he would change if he could, and the dating scene in Augusta. More Than The Masters Youtube:https://youtube.com/@morethanthemasterspodcast5926?si=Xc99PGcvWLtN-uq2 Dharmaine's

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00:29:26

What Did We Do At the Polls? with Host, Janice Allen...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/11/08

Host Janice Allen Jackson delves into the 2023 election results for Burke County, Columbia County, and Richmond County. In this insightful review, we'll break down the outcomes, analyze the implications, and discuss the impact on our local communities. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LocalMattersPodcastofGeorgia Subscribe on Youtube: Local Matters

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00:46:45

How Can We Better Help the Homeless? with Bethany Trapp

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/11/01

Bethany Trapp of the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority describes what it is like to serve homeless people. She discusses the work of Augusta's Homeless Task Force, the need for a larger shelter and better coordination of all services, to include mental health, job preparation, and other services. We also tackle the issue of whether the problem is more severe now, or if it is just getting more attention. Furher, she offers her perspective on how many people are homeless by choice. DISCLAIMER:

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00:30:18

Who is running for Mayor of Grovetown?

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/10/25

Meet candidates Ceretta Smith and Deborah Fisher Join host Janice Allen Jackson in the latest episode of the Local Matters Podcast as she delves into the Grovetown mayor's race. Listen as she engages in a lively and informative discussion with mayoral candidates Ceretta Smith and Deborah Fisher. They will share their visions for Grovetown's future, what they have accomplished in the past, and what they consider the City's most pressing problems. Deborah Fisher Campaign

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00:31:25

$433,000,000 for the Godfather? What A New James...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/10/18

Host, Janice Allen Jackson sits down with Cedric Johnson, Chair of the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority, and Brad Usry, Vice Chair and New Arena Committee Chairman. In this special episode, Brad and Cedric discuss the upcoming November 7, 2023, C-SPLOST (Coliseum Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) vote, which aims to secure funding for a new state-of-the-art James Brown Arena. Discover the significance of this vote, how they would use your half-penny, how it impacts the local

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00:28:56

Election Preview: 2023 Edition with Janice Allen Jackson

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/10/11

Join us on this special episode with Local Matters Host, Janice Allen Jackson, as we dive into the upcoming municipal elections in Georgia's Richmond, Columbia, and Burke Counties.In this election preview episode, we'll explore the races for councilmembers in Blythe and Hephzibah, Mayor and Council seats in Grovetown, and City Council seat in Harlem. Plus, we'll discuss the Mayor and three City Council elections in Waynesboro. We also provide an overview of the proposed Richmond County C-SPLOST

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00:29:48

Center Stage: Augusta Mini Theater at 48 with Tyrone...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/10/04

Augusta Mini Theater, a cultural gem that has been enriching the lives of young talents for 48 years. Our guest, Tyrone Butler, shares the inspiring journey of this institution, its impact on the community, and the transformative power of the arts. Discover how he came to start this and keep it going for 48 years, the upcoming weekend of activities, and their plans for the future. You can learn more about the events and support the Augusta Mini Theatre, please go to

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01:06:02

Author Talk: When Wait Your Turn Means No Turn at All

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/09/27

Reverend John K. Coar III is a Millennial preacher, founder of JCI3 Ministries, and author of When Wait Your Turn Means No Turn at All on Westbow Press (2023). Rev. Coar is currently a Doctor of Ministry student at Truett Seminary-Baylor University, an Army Reservist, and Minister of Christian Education at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church of Augusta, GA. He joins Local Matters to discuss his book, the role of Millenials as translators, the need for orderly transitions in leadership, and how and why

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00:50:31

Ripple Effect: the Impact of Flint’s Water Crisis on...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/09/20

Brigitte Brown Jackson joins us from Detroit, Michigan. She wears many hats, to include Motivational Speaker, Educational Consultant/Strategist, Extreme Execution Coach, and Licensed Minister. She hosts the Powerful Podcast and operates Exponential EduVentures. In his episode, we discuss the connection between water infrastructure failures and how effectively school systems can educate children. The Flint, MI water crisis raised many questions about ethics in government, whether cost should ever be

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00:29:55

Making your Vote Count: A Chat with Travis Doss

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/09/13

September is National Voter Registration Month. Travis Doss, Executive Director of the Richmond County (GA) Board of Elections, discusses the November 7 elections, the cost of elections, and whether every vote is counted and whehter it really counts. He also offers his opinions on the easiest ways to register to vote, and the easiest way to request an absentee ballot. Finally, we touch upon the topic of low voter turnout. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see

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00:28:22

How Community Activists Can Help with Shabazz Ali

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/09/06

We know the government can't solve every problem. There is a need for individuals and non-profit organizations to serve. Shabazz Ali, CEO of At Risk Youth of Charlotte, NC and Community Activist, talks about his efforts to address some of the deepest problems we have: families in poverty, fatherless households, unemployment, alcoholism, and homelessness. He also talks about the limits of what elected officials can do. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the

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00:32:21

Collaborative Cities: Tackling Wicked Problems

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/08/30

Jacob Taylor is a Human-Centered Design Consultant for The Connective, based in Phoenix, AZ. Jacob engages in the critical evaluation of regional solutions, and identifying potential cross-municipal collaborative opportunities that employ smart city initiatives. We discuss how frustrating it is for smaller cities to try to keep up with technologies that municipalities right across the way enjoy, how civic engagement has evolved over time, and how cities and counties move from competition to

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00:29:31

What Makes a School Successful?

Local Matters Podcast ·

2023/08/23

We continue our conversation with Dr. Linda Tucciarone, Co-Founder of Augusta's Heritage Academy. She discusses whether school size is important, the importance of family involvement, and some things private schools can do that public ones can't. We also touch on societal trends that have impacted the ability of students to perform in the classroom. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www.Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social

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