Local Matters Podcast

Jim Hunt, former President of the National League of Cities, joins us to describe what makes a city amazing. We also talk about how to rebuild trust between the public, reasons some elected bodies have so much acrimony, and the danger associated with serving in public office. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www. Janiceallenjackson.wee...

Felina Martin is an author, artist, and entrepreneur. She is the Co-Founder of be in_ marketing llc (an event marketing company) and owner of pamoja na (a wearable art fashion line). In this episode, we have a vulnerable discussion about her previous marriage that resulted in her new book entitled “Sunshine from Hell: Love, Loss and Sex Addiction a memior by Felina Martin”. One quote that stuck wi...

Dr. Jewel Faison is Senior Consultant at Constructs & Concepts International. She is especially qualified to discuss what is really happening with public education. We discuss her calling and passion to be an educator and the systemic reasons behind why so many children are not achieving. Listen as we take a deep dive into the history of public education including poverty, integration, and how tha...

The Richmond County (GA) Board of Education's District 6 seat is on the March 21st Special election ballot. Laura Green faces off against Ed Lowery for a vacancy created by the death of School Board Trustee Elect Tyrique Robinson last year. Learn about both candidates so that you can decide which candidate to support. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the C...

Anna Reeves, Owner of Paws and Claws Pet Bakery, joins us to talk about what she loves and what she hopes to improve about Augusta. We discuss cleanliness, homelessness issues, and what she wishes elected officials would do more of. She explains the process to be appointed to the Augusta-Richmond County Library Board of Trustees. Listen as she talks about her aspirations for the community with lov...

Dr. Wayne Frazier has risen from soldier to teacher to Principal to School Board Trustee. This is the second part of our two part conversation on what really is the problem with public education. We cover race relations, school choice, political correctness, and what we as a community could do to improve the effectiveness of public education.

Dr. Wayne Frazier has risen from soldier to teacher to Principal to School Board Trustee. This is the first of our two part conversation on what really is the problem with public education. We cover race relations, school choice, political correctness, and what we as a community could do to improve the effectiveness of public education. He also offers advice on what we should think about when deci...

The entire country has been horrified by the beating and subsequent death of Tyre Nichols, 29, of Memphis, TN. Host Janice Allen Jackson dissects the murder and offers solutions for where we can and should go from here. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www. Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @LocalMatter...

John Milton of Jay's Place Barber Shop a day Barber Shop Talk Live joins us to talk about what he hears in the Shop about local government and the school system, including why people dont vote. This is the first in an occasional series where we talk to concerned citizens. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www. Janiceallenjackson.weebly....

John Milton of Jay's Place Barber Shop a day Barber Shop Talk Live joins us to talk about what he hears in the Shop about local government and the school system, including why people dont vote. This is the first in an occasional series where we talk to concerned citizens. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www. Janiceallenjackson.weebly....

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Dr. Patrick Dicks discusses industrialization, automation, and artificial intelligence based upon his doctoral research. He discusses who should be worried about increasing automation, how it benefits stockholders, and who likely won't be affected. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www. Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social...

Dr. Phillip A. Williams, retired microbiologist, shares a lifetime of reflections on what works in educating young people. He discusses some models which have worked, and the types of changes it will take to improve the quality of public education systems for current and future generations.

Dr. Phillip A. Williams, retired microbiologist, shares a lifetime of reflections on what works in educating young people. He discusses some models which have worked, and the types of changes it will take to improve the quality of public education systems for current and future generations.

2022 was a year for elections. We thought we did our job as citizens when we voted. However, that was just the beginning. Now, we have the responsibility of making sure those we have elected are truly representing our best interests. Learn how!

State Senator Harold V. Jones, II, Democrat, District 22, prepares us for the 2023 legislative session. He provides an overview of bills he will introduce, the process to get approval, and topics he expects to be decided upon.

Dr. Donna Marain is watching what happens in Richmond County State Court. She returns to Local Matters to tell us about sitting through court sessions, capturing data and advocating for individuals who have been adversely impacted by poverty. She is also seeking volunteers to participate in email campaigns, transcribe notes from court sessions, and to assist with court watching. Learn more at www....

The Georgia State House of Representatives District 129 Special Election is on the December 20th ballot. Democrat Davis Green and Democrat Brad Owens are two of the four candidates seeking this office. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide how you will vote. I will also discuss the results of the Georgia Senate runoff between Senator Rev. Rap...

The Georgia State House of Representatives District 129 Special Election is on the December 20th ballot. Democrat Scott Cambers and Democrat Rev. Karlton Howard are two of the four candidates seeking this office. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide how you will vote.

Former Augusta Commissioner Bill Fennoy takes a look behind the election results to tackle heavy issues: What it takes to educate African American children, whether the Republicans chose the right candidate to run for US Senate, and the death of School Board Trustee Elect Tyrique Robinson.

Former Augusta Mayor Bob Young engages in conversation about Georgia Statewide elections, the meaning of democracy, the role of Libertarians, and whether we will ever see diversity among our state office holders. To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or speaking engagements, please see the Contact Us page: www. Janiceallenjackson.weebly.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Lo...

The big midterm elections did not yield big surprises in the local and state races. We congratulate the winners, and explain why and how they pulled off their victories. We also delve into what it means in the end, particularly as it relates to our Richmond County Board of Education.

The state of Georgia offices of State School Superintendent and Secretary of State are on the November 8 ballot. For State School Superintendent, Democrat Alisha Thomas Searcy faces Republican incumbent Richard Woods. For Secretary of State, Libertarian Ted Metz faces Democrat Bee Nguyen and Republican incumbent Brad Raffensperger. Learn more so you can decide how to vote!

Rev. Christopher G. Johnson, Executive Director of the Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition, talks about why we often don't get a government that we believe in. Do we as citizens hold elected officials accountable? Have we handed elected officials a blank check? Is this truly a representative democracy?

The office of State Representative, District 130, is on the November 8 ballot. Democrat Lynn Gladney faces Republican Daniel Swenson. Learn which candidate can best represent you in the Georgia legislature.