Debbie Bogle of the United Way talks about the overwhelming response to the call for volunteers for the boxed food drive up event, how families can receive the boxes of food, and the importance of partnerships in the community in being able to direct people in need to where they need to go to get help.

Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation talks about the food box drive up day, getting teens involved, raising their level of grant giving, being responsive in their 20th year, and helping to remove barriers to help make services available to everyone.

Former mayor Paul Osborne talks about how the community is inching towards normalcy, the need to continue protect each other by doing the right thing, the elevated climate of politics in an election year, and the importance of people being heard.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks about the police response to a recent neighborhood shooting, the efforts of the police to keep streets safe and to build relationships in the community, a press conference later today, the updated COVID-19 numbers, and being careful not to let our guard down.

First National Bank president and CEO, Matt Beavers, talks about their first year being open, the ways they have had to adjust during the pandemic, and their 'Helping Hands' promotion where they gave $100 VISA gift cards away to fifteen people.

Dr. Ken Hendriksen of St. Teresa joined Byers & Co to announce the three $100 winners sponsored by Main Place Real Estate in advance of the St. Teresa Mega Raffle drawing. Listen to the podcast now!

Teri Hammel of the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau joins Byers and Co announce a new contest for local restaurants.  The DACVB is donating a $2500 marketing package for one lucky restaurant!  Restaurants can enter today at NowDecautur.com

Dr. Cris Valdez of Richland Community College joined Byers & Co to talk about their plans to reopen the school and a new minority mentorship program. Listen to the podcast now.

School Board President Beth Nolan joins Byers & Co to talk about the neighborhood revitalization plan centered around the new Johns Hill school and looking at scenarios for the return to school in the fall. Listen to the podcast now.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joins Byers & Co to talk about the governor's visit to Decatur and looking to Phase 4 of the re-open plan.  Listen to the podcast now.