Local Matters Podcast

By Local Matters by Janice Allen JacksonGovernment

Local Matters Podcast episodes

November 11, 2020 What Color is Georgia? with Former Mayor Bob Young
Former Augusta Mayor Bob Young joins us to talk about Georgia turning Blue for the first time since 1992. We also discuss how successful Joe Biden can be in unifying the country, who is behind his success, and the possible outcome of the US Senate run-off elections on January 5.
30 min
November 04, 2020 It's Over, But It's Not Over! #Election2020
Post election review of the Richmond County Board of Education races, Augusta Circuit District Attorney race, US Senate Special Election, and Trump vs. Biden, with special focus on what might be a changing politic landscape in Georgia.
30 min
October 25, 2020 Richmond County School Board, District 5
Candidates for the Richmond County Board of Education: Patsy Scott, Samantha Moses, and Douglas Jackson talk about their accomplisments and priorities. I also discuss the constitutional amendments and the referendum on the ballot and polling places that have closed.
30 min
October 22, 2020 Richmond County Board of Educ, District 4
JaVonne Jones, Dr. Wayne Frazier, and Lia Abney discuss their most significant accomplishments, and their priorities if elected on November 3. Attorney Ben Allen also explains why he believes Augusta voters should vote to renew the Special Purpose Education Sales and Use Tax.
33 min
October 15, 2020 Hear District 8 and District 10 Candidates for the Bd of Education!
Hear from the candidates for Richmond County Board of Education: Jimmy Atkins and Yolanda Holley in District 8, and Helen Minchew and Christopher Mulliens in District 10. The discuss their most significant accomplishments and what their priorities will be if elected on November 3, 2020.
30 min
October 07, 2020 Richmond County Board of Education, District 1
A brief overview of the roles and responsibilities of school board members, their budget, and how they decide who their President is. Candidates Brian Green and Shawnda Griffin discuss their priorities and their accomplishments.
30 min
September 30, 2020 What's More Important than District Attorney? Not Much!
I discuss the ever so important role of the District Attorney, and how much influence the office has over who is prosecuted and how aggressively. Incumbent Natalie Paine (Republican) and her opponent, Jared T. Williams (Democrat) discuss their greatest accomplishments and why the office is a crucial part of the law enforcement system.
29 min
September 23, 2020 It's all about education, with Carrie Smith and Bishop Jackson
Two team members from Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition discuss how much more willing people are to complete the 2020 Census when they know how the data is used. I also review all those items that you did not know were on the November 3 ballot and National Voter Registration Day.
30 min
September 16, 2020 Digging Deeper, w/Fred Russell, President of the FLRussell Group, and former Augusta Administrator
Former Augusta Administrator and President at The FLRussell Group LLC Fred Russell recaps his career in local and state government, to include his time as a law enforcement official and as Augusta Administrator. We discuss lessons learned and life after the high pressure job of leading Augusta's government.
31 min
September 09, 2020 Agitation is Good Trouble, with Nicholas X. Harrison I
One Buford City Schools parent talks about his experiences in creating positive change for his son and others in their school system. He also discusses the roots of his activism. If you want change, you have to take some risks!
30 min

About Local Matters Podcast

From the publisher's feed

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…