Small Town Podcast

Small Town Podcast

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Small Town Podcast episodes

  • S2 Ep16: Episode 40: Mayor Levern Clancy - City of Midway, GA
    Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Midway, GA to talk with Mayor Levern Clancy in this third of three episodes sponsored by EOM Operations. The 2 Mayors discuss how Mayor Clancy grew up Midway and how as an adult, he was “encouraged” to get into local government. They also talk about the rich history of Midway and the building of their new City Hall. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.
    36 min
  • S2 Ep15: Episode 39: Mayor Barty Alderman- City of Springfield, GA
    Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Springfield, GA to talk with Mayor Barty Alderman in this second of three episodes sponsored by EOM Operations. The 2 Mayors discuss how Mayor Alderman grew up near Springfield and when he left to go to school was determined to get back as soon as possible. They also talk revitalization efforts that have been made recently and the history you can visit in this coastal small town. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.


    43 min
  • S2 Ep14: Episode 38: Mayor Preston Dees - City of Sylvania, GA
    Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Sylvania, GA to talk with Mayor Preston Dees in this first of three episodes sponsored by EOM Operations. The 2 Mayors discuss how Mayor Dees came to live in Sylvania and call it home and how he got into local government. They also talk about the rich history of the coastal community and developments being worked on for the future of this small town. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.
    48 min
  • S2 Ep13: Episode 37: Infrastructure is Still a Big Deal!
    Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast host Matt Seale focuses again on municipal infrastructure. After covering this issue last year at the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention, we find that this issue is still on the minds of many local officials. Whether you’re in a small town or a big city, water, sewer, roads, bridges and broadband are essential for cities of all sizes to live and grow. This episode includes updates from efforts discussed last year and new information about the more serious issues (and some new possible solutions) in small towns from industry experts. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com
    58 min
  • S2 Ep12: Episode 36: Mayor John Harley- City of Centerville, GA
    Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Centerville, GA to talk with Mayor John Harley. The 2 discuss how Mayor Harley came to live in Centerville and call it home and how he got into local government in various roles. The 2 also talk about recent developments in Centerville as it continues to grow. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.
    1 hr 9 min
  • S2 Ep11: Episode 35: Mayor Billy Trapnell - City of Metter, GA (Part 2)
    Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Metter, GA to talk with former Mayor Billy Trapnell. The 2 discuss Mayor Trapnell’s life in Metter and how he got into local government in what was supposed to be his retirement. They also discuss the challenges and successes of Metter in his 24 years in his role as Metter’s Mayor. This episode is part 2 of a 2-episode series on Metter, GA. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.
    1 hr 17 min
  • S2 Ep10: Episode 34: Mayor Billy Trapnell - City of Metter, GA
    Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Metter, GA to talk with former Mayor Billy Trapnell. The 2 discuss Mayor Trapnell’s life in Metter and how he got into local government in what was supposed to be his retirement. They also discuss the challenges and successes of Metter in his 24 years in his role as Metter’s Mayor. This episode is part 1 of a 2-episode series on Metter, GA. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.
    1 hr 4 min
  • S2 Ep9: Episode 33: Deputy City Administrator Cam Jordan - City of Fitzgerald, GA
    Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Fitzgerald, GA to talk with Deputy City Administrator Cam Jordan. The 2 discuss how Cam left Fitzgerald and why he returned, how he got into local government, and the privilege of working on the vision of his mentor, long serving former Mayor Gerald Thompson. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.
    1 hr 26 min
  • S2 Ep8: Episode 32: Mayor Glenn Wright - City of Greensboro, GA

    (Rebroadcast) Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast host Matt Seale sits down with Mayor Glenn Wright of Greensboro. The 2 discuss how Mayor Wright got into local government and why he’s looking for opposition. Also discussed is the shift in representation since Mayor Wright first joined the Greensboro City Council many years ago. We also talk with Cynthia Smith from the Greensboro Business Association about how they have built up their downtown and keep things going strong in a small town. For more information, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.

    1 hr 6 min
  • S2 Ep7: Episode 31: Mayor James Eubanks - City of Pelham, GA

    (Rebroadcast) Ocilla Mayor and Small Town Podcast Host Matt Seale travels to Pelham, GA to talk with Mayor James Eubanks, a young Mayor that started in local government at the age of 25. The two discuss Mayor Eubanks leaving and coming back home to Pelham, small town rivalry with the next town over, having your own small town city school system, and why Pelham is a place you should visit. For more info, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com.

    57 min

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Ocilla, GA Mayor Matt Seale talks to other small town officials, discussing their stories and the stories of their small towns. Through these candid conversations, we hear about the joys and…