Small Town Podcast

In the episode Mayor Seale and Mayor Nelson discuss how Nelson grew up near Lucedale, and how he made his way back to raise his family and live his life.  He also talks about how and why he got involved in local government and why he thinks Lucedale is such a great small town. He even sings a song he wrote about “Livin in Lucedale,” which is also on the episode.

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast host Matt Seale travels to Hiawassee, Ga, to talk with Mayor Liz Ordiales. The 2 discuss Mayor Ordiales radically different life story, coming from Cuba to settle in Georgia, getting into local government to make a difference in her community, and all the extensive recreational activities Hiawassee has to offer. We also get to hear from Hiawassee  Economic Developer, Denise McKay about projects in the works for the Towns County Development Authority.

 

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Young Harris, GA, to talk with Mayor Andrea Gibby. The 2 discuss how Mayor Gibby got involved in her local government in the same place where she was born and raised. They also discuss goals she has for her local community. In this episode, we also get to hear from Candace Lee, the President of Towns County Chamber of Commerce, about all that Young Harris has to offer. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Dawsonville, GA, to talk with Mayor of Dawsonville, Mike Eason. The 2 discuss how Eason, an Alabama native, made his way to North Georgia, and through a unique turn of events, became Mayor of an intriguing small town that truly has something for everyone! In this episode, we also get to hear from both Christie Moore, the President of Dawson County Chamber of Commerce, and Betsy McGriff, the Director of Economic Development for the Dawson County Chamber, about all that Dawsonville has to offer. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Lyons, GA, to talk with Chief of Police, Wesley Walker. The 2 discuss the challenges in law enforcement in rural areas, and the community-based operation he runs in the City of Lyons, GA. In this episode, we also get to hear from Michele Johnson, the Executive Director of Toombs County Development Authority, who shares with us an interesting story on how her former career fueled the passion to bring jobs back to Toombs. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale stays safely in his own small town of Ocilla, GA, and talks via Zoom with Larry Hanson, the Executive Director of the Georgia Municipal Association, and Deb Brown of SaveYour.Town who sits in her own small town of Webster City, IA, and works with small towns across the country. The conversations focus on how small towns are doing during the pandemic from a local government perspective, and how these unprecedented circumstances might accelerate trends that were already benefitting rural communities. For more information, visit smalltownpodcast.com.

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale stays in his own small town of Ocilla, GA, and holds Zoom conferences with several previously featured small town Mayors and Officials in Louisiana. In this episode, Mayor Matt checks in with Mayor Peggy Adkins of Serepta, Mayor John “Sonny” Dumas of Winnsboro, Mayor Adam Holland of Oak Grove, Mayor Eugene Foulcard of Franklin, Former Mayor Tim Kerner of Jean Lafitte, Mayor Mike Kloesel of Kaplan, and Mayor Bob Zabbia of Ponchatoula, to see how their small towns are faring during the COVID-19 Pandemic. For more information, visit smalltownpodcast.com. 

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale stays in his own small town of Ocilla, GA, and holds Zoom conferences with several previously featured small town Mayors and City Officials in Georgia. In this episode, Mayor Matt checks in with Mayor Matt Donaldson of Twin City, Genuine Georgia owner Cynthia Smith of downtown Greensboro, Mayor Mike Young of McRae-Helena, Mayor James Eubanks of Pelham, and Mayor Jason Weaver of Screven, to see how their small towns are faring during the COVID-19 Pandemic. For more information, visit smalltownpodcast.com. 

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale stays in his own small town of Ocilla, GA to talk with local Dr. Howard McMahan. The 2 discuss how Dr McMahan chose the life of a small town family doctor. They also discuss the challenges of rural healthcare in general, as well as in the face of a global pandemic. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.

Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Franklin, LA to talk with Mayor Eugene Foulcard. The 2 discuss how Mayor Foulcard was driven to be a public servant in his home community at an early age. They also discuss Franklin’s challenges, including weather issues being so close to the Gulf Coast, and his plans for how to better his community moving forward. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.