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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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33:16

Get to Know Gaston 2026

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2026/04/06

In this episode, Janet Schafer sits down with Gavin Stewart and Adam Gaub of the Gaston County Communications Department to discuss 2nd annual Get to Know Gaston Event, happening at Tuckaseege Park in Mount Holly on April 15 from 4 to 7 pm. The event blends entertainment with local government, giving residents the opportunity to get to know the organizations serving them in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere. Expect lawn games, live music, "touch-a-truck," giveaways, food trucks, activities for

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16:12

These Teens Are Leading The Way

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/03/30

Audrey Leazer, Madison Darnell and Abby Helms from Gaston Community Foundation's Teens Changing Gaston County group talk with Savvy Citizen about their microgrant program and the nonprofits they're supporting in our community.

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65:21

Savvier Citizen: How Social Media is Affecting Our Kids

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/03/27

In this month's Savvier Citizen, we look at how social media is affecting our children. Journalist and author Fortesa Latifi, Rep. Donnie Loftis, and Hope United Survivor Network's Rose Planer and Mollie Weakland share insights for this episode covering everything from the concerns around cyberbullying and children that have grown up with their lives online, to political actions meant to provide stronger protections.

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43:01

City or County?

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2026/03/23

Your favorite Gaston County planners, Jamie and Peyton, are back with a new episode! They're talking with their colleagues from the City of Gastonia about why city and county zoning rules are often different, and some of the differences between the two that you may not know about.

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29:42

Fresh Produce & Fresh Ideas

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/03/16

Keep Gastonia Beautiful's Juliann Lehman, Wild 'N Whimsy's Lauren Smith and Gastonia Farmer's Market Manager and Belmont Farmer's Market SNAP Manager Emily Thomasson are talking about farmer's market season, and the ways our farmer's markets can help our lower income families.

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22:38

Banking Farmland for the Future

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/03/09

With growth comes worry that our agricultural roots may get lost. Natural Resources Director Will Wier talks about a program that would help local farmers protect their farmland for the next generation.

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36:12

AI in Places You Might Not Expect

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Gaston County Cooperative Extension Director Jonette Mungo and Agriculture Agent Payton Flowers talk about how the use of AI is spreading incorrect and sometimes hazardous information in their field, and how they're working to provide a solution.

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28:31

A Top 10 Worth Celebrating

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/02/24

U.S. News and World Report Home Services Editor Katie Core and Assistant County Manager Brian Sciba talk about Gaston County's recent inclusion in the news outlet's Top 10 of Most Desirable Counties to Move To for 2025. We look at what's driving that ranking and why it shows Gaston County on the rise nationally.

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62:10

Savvier Citizen: Fixing the Trust Deficit

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/02/20

In honor of Government Communicators Day, we talk with three local government communications directors in North Carolina: Union County's Liz Cooper, Indian Trail's Abbey Ball and Hendersonville's Allison Justus on why effective storytelling can be so important for building trust in our communities.

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29:20

Celebrating Gaston County's Role in America's History

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/02/16

Gaston 250 Committee Chair Jane Kaylor and Committee Member Alicyn Wiedrich highlight the upcoming programs and initiatives in Gaston County celebrating America's history, including the 4th of July Parade happening in Dallas this year to celebrate America's 250th Birthday!

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21:00

Know Before You Pour: Foundation Surveys and Zoning...

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/02/09

Our Planned Party miniseries returns for Season 2! Peyton is in the host chair, talking with guest co-host Alex about setbacks -- what they are, why they matter and how they determine where you can put things on your land.

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Savvier Citizen: Human Trafficking

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/01/30

We're rolling out a new miniseries in 2026: Savvier Citizen. These monthly episodes in our Savvy Citizen feed will be deeper dives into some topics that just wouldn't fit in our normal 25-30 minute episodes. We start with a look at human trafficking in Gaston County, with help from the experts at Hope United Survivor Network, as well as from a guest that survived being trafficked as a child. As always, you can provide feedback at Communications@GastonGov.com.

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22:22

Measles: What You Need to Know

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/01/20

With an ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina, and a growing number of cases here in North Carolina, Khristie Jackson and Lesley Sellers from Gaston County Public Health talk with our Executive Producer Joshua Braswell about what you need to know to be prepared.

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48:03

Property Taxes Under the Microscope

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2026/01/12

As the old saying goes, there's only two things for certain in life: Death and taxes. But right now in North Carolina, who makes decisions on property taxes is under the microscope. North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Executive Director Kevin Leonard and current President Wallace Nelson talk about the committee discussions at the General Assembly and their push to maintain local control over these decisions.

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27:10

A Warm Place to Stay

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2026/01/05

HealthNet Gaston and Unity Baptist Church are taking the lead on a Cold Weather Station this winter, in sponsorship by the City of Gastonia and Gaston County. Hear how these groups are working together to provide a warm place to stay during the winter's coldest nights, and how you can get involved.

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29:42

New Leaders, Same Mission

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/12/15

The Gaston Community Foundation transitioned to a new president and executive vice president this year -- though not ones new to the organization. Richard Rankin and Elizabeth Patton talk to us about GCF's continued mission and the work they've done to strengthen Gaston County over the years.

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30:56

Giving Voice to Gaston County's Labor Rights Struggle

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Dr. Sequina DuBose and Dr. Laura Hope-London are taking the Loray Mill strike of the 1920s and its most famous participant, Ella May Wiggins, and breathing new life into that history through a musical called Threads. They speak with our Elizabeth McGee and Janet Schafer about the work that has gone into this production and a special panel discussion happening on Dec. 11 at UNC Charlotte.

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22:10

Lighting the Night, Safely

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/12/01

After a break for the Thanksgiving holiday, we're back to talk about... well, the holidays. Specifically, those fancy Christmas light displays. Leigh Kish from our Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services has tips on how to keep you and your family safe while spreading that festive cheer.

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24:19

Preserving Our Past

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/11/17

With the help of the Planning & Zoning Department's Shelby Barkley and the Tax Office's Katie Self, Jamie and Peyton take us inside the world of historical preservation in Gaston County: What qualifies and what steps are involved to save an important piece of local history.

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26:33

Gaston County's Employment Matchmakers

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Gaston County's NC Works Career Center has a new home inside Loray Mill. We take you inside their offices for an up-close look at the services they provide to Gaston County jobseekers and employers.

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