The Stonecrest Podcast

Belinda Hull – candidate for Stonecrest City Council, District 2 – is running for city council to restore what's been lost in our city. She believes the city is at a critical tipping point in its young life. She believes through listening to residents, investing in seniors, inspiring youth, supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, Stonecrest can be everything it was originally envisioned to be... and a place we all will be proud to call 'home'. She’s a wildly successful business owner and one of the most celebrated real estate agents in the metro area. She’s a wife and a mother and her heart is in Stonecrest… please welcome, Belinda Hull…

Thank you for tuning in to our third Election Series! We are happy you have taken the time to learn more about the candidates running for office in our city. 

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In this episode we discuss the following, plus you know we went on some unintentional tangents.

• Walmart on Fairington Road Hour Changes
• Election Series Update
• Upcoming Events

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Hey Neighbors! We finally made it back to the mic. As normal, our episodes are talking about whatever comes to our mind and little of what we put in our outline.

• We discuss the crazy murder mystery dinner that involved the Mayor
• The negative and positive comments we've heard about the candidates so far
• Clearing the air regarding how we run our platform
• Reminding ya'll to leave a soundoff for us to play next episode.

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If you missed the State of the City Address, we are pleased to share the raw and uncut version with you. 

We are proud to be residents this great city and extra proud to bring you this audio as quickly as possible. 

The anudio includes the entire program end to end. 

• Invocation

• State of the City Address (Video Presentation)

• Fireside Chat with former Mayor of Atlanta Shirley Franklin and the 2nd Mayor of Stonecrest Jazzmin Cobble

• Mayor Progress Report presented by Mayor Jazzmin Cobble

• Thank you

• Closing Prayer

You can view the video on our YouTube Channel by clicking here.

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Lyon and Lyons, a story of reparations and repair in the form of Podcast documentary. Listen to a descendant of enslavers connects with two descendants of the people his family enslaved.

Click here to watch the episode on YouTube!!

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Gazza and Angel sat down with Matt Hampton at New Black Wall Street to see what’s new at the facility.

He discussed some of what they’ve done to spread awareness about the facility, plus’s new events and partners.

Make sure you tune in because he also discusses the plans for the land Bill Allen owns.

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Hey Neighbors!!!

Make sure you tune into this informative episode featuring: 

1. Patreece Dechabert
2. Leslie Green
3. Sandra Lewis-Glass
4. Monty Ross
5. Councilman Robert Turner
6. Victoria Turner
7. Verda Watson
8. Cassandra Wilson

Each panelist shared some of their experiences in the film industry and some key takeaways you can use. Make sure to stay tuned until the end.

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Hello Neighbors- Especially in District 3!!!

We are back with City Council Candidate interviews. Please read below to learn more about the candidate and where to find them.

Alecia Washington Bio:
Alecia Washington is known for her devotion as a community servant leader for the past 15+ years in the City of Stonecrest and surrounding areas. She serves a diverse group of residents – young, old; black, brown, white; male & female. Residents are unbelievably moved and humbled at the incredible generosity and heart Alecia shows through her community outreach programs. She and her team has provided food, clothing, resources, supplies and transitional housing for those in need in Stonecrest. She has counseled, mentored & volunteered. She works hard, is compassionate and has her finger on the pulse of what the people want.

"Already working for you!"


Contact Alecia Washington:
aleciaforstonecrest.com

Facebook: @aleciaforstonecrest

Twitter: @AleciaForDist3

Campaign Office: 2975 Evans Mill Road | Stonecrest GA 30038

Phone: 678.242.9799

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Hello Neighbors- Especially in District 3!!!

We are back with City Council Candidate interviews. Please read below to learn more about the candidate and where to find them.

Karyl Clayton Bio: 
I am Karyl Clayton and I am running as a Write in Candidate to become City Councilperson of Stonecrest Council for District 3.  My husband and I have been longtime residents of the Stonecrest/Lithonia area — over three decades. I am a member of Antioch Baptist Church North where I am engaged in various ministries and Southern University Alumni in which I received my BA Degree in Architecture. I am also a Real Estate Agent for Metro Brokers where I engage with various communities.   

I have worked with the City of Stonecrest since the inception of the Parks Task force as being the Vice Chair to now a member of the Stonecrest Park and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair 2021-2022 and now currently Vice Chair of the committee.

I have worked in government for over 30 years in both Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana.  I worked in a leadership capacity with the citizens and department heads in renovations and maintenance of the Birmingham Parks system, as a Facility Manager for Parks and Recreation for DeKalb County where I engaged with varies communities and citizens in the renovation of parks, trails and other amenities through bonds and federal founded funds for site renovations and worked with City Council personnel, Beltline and sports investors such as Tyler Perry, NFL, Pepsi and USTA. For the City of Atlanta.

I’ve also worked as a Construction Project Manager and as a liaison for community citizens and in-house stake holders for the SPLOST Program for Construction Renovation and new Facilities for Clayton County. 

 I have a passion for good governance of taxpayer resources.  I believe in Safety, being a good Servant to the public and a good Steward of public resources.

GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

 Clayton County -Construction Project Manager 

City of Atlanta -Park and Recreation Project Manager 

Dekalb County -Facility Manager Parks and Recreations 

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City of Birmingham -Construction Superintendent-Parks and Recreation 

State of Louisiana -Accounting 

State of Georgia Facilities and Construction, Fleet, Resources Manager

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City of Forest Park – Member Urban Design Board Review Board 

Stonecrest Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee- Vice- Chair 2022-2023

Stonecrest Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee- Chair 2021-2022

Contact Karyl Clayton:
karylclaytonforcouncil.com
Karyl Clayton Facebook

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We are excited to present to some and introduce to others, Dr. Carmen Echols! She works right here in Stonecrest AND she’s our neighbor.

Please tune in and listen to all of the gems she’s dropping. You’ll also get to hear Angel cut up in rare form.

Don’t miss a minute!

OUR GUEST:

Dr. Carmen Echols
Follow her on Instagram @drcarmenechols

Self-described as "Southern-rooted, West Coast-cultivated", Dr. Carmen Echols is a highly sought-after Family Medicine physician with over 13 years of medical experience, public speaker and community educator, and author. She has educated hundreds of patients and their families about generational health and overall wellness. Her areas of expertise include preventive health and education about chronic disease—namely, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Be on the look out for her new book coming out this fall!

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