The Stonecrest Podcast

We were privileged to speak with Stonecrest’s Parks and Rec department plus the city’s communication director.

The team was able to share details on the upcoming Soulful Tree Lighting Spectacular happening on December 11th.

Ms. Tameika Porter was excellent in explaining what residents can expect and the fun activities for the whole family.  As a note, please arrive early to get a great spot and remember to provide the city grace for any changes that need to be made in the case of inclement weather.

PS. We are offering a special giveaway to some attendees. Make sure you listen for details!

See the press release below:

STONECREST, GA – Stonecrest Parks and Recreation has planned another exciting
event for the community to help bring in the holiday and spread some cheer. The Soulful Tree Lighting
Spectacular is set for Saturday, December 11 from 4:00 – 8:00 at the Old Sam’s Club, 2994 Turner Hill
Road. This is the City’s second annual tree lighting, and the festivities have been expanded with live
music, a Stonecrest Santa, hot drinks and treats from local vendors, and more!

Broadway choreographer and well-known local show producer Stepp Stewart will serve as emcee and
he’s bringing along his dance team The Chocolettes. In addition, we will have Atlanta’s Something for
the Soul singing holiday tunes, plus a special Stonecrest Santa and friends.

Holiday characters will be on hand to greet guests as they come into the event space, and the City will
have attendants to direct people to their parking space. Once parked, guests will have the opportunity
to enjoy great music, take selfies with our Stonecrest Santa and his helpers, and enjoy some hot drinks
and treats.

Stepp Stewart kicks off the show at 4:30 with a special opening before bringing up Something for the
Soul. There may even be a surprise musical guest appearance. Once the sun sets, City leadership will
share brief remarks and then start the countdown to lighting the tree.

The community is encouraged to register in advance via Eventbrite to help with headcount and to also
arrive by 4:00 to make sure they have a good spot. Gates will open at 3:30.
Event updates will be posted to City social media, so please follow @StonecrestParksRec and
@stonecrestcity on Facebook for updates.

The City would also like to thank our local and metro area vendors who are helping to make this a great
event for Stonecrest and encourage the community to support them at the tree lighting and beyond.

• Candy World Drinks N Treats
• Chilly Bean Coffee Company
• Yard Love I-20 East
• PhiNik’s MobiPix Photo Booth Co
• Brookie’s Royal Treats
• Noble Parking Company
• Parks Audio Studio

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Hello Everybody!!!! We are excited to be back on the mic with this quick episode. Listen in to hear the overview of our upcoming events that requires the participants to be Stonecrest residents. 

We also talk about the upcoming Soulful Tree lighting ceremony that is taking place at the old Sam’s building on Saturday December 11th Be there or be square!!!!!

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Angel and Gazza had the opportunity to sit with the CEO of Seaquest, Vince Covino.  He talks about how Seaquest began, his passion for the business, how it will benefit Stonecrest and so much more!!
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Angel and Gazza are back in their regular show format expressing their feelings after coming out of the election series and other topics.

They also discuss what’s new in Stonecrest like Seaquest, the approval of the Browns Mill Townhomes, New Black Wall Street Market and more!

Tune in to hear information in the way that only Angel and Gazza can share it!!!

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We are so excited to provide an update on Seaquest which so many of us have been interested in learning about.

We asked the questions about when they would be opening all the way to how they would handle animal rights activists. We had such a great time talking with Mr. Vaughn Irons who provided insight on so much more than the long awaited for Seaquest attraction. Make sure to listen to get all the scoop!!!

Vaughn Irons Bio:

Vaughn D. Irons is a 25-year capital markets, community empowerment and real estate development executive. He is the CEO of a community-economic development firm, APD Solutions Real Estate Group, that focuses on urban planning and real estate development. He spent decades working in banking, government, nonprofit and corporate sectors including 12 years as National Director of Freddie Mac’s Housing & Community Investment Department. Vaughn has an undergraduate degree in urban policy from Syracuse University, an MBA from the University of Maryland, and an MS in Commercial Real Estate from Georgia State University. He is also a proud graduate of the University of a Southern California Ross Program in Real Estate. Vaughn is an alum of Leadership DeKalb class of 2012, Leadership Atlanta class of 2016 and the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute class of 2017.
We are so excited to provide an update on Seaquest which so many of us have been interested in learning about.

We asked the questions about when they would be opening all the way to how they would handle animal rights activists. We had such a great time talking with Mr. Vaughn Irons who provided insight on so much more than the long awaited for Seaquest attraction. Make sure to listen to get all the scoop!!!

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LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRST

We are excited to share our raw and uncut interview with Mayor Jason Lary of The City of Stonecrest. We had a candid conversation around many topics including his perspective on resignation, his attempted recall, why Stonecrest is important, and why he started The City.

You don’t want to miss it!!
 
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Make sure you visit our website for updates, community events and more!! www.stonecrestweekly.com

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Mayor Jason Lary Bio
Jason Lary, Sr. was elected as Stonecrest, Georgia’s first mayor on March 21, 2017. Since taking office on May 1, 2017, Mayor Lary has led the efforts to staff the city and secure a location for the first city hall. Through a partnership with CH2M, a worldwide consulting firm, Mayor Lary is serving the citizens of Stonecrest by staffing professionals in code enforcement, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, communications, city management and administrative services. During his first few months in office, Mayor Lary also hired a team of staff attorneys, set up short-term financing to address the city’s cash flow needs and led the effort to begin adopting ordinances that will improve the quality of life for Stonecrest residents. 

In September 2017, Mayor Lary took the first steps toward implementing the city’s Economic Development Department. One month later, he began efforts to lure major corporations such as Amazon, a company set to open a second, multi-billion-dollar headquarters. Mayor Lary crafted an idea to develop a corporate brand for Amazon by eponymously naming the 345 acres to be occupied by the retail giant. The mayor’s efforts will continue as he targets companies like Apple, Micro Center, and Costco.

Civic Initiatives
Before Mayor Lary became actively engaged in cityhood initiatives, he was a 2012 graduate of Leadership DeKalb, a prestigious organization designed to advance emerging leaders throughout the county. This organization helps leaders identify ways to improve the quality of life of DeKalb County residents and businesses. Mayor Lary's cityhood experience includes serving as the founder and president of the Stonecrest City Alliance in 2013, and the chairman of Stonecrest Yes from 2015 to 2017. He raised more than $50,000 from individuals, small businesses and corporations to conduct two Carl Vinson Institute studies. A successful CVI study was required by the Georgia General Assembly before the City of Stonecrest, Senate Bill 208, could be allowed on the ballot. The 2013 study failed, and in 2015 the study passed. Mayor Lary is universally recognized as the architect and founding father of the Stonecrest Cityhood movement. 

To read more about the Mayor’s career and family visit: https://www.stonecrestga.gov/JasonLary.aspx

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Many people wanted Councilwoman Jazzmin Cobble and Councilwoman Tammy Grimes to respond to what was said in the interview with Progress in Stonecrest. We thought about this and decided there was a better way. 

We felt it was important to hear from our neighbors who supported the incumbents. And thankfully, we were able to secure some of the most engaged citizens in our community. 

Listen in to hear from Donna Priest-Brown, Faye Coffield, Elijah Ajayi, Thad Mayfield, and Dave Marcus. 

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We kept you waiting long enough. (Due to technical difficulties) We were delayed in sharing our exclusive interview with the Committee for Progress in Stonecrest. 
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We were able to sit down with @nbwsmarket and discuss their support for Progress in Stonecrest.
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Some key points were
• Which candidates they support and why?
•Were they behind the nefarious mail flyers?
•What is Progress in Stonecrest?
• PLUS Several questions from residents of the City of Stonecrest 
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Make sure to stay tuned and watch until the end to hear everything that was said. 
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Friendly Reminder: STONECREST WEEKLY IS A NEUTRAL COMMUNITY BASED PODCAST; NOT A POLITICAL ORGANIZATION THAT ENDORSES ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL. We are a platform for residents to learn about their city and hear from those who are making an impact whether they align with them or not. 

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We are excited to share our raw and uncut interview with Mayor Jason Lary of The City of Stonecrest. We had a candid conversation around many topics including his perspective on resignation, his attempted recall, why Stonecrest is important, and why he started The City.

You don’t want to miss it!!
 
CONNECT WITH US
Make sure you visit our website for updates, community events and more!! www.stonecrestweekly.com

Follow us on Instagram @stonecrestweekly

Subscribe to our Newsletter for early access to future episodes, exclusive updates, and community hot topics!  Click Here to Subscribe Now

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Mayor Jason Lary Bio
Jason Lary, Sr. was elected as Stonecrest, Georgia’s first mayor on March 21, 2017. Since taking office on May 1, 2017, Mayor Lary has led the efforts to staff the city and secure a location for the first city hall. Through a partnership with CH2M, a worldwide consulting firm, Mayor Lary is serving the citizens of Stonecrest by staffing professionals in code enforcement, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, communications, city management and administrative services. During his first few months in office, Mayor Lary also hired a team of staff attorneys, set up short-term financing to address the city’s cash flow needs and led the effort to begin adopting ordinances that will improve the quality of life for Stonecrest residents. 

In September 2017, Mayor Lary took the first steps toward implementing the city’s Economic Development Department. One month later, he began efforts to lure major corporations such as Amazon, a company set to open a second, multi-billion-dollar headquarters. Mayor Lary crafted an idea to develop a corporate brand for Amazon by eponymously naming the 345 acres to be occupied by the retail giant. The mayor’s efforts will continue as he targets companies like Apple, Micro Center, and Costco.

Civic Initiatives
Before Mayor Lary became actively engaged in cityhood initiatives, he was a 2012 graduate of Leadership DeKalb, a prestigious organization designed to advance emerging leaders throughout the county. This organization helps leaders identify ways to improve the quality of life of DeKalb County residents and businesses. Mayor Lary's cityhood experience includes serving as the founder and president of the Stonecrest City Alliance in 2013, and the chairman of Stonecrest Yes from 2015 to 2017. He raised more than $50,000 from individuals, small businesses and corporations to conduct two Carl Vinson Institute studies. A successful CVI study was required by the Georgia General Assembly before the City of Stonecrest, Senate Bill 208, could be allowed on the ballot. The 2013 study failed, and in 2015 the study passed. Mayor Lary is universally recognized as the architect and founding father of the Stonecrest Cityhood movement. 

To read more about the Mayor’s career and family visit: https://www.stonecrestga.gov/JasonLary.aspx

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Hey Neighbors! We are back with another interview!

Today we bring you Matt Hampton to discuss the soon to open New Black Wall Street Market. 

If you are interested in becoming a vendor visit https://www.newblackwallstreet.co/ for more details.

Follow New Black Wall Street Market on Instagram:
@nbwsmarket

BIO:
Matthew “Matt” Hampton is a lifelong businessman who began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 14 in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2015, Matthew co-founded a professional training and management organization with his wife (Maria), and their success drew the attention of philanthropic entrepreneur Lecester “Bill” Allen. As joint owners of Elevate Entrepreneurship Systems, Matthew and Maria have been contracted by the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute (AEI) since 2015 to design, develop and direct its programming as Directors of the Institute and Co-Founders / Directors of the AEI Start-Up Factory. Currently, the couple is also excited to lead infrastructure and architecture development for the New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest, Georgia.

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