Rev. Dr. Barbara Brehon founded Favored by the Father Ministries, hosts the Unboxed on Purpose Podcast, and focuses her Christian education efforts on building true intimacy with God. She has authored three books. We discuss her ministry but, more significantly, what it has meant to be a woman preacher.  

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Just Show Up and Do What God Said!

Moses Todd, former Augusta-Richmond County Commissioner, joins Local Matters in a two-part series to discuss Augusta's governance structure, our school system, and the exciting possibilities of a charter review. He tackles this question with an eye on the past, addressing the financial challenges by the old City of Augusta. He also explains his advocacy efforts, and making changes fair and equitable for minority constituents.

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Does the Structure of Augusta's Government Work? Part 1

Dr. Ralph Turner, DBA, describes how the hospital has evolved, what hospital administrators do, and how he and his team are making sure that these changes are best for our community. He also explores how federal regulations made it important that the Medical College partnered with a larger hospital system, and how to provide access to care for the sickest of the sick at our local teaching hospital.

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The Evolution of MCG/Wellstar Health with Dr. Ralph Turner

Augusta's District 2 Commissioner, Stacy Pulliam, discusses what it takes to mount a successful run for office, how the district boundaries have changed, and whether there is hope for District 2, She also talks about the importance of continuity with elected officials and capitalizing on state programs to encourage investment in blighted areas. 

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The Vision and Challenges for District 2 with Stacy Pulliam

The Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition has been advocating for 100% voter participation since 1998. The organization was founded to look out for the needs of the people of the CSRA. We discuss their celebratory banquet, services they provide, and the upcoming Georgia Pubilic Services Commission race.

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Celebrating 27 years of GAIC with Reverend Christopher Johnson

Erick Montgomery, Executive Director of Historic Augusta, discussed the organization's mission to preserve historic sites and structures in Augusta, Georgia. He shared insights on various preservation projects, challenges faced in protecting historic buildings, and the importance of advocacy and resources . The conversation also touched on the appointment process for the Historic Preservation Commission's Board members and the need for comprehensive city plans to support preservation initiatives. We touch on the demolition of W. S. Hornsby Elementary School and the former Immaculate Conception Catholic School, and the on-going battle over the future of the old First Baptist Church. 

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What is Preserved and What Isn't? with Erick Montgomery

Rick Reinhard, a former local government official now with Niagra Consulting, shared his expertise in redeveloping and repurposing underutilized church buildings.  During his tenure with the United Methodist Church, this became one of his specialties. Janice and Rick discussed their shared history in Richmond, Virginia, and explored the challenges and opportunities of reusing historic church buildings. Declining church attendance has created a signifcant problem for many communities. They examined various approaches churches are taking to adapt to changing circumstances, while also discussing the complexities of managing empty church structures and the importance of flexible regulations and community partnerships for successful repurposing.

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The Problem of Empty Churches with Rick Reinhard

Sheffie Robinson, a software engineer, clinical sociologist, and college faculty member, is a recent appointee to Augusta's Charter Review Committee. She explains what led to Augusta-Richmond County consolidation in 1995, what a charter is, and how the committee will get public feedback. We also touch on  transparency, accountability, and what it will take for our elected officials to build trust and grow Augusta. For more information, please visit www.augustaga.gov/3314/Charter-Review-Committee. You can also email Sheffie at crc_srobinson@augustaga.gov.

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Trust, Accountability, and the Augusta Charter Review with Sheffie Robinson

On August 12, the Richmond County Board of Education will decide who our next school superintendent is. Information about the two finalists, Dr. Malinda Cobb and Dr. Keith Simmons, is available on the school system's website. Host Janice Allen Jackson reviews the process, key data points illustrating the current status of the system, and her thoughts about what the school board should look for in a new leader. She also describes what a Strategic Waiver School System is, why Richmond County qualifies to be one, and the implications in the classroom. Learn more about the search and the finalists at https://www.rcboe.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=189409&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=231796&PageID=1.

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Richmond County School System at a Crossroads with Janice Allen Jackson

Dr. Randell Trammell of the Center for Civic Engagement talks about the Center's mission of educating young people about how important it is to learn how government works. We also discuss his bid to become Georgia State Superintendent of Schools, education funding, school/parent choice, state takeovers of local school systems, the Georgia Promise Scholarship, and the struggle to keep certified teachers in our classrooms. Learn more about him and his organizaton at georgiacivics.org/ and www.facebook.com/Trammell4Georgia/.


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Civic Engagement, Excellence, Public Education, and School Choice with Dr. Randell Trammell

Local and state governments, though often overshadowed by federal government, have tremendous impact on our quality of life. This podcast provides a valuable service by educating people on how to improve their own quality of life through civic engagement. Various organizations encourage residents to register and vote, but it does not appear that anyone is showing voters how to make good decisions when they do. It feels akin to hiring someone for a job without reviewing the job description. Local Matters changes that narrative by educating voters with short, clear, and unbiased civics lessons from a career local government professional, public speaker, and management consultant.

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