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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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00:30:20

All Things COVID 2021, with Dr. Stephen Goggans

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/04/07

The Director of the East Central Georgia Health District discusses the role of public health in combatting infectious disease, how far the Augusta area has come in decreasing COVID infection rates, and the best place to go to sign up for a vaccine.

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00:30:41

The People's Agenda, with Traci George

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/03/31

Traci George, Augusta Area Coordinator of the People's Agenda discusses the organizations' work in Georgia, and how disheartening it is that only 6% of Augusta's registered voters went to the polls on March 16 to decide on SPLOST 8. Finally, we pay tribute to Rev. Essie McIntyre, the first black woman ordained to preach in the Baptist church in Georgia.

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00:30:14

Jewish Joy Abounds at the Augusta Jewish Museum, with...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/03/24

The brand new Augusta Jewish Museum will open in June on the Municipal Campus, on Telfair Street in downtown Augusta. It will offer free opportunities to broaden our horizons as they trace the history and culture of Judaism in the Augusta River Region.

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00:29:41

Educate. Empower. Enlighten. With Steven B. Kendrick

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/03/17

Steven B. Kendrick, Richmond County Tax Commissioner, discusses the fine art of customer service, what his office does not do, and what it will take for Augusta to reach the potential everyone has talked about for decades. We also describe the new Augusta's Agenda Project and the E3 Leadership Foundation.

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00:29:56

Security Federal Bank wants to Help You!

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/03/10

Local Matters cares about your civic health and your financial health. So does Security Federal Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution. Phil Wahl, President, and Michael Strange, Executive Vice President, share details about their services. The bank wants to help you, even if you are not a current bank customer. The Bank provides easy access to the federal Paycheck Protection Program, free financial counseling, mortgages, and insurance.

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00:29:48

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, with Cal Wray, President of Augusta...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/03/03

Cal Wray, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, joins Local Matters to discuss how his agency works so other people can work and earn higher wages. He touches on the difference between industrial and retail recruitment, and their efforts to bring a grocery store to downtown Augusta,

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00:29:57

Augusta Recreation and Parks with Maurice McDowell

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/02/24

Director Maurice McDowell outlines projects on the SPLOST 8 list to include park improvements, cemeteries, and seed money for a splash park. He also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on how recreation departments connect with their patrons.

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00:29:46

Businesses Support a Tax? with Sue Parr

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/02/17

Sue Parr, Chief Executive Officer of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce explains why her board voted unanimously to support continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

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00:30:01

Will Papa Get a Brand New Building? with Brad Usry...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/02/10

Augustans will return to the polls on March 16 to decide whether to re-new the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST 8. The project list includes $25M for a new James Brown Arena. Brad Usry, Vice Chair of the Augusta Richmond County Coliseum Authority, and Chris Bird, General Manager of the Augusta Entertainment Complex, talk about what this project means for Augusta.

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00:29:54

A new Judicial Circuit? with Attorney Ben Allen

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/02/03

As it appears the state of Georgia will grant permission for a split of the three county Augusta Judicial Circuit, Attorney Ben Allen offers his unique perspective on the topic. He is a former State Representative and former Chief Judge of Juvenile Court on the Circuit, so he is familiar with the issues and the history.

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00:31:01

Helping People, Changing Lives w/Security Federal...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/01/27

The Paycheck Protection Protection Program is available to small and minority businesses. President Phil Wahl and Executive Vice President Michael Strange discuss how Security Federal, as a Community Development Financial Institution, makes it easy to apply for funding. And, Gaylon Tootle tells us how Walton Options helps persons with disabilities.

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00:29:57

Inauguration Today; Healing and Policy Ahead

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/01/20

Inauguration Day 2021 is the easy part. Getting policy approved and creating unity in America is far more difficult. Learn about President Biden's policy proposals relative to public transit, safe return to school, minimum wage, paid sick leave, and community health, and how they impact all of us.

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00:29:04

Did Stacy Abrams win Georgia? Or Did Donald Trump...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/01/13

Former Augusta Mayor Bob Young joins us for an honest assessment of mistakes made by Republicans and the reasons behind the success of the Democrats in winning two Georgia Senate seats. We also talk about what this means for the Governor's race in 2022.

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00:30:48

The Grandest Runoff of them All

Local Matters Podcast ·

2021/01/06

Insights and analysis on the Georgia runoffs from the inside -- what are the county elections and state elections officials thinking? Also get my take on how difficult it has been for blacks and women to win higher level statewide offices in Georgia and the always important topic of voter turnout.

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00:28:56

Georgia Public Service Commission, Part 2, with...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2020/12/30

The last show of 2020, and the last few details to make sure you are ready to vote in the Jan 5, 2021 runoff elections. Daniel Blackman, candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission, District 4, joins me to discuss his platform and his background.

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00:30:02

All Votes Matter/Percival Galloway and Rev. Chris...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2020/12/23

Rev. Christopher G. Johnson of Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition and Alpha Phi Alpha, and Percival Galloway, Jr. President of the Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter discuss why they have worked so hard to get people to vote. You will also learn about the organization's proud history as the first black greek letter organization.

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00:28:46

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! with Danita Myler of Delta Sigma...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2020/12/16

I examine the history of voter turnout in Richmond County, the parallels between voter turnout and census participation, the number of non-profit organizations working to get out the vote, and how important the Augusta metro area will be to the outcome of the runoffs. We also discuss the rich history of social action of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and our activities leading up to Jan. 5, 2021.

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00:30:05

What the heck is the Georgia Public Service...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2020/12/09

Not only are we voting to determine who will represent Georgia in the US Senate, we are also selecting a Public Service Commissioner for District 4. Learn how this Commission affects your utility rates and telecommunications services, and how the PSC protects consumers who are in dispute with their utility providers. Incumbent Lauren "Bubba" McDonald talks about what he has accomplished as a Commissioner.

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00:31:23

Remembering Willie and Carrie Mays, with Dr. Mallory...

Local Matters Podcast ·

2020/12/02

Dr. Millender, retired Paine College Professor and former publisher of an Augusta weekly newspaper, discusses the impact of Mrs. Carrie Mays and William H Mays, III as they made history through their roles in Augusta politics. We also discuss the role of the black press in holding officials accountable.

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00:30:06

Police on Policing, with Sheriff Alfonzo Williams

Local Matters Podcast ·

2020/11/25

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams discusses his second book of 2020: Police on Policing, The Unsung Consensus, Candid Conversations on the State of Law Enforcement in America.

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