Know Your Neighbor

Today we meet Julita Sanders, a Neighborhood Service Office with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department who is dedicated to the people of Athens, helping establish a positive community for our communities and neighborhoods alongside the police. 

Do you miss live shows? So do we! Today we talk to Colm O'Reilly, a sound engineer at The Georgia Theatre, about his work, his travels and music of all kinds. 

Sheriff Janis Mangum is a leader who has been dedicated to Jackson County her entire life, caring for and serving her residents. Learn more about why she was drawn to her career and the care she puts into her work each and every day. 

You might remember him from the 1980 UGA National Championship Team, or as a leader while a student-athlete at the university, or through community service around town. We are pleased to interview Robert Miles, Director of Life Skills with the UGA's Athletic Association. 

Join us as we hear from Dave Earnest, Executive Director of Brightpaths. He is a leader in Athens who has been guiding parents and helping create positive family engagement for more than two decades. 

Today we get to hear from Jenn Thomas from Clarke Middle School share about their garden and the work being done to teach students about sustainability, business and life skills. 

Meet Tarin Tripp, Executive Director at Hope Haven of Northeast Georgia and a great resource for some fantastic employees! Hear about their workforce program for their clients and why right now could be a great time to team up with them.

For our very first episode, we chat with Kay Keller, President and CEO of United Way of Northeast Georgia. She shares her perspective on the connection between for-profit and nonprofit worlds and where she finds joy right now.