Newnan Podcast Network

Adam Griffith and Steve Quesinberry join Danny Beck for a conversation on service, community and local history.

Griffith reflects on nearly 30 years with the Newnan Police Department and shares details on the annual golf tournament that supports the “Christmas With a Cop” program. 

Quesinberry discusses his new book Flagship, highlighting untold stories from Newnan High School’s past and its deep ties to the community. 

District 3 county commission candidate Kett Harper joins the Danny Beck Podcast to talk about his return to the race, more than a decade after his first run.

A civil engineer and longtime Coweta resident, Harper discusses his experience serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals, growth and infrastructure challenges facing the county, and why he believes now is the right time to step in.

The conversation also touches on family, community involvement and the realities of campaigning, offering a straightforward look at Harper’s background and priorities.

The conversation is part of an ongoing series featuring candidates in the District 3 race. 

Candidates for County Commissioner, District 3:

•  Dakota Hand Caldwell (R) 
•  George “Kett” Harper (R) 
•  Render A. Godfrey (D) 
•  Tim Ryan (R)

District 3 county commission candidate Dakota Caldwell joins the DB Podcast to talk about her decision to run, her background as a CPA and small business owner, and life raising four kids in Coweta.

She discusses growth, traffic, data centers and what she believes is missing from current leadership, along with a more personal look at her family, daily life and why she wants to serve. 

The conversation is part of an ongoing series featuring candidates in the District 3 race.

Candidates for County Commissioner, District 3:

•  Dakota Hand Caldwell (R) 
•  George “Kett” Harper (R) 
•  Render A. Godfrey (D) 
•  Tim Ryan (R)

On this episode of the Danny Beck Podcast, Danny sits down with county commission candidate Tim Ryan, one of four candidates seeking the District 3 seat.

Ryan discusses his perspective on growth in Coweta County, including how to balance development with quality of life, as well as the increasing presence of data centers and what they could mean for infrastructure, tax revenue and long-term planning.

The conversation is part of an ongoing series featuring candidates in the District 3 race. Danny plans to interview all four individuals on the ballot, giving listeners a chance to hear directly from each candidate ahead of the election.

Candidates for County Commissioner, District 3:

•  Dakota Hand Caldwell (R) 
•  George “Kett” Harper (R) 
•  Render A. Godfrey (D) 
•  Tim Ryan (R)

After a months-long break, Danny and Ashley return to the DB Podcast with a recap of the whirlwind year that pulled them away from the mic, including a local election run, a long-awaited international trip to Thailand and Bali, and a reset back to normal life in Newnan.

The episode also features a conversation with longtime Coweta County educator and historian Stephen “Quiz” Quesinberry, who joins the show to discuss his upcoming book Flagship, a comprehensive history of Newnan High School. Quesinberry shares stories from decades of teaching, the research behind the 600-page project, and why preserving local history matters.

Top local stories from Coweta County: Prosecutors open the Oz Tactical trial, Senoia files a complaint against former city officials, a new 911 director is named, residents push back on a proposed data center, and the First Liberty investigation expands.

Danny Beck welcomes Torri Logan for a down-to-earth conversation about community, local history, showing up for one another, and taking better care of ourselves. It’s an honest talk about Newnan, staying involved, and doing the small things that make a big difference.

Danny welcomes Realtor and Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors President Ellen Bush to talk about Coweta’s housing market, interest rates, social media branding, and why relationships matter more than transactions. Ellen also shares her work with Restart Coweta, a nonprofit addressing homelessness, and a hilarious real-estate showing story you won’t forget.

Jay Boren of the Coweta County Water Authority joins the podcast to discuss the expansion of their sewer plant and the decade-long effort to secure a 27 million gallons per day withdrawal permit from the Chattahoochee River. He clarifies the permit was unrelated to the data center and highlights the authority’s focus on infrastructure, partnerships, and community service.

In this episode, Dennis McEntire, board member of Georgia’s Department of Transportation, joins the DB Podcast to discuss traffic, infrastructure, and population growth in the Third Congressional District. From road project funding to the impact of roundabouts and truck traffic, McEntire offers insight into the challenges and planning behind Georgia’s evolving transportation landscape.