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On September 1, 2023, he was exonerated after a DA chose not to proceed with the charges against him. 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And more!1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-enduring-hearts--58428789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58428789Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:11:53 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Enduring Hearts1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-author-clay-bryant--58280031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58280031Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:27:37 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)A man’s death was a mystery in Georgia for nearly two decades. On this episode, we’re in Lagrange, Georgia at WTRP studios to talk to Clay Bryant about his new book: The Cold Case Murder of Fred Roberson: Untangling the Black Widow’s Web in West Georgia.1800author,book,coldcase,crime,fredroberson,georgia,intrigue,lagrangegeorgia,murder,mystery,police,solved,troupcountyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-gpee--58185446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58185446Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:11:30 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Georgia's Top Ten in Education by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education1561gpeefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-search-and-rescue-experts--58084881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58084881Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:58:12 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)When someone goes missing, you often hear of search efforts being underway. But what exactly does that mean? Who are the people searching? Are they trained and how do they operate? 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The Georgia Forestry Commission is working hand in hand with the developers of Ponce City Market to bring a massive, Big Timber structure to life at the historic...1561agriculture,environmentallyfriendly,forestry,forestrycommission,georgia,history,jamestowncommercialrealestate,poncecitymarket,realestate,timber,treesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-momocon-dragoncon--53640444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53640444Fri, 05 May 2023 08:30:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Summer begins and ends in Georgia with two very large pop culture conventions: MomoCon and DragonCon. As summer gets closer, today we sit down to learn about both.1560anime,celebrities,comicbooks,conventions,cosplay,dragoncon,fantasy,georgia,merchandise,momocon,popculture,sci-fi,superherofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ga-811--53640277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53640277Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:30:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)With spring upon us and summer fast approaching you may be planning some yard projects or even home renovations. 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In...1561claims,flooding,georgia,hail,insurance,insurancecommissioner,premiums,stormdamage,tornadoes,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-alzheimers--53196296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53196296Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:30:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)More than 150 thousand people are affected by Alzheimer's at various stages in Georgia. To get a better understanding of this disease, we are speaking with Charles Fuschillo, President and CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.1561aging,alzheimer,alzheimersfoundationofamerica,dementia,doctors,georgia,healthcare,insurance,memorycare,research,symptomsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gafocus-gaenergy--53195911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53195911Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:30:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Energy is a big part of everyday life. Here we have nuclear power plants, long time coal plants are becoming a thing of a lost age, electric vehicles are becoming more popular all time. Outside of just electricty, there are many facets of energy we...1560coal,electriccars,electricity,georgia,georgiapower,nuclearpower,power,publicservicecommission,renewableenergy,utilitiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-curing-kids-cancer--52880955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52880955Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:30:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)This week John Clark speaks with Grainne Owen founder of Curing Kids Cancer and the journey the organization has had for almost 20-years in Georgia.1560cancer,charity,childhoodcancer,children,georgia,healthcare,kids,nonprofit,oncologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-wetlands--52805342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52805342Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:30:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)This week we are talking about the health of the ever changing ecology of the Georgia Coast and how the ever changing climate will be potentially impacting the state for many years to come. We are speaking with Ashby Worley of the Brunswick location...1560animals,climate,coast,coastline,conservation,ecology,georgia,government,habitats,wetlandsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-turning-point--52717840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52717840Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:30:01 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)This week on Georgia Focus, we are talking to about the Turning Point Breast Cancer Rehabilitation organization. We're speaking with Turning Point Director Tara Hall and cancer survivor turned advocate Marlena Murphy.1561breastcancer,cancer,georgia,healthcare,oncology,turningpointfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focuc-ftc-breast-density--52585807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52585807Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:30:01 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Federal Trade Commission recently held a rountable about advice of how to better manage your money in the quickly changing US finacial landscape and how to avoid being taken by would be scammers. Alos, a a litle later, our Matt McClure talks to a...1560breasts,federaltradecommission,financial,financialadvisement,ftc,georgia,healthcare,mammogram,money,moneymanagement,women,womenshealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-ung--52585724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52585724Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:30:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The University of North Georgia has grown quite a bit since it was first founded. UNG and the related Military College of Georgia have a long rich history in the state and has grown from it's main campus in Dahloga to four other campuses. Our John...1561cadets,college,education,georgia,military,militarycollege,servicemembers,university,universityofnorthgeorgiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-letsbeclear--52585445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52585445Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:30:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Marijuana use and the laws govering it's use is often a topic here in Georgia. For many revenue and medical value has been points made. This year's legislative session is underay at the state capitol and whether to legalize or not, whether to expand...1560cannabis,georgia,government,letsbeclear,marijuana,medicalmarijuana,pot,regulationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ga-focus-education-top-10--52467800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52467800Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:30:01 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education compiles a list every year of the Top Ten Issues to watch. Joining us to go over the list is President of the non-profit Dr. Dana Rickman and Director of Policy and Research Dr. Matt Smith.1559budget,concerns,education,georgia,government,infrastructure,students,teachers,toptenissuestowatchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-santa-derek--52141520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52141520Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:47:17 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)1800christmas,georgia,holidays,peopleofinterest,santa,seasonsgreetingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ga-gives--51965501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51965501Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:03:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)GAgives on #GivingTuesday offers every Georgia nonprofit the chance to be part of a worldwide end-of-year giving-season kickoff, and the tools to make it a revenue-generating success. The Georgia Center for Nonprofits serves as Georgia’s official...1561gagives,givingtuesdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gnn-interview-with-herschel-walker--51898521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51898521Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:21:48 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)267herschel,runoff,senate,walkerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-atlanta-community-food-bank--51886152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51886152Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:26:09 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Atlanta Community Food Bank works with more than 700 nonprofit partners—including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, shelters and senior centers—to distribute over 67 million meals to more than 1 million people estimated to be...1561gagives,givingtuesday,hungerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-americorps--51809953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51809953Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:05:28 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Linda Thompson from AmeriCorps Georgia discusses their programs and opportunities for volunteerism throughout the state of Georgia.1461americorpsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-senate-candidates-raphael-warnock-herschel-walker--51741004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51741004Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:49:27 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)US Senate candidates Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker outline their vision for Georgia and in the weekend before the November 8th election.1558herschel,senate,walker,warnockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-veterans-music-project--51671020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51671020Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:56:46 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)ASF’s Veterans Music Project, started in 2019, walks local Veterans through the process of writing and recording original songs. Leveraging the vast network of music professionals in and around Atlanta, ASF gives Veterans the opportunity to tell their...1561music,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-chase-oliver-and-dr-karen-knudsen--51596140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51596140Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:29:44 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Dr. Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, discusses their campaign called Cancer Votes to encourage candidates to support initiatives to cure cancer. Chase Oliver, Libertarian candidate for US Senate talks about this...1560cancer,chase,knudson,libertarianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-kemp-elks--51528658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51528658Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:59:25 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Gov. Brian Kemp discusses the 2020 elections and his bid to be reelected Governor. Producer Bob Sabouni talks about the Awkward Conversations podcast series the ELKS Drug Awareness programs.1561dea,elks,kempfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-henry-ball-2--51450327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51450327Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:52:16 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Michael Chapel is the true story of a former Gwinnett County police officer convicted in 1995 for the armed robbery and murder of Emogene Thompson, a Sugar Hill grandmother. Chapel has maintained his innocence and a team of investigators have...1561ball,chapel,gwinnett,kipefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-henry-ball-part-1--51384168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51384168Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:07:10 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Michael Chapel is the true story of a former Gwinnett County police officer convicted in 1995 for the armed robbery and murder of Emogene Thompson, a Sugar Hill grandmother. Chapel has maintained his innocence and a team of investigators have...1561ball,chapelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-burt-jones-brad-raffensperger--51309343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51309343Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:25:16 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Burt Jones, Republican Candidate for lt. Governor discusses his campaign and plan if elected. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discusses the November 8th elections and voting in Georgia.1561burt,raffenspergerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burt-jones-gnn-interview--51241872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51241872Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:58:13 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Burt Jones, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor of Georgia, talks with GNN's John Clark864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-abrams-recovery-month--51227517
National Recovery Month]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51227517Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:26:25 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Democratic Candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey. National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month]]>1561abrams,cdc,recoveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gnn-interview-with-stacey-abrams--51185038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51185038Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:11:53 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)GNN's Matt McClure talks with Stacey Abrams, Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia725abrams,democrat,governor,staceyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-governor-s-office-of-highway-safety--51158865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51158865Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:00:40 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Allan Poole, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and Lt. Maurice Raines of the Georgia State Patrol discuss safety on Georgia’s roadways and remind drivers to be mindful of all traffic laws when out on the roads.1561gohs,safetyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-uga-history-with-loran-smith--51069239
In his new book, Return To Glory – The Story of the Georgia Bulldogs, UGA broadcasting legend and author Loran Smith delivers a narrative about the beloved Bulldogs that have been an integral part of his life for over 50 years.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51069239Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:08:42 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Loran Smith - Story of the Georgia Bulldogs In his new book, Return To Glory – The Story of the Georgia Bulldogs, UGA broadcasting legend and author Loran Smith delivers a narrative about the beloved Bulldogs that have been an integral part of his...
In his new book, Return To Glory – The Story of the Georgia Bulldogs, UGA broadcasting legend and author Loran Smith delivers a narrative about the beloved Bulldogs that have been an integral part of his life for over 50 years.]]>1561bulldogs,georgia,kirby,loran,ugafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-dragoncon-2022--51025687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51025687Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:19:24 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Wes Carroll previews Dragoncon 2022 including interviews with organizers on the economic and charitable impact of the popular festival that comes to Atlanta annually.1561dragonconfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-doc-holliday--50850298
Mark Warren is the author of an Award-Winning Trilogy called Wyatt Earp, An American Odyssey, in which he writes about Doc Holliday and his days in the old west.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50850298Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:30:15 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)John Henry Holliday better known as Doc Holliday, was born in Griffin GA August 14, 1851. A dentist by trade, he was also a gambler, occasional gunfighter, and close friend and associate of Wyatt Earp. Holliday is best known for his role in what is...
Mark Warren is the author of an Award-Winning Trilogy called Wyatt Earp, An American Odyssey, in which he writes about Doc Holliday and his days in the old west.]]>1616doc,earp,griffin,holliday,tombstone,valdosta,wyattfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-addictive-diseases--50714103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50714103Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:00:40 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides treatment and support services to people with behavioral health challenges due to addictive diseases. Director of the Office of Addictive Diseases, Cassandra Price,...1801addictionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-alzheimer-s-association-dr-carl-hill--50609799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50609799Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:54:23 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)According to the Alzheimer’s Association, older Black Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than White Americans. They’re also less likely to receive a timely diagnosis, with many receiving a diagnosis much later in the disease,...1561alzheimers,dementiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-carepatrol--50377912
CarePatrol is a FREE service that helps seniors find Assisted Living, Memory Care, In-home Care, Independent Living, Personal Care, and other senior care options. They are the nation's largest Placement company with 170 offices across the U.S. including 5 in GA. Tammy Brewer and Kandi Romano from Carepatrol discuss the services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50377912Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:01:33 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Carepatrol CarePatrol is a FREE service that helps seniors find Assisted Living, Memory Care, In-home Care, Independent Living, Personal Care, and other senior care options. They are the nation's largest Placement company with 170 offices across...
CarePatrol is a FREE service that helps seniors find Assisted Living, Memory Care, In-home Care, Independent Living, Personal Care, and other senior care options. They are the nation's largest Placement company with 170 offices across the U.S. including 5 in GA. Tammy Brewer and Kandi Romano from Carepatrol discuss the services.]]>1561alzheimers,carepatrol,dementia,seniorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-georgi-state-patrol--50264750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50264750Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:27:02 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Colonel Chris Wright, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, and Sgt. Dustin Rozier from the GSP Recruitment Unit, discuss the work of GSP and what it means to be a Georgia State Trooper.1561gsp,police,trooperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-buckhead--50183253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50183253Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:54:38 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Bill White form the Buckhead City Committee talks about efforts for the Buckhead area of Atlanta to succeed from the city.1561atlanta,buckheadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-mark-pifer--50059842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50059842Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:27:07 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The story of Chief William McIntosh has been retold countless times and his infamy has grown each time as the treasonous chief who sold out his fellow Creeks. It was all a lie. The truth was overlooked in 1825 and ever since until now. Mark Pifer...1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-georgia-811--49941884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49941884Wed, 25 May 2022 16:16:34 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Georgia 811 is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to preventing damage to Georgia’s underground utilities and promoting public safety. We function as a communication system, connecting our member utility companies with professional excavators and...1561811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-nws--49709760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49709760Sun, 08 May 2022 10:57:54 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The National Weather Service is an agency of the US federal government that is tasked with providing weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other weather-related products to organizations and the public for the purposes of protection,...1561gab,noaa,nws,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ga-primary-1--49668991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49668991Thu, 05 May 2022 00:54:25 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Rahul Bali from WABE, Martha Zoller from WDUN and Matt McClure and John Clark from GNN discuss the May 24th Georgia Primary elections.1561gnn,herschel,kemp,perdue,wabe,wdunfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-georgia-s-libraries--49544705The innovative, scalable technology and resources we provide saves libraries money and enables them to provide great service to all patrons, no matter where they live. Julie Walker, State Librarian for Georgia and Associate Vice Chancellor for Libraries is guest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49544705Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:47:35 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Georgia Public Library Service empowers libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians. The innovative, scalable technology and resources we provide saves libraries money and enables them to provide great service to all patrons, no matter where...The innovative, scalable technology and resources we provide saves libraries money and enables them to provide great service to all patrons, no matter where they live. Julie Walker, State Librarian for Georgia and Associate Vice Chancellor for Libraries is guest.]]>1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ggt--49506438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49506438Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:46:32 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Doug Hollandsworth, Executive Director of the Georgia Golf Trail, talks about the impact of golf on the state's economy.595golf,pgafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-decal--49465561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49465561Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:07:19 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia’s children and their families. It administers programs such as Pre-K Programs, licensing of child care centers and...1561decalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-masters-weekend--49313077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49313077Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:14:14 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Ashley Hamilton, Tournament Director for the PGA TOUR’s Mitsubishi Class, discusses this year’s event coming up in May. Jackie Cannizzo from the Ester Cannizzo Jr. Golf Foundation talks about their work. Grainne Owen, Founder of Curing Kids Cancer,...1561ckc,masters,mitsubishifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-us-senator-david-purdue-talks-with-gnn-s-john-clark--49281172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49281172Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:59:48 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Former US Senator David Purdue talks with GNN's John Clark about his campaign for Governor977georgia,governor,perduefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/governor-brian-kemp--49184074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49184074Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:35:30 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Gov. Brian Kemp discusses current issues concerning Georgia and his bid for reelection.901abrams,kemp,perdue,republicans,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gnn-stacey-abrams--49078943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49078943Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:55:56 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Stacey Abrams, Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia, talks with GNN's Matt McClure.939abrams,democrat,georgia,governor,staceyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/olga-westfall--49027155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49027155Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:20:33 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Olga Westfall is a Ukrainian who moved to the U.S. 23 years ago. She’s a passionate citizen of our country, serving as a Chaplain for the Veterans Administration and in the Airforce Reserve. Recently, much of her time has been spent managing three...1634olga,russia,ukrainefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-mclean-on-the-50th-anniversary-of-his-song-american-pie--49007396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49007396Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:28:15 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)2022 marks the 50th anniversary from when Don McLean's American Pie landed at the #1 spot on the Billboard chart. Don is celebrating on tour all year long where he will be performing songs from the American Pie album plus many of the other hits that...858americanpie,holly,mclean,mcleandonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-alan-walden--48978400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48978400Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:32:04 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Southern Man is the memoir of Alan Walden who, along with his brother Phil and best friend Otis Redding, helped nurture a musical renaissance in Macon. Alan talks about his life and career from managing over 50 R&B artists such as Percy Sledge and Sam...1558allman,capricorn,macon,outlaws,skynyrd,waldenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-whaddaya-got-loran--48887823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48887823Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:13:09 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Most Georgians know Loran Smith from Saturday afternoons and Georgia Bulldog football. Larry Munson would oftentimes say after a play, "Whaddaya got, Loran?" His colorful responses and chemistry with Munson made listening to the game an absolute joy....1561athens,loran,mercer,munson,uga,whaddayagotfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ga-psa-commissioner-tim-echols--48817723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48817723Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:21:39 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan was filed January 31st. Georgia Power is required to keep a 20-year plan for current and future energy needs, distribution and production. This 20-year plan is updated every three years in its IRP filing with...1561echols,georgiapower,pscfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-turning-point--48724200Turning Point cares for women with breast cancer by providing specialized and evidence-based rehabilitation including physical therapy, massage therapy, counseling, and nutritional counseling. Mallory Mark, Clinical Director at Turning Point and breast cancer survivor Michele Lee, talk about their services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48724200Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:57:34 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Turning Point Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Turning Point cares for women with breast cancer by providing specialized and evidence-based rehabilitation including physical therapy, massage therapy, counseling, and nutritional counseling. Mallory...Turning Point cares for women with breast cancer by providing specialized and evidence-based rehabilitation including physical therapy, massage therapy, counseling, and nutritional counseling. Mallory Mark, Clinical Director at Turning Point and breast cancer survivor Michele Lee, talk about their services.]]>1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-something-in-the-water--48625144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48625144Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:09:50 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The history of Macon has an exceptional soundtrack. For generations, talented musicians have been born in or passed through Macon's confines. Some lived and died in obscurity, while others achieved international stardom. Ben Wynne writes about Macon’s...1561capricorn,macon,mercer,ungfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-center-for-innovation-agtech--48522363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48522363Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:40:14 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Center of Innovation is a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development that provides a wide range of services and programs to businesses of all types and sizes. One area of focus is Agriculture – they offer AgTech companies a...1561ag,techfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-patient-advocate-foun--48423119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48423119Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:35:56 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Patient Advocate Foundation is a national organization which provides case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life-threatening and debilitating illnesses. PAF has provided direct assistance over the past 25 years to more...1561advocate,medicare,patientfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-alz-music-fest--48332073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48332073Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:37:31 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Whitney Oeltmann and Vince Zangaro from Dementia Spotlight Foundation talk about their work and the 9th annual Alzheimer’s Music Fest in Atlanta February 4th.1561alzheimers,buckhead,cracker,dementiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-2022-places-in-peril--47806684
Mark McDonald, President and CEO of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, discusses the 2022 Places in Peril list of 10 historic structures in Georgia that are in danger of being torn down and efforts to save them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47806684Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:25:10 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Places in Peril 2022 Mark McDonald, President and CEO of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, discusses the 2022 Places in Peril list of 10 historic structures in Georgia that are in danger of being torn down and efforts to save them.
Mark McDonald, President and CEO of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, discusses the 2022 Places in Peril list of 10 historic structures in Georgia that are in danger of being torn down and efforts to save them.]]>1599gatrust,mcdonald,perilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-medicinebow--47703990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47703990Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:49:18 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Medicine Bow is a 35 acre wilderness school tucked into the Chattahoochee National Forest in the mountains of north Georgia near Dahlonega. The owner and teacher, Mark Warren, guides students toward their own unique relationship with nature through...1561medicinebowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ga-gives-day--47586038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47586038Sun, 21 Nov 2021 15:49:27 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)GA Gives offers every Georgia nonprofit the chance to be part of a worldwide end-of-year giving-season kickoff, and the tools to make it a revenue-generating success. The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is serves as Georgia’s official #GivingTuesday...1561cpaaa,gagives,gcn,giving,givingtuesdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-adoption--47257319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47257319Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:31:57 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Currently there are 300 children in GA with no adoptive family, 55% of those waiting children are teens. November is National Adoption Month and this year’s theme is “Every Conversation Matters”. Deborah Burrus, State Adoption Director for Georgia...1561adopt,adoption,dfcsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-atlanta-community-food-bank--47027695The Atlanta Community Food Bank works with more than 700 nonprofit partners—including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, shelters and senior centers—to distribute over 67 million meals to more than 1 million people in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. CEO Kyle Waide talks about their work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47027695Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:43:46 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Atlanta Community Food Bank The Atlanta Community Food Bank works with more than 700 nonprofit partners—including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, shelters and senior centers—to distribute over 67 million meals to more than 1...The Atlanta Community Food Bank works with more than 700 nonprofit partners—including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, shelters and senior centers—to distribute over 67 million meals to more than 1 million people in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. CEO Kyle Waide talks about their work.]]>1561hungerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-uga-film--46920523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46920523Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:11:07 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)UGA’s Jeff Springston discusses their new Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television, and Digital Media Degree, the first in the state.1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-libraries--46817076The innovative, scalable technology and resources we provide saves libraries money and enables them to provide great service to all patrons, no matter where they live. Julie Walker, State Librarian, discusses the services of Georgia’s libraries.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46817076Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:21:05 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Georgia Public Library Service empowers libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians. The innovative, scalable technology and resources we provide saves libraries money and enables them to provide great service to all patrons, no matter where...The innovative, scalable technology and resources we provide saves libraries money and enables them to provide great service to all patrons, no matter where they live. Julie Walker, State Librarian, discusses the services of Georgia’s libraries.]]>1561librariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-camp-twin-lakes--46693539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46693539Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:05:29 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Jill Morrisey, CEO, Dan Mathews, COO of Camp Twin Lakes discuss their programs and $22.5-million capital campaign to build a third year-round campus in Rutledge that will allow them to serve 3,500 more campers.1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-americorps--46604794
Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism is part of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and is responsible for AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities. Linda Thompson, Executive Director, Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism and Rashonda Jackman, Communities in Schools, discuss the importance of volunteerism.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46604794Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:51:22 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism is part of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and is responsible for AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and...
Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism is part of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and is responsible for AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities. Linda Thompson, Executive Director, Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism and Rashonda Jackman, Communities in Schools, discuss the importance of volunteerism.]]>1560americorpsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-clay-bryant--46497898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46497898Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:19:11 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)On an August morning in 1970, the battered body of a young woman was hoisted from a well just outside Hogansville. Author and investigator Clay Bryant was there, witnessing the macabre scene. Then 15, he was tagging along with his father, Buddy...1561arcadia,bryant,clay,gbi,gwendolyn,hogansville,id,moorefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ga-forestry-commission--46412075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46412075Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:23:16 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Changes have been made to Georgia laws affecting those who burn outdoor yard debris. Landowners are no longer required to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission of their intention to burn hand-piled vegetative matter. Tim Lowrimore , State Forester...1561forestry,timberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-scc-atlanta--46299921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46299921Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:55:49 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Since its inception in 1994, Speedway Children's Charities, Atlanta Chapter has granted more than $4 million to local children's causes throughout Metro Atlanta. These funds were raised by the generous support of the racing, corporate, and local...1561ams,nascar,scc,speedwayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-dragon-con--46207690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46207690Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:07:51 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Since 1987 Dragon Con has been held in Atlanta each Labor Day weekend. It is the largest media and pop culture event in America and brings a influx of visitors and a boost to the local economy. Wes Carroll, who has covered the event for years, and...1561dragoncon,exploregeorgiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-blind-willie-mctell-music-festival--46114766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46114766Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:22:28 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Don Powers, one of the organizers of the annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival in Thomson, talks about this year’s event coming up September 25.1561blind,mctell,willefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-dr-rice--46015654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46015654Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:50:48 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and Dean or The Morehouse School of medicine in Atlanta, discusses the Delta variant of covid and the impact it’s having on Georgia. She also explains the need for more people to get vaccinated in order to stop...1561covid,delta,iheart,morehouse,ricefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-dr-kathleen-toomey--45969558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45969558Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:22:26 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Health, discusses the Delta variant and effectiveness of the vaccine.1561949thebull,covid,delta,iheart,kemp,toomey,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-new-alzhemier-s-drug-aduhelm--45844301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45844301Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:30:16 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The FDA has approved a drug called Aduhelm to treat Alzheimer’s disease. This is a new type of Alzheimer’s treatment that addresses the disease in a way that has never been done before. Dr. Jonathan Liss, a Neurologist specializing on cognitive...1561aduhelm,alzheimer's,neurologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-redistricting--45761874Georgia legislators are holding meetings statewide as they review the options for drawing new districts. Rahul Bali from Oconee Broadcasting, Sen John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting Committee, Rep. Mack Jackson and UGA Political Science Professor Dr. Charles Bullock discuss redistricting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45761874Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:13:59 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Redistricting in Georgia Georgia legislators are holding meetings statewide as they review the options for drawing new districts. Rahul Bali from Oconee Broadcasting, Sen John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting Committee, Rep. Mack Jackson...Georgia legislators are holding meetings statewide as they review the options for drawing new districts. Rahul Bali from Oconee Broadcasting, Sen John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting Committee, Rep. Mack Jackson and UGA Political Science Professor Dr. Charles Bullock discuss redistricting.]]>1561georgia,redistrictingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-georgia-dental-association--45677373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45677373Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:39:23 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)COVID-19 has disrupted many healthcare services, and Georgians have been putting off routine check-ups that could spell trouble later. The Georgia Dental Association is the state’s professional association and the premier source of oral health...1561dental,exam,raingefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-dementia-spotlight--45608871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45608871Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:49:05 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Whitney Oeltmann and Vince Zangaro from Dementia Spotlight Foundation discuss their work to educate and support families dealing with Alzheimer’s as well as the 9th Annual Alzheimer’s Music Fest to raise funds for family services.1561alzheimer's,cracker,cryin,dementia,drivin,musicfest,spotlight,tabernacle,zangarofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-hidden-history-of-old-atlanta--45478529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45478529Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:42:27 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Old Atlanta may conjure images of southern belles and Civil War ruination, but the full story stretches back millennia, even before the first known residents arrived five thousand years ago. From centuries of Native American settlements that ended...1561arcardia,atlanta,hidden,history,pfiferfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-dr-mark-goulston--45386670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45386670Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:48:09 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Pandemic stress isn’t just impacting frontline workers; it hurts all of us. Diana Hendel, PharmD, and Mark Goulston, MD, share advice for recognizing and alleviating COVID-related stress whenever it takes hold in their new book Why Cope When You Can...1561covid,goulston,king,streesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-georgia-division-of-aging-services--45300235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45300235Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:29:49 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Division of Aging Services coordinates with other aging organizations to provide services to appropriately sustain older Georgians in their homes and communities. These services also provide support to family members and caregivers. Abby Cox,...1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-breman-museum--45214059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45214059Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:36:06 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum is a cultural center in Atlanta dedicated to Jewish history, culture and arts with special emphasis on Georgia and the Holocaust. Jerry Katz, Senior Curator, provides a tour of the museum and discusses his...1561breman,holocaust,jewish,ossofffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ag-chris-carr--45121370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45121370Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:20:35 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr discusses a number of issues including crime in Atlanta, Human Trafficking, Gangs and lawsuits filed by Georgia and other states against the federal government.1561attorney,carr,georgiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-paul-hornsby--44871237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44871237Mon, 17 May 2021 13:43:46 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Fix it in the Mix is the memoir of Paul Hornsby, acclaimed record producer and musician best known for his work at Capricorn Records in Macon during the 1970's. the book expounds upon his life, music, joining Gregg and Duane Allman as a member of the...1561allman,buffaloe,capricorn,hornsby,macon,mercer,otis,tucker,waldenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-abbie-deloach-foundation--44736184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44736184Mon, 10 May 2021 14:50:38 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Abbie DeLoach Foundation is named for Abbie DeLoach, who was one of 5 Georgia Southern University nursing students tragically killed in a tractor-trailer collision on April 22, 2015. ADF was founded by Abbie’s father, Jimmy DeLoach Jr., in 2016 as...1561abbie,deloach,gohsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-dfcs-fostering--44607161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44607161Mon, 03 May 2021 13:51:15 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The mission of the GA Dept of Human Services Division of Family & Children’s Services is to prioritize the safety of Georgia’s children in the decisions they make and actions they take. They partner with families on their path to independence and...1561adoption,dfcs,foster,fosteringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-coi--44510741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44510741Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:33:06 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Georgia Centers of Innovation are the state’s leading resource for facilitating business innovation. Through the assistance of the five centers, Georgia companies translate new ideas and technologies into commercially viable products and services...1561cheese,coi,dairy,georgia,thomasvillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-governor-s-office-of-highway-safety--44390189
Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Director Allen Poole and Lt. Maurice Raines from Georgia State Patrol discuss the now 3-year old Hands-Free law and continuing efforts to eliminate distracted driving in the state.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44390189Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:58:51 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Distracted Driving Awareness Month Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Director Allen Poole and Lt. Maurice Raines from Georgia State Patrol discuss the now 3-year old Hands-Free law and continuing efforts to eliminate distracted driving in...
Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Director Allen Poole and Lt. Maurice Raines from Georgia State Patrol discuss the now 3-year old Hands-Free law and continuing efforts to eliminate distracted driving in the state.]]>1561distracted,dui,gohs,gsp,hands-free,policefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-matties-call--44292693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44292693Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:42:23 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Mattie’s Call is an emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons. Established by the Georgia General Assembly in 2006, the alert can be activated by local law enforcement. Mattie’s Call is named in honor of Mattie Moore who went missing...1561alzheimer's,atsar,dunwoody,gbi,mattie,police,sarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-curing-kids-cancer--44203073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44203073Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:01:32 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Guest Grainne Owen founded Curing Kids Cancer in 2005 in order to fund research to find a cure for childhood cancer. Since then Curing Kids Cancer has raised millions for pediatric cancer research and treatment, funding 1.5 million in research awards...1561cancer,choa,curing,kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-crime-victims-week--44096354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44096354Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:51:55 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)April 5-11 is National Crime Victims Week. Marsy’s Law, passed in GA in 2018, seeks to give crime victims meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights equal to the rights of the accused. Program guests are Rita Davis-Cannon, Director of Victim...1561c21pr,crime,marsy's,pac,victimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-marys-meals--44001611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44001611Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:24:23 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Jerry Smith and Dennis Dorman, have biked thousands of miles together all over the world. For over a decade their travels have been to help charities fight hunger. In April they will begin a cycling trip up the Atlantic coast to raise funds for Mary’s...1561biking,claxton,hunger,mary's,meals,wclafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ag-experience--43895325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43895325Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:40:30 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Georgia Ag Experience is a Mobile Classroom Powered by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is a unique STEM-based educational program that invites students across Georgia to explore the vast opportunities in agriculture in a 36-foot trailer...1461agriculture,bureau,cotton,farm,peanutsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-alzheimer-s-association-georgia-chapter--43790428
150,000 Georgians age 65 an older are living with Alzheimer’s. That figure is expected to reach 190,000 by 2025 according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report which provides an in-depth look at the latest national statistics on Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality, costs of care and impact on caregivers. Linda Davidson, Executive Director of the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, discusses these findings.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43790428Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:08:58 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Alzheimer’s Association 150,000 Georgians age 65 an older are living with Alzheimer’s. That figure is expected to reach 190,000 by 2025 according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report which provides an...
150,000 Georgians age 65 an older are living with Alzheimer’s. That figure is expected to reach 190,000 by 2025 according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report which provides an in-depth look at the latest national statistics on Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality, costs of care and impact on caregivers. Linda Davidson, Executive Director of the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, discusses these findings.]]>1561alz,alzhiemers,dementia,purplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-atlanta-motor-speedway--43688618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43688618Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:25:55 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Due to covid last year’s FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway had to be postponed with limited fans. This year the race is back on schedule and will be held Sunday, March 21 and General Manager at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Brandon...1561ams,foldsofhonor,nascar,qt,srwfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-enduring-hearts--43618069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43618069Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:20:17 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)February is American Heart Month. Enduring Hearts is the only nonprofit solely dedicated to research that helps kids with heart transplants live longer, healthier lives by funding research that increases the longevity of pediatric heart transplants,...1561choa,enduring,heart,pediatric,salvadorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-111-place-in-atlanta-you-must-not-miss--43476544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43476544Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:31:25 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)111 Places in Atlanta That You Must Not Miss is the ultimate insider's guide to Atlanta. The book by Travis Swann Taylor features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides. The book is part of the international 111...1561111,swann,travisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-dr-oey-faucette--43405836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43405836Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:38:43 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Dr. Joey Faucette is Author of two #1 Best-Sellers, Work Positive in a Negative World and Faith Positive in a Negative World and well as many other books. He has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV shows across North America and has written over...1561faucette,joey,positive,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-ga-dot-safety--43228682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43228682Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:05:34 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Scott Higley from the Georgia Department of Transportation discusses important safety programs such as their safe driving push to decrease roadway crashes resulting in fatalities and Keep it Clean GA, a state wide campaign focused on preventing and...1561gab,gdot,higley,transportationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-paradise-gardens--43007580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43007580Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:42:33 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Reverend Howard Finster, a self proclaimed “Man of Visions”, was one of America’s most widely known and prolific self-taught artists. Today, his home and outdoor art exhibit known as Paradise Gardens, in Summerville, has been preserved and is open to...1561finster,garden,paradise,rem,summervillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-dept-of-childrens-and-family-services--42882079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42882079Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:41:34 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Tom Rawlings, Director of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, discusses adoption and proposed changes being put before the 2021 Legislative session.1561adoption,dfcs,rawlingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-the-music-of-the-statler-brothers-don-reid--42595995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42595995Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:58:41 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Music of The Statler Brothers is an in-depth look at the musical career of The Statler Brothers’ forty-year reign as country music's premier group. Lead singer, Don Reid, writes about each song ever recorded by the Grammy Award-winning foursome...1563flowers,music,reid,statler,stautonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-2021-places-in-peril--42357721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42357721Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:41:07 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation works for the preservation and revitalization of Georgia's historic resources and advocates for their appreciation, protection and use. Each year they release a list called Places in Peril of 10 historic...1561courthouse,georgia,historis,preservation,renovation,terrellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-cool-town--42240865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42240865Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:46:36 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)In Athens in the eighties, if you were young and willing to live without much money, anything seemed possible. Grace Elizabeth Hale experienced the Athens scene as a student, small-business owner, and band member. Blending personal recollection with a...156140watts,athens,b52s,lovetractor,rem,ugafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-gagives-day--42120149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42120149Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:20:07 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)GAgives on #GivingTuesday offers every Georgia nonprofit the chance to be part of a worldwide end-of-year giving-season kickoff, and the tools to make it a revenue-generating success. This year GAgives is Tuesday December 1. Guests Karen Beavor,...1561charity,gagives,gcn,georgia,givingtuesdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-rural-prosperity--42006859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42006859Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:05:26 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)For many of the state’s counties, economic prosperity has dwindled and many rural communities are slowly dying. The Georgia Chamber recognized this and established the Rural Prosperity Council to champion the needs of rural Georgia and recently Gov....1801abac,albany,athens,augusta,columbus,gachamber,gainesville,georgia,kemp,macon,prosperity,rome,rural,savannah,tifton,valdosta,waycrossfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-adoption--41882017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41882017Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:46:35 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)National Adoption Month is celebrated every November government agencies, courts, child advocacy organizations and families across the nation. Its purpose is to provide awareness, celebrate children and families, and call the nation to action to find...1561adoption,dfcsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-haunted-tourism-in-georgia--41645291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41645291Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:49:29 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Haunted Tourism is a unique segment of Georgia’s Tourism industry that highlights the state’s history as well as the unexplained. Mark Jaronski, Deputy Director for Tourism at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Visit Savannah’s Jeremy...1801americus,bonaventure,carter,explorega,halloween,haunted,plains,savannah,tourism,windsorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-places-in-peril--41555597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41555597Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:10:49 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Mark McDonald, President and CEO of the GA Trust for Historic Preservation, discusses this year’s Places in Peril list of 10 historic structures in Georgia that are in danger of being torn down and efforts to save them.1561georgia,historic,peril,placesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-otis-redding--41420506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41420506Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:20:23 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Otis Redding: An Unfinished Life, by Jonathan Gould is the long-awaited, definitive biography of The King of Soul, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Redding's iconic performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Redding remains an...1487capricorn,gould,macon,otis,redding,stax,waldenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-americorps--41307638
AmeriCorps offers a variety of service opportunities, from the classroom to the outdoors, and everything in between. No matter what you're passionate about, where you're from, or why you choose to serve. Linda Thompson, Executive Director, Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, discusses their programs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41307638Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:27:52 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Americorps AmeriCorps offers a variety of service opportunities, from the classroom to the outdoors, and everything in between. No matter what you're passionate about, where you're from, or why you choose to serve. Linda Thompson, Executive...
AmeriCorps offers a variety of service opportunities, from the classroom to the outdoors, and everything in between. No matter what you're passionate about, where you're from, or why you choose to serve. Linda Thompson, Executive Director, Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, discusses their programs.]]>1561americorps,gab,service,volunteerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-marsys-law-of-georgia--41184338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41184338Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:28:42 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Marsy’s Law seeks to give crime victims meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights equal to the rights of the accused. It was passed in GA in 2018. Guests are Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia - Executive Director Pete Skandalakis,...1561attorney,cordele,dekalb,marsysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-georgia-library-system--41045705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41045705Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:44:20 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)The Georgia Public Library Service empowers libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians by encouraging reading, literacy, and education through the continuing support and improvement of our public libraries. Georgia’s public libraries support...1561libraryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-caresource--40895343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40895343Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:03:30 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)CareSource is nationally recognized for leading the industry in providing member-centric health care coverage. The CareSource mission of making a lasting difference in members’ lives by improving their health and well-being was the catalyst for...1561caresource,insurance,medicaid,medicare,peachcarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-alzheimer-s-association-georgia-chapter--40751671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40751671Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:30:51 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, more than 16 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Georgia alone, there are more than 150,000 people...1561alzheimers,dementia,walkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-enduring-hearts--40634993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40634993Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:29:43 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Enduring Hearts launched in 2013 with a mission to fund research that increases the longevity of pediatric heart transplants, improve the quality of life for children living with a new heart and eliminate pediatric heart diseases that may lead to a...1561choa,disney,enduring,heart,salvadorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-curing-kids-cancer--40471592Just one year after the devastating loss of their nine-year-old son Killian to leukemia, Grainne Owen founded Curing Kids Cancer in 2005 in order to celebrate Killian’s life and to fund research to find a cure for childhood cancer. Since then Curing Kids Cancer has raised millions for pediatric cancer research and treatment. Grainne Owen discusses their work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40471592Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:00:15 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Curing Kids Cancer Just one year after the devastating loss of their nine-year-old son Killian to leukemia, Grainne Owen founded Curing Kids Cancer in 2005 in order to celebrate Killian’s life and to fund research to find a cure for childhood cancer....Just one year after the devastating loss of their nine-year-old son Killian to leukemia, Grainne Owen founded Curing Kids Cancer in 2005 in order to celebrate Killian’s life and to fund research to find a cure for childhood cancer. Since then Curing Kids Cancer has raised millions for pediatric cancer research and treatment. Grainne Owen discusses their work.]]>1561cancer,choa,curing,grainne,killian,ownefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-cefga-construction-education-foundation-of-georgia--40372409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40372409Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:14:59 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)CEFGA is the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia. They were founded by leading construction presidents and CEOs who recognized a need for quality construction skills training in Georgia. Skilled labor was then—and remains now—a primary need...1561cefga,constructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-school-reopenings--40013956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40013956Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:00:24 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Plans to reopen Georgia’s Schools and Fall sports - Efforts are underway for reopening Georgia’s schools, colleges and fall sports and this programs provides the latest information on these planned reopenings. Guests are Dr. Linnette Dodson, the...1561diament,gded,ghsa,hinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-underwater-ghost-towns-of-north-georgia--39881594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39881594Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:46:42 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)North Georgia has more than 40 lakes, and not one is natural. The decision to dam the region’s rivers for power and water supply changed the landscape forever. Lost communities, forgotten crossroads and even entire towns disappeared. Lisa Russel dives...1560ghost,russell,towns,underwaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-atlanta-lab-rescue--39421844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39421844Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:34:15 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Atlanta Lab Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, whose mission is to identify and rescue Labrador Retrievers and large breed mixes from overwhelmed shelters and abusive situations and place them in secure, loving homes. Becky Cross,...1559atlanta,dogs,lab,rescuefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-georgia-made--37020876Georgia Made is a program that Georgia manufacturing companies use to inform domestic and international end-users that a company’s products are “manufactured” in Georgia. Scott MacMurray Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce, Georgia Dept. of Economic Development,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37020876Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:48:45 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Georgia Made Georgia Made is a program that Georgia manufacturing companies use to inform domestic and international end-users that a company’s products are “manufactured” in Georgia. Scott MacMurray Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce, Georgia...Georgia Made is a program that Georgia manufacturing companies use to inform domestic and international end-users that a company’s products are “manufactured” in Georgia. Scott MacMurray Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce, Georgia Dept. of Economic Development,]]>1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-steve-oney-a-man-s-world--34552337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34552337Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:18:27 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)A Man’s World is a collection of 20 profiles of fascinating men by author and magazine writer Steve Oney. These profiles, 5 with Georgia connections, were written over a 40-year period for publications including Esquire, GQ, Time, Los Angeles, and The...1560grady,gregg,oney,ugafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-cool-town--32451578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32451578Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:03:32 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Cool Town - In Athens in the 80s, if you were young and willing to live without much money, anything seemed possible. Grace Elizabeth Hale experienced the Athens scene as a student, small-business owner, and band member. Blending personal recollection...156140watt,athens,b52s,cool,love,rem,tractor,ugafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-decal--31123386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31123386Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:24:04 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)DECAL - Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is responsible for meeting the childcare and early education needs of Georgia's children and their families. The department distributes federal funding to enhance the quality and availability of...1561decal,educationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-mission-dawgs--29900621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29900621Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:12:17 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Mission Dawgs is an organization started last year with the mission of supporting much of the homeless population of Georgia by providing basic human needs like food, clothing and toiletries. They take to the streets every day to serve 100s of...1559atlanta,dawgs,homeless,missionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-micajah-clark-dyer--28818691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28818691Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:29:14 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Micajah Clark Dyer - On this program recorded in Blairsville Sylvia Dyer Turnage, author of Flying Off Rattlesnake Mountain: The Amazing Story of Pioneer Inventor-Aviator, Micajah Clark Dyer tells the story of Clark Dyer who invented a Flying Machine...1559blairsville,dyer,rattlesnake,unionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-stokes-neilson--27879295Award-winning country artist Stokes Nielson, who grew up in Dougherty County, is leading a nationwide effort of recovered COVID-19 survivors who are donating their life-saving plasma to COVID-19 patients in critical care. Stokes discusses his +2 Project which works with community blood banks like Georgia’s Blood Assurance and Atlanta Blood Services, to ensure COVID-19 survivors can safely and efficiently be empowered to donate their antibodies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27879295Wed, 20 May 2020 15:34:11 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)+2 Project – Stokes Nielson - Award-winning country artist Stokes Nielson, who grew up in Dougherty County, is leading a nationwide effort of recovered COVID-19 survivors who are donating their life-saving plasma to COVID-19 patients in critical...Award-winning country artist Stokes Nielson, who grew up in Dougherty County, is leading a nationwide effort of recovered COVID-19 survivors who are donating their life-saving plasma to COVID-19 patients in critical care. Stokes discusses his +2 Project which works with community blood banks like Georgia’s Blood Assurance and Atlanta Blood Services, to ensure COVID-19 survivors can safely and efficiently be empowered to donate their antibodies.]]>1613albany,country,covid,dougherty,grammys,lost,nashville,nielson,stokes,trailers,virginiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gafocus-3-governors-controversy-of-1947--27229745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27229745Wed, 13 May 2020 11:11:28 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Three Governors Controversy - The death of Georgia governor-elect Eugene Talmadge in late 1946 launched a constitutional crisis that ranks as one of the most unusual political events in U.S. history: the state had three active governors at once, each...15601947,bulloch,governor,talmadge,ugafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-search-rescue-in-georgia--26279003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26279003Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:49:22 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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.1560bolz,dnr,gema,k9,nasar,padgett,rescus,sar,searchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-plains-ga-president-carter--25843693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25843693Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:37:57 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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...1560carter,georgia,histori,jimmy,plains,presidentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-marsys-law--25608322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25608322Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:27:43 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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...1561law,marsysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-loran-smith-talks-about-larry-munson--24924840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24924840Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:11:07 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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...1560bulldogs,loran,munson,smith,ugafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-reform-alliance--24740906Georgia State Campaign Organizer, discuss their work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24740906Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:56:39 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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...Georgia State Campaign Organizer, discuss their work.]]>1561criminal,justice,reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-bill-curry-legendary-football-coach--24245208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24245208Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:33:08 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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...1559alabama,colts,curry,dodd,georgia,lombardi,packer,shula,state,techfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jennifer-arnold-from-discuses-canine-assistants-work-to-provide-service-dogs-to-those-with-medical-issues--24020618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24020618Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:21:21 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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...1561assistants,canine,dogs,focus,georgia,milton,servicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-cross-month-sherri-nicholson-from-red-cross-discusses-sound-the-alarm-and-other-initiatives--23787504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23787504Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:39:52 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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.1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-turning-point--23436090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23436090Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:47:53 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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...1801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-focus-georgia-department-of-juvenile-justice--23219867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23219867Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:57:26 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Tyrone Oliver, new Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, discusses his first few months in office and the agencies programs.1799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-secretary-of-state-brad-raffensperger-discusses-the-upcoming-elections-and-the-state-s-new-voting-system-of-state--22954861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22954861Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:01:40 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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.1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-heart-association--22656223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22656223Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:53:44 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)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...1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gbi-director-vic-reynolds--22445534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22445534Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:11:50 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Vic Reynolds, Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation discusses the state’s efforts against Gangs, Human Trafficking and illegal drugs.1561falsefull