Nathaniel Thomas McGill, 13 Oaks Creative

4WRD with Matthew Holtkamp

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Hosted by District 4 Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp, the show goes beyond soundbites to discuss growth, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and the real decisions shaping our community. Each episode brings thoughtful conversations with local leaders, business owners, and community stakeholders who are helping build the future of Gwinnett. This isn’t about politics for politics’ sake. It’s about progress. It’s about accountability. It’s about leadership with conviction. If you care about where Gwinnett is headed — and how we get there — this is your inside look at the work being...

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Nathaniel Thomas McGill, 13 Oaks Creative

Episodes

Building Second Chances: Amir Lane and the Mission of The Barracks Recovery 01.07.2026 52:39

In Episode 4 of 4WRD with Matthew Holtkamp, Matthew sits down with Amir Lane, co-founder of The Barracks Recovery, a faith-based sober living community in Gwinnett County dedicated to helping men rebuild their lives through structure, accountability, and brotherhood. Born from Amir's own journey through addiction, incarceration, and recovery, The Barracks Recovery exists to bridge a critical gap f...

Suzanne Holtkamp & Sammy Baker Join the Podcast! 06.05.2026 54:49

Suzanne Holtkamp and Sammy Baker join the podcast for one of the most revealing conversations yet about Matthew Holtkamp, local politics, and the real story behind the last four years in Gwinnett. Suzanne shares the journey from building Holtkamp Heating & Air alongside Matthew to serving the community through arts, nonprofits, church leadership, and local initiatives that helped shape Gwinnett’s...

Buzz Brockway and Chris Franklin on 4WRD! 17.04.2026 1:01:49

This is a “how it actually works” episode. In a time when it’s easy to turn every local decision into a political argument, we wanted to slow it down and walk through the real process behind the scenes—how decisions actually get made in Gwinnett County. Joined by District 4 Planning Commission appointees Buzz Brockway and Chris Franklin, along with Matthew Holtkamp, we break down the role of the G...

Meet Matthew Holtkamp 18.02.2026 38:07

Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to a brand new podcast brought to you by MatthewforGwinnett.com This is 4WRD with Matthew Holtkamp. Join us each month as we bring you conversations with the people that are moving Gwinnett Forward. Today on the show, we get to know more about Matthew himself. How he first came to Gwinnett. How he started a business here. Found love. Raised a family. And eventually bec...