Voices of the Village Podcast

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After 100 episodes of conversations, community, culture, business, politics, and stories that matter, it was only...

What happens when the people responsible for overseeing ethics in local government begin raising ethical concerns of their own?That question took center stage during a recent episode of Voices of the Village Podcast, as Henry County concerned citizen and paralegal Brie Smith sat down with Game Changers Media Network to discuss her experience serving on the Henry County Board of Ethics, the complaint she says she filed against Chair...

Nurse Judy Bentley, founder of Fusion Health and Wellness Corporation, discussed her journey from an ER nurse at Piedmont Henry to opening her own practice in Stockbridge. She emphasized the importance of holistic care, particularly for underserved communities, and her approach to primary care, which includes extensive patient education and lifestyle modifications before prescribing medication. Bentley highlighted her DPC (Direct P...

The conversation centers on the legal and political turmoil surrounding Mayor Jaden Williams of Stockbridge, Georgia. Attorney Robert Kenner Jr. discusses the city's infighting, the mayor's suspension, and the subsequent lawsuit filed by the mayor to maintain the status quo. Kenner criticizes the city council's actions, claiming they lacked legal authority and were motivated by personal biases. He highlights the mayor's professiona...

The Gro0vers from Dusty Miles, Dream Big Farm, and D&S Plumbing discuss their initiative to help troubled youth. Ashley Grover shares her inspiration from her son bringing home traumatized children, leading to the creation of the farm. Danny Grover emphasizes teaching life skills like hunting, fishing, and gardening to foster a sense of responsibility. They recount success stories, such as a high school dropout who now works in...

In an era where political divisions often dominate the national conversation, Pamela Delancy, Democratic candidate for Georgia's 10th Congressional District, is campaigning with a message she believes rises above party politics: "We the People." Throughout her appearance on Voices of the Village Podcast, Delancy repeatedly returned to one central belief that elected officials must remember who they serve.

For Delancy, the campaign i...

Every once in a while, you meet someone whose business is driven by purpose rather than profit. That perfectly describes Tamakio Patterson, CEO of Jewel ABA Therapy, who joined Voices of the Village Podcast to share her remarkable journey of serving children with autism and supporting families throughout Metro Atlanta.

For Patterson, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is about much more than clinical treatment it's about giving...

Furquan Stafford, a candidate for state senate district 10, discusses his background in foster care, his passion for community service, and his work with the Stafford Boxing Club. The club, co-founded with his wife, uses boxing as a curriculum to engage youth, emphasizing trust, responsibility, and literacy. Stafford highlights the importance of a husband-wife partnership in the community and his wife's role as CEO. He advocates fo...

Janiean Armstrong, an award-winning author and financial educator, discusses the importance of financial literacy, particularly for African American women. She highlights the lack of financial education in schools and the historical barriers women faced in accessing loans. Armstrong emphasizes the need for a financial plan and vision, advocating for regular financial date nights and emergency savings. She suggests starting with sma...

De'Ambreus Christian, founder of Wise Path Integrity Consulting, discusses her mission to protect elders from scams and fraud. With 20 years in healthcare and a transition to banking, she noticed the vulnerability of seniors to financial abuse. Dee highlights that elders are often targeted due to their lack of familiarity with modern technology and the absence of family members to guide them. She shares statistics indicating that s...

The conversation features a discussion about the Henry County Delta Sigma Theta Alumni Chapter's community initiatives. The chapter, founded in 2004, focuses on social action, scholarship, and service. They have expanded their reach to include Locust Grove and Hampton. Notable programs include a job fair for young men and ex-offenders, rebranded as "Built for Success," and the "Real Boys Are Readers" program, which encourages middl...

The conversation revolves around the complexities of family law in Georgia, particularly regarding paternity and child custody. Janice Alford, an attorney specializing in family law, explains that a father can legitimize his child by marrying the mother or through a legal process called legitimation, which can also grant visitation rights, custody, and child support. She emphasizes the importance of DNA testing to ensure paternity ...

Sheila Edwards, a candidate for Georgia's Public Service Commission, discussed the commission's failure to regulate Georgia Power effectively, leading to frequent rate increases. Edwards highlighted the monopolistic nature of Georgia Power, which manipulates rates and profits significantly, impacting vulnerable communities. She emphasized the need for affordable utilities and proposed collaborating with Alicia Johnson and Peter Hub...

Judge James D. Boles Jr. discusses his background and journey to becoming a judge in Henry County, Georgia. Born and raised in Henry County, he attended local schools and later graduated from Kennesaw State University with a 3.89 GPA and from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School on a scholarship. Boles emphasizes his involvement in mock trial, which influenced his legal career. As a judge, he oversees misdemeanor criminal cases and c...

Judge Stephen N. Knights, Jr. discusses his 21-year legal career and his commitment to community service. He shares stories of impactful interactions, such as a young man who thanked him for giving him a second chance, and an employer who praised his fairness in court. Judge Knights emphasizes the importance of being fair and impartial, and encourages community members to observe court proceedings to understand the justice system. ...

Dr. D.T. Foster discusses his book "The Stress Book," which offers 40 ways to manage stress. Inspired by the pandemic, the book addresses stress as a universal experience, categorizing it into acute, chronic, eustress, and distress. Foster explains that stress can be caused by various factors, including financial pressures and personal relationships. The book provides strategies for stress management, including identifying stressor...

Duro Haynes, a candidate for state senate 17, discussed his journey and the evolution of the Henry County Democratic Party. He highlighted the shift from a red to blue county, emphasizing the importance of long-term community building and robust candidate recruitment. Haynes noted significant challenges, including digital siloing and the impact of COVID-19, but reported successes like increasing membership by 80% and winning key el...

Brother Singleton shared his experience with medical malpractice, starting in mid-2014. He described a burning sensation in his eye while working at the Atlanta airport, leading to a visit to Kaiser Permanente. There, a doctor inappropriately injected his eye with a long needle, causing severe pain and elevating his eye pressure to over 300. Despite subsequent treatments, his vision deteriorated, leading to blindness in his right e...