North Ga Advocate Podcast

North Ga Advocate Podcast

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North Ga Advocate Podcast episodes

  • NGAdvocate Podcast 23 — Primary Election Reaction & Fallout with Guest Steve Gailey
    In this episode, Podcast 23, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Steve Gailey, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect in the Runoff, and give our take on what happened. The runoff election is scheduled for June 16th. Steve also comes out with his endorsements in the Runnoff and what to expect afterwards in a general election. We also go over the UDC and the rush to get things done. Why the public hasn't been told why Zack Propes resigned/fired is also gone over.
    1 hr 25 min
  • NGAdvocate Podcast 22 – Election Results & Fallout from 2026 General Primary
    In this episode, Podcast 22, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect and give our take on what happened. We delve into why it happened and how to move forward for candidates, supporters and Hall County. We talk about how sometimes you actually "Win" when you lose your political race. Any time you can get the people talking about the issues, that is a great thing. We also go over the UDC and things surrounding it. We go over why the public hasn't been told why Zack Propes resigned/fired. We also go over a major development in Sardis that is back on the agenda.
    1 hr 28 min
  • NGAdvocate Podcast 21 — Campaign Finances & Board of Commissioners Approvals
    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.
    1 hr 31 min
  • NGAdvocate Podcast 20 — John Batchelor Hall County Solicitor General Candidate
    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.
    1 hr 20 min

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Podcast with North Georgia Advocate that will go over local news, political and education topics that effect the citizens of the Gainesville and Hall County area in North Georgia. We will give out…