Lure of the Lake

You are in for a treat today, as I bring a double dose of Dr. Franks to you! Two generations of Franks, practicing together at Franks Chiropractic Life Center! As we continue our first of the year health topic series, we are going to focus on the important role that chiropractic care plays in our overall health and goals of feeling better, looking better and living better. We will discuss the basi...

As we continue with our focus on health topics in the New Year, I am excited to welcome back Dr. John Wheeler to the show to discuss mental wellness and how we can strengthen that component. We will talk about how this crucial area of our overall health is an integral part of what makes us look better, feel better and live well. Dr. Wheeler has a diverse background as a Navy SEAL, holds an advance...

Welcome to the New Year! We’re going to focus on health topics for the next few episodes and ways to look better, feel better and live well! My guests today are so interesting and bringing a wonderful, new health concept to the lake! You may have heard of hot/cold therapy, including cold plunge, but probably don’t know all the amazing health benefits it offers. Sean & Amy Maguire have competed...

This is the first time I’ve introduced my guest for the show without using his real name! The reason for this is the nature of the investigative work he does, exposing scammers in online romantic, or “cat fishing”, schemes. Having investigated over 4000 cases, he knows a thing or two. Rick Cassano, not his real name, is my guest today. He does this for no compensation, and we’ll talk about how it...

This is the first time I’ve introduced my guest for the show without using his real name! The reason for this is the nature of the investigative work he does, exposing scammers in online romantic, or “cat fishing”, schemes. Having investigated over 4000 cases, he knows a thing or two. Rick Cassano, not his real name, is my guest today. He does this for no compensation, and we’ll talk about how it...

Welcome to today's show! My guest today is my friend Matt Poyner, who serves as Executive Director of Putnam Development Authority. I’m sure some of you don’t know exactly what that is, or what they do. The Authority is a critical component to the success of our area as they assist companies to move, expand and locate here. Those businesses bring jobs and tax revenue that allows us to continue the...

My guest today is one of those people who, not only sees a need in the world (and I mean literally the world!) but one of those rare individuals who actually takes action to do something about it! Kevin Tomson-Hooper now lives here at the lake. But his career in non-profits has taken him and his wife, Sarah, to countries all over the world, serving people suffering, most often in circumstances the...

My guests today took the many years of experience of their combined careers and started a new venture, ProSouth Electric. They realized the need to offer unparalleled service in the lake and surrounding area. Gary West and Keith Fitzgerald are no strangers to the area, having lived and worked in here for some time. We’ll talk today about what led them into starting a new business instead of riding...

My wonderful guest today is Hilda Stewart, the founder and visionary of a very special organization here at the lake, Cheerful Hearts Ministry. Hilda found her calling to help women find their joy, purpose and peace by showing them how to develop a relationship with Christ. What started 16 years ago in her living room is now a full-time ministry, with a dedicated team, lots of volunteers and many...

I am delighted to introduce my interesting guest and good friend Rick Gibson. Rick is certainly the most knowledgeable person I know in terms of all things wine! Arguably, some of the best wines I have ever consumed were from Rick’s own collection. One of those was a bottle that he waited eight years to receive! And he has always patiently attempted to educate me on the finer details of not only w...

To say my guest has led an interesting and diverse life, so far, is certainly an understatement! Dr. John Wheeler started his adventurous life right after high school, in the Navy. After a chance encounter and observation, he made the decision to become a Navy Seal! We’ll talk about all that goes into becoming a member of that very elite group of warriors! You will learn much about the physical an...

To say my guest has led an interesting and diverse life, so far, is certainly an understatement! Dr. John Wheeler started his adventurous life right after high school, in the Navy. After a chance encounter and observation, he made the decision to become a Navy Seal! We’ll talk about all that goes into becoming a member of that very elite group of warriors! You will learn much about the physical an...

I have not one, but two, very special guests today on the show! Linda Moore & Amy McElhenney are here in the studio and we are going to talk about banking. And not just any bank, but Farmers & Merchants Bank, with an amazing history in our community, for over 100 years! Amy and Linda have been in banking and specifically with Farmers and Merchants Bank for many years, just not 100 years, a...

There are some people whose larger than life presence fills up a room! My guest today is one of those people. Chris Patrick is a homegrown “Georgia Boy” who found his way from an humble upbringing, with excellent work ethics, to the upper echelons of drag racing! You are in for a special treat today! From the first time I met Chris, I knew he had to be on the podcast to tell his interesting life s...

There are some people whose larger than life presence fills up a room! My guest today is one of those people. Chris Patrick is a homegrown “Georgia Boy” who found his way from an humble upbringing, with excellent work ethics, to the upper echelons of drag racing! You are in for a special treat today! From the first time I met Chris, I knew he had to be on the podcast to tell his interesting life s...

My guest today has dedicated his career to helping people, not only relieving their pain, but also giving them back the ability to do the things they enjoy in life! Brian Prell is a Physical Therapist and owner of Lake Oconee Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy. You will enjoy hearing how Brian’s path to Physical Therapy was not typical. He was heading in a different direction, when a couple of...

My guest today has dedicated his career to helping people, not only relieving their pain, but also giving them back the ability to do the things they enjoy in life! Brian Prell is a Physical Therapist and owner of Lake Oconee Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy. You will enjoy hearing how Brian’s path to Physical Therapy was not typical. He was heading in a different direction, when a couple of...

Welcome to today’s show! My special guest today is someone who loves to serve and loves to help people! Connie Karpinsky is an incredibly kind soul, who is always looking for ways to serve people, especially those who need and deserve some assistance. Connect with Connie: https://www.greensborogaepiscopal.org/upscaleresale LittleChurch2018@gmail.com Connie was born into an army family, and later m...

You are in for a special treat today! Be sure to fasten your seatbelts and get ready to “fly the friendly skies”, as I welcome my special guest; recently retired United Airlines captain Dave Atala. Dave’s career did not begin with becoming a pilot in mind, but he discovered his true calling after a stint in the Navy as a Naval Aviator, flying P3 aircraft, searching for Russian submarines! He then...

You are in for a special treat today! Be sure to fasten your seatbelts and get ready to “fly the friendly skies”, as I welcome my special guest; recently retired United Airlines captain Dave Atala. Dave’s career did not begin with becoming a pilot in mind, but he discovered his true calling after a stint in the Navy as a Naval Aviator, flying P3 aircraft, searching for Russian submarines! He then...

If you like a good story of two people who met as teenagers & had a first date, went their separate ways, then decades later had a second date that resulted in a fairytale ending, you’re going to enjoy today’s show! And if you ever thought about opening your very own brewery, you’re going to enjoy today’s show! And if you like seeing a five year plan work, according to plan, you’re going to en...

Today, I have Pamela Smith, a super interesting and inspiring guest! Pamela is President of the Reynolds Ladies Club. If you’re not familiar with the organization, you are at the right place to learn! If you are, you may not be familiar with everything the group is doing, and now has well over 500 members! We’ll talk about Pamela’s early years, growing up in Alabama, and her allegiance to Universi...

Have you wondered where all the good manners have gone? My guest and I are going to discuss that very question. We’ll be talking about etiquette, manners and customer service, plus a whole lot more! Lucia Johnson was born in the small Alabama city of Anniston, which was much like a Norman Rockwell painting, with family dinners, no locked doors and of course, good manners! Lucia will talk about wha...

Welcome to today’s show! Neither of my guests today are new to the podcast. Both Bob Massey and Rob Mitchell have been on previously, but today we are bringing them both back together! If you missed their earlier podcasts, where we talk about their life accomplishments, you can click on the links in the show notes and hear more about them. When we first talked about the organization Neighbors Help...

Holy Cow, welcome to today’s episode of Lure of the Lake! No really. I am welcoming the owners of a very cool new store to the show today, Jennifer & Michael Woodcock. We will introduce you to a one of a kind, local leather shop named Holy Cow. And while the leather products are amazing, there is so much more. We love introducing guests to the audience who not only have interesting lives &...