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Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast

The Gaston County team of Adam Gaub, Janet Schafer, Elizabeth McGee and Gavin Stewart host Savvy Citizen -- taking you behind the scenes on issues that matter to you as a Gaston County resident. New episodes drop every Monday.

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29:49

Murder Mystery Disco

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/08/18

It's a killer good time... The Gaston County Museum's annual murder mystery fundraiser is transporting us to the era of disco, and Alex Brooks has some tips on what to wear and why a disco ball banana is more important than you might think.

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16:32

Yes, But Who's ACTUALLY Deciding?

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/08/11

In this month's 'A Planned Party' miniseries episode, Jamie and Peyton are breaking down the decision making process for zoning cases, and the multiple people that can impact them before a final call gets made.

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30:22

Our Own Declaration of Independence Prequel

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Daughters of the American Revolution members Audrey Ramseur Edwards and Millicent Heavner talk to us for this special Gaston 250 edition of Savvy Citizen about the upcoming 250th signing of the Tryon Resolves, and how you can join in on the historic celebration later this month.

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41:09

Trust the Process

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Savvy Citizen co-host Janet Schafer spent years in Gaston County's budget office, but now is heading up a new effort within the county on process improvement. Learn how some private sector practices are helping county teams improve the way they serve residents.

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31:33

A Passion for Animals

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Captain Kyle Yancey, who oversees the Animal Care and Enforcement Shelter for Gaston County PD, talks to Savvy Citizen about his passion for animals, his service to the community and why he was shocked to learn he was the Manager's Award winner for the county.

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31:05

The Misconceptions of Zoning Permits

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Peyton and Jamie are back for this month's 'A Planned Party' miniseries, where they break down the common misconceptions behind zoning permits, and the value they serve in keeping our county from descending into chaos.

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42:10

The Big Budget Breakdown

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/07/07

We're celebrating the fiscal new year by taking you behind the scenes in the Gaston County budget process. Taylor Ricci, Scott Attaway and Elizabeth McGee explain why a strenuous budget year is producing good outcomes for residents.

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35:51

Defeating Disinformation

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/06/30

In this edition of the Savvy Citizen podcast, host Adam Gaub sits down with Bret Schafer and Krystyna Sikora of the Alliance for Securing Democracy--an organization devoted to exposing, analyzing, and developing strategies to counter foreign information manipulation and interference in democracies. They talk about the role several foreign governments played in spreading disinformation in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

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28:22

Connecting Gaston with the World

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/06/23

In this edition of the Savvy Citizen podcast, host Adam Gaub sits down with Justin Amos of Gaston County and Bruce Clark of the Center for Digital Equity to talk about a special project that is seeking to increase broadband access for residents of Gaston County, as well as increase knowledge of folks who are a little less tech-savvy.

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15:41

Subdividing Land (Part 1)

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/06/16

On the fourth installment of A Planned Party, Jamie and Peyton talk subdivisions! We've all talked about subdivisions in our community, but what are they actually? And who all is involved in the process of subdividing land? Stay tuned for Part 2 of this topic! Do you have questions about this series? Email planning@gastongov.com.

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20:19

Fun (and Safety) in the Sun!

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/06/09

In this week's episode of the Savvy Citizen podcast, host Adam Gaub sits down with Leigh Kish of the Office of Emergency Management & Fire Services to discuss all things summer safety--from the pool and grill to those all-American summer fireworks.

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26:54

Classy, Not Trashy

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Keep Gastonia Beautiful is participating in a national effort tied to the upcoming celebration of America's 250th Birthday -- The Greatest American Cleanup. Learn how you can get involved to help make our community really shine in time for next year's big celebration.

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31:55

A Far-Reaching Impact

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/05/27

The annual Gaston Globe Awards celebrate employees who go above and beyond in their work. On this week's episode, hear from Maddie Moore from the Gaston County Public Library, and her supervisor, Andrew Pierce, on how Maddie is making the library an even more special place to be.

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44:08

Keeping Kids Safe Online

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/05/19

In this episode, Detective Smith of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Hannah Hopper of Hope United Survivor Network join our host Adam Gaub to discuss the implications of House Bill 301 and how to keep children safe online.

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25:53

Nothing Like a Little Free Music

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/05/12

We had some technical hiccups, but our episode on the Gastonia Concert Series is ready to take the stage! The first concert was held Thursday, May 1, and they've got three more great shows on tap, with funds raised at the shows going right back into the community through Gaston East Rotary.

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36:52

What If? (Ag Land Edition)

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/05/05

In the third episode of our Planned Party miniseries, Jamie and Peyton walk us through the different exemptions that are available if you own or are interested in owning land for agricultural purposes.

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35:44

Making Mental Health Top of Mind

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/04/28

On Wednesday, Gaston County Public Health leaders will partner with local nonprofits and community leaders to host the Gaston County Mental Health summit. Two of the event's organizers, Krystle White and Trey Sarter, talk about why the conversation around mental health is changing for the better, and how that might allow more people to get the help they need.

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30:02

Stanley's Parks and Rec Champion

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Tug Deason recently retired from the town of Stanley after a nearly three-decade career serving the town's Parks and Recreation department. In this episode, Adam Gaub and Gavin Stewart look back at the highlights of Tug's career and find out how Tug is spending his retirement.

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34:51

Spring Events: Chalk the Walk, SpringFest, & Goat...

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Saturday, April 12 - Chalk the Walk (Mount Holly) https://www.mtholly.us/departments/parks___recreation/special_events/chalk_the_walk.phpFriday, April 25-Saturday, May 3 - Mount Holly SpringFest https://www.mtholly.us/departments/parks___recreation/special_events/springfest.php Friday, May 2-Saturday, May 3 - Goat Island Games (Cramerton) https://www.cramerton.org/departments/parks___recreation/gig.php

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34:28

Diving Into the Details on a Major Development

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Jamie and Peyton are back for episode 2 of our miniseries, A Planned Party. Dive into the ins and outs of how a major development was recently approved, as well as how annexations can occur under North Carolina law. Have questions or topic ideas? Email them to planning@gastongov.com with the subject line 'A Planned Party.'

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