Georgia Focus

Search & Rescue in Georgia - Allen Padgett and Bob Bolz with Southeast Search & Rescue Associates discuss the training and techniques utilized in locating lost persons throughout Georgia.

Plains, Georgia/ Jimmy Carter National Historic site - One can no longer see Georgia Washington’s birthplace or William Henry Harrison’s log cabin Plains, GA is different – when Jimmy Carter ran for and was elected President crowds flocked to the sleepy SW GA hamlet and today many of sites in Plains have been preserved by the National Park Service. Guests are Robert Buccellato, author of Jimmy Car...

Marsy’s Law seeks to give crime victims meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights equal to the rights of the accused. Marsy's Law is named after Marsy Ann Nicholas, a beautiful, vibrant University of California Santa Barbara student, who was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983. It was passed in GA in 2018. Guests Rita Davis-Cannon, Director of Victim Services Prosecuting Attorney...

Loran’s Smith - Letter to Larry and other memories of Georgia’s Legendary Announcer Larry Munson - Larry Munson was the legendary radio voice of the Georgia Bulldogs for 43 years. On game day Larry’s right-hand man was sideline reporter Loran Smith who released a book about Munson called A Letter to Larry and other memories of Georgia’s Legendary Announcer Larry Munson. On this program, originally...

REFORM Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to dramatically reduce the number of people who are unjustly under the control of the criminal justice system. Jessica Jackson, Chief Advocacy Officer, Geoff Holtzman, Director of Communications and Simone Price, Georgia State Campaign Organizer, discuss their work.

Bill Curry talks about his book Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle, and shares the wit, wisdom, and tough love of teammates and coaches who turned him from a next-to-last NFL draft pick into a two-time Pro Bowler. Learning from such giants as Vince Lombardi, Don Shula, and Bobby Dodd he led a football life of nonstop exploration packed with adventure and surprise.

Canine Assistants educates dogs and people wo need them so they may improve the lives of one another. They facilitate relationships between people and their workings dogs who serve by detecting health issues such as diabetes. Jennifer Arnold, Founder and Executive Director for Canine Assistants discusses their work.

March is Red Cross month and Sherry Nicholson from Red Cross discusses their spring initiatives including Sound the Alarm which installs smoke alarms at no cost to resident across Georgia.

Turning Point cares for women with breast cancer by providing specialized and evidence-based rehabilitation including physical therapy, massage therapy, counseling and nutritional counseling. Lauren Bober, Clinical Manager, physical therapist and pilates instructor for Turning Point and Janae Finley, a former Turning Point patient who is now a physical therapist, discuss their work.

Tyrone Oliver, new Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, discusses his first few months in office and the agencies programs.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger talks about the 2020 elections, new voting machines, and security of elections. He also explains the other duties of the office including professional licensing and corporate filings.

American Heart Association - Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. The American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke and striving to save and improve lives. Michael Cortes, Director of Government Affairs discusses their work and advo...

Vic Reynolds, Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation discusses the state’s efforts against Gangs, Human Trafficking and illegal drugs.