Local Matters Podcast

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Local Matters Podcast episodes

March 31, 2021 The People's Agenda, with Traci George
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.
31 min
March 24, 2021 Jewish Joy Abounds at the Augusta Jewish Museum, with Jack Weinstein
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.
31 min
March 17, 2021 Educate. Empower. Enlighten. With Steven B. Kendrick
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.
30 min
March 10, 2021 Security Federal Bank wants to Help You!
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.
30 min
March 03, 2021 Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, with Cal Wray, President of Augusta EDA
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,
30 min
February 24, 2021 Augusta Recreation and Parks with Maurice McDowell
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.
30 min
February 17, 2021 Businesses Support a Tax? with Sue Parr
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.
30 min
February 10, 2021 Will Papa Get a Brand New Building? with Brad Usry and Chris Bird
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.
31 min
February 03, 2021 A new Judicial Circuit? with Attorney Ben Allen
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.
30 min
January 27, 2021 Helping People, Changing Lives w/Security Federal Bank and Walton Options
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.
32 min

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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…