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On the Friday episode of The Commute, Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer is joined over the phone by Stephen Plunk of the Savannah Young Republicans to discuss the legacy of outgoing Georgia Governor Nathan Deal as well as what he expects from incoming Brian Kemp.

Then, Savannah Morning News multimedia content editor Zach Dennis jumps on to discuss the Georgia General Assembly page that will track local lawmakers over the next 40 days.

You can find that page at: www.gatehousenews.com/georgiageneralassembly2019

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On the Friday episode of The Commute, Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer is joined over the phone by SEDA president and CEO Trip Tollison to discuss the recent breakfast recapping the past year in Savannah and what he is most proud of.

Then, Savannah Morning News court reporter Jan Skutch joins to discuss the Jim Williams trails in honor of the 25th anniversary of "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil" being published.

Stories Discussed:

SEDA celebrates record year for jobs, more than $500 million in investment in Savannah

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On the Wednesday episode of The Commute, Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer is joined over the phone by Dr. Teresa Winterhalter, associate dean of the College of Art and Humanities at Georgia Southern University, to chat about their upcoming "Moveable Feast" lecture series, which begins on Thursday.

Then, "The Professor" Donnie Bell joins to recap the National Championship Game, the Sugar Bowl and a few college football notes.

Stories Discussed:

Georgia Southern University kicks off free "Moveable Feast" lecture series at Savannah's Telfair Academy

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On the Monday episode of The Commute, Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer is joined over the phone by Daniel Carey of the Historic Savannah Foundation to discuss his recent column on the railroad freight termainal off Louisville Road and why it should be considered a historic landmark and keep that status through development.

Then, a programming note about the Commute's future.

Stories Discussed:

Daniel Carey: Troubled by plans for historic freigjht terminal

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On the Friday episode of The Commute, Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer is joined over the phone by Charles Seiler, who is the handler for Uga X and lives in Savannah. Seiler sheds a light on the recent scuffle between Uga and Bevo, the University of Texas mascot, that caught the nation's attention during the Sugar Bowl earlier this week.

Then, a thank you to readers and listeners for their contributions to the Empty Stocking Fund.

Stories Discussed:

Charles Seiler: Texas mascot not 'malicious' toward Georgia bulldog, Uga X

PETA calls for UGA, Texas mascots to be retired

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On the Football Thursday episode of The Commute, host Adam Van Brimmer and regular guest Donnie Bell discuss a long weekend ahead in college football.

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On the Monday episode of The Commute, we look ahead to 2019 with City Talk columnist Bill Dawers and business reporter DeAnn Komanecky.

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On the Monday episode of The Commute, we look ahead to 2019 with editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer and education reporter Ann Meyer.

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On the Friday episode of The Commute, Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer is joined by business reporter DeAnn Komanecky to discuss her feature on the Talmadge Bridge and its past, present and future.

Then, new columnist Clinton Edminster calls in to discuss his column on a Santa list for Savannah.

Stories Discussed:

Savannah's bridge: Growth could erase the Talmadge

Clinton Edminster: 'Dear Santa' letter includes many local wishes

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On the Thursday episode of The Commute, Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer is joined over the phone by AP sports writer Paul Newberry to discuss the UGA, Justin Fields situation and the new boss at Georgia Tech.

Then, Savannah Morning News sports writer Dennis Knight joins to discuss early signing day in Savannah.

Stories Discussed:

Stars align, and sign, as top Savannah prep football players sign with colleges

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