North Ga Advocate Podcast

In this episode, Podcast 20, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over campaign contributions for some of the candidates. We see where their money comes from and from who. Is is swamp money? Is it family members? What expenditures did they have? Some interesting things. Some candidates don't have any donations. They don't have to report if they are not going to accept or if they are going to accept less than $2,500. If they happen to accept more they can file in June. We also go over why the County has Sunrise Cove Marina on its agenda. WE also go over why Allen Creek Landfill was not property shut down and taxpayers are having to pay for that now as well.

Early Voting is over and election day is on May 19th.

In this episode, Podcast 21, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over campaign contributions for some of the candidates. We see where their money comes from and from who.

In this episode, Podcast 20, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview John Batchelor who is challenging Inez Grant for Hall County Solicitor General. Grant is not the incumbent. She was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to finish Stephanie Woodard's term after she got caught stealing funds. John is a very experienced prosecutor and worked in multiple DA's offices and solicitors offices for over a decade before deciding to run for elected office. He has some great ideas on how to modernize the office and fix many issues that have plagued the office for years. Mr. Bathchelor has also had to put up with some unnecessary actions by Grant and her Husband, but has not let that bother him. John has a clear plan of where he wants to take the solicitors office and what he wants to accomplish. This is a great listen.

Early Voting is open now and election day is on May 19th.

In this episode, Podcast 20, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview John Batchelor who is challenging Inez Grant for Hall County Solicitor General.

In this episode, Podcast 19, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Shiv Sachdeva who is challenging Lee Darragh for Hall County District Attorney.

In this episode, Podcast 19, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Shiv Sachdeva who is challenging Lee Darragh for Hall County District Attorney. Shiv is a very experienced prosecutor and worked for the DA's office for 18 years before deciding to run for elected office. He has some great ideas on how to modernize the office and fix some issues that are evident in the office right now. Mr. Sachdeva has also had to put up with a lot of hateful and outright slanderous posts and comments about him on social media. Many of them coming from current assistant district attorneys in the office. They are taking up for a DA who has canceled several appearances and debates with Shiv in the last several weeks. This is a must listen as we get you ready for the 2026 Primary Season. Early Voting is open now and election day is on May 19th.

In this episode, Podcast 18, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Susan Aycock Smith who is running for the open Hall County Board of Education - At Large seat.

In this episode, Podcast 18, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Susan Aycock Smith who is running for the open Hall County Board of Education - At Large seat. She has poured herself into learning about the school board and how it functions for almost two years. She has done extensive research and digging that has given her a unique perspective on how the board operates. She can identify the shortcomings and strengths and has a plan on how to fix things. This is a must listen as we get you ready for the 2026 Primary Season. Early Voting is open now and election day is on May 19th.

In this episode, Podcast 17, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, recap this past weekends Hall County Non-Partisan Debate hosted by Hall Informed. We go into depth on each race that was there. We also talk about the new planning commission appointments that left anyone paying attention shaking their head. We also talk about the School Superintendent about to stroke out because he may have to actually cut spending. Two new homestead exemptions are on Governor Kemp's desk to be signed. We also delve into a lot more of Hall County Politics.

In this episode, Podcast 17, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, recap this past weekends Hall County Non-Partisan Debate hosted by Hall Informed. We go into depth on each race that was there.