Charitable Georgia

In this episode of Charitable Georgia, host Brian Pruett is joined by Madge Lovingood and Tim Rogers from The Byrd Insurance Agency, and Neal Murphy from GrassRoots Turf Care. They delve into a variety of insurance topics, such as homeowners, renters, pet, and flood insurance, while also touching on the intricacies of insuring personal property […]

On this episode of Charitable Georgia, Brian Pruett is joined by Vicky Bates from Maid in America, and Anna Bostwick and Liz Cicerchia with ESP. Vicky delves into her personal narrative, recounting her fight against breast cancer and her path to recovery. She reflects on the evolution of her cleaning service, from its modest inception […]

In this episode of Charitable Georgia, host Brian Pruett is joined by former professional athletes Nathan Bates and Kenny Graham Jr., who discuss their transitions from sports to community involvement. They share personal stories of resilience in the face of adversity, including career challenges and personal losses. The conversation covers the importance of networking with […]

Beverly Bochetto has been an advocate for horses for over 25 years. In 2005, she was instrumental in directing a six-figure donation to the ASPCA Equine Fund. During 2005- 2007 she was at the forefront of a successful campaign to legislate the closure the last US equine slaughter houses in Illinois and Texas. Beverly was […]

In this episode of Charitable Georgia, Brian Pruett welcomes Lindsay Esterline, a teacher, writer, and former restaurant owner, and Alex Morales, founder of Precise Soccer Academy and a community activist. Lindsay talks about her diverse career, her podcast Bible How-To, and her work with the Seventh-Day Adventist community and the Hope Channel. She shares her […]

William Thomas is a transplant from the state of Ohio, who now resides in the Towne Lake area of Woodstock.  He joined the U. S. Navy straight out of high school and married Kelly (Johnson) Thomas, a native of Woodstock. After his tour of service, William began a career in finance, advancing to the role […]

Buffy Payne, with Outer Circle Foundation and C-Suite for Christ,  is a Dynamic Global Security Leader with 25 years of demonstrated experience in identifying risk and developing plans to mitigate with minimum impact. She is keenly interested in emerging trends in the financial services sector and seeks to find and implement innovative processes and tools […]

In this episode of Charitable Georgia, host Brian Pruett interviews Carla Maton, Executive Director for the Northwest Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross, Scottlin Smith with Love Travels Beyond, a non-profit organization, and author and speaker Glenn Carver. Carla discusses the significance of community involvement, the range of services provided by the Red Cross, […]

52 Beginnings was created by Meena Lahku, a Brand Marketing Expert and Publisher of Neighbors of Towne Lake. Simply put, life is just a series of experiences, some good and some, well not so good. And what we do, as a result, is up to each of us. This chapter of Meena’s life has presented […]

In this episode, host Brian interviews Caroline Momper with Berkshire Hathaway, Becky Hart with Mary Kay, and Michelle Cleveland with Project 24 Seven. Together, the guests provide a diverse range of perspectives on community involvement and the importance of making a positive impact. In September 2022 Michelle Cleveland sold her house and embarked on a […]