Welcome to the Pep Talk Podcast, where positivity meets practicality! Join me for empowering discussions, motivational interviews, and actionable insights that inspire growth and resilience. Whether you're seeking personal development, career advice, or a boost of confidence, our episodes are packed with the fuel you need to conquer challenges and unleash your full potential. Tune in for a weekly dose of motivation, self-improvement, and the tools to turn your aspirations into achievements. ...
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The Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring you PEP TALK, a weekly discussion about exciting things happening in and around Ellijay, Georgia. Host Asa Jones dives into what makes the people and businesses of Ellijay tick.
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What would an alternative to capitalism actually look like? A Participatory Economy (also known as Parecon) is a model for a new democratic, fair and green economic system based on democratic planning of the productive commons by self-managing workplaces and neighbourhoods. It describes how a modern economy of millions of people can be organised around solidarity and cooperation instead of competition and greed. In this podcast, co-creator and economist, Robin Hahnel, is joined by fellow adv ...
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Caught in the comparison trap? You’re not alone. We all know that sinking feeling when someone else’s success feels like it’s stealing our shine. In this episode, we’re diving deep into why we compare ourselves to others, especially on social media, and how to stop letting jealousy and self-doubt get the best of us. From reframing your mindset to p…
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PEP Talk: Kickoff to Christmas in Gilmer County!
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The holiday season is officially here in Gilmer County! This week, host Asa Jones is joined by Caitlin Neal and Nohemi Reynoso with the Gilmer Chamber to give you the inside scoop on upcoming festivities! From dazzling light displays to heartwarming performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy, including: Holiday Lights of Ellijay – A walk…
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The One Where Everyone Got Called 'Stupid'
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Sharon Stone, Alec Baldwin, and other celebs might think calling people ‘ignorant’ or 'uneducated' is the way to win an argument—but spoiler alert: it’s not. In this episode, we’re diving into why name-calling shuts down conversations instead of opening minds. Whether you’re gearing up for a Thanksgiving dinner debate or just trying to keep the pea…
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It’s official: we’re breaking up with burnout. We’ve been dragging through this exhausting, one-sided relationship for too long, and it’s time to take back our energy and peace of mind. In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on how to recognize burnout, uncover the root causes, and start setting boundaries that actually stick. Think of it as the b…
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PEP Talk: Shop Local This Thanksgiving
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This week, host Asa Jones is joined by Caitlin Neal and Nohemi Reynoso from the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce for a deep dive into the some of the best local spots to shop for your Thanksgiving feast. From sourcing the finest meats and fresh produce to discovering the perfect desserts and must-have ingredients, they share expert tips on where t…
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Is it really self care or is it an excuse?
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In this episode, we’re getting real about the difference between truly restorative self-care and habits that might actually be holding you back. We’ll dive into how to spot the difference, why “treating yourself” sometimes isn’t the answer, and practical ways to build habits that genuinely recharge you—so you can feel more balanced, focused, and re…
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PEP Talk: Festive Fun This Holiday Season
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Host Asa Jones chats with Caitlin Neal and Nohemi Reynoso from the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce about all the festive fun coming to Ellijay this holiday season! Tune in to learn about Light Up Ellijay, Holiday Lights of Ellijay, Downtown Light Nights, and the Christmas Market—four can't-miss events that will make this a magical holiday in the …
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Navigating Change When The World Feels Scary
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Feeling overwhelmed by change? You're not alone. With the election behind us and the world still feeling unpredictable, it's easy to feel paralyzed by fear and uncertainty. In this episode, we dive deep into how to keep moving forward, even when the world feels like it's in chaos. From managing anxiety about the future to finding small ways to crea…
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Host Asa Jones welcomes Ellijay Bacon Fest organizers Abby Prieto and Irene Witt. Ellijay Bacon Fest was created gather the community for the love of bacon and local restaurateurs while helping raise awareness and money for local charities and organizations. In 2023 the festival raised over $10,000 for local charities and collected 1,447 pounds of …
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PEP Talk: Farm Fun with Ellijay Mushrooms
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Host Asa Jones welcomes Howard Berk, Briana Nunez, and Elizabeth Starr of family-owned sustainable mushroom farm Ellijay Mushrooms to the studio to talk all the fall things—from the farm store to mushroom coffee to art, food, and more. Plus, check out the farm’s scavenger hunt and U-Pick flowers this season as well! Social Media Facebook Instagram…
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PEP Talk: Core Memories at the Apple Festival
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This week, Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis and Nohemi Reynoso from the Gilmer County Chamber join host Asa Jones to discuss the core details of the 2024 Georgia Apple Festival. Experience this annual festival happening two weekends in October—October 12-13 and October 19-20—kicking off with a parade on Saturday, October 12, starting …
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PEP Talk: Fall Fun With Cress Creeks Farm
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This week, Mindy and Lee Forbes from Cress Creeks Sheep Farm and Event Center join host Asa Jones to discuss upcoming fall fun on the farm! The Forbeses also divulge the many Cress Creeks specialties, including locally-raised, farm-fresh goodies and the farm’s Airbnb. https://cresscreeksfarm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CressCreeksFarm/ https://ww…
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School is back in session in Gilmer County! This means the mornings are getting busy for parents, kids, and educators. Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis joins host Asa Jones to talk about some of the best places for grab-and-go breakfasts. Discover new businesses and iconic restaurants in this episode. Chef In A Box URL Chef In A Box F…
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PEP Talk: Discover the Cartecay River Experience
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Float through the details of the Cartecay River Experience in this week's episode with host Asa Jones and tubing experts Tripp and Micalah Jansen. Listen now to learn more about the well-loved Ellijay escapade and its two floating experiences: the Adventure River Experience and the Lazy River Experience. Social Media Facebook Instagram…
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Don't go chasing waterfalls just yet, as this week, host Asa Jones welcomes Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis back into the studio to talk all about waterfalls, rivers, and lakes in and around Gilmer County, including Amicalola Falls, Cartecay River Experience, and Carters Lake. Interested in checking out these waterways yourself? List…
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This week, host Asa Jones welcomes Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis back to the studio to discuss Ellijay’s family hiking trails, including Bear Creek Trail, Carters Lake, Fort Mountain State Park, and The River Loop on the Cartecay River. Listen now and get ready to explore the great outdoors. Gilmer Chamber Gilmer Chamber Facebook…
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This week, host Asa Jones welcomes Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis back to the studio. Listen now to learn about Gilmer County’s summer harvest at Aaron Family Orchards, Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, and Ellijay Mushrooms, all where you can pick flowers, blueberries, and more. Aarons Family Orchards: “Come hang out with us when you’re…
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PEP Talk: Celebrate July 4 in Ellijay!
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Fourth of July is coming up! Host Asa Jones welcomes Caitlin Neal from the Gilmer County Chamber and Pam Burns from Gilmer Arts Playhouse to discuss the upcoming Fourth of July festival and parade. Applications to participate in the parade will be open until July 1 at 5:00 p.m. Participants can pick up a physical application at the Gilmer Arts Gall…
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Host Asa Jones welcomes Caitlin Neal and Nohemi Reynoso from the Gilmer County Chamber to discuss the ongoing Ellijay Treats Trail. The Treats Trail is Ellijay's way to find the best orchards, bakeries, and other sweet food in town. This episode will delve into the newly introduced mobile pass along with what it takes to put together a trail, desti…
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PEP Talk: Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
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This week’s PEP Talk episode features Bobby McNeill, owner of Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery in Talking Rock. Bobby and host Asa Jones chat about the Ellijay Songwriters Festival as it continues through Sunday, June 2, and how Chateau Meichtry will keep the music going throughout the summer! The chateau’s annual summer concert series w…
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PEP Talk: Ellijay Songwriters Festival: Crystal Henson
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PEP Talk host Asa Jones welcomes singer-songwriter Crystal Henson to the studio to chat about the Ellijay Songwriters Festival, happening now through June 2 at venues throughout Gilmer County. A native of nearby Woodstock, Crystal performs an eclectic blend of tunes from the 80s and 90s along with original acoustic songs. See her perform live at Ca…
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Gilmer's got it going on! Dive into three major upcoming events in this week’s episode with Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis, Gilmer Chamber President and CEO Jennifer Grimmer, and host Asa Jones. The Ellijay Mushrooms Fungi 5K is this Saturday morning, May 18, followed by the Ellijay Songwriters Festival kicking off May 20 and contin…
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PEP Talk: Ellijay Songwriters Fest Press Conference
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This special episode of the Pick Ellijay Podcast is a part of the Ellijay Songwriters Fest Press Conference. Ray Green of Ray Dog Productions gives details about the festival this year including performance locations, new additions, and opening night at the Gilmer Arts Playhouse. Tickets for the opening night at the Playhouse are Click here to secu…
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PEP Talk: Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market
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Stop, shop, and browse at the Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market, opening this weekend! Host Asa Jones welcomes Downtown Welcome Center Catherine Weis back to the studio to discuss the seasonal market—open every Saturday, May through September, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—and what to expect, including fresh foods, local goods, live music, and more.…
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This week’s PEP Talk episode takes a dive into the new Gilmer Visitors Guide with Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis, Gilmer Chamber Marketing Director Caitlin Neal, and host Asa Jones. The Gilmer Visitors Guide covers everything from Ellijay's apple business to mountainside getaways to local favorites. Gilmer's got it goin' on! Gilmer …
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PEP Talk: Get your knitting needles ready!
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This week's episode includes a discussion between Caitlin Neal, Catherine Weis, and host Asa Jones about the upcoming Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival, happening April 26-28 at the Gilmer County Civic Center. The festival will feature plenty of vendors and special classes, open to knitters of all skill levels. Give them a follow on Georgia Mou…
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PEP Talk: Restaurant Week Coming Soon
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This week's episode of PEP Talk dives deeper into Gilmer County Restaurant Week, happening May 13 through 18. Catherine Weis, Caitlin Neal, and host Asa Jones discuss Restaurant Week voting, which is now open on the Gilmer Chamber website. Categories include Best Burger, Best Date Night, Best Breakfast, and more!…
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PEP Talk: Georgia Mountain Trail Fest
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This week, host Asa Jones welcomes Robert Ferguson, president and CEO of the Georgia Mountain Trails Partnership, to the studio. Get the scoop on the 2024 Georgia Mountain Trail Fest, coming soon on Saturday, April 20. From hikers, mountain bikers, kayakers, and trail runners to equestrians, campers, Jeep and RV enthusiasts — everyone is welcome! T…
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PEP Talk: Ellijay Restaurant Week
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Host Asa Jones welcomes back Gilmer Chamber President Jennifer Grimmer and Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis to discuss the upcoming Ellijay Restaurant Week, a celebration of local dining happening from May 13-18. Plus, the Gilmer Chamber is dishing out People's Choice Awards for local businesses. Tune in for all things Ellijay restaur…
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PEP Talk: The Future of Downtown Ellijay
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In this episode Gilmer Chamber President & CEO Jennifer Grimmer and host Asa Jones welcome Catherine Weis, the new Downtown Welcome Center Manager. Catherine discusses some new ideas for the welcome center and what the year might hold. Afterwards Jennifer reviews exciting accomplishments for Pick Ellijay from 2023 and upcoming developments for 2024…
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PEP Talk: Friends of Harrison Park
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Asa and Ron welcome Linda Lancaster, representing Friends of Harrison Park, to discuss the upcoming Sasquatch Strut on April 27 and to talk about the Friends of Harrison Park's progress and accomplishments. The goal of the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit is to provide a place for friends and families to gather without spending too much money. Through upcoming…
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PEP Talk: Cartecay Bike Shop Brewery
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This week, the PEP Talk podcast crew welcomes Dondi Fontenot, co-owner of Cartecay Bike Shop Brewery on North Main Street in Ellijay. Asa, Ron, and Dondi discuss the newest addition to the shop: the brew room, serving small-batch craft beers, including ales, IPAs, pilsners, wheats, and seltzers made in-house. With over 45 years of experience in the…
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PEP Talk: North Georgia Vineyard Tours
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This week hosts Asa and Ron welcome Benjamin Grimmer of Ellijay Excursions, Patrick Hagler of A Grape View Tours, and Noble Zuschlag of North Georgia Wine Trips to discuss the ins and outs of guided vineyard touring and what you can expect when booking one of these convenient touring services in the beautiful wine country of Ellijay and North Georg…
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Our response to What’s Left of Philosophy Podcast
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The popular What’s Left of Philosophy podcast reviewed the post-capitalist model of a Participatory Economy in a recent episode. What did they think? What did they get right? What did they miss? Mitchell, Robin and Antti respond. Their original podcast episode: 76 | For and Against Participatory Planning & Economics https://pod.link/1544487624/epis…
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PEP Talk: Ellijay’s Little Italian & The Roof
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This week, Asa and Ron welcome returning guests Annette Cavallaro from Ellijay's Little Italian and Matt Bond from The Roof to discuss their restaurants and featured dishes. Ellijay's Little Italian is an authentic storefront and features calzones, stromboli, pastas, and more. If you're looking for a hearty Southern restaurant, head to The Roof for…
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Your favorite Gilmer restaurants are teaming up this week—and on this podcast—to celebrate Mardi Gras in Ellijay. The Butcher & Bottle, River Street Tavern, Ellijay's Little Italian, The Roof, Boardwalk Pizza & Pub, and Cajun Depot Grill are all collaborating on Mardi Gras themed specials, cocktails, and merch. This week we are joined by special gu…
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PEP Talk: Ellijay Songwriters Festival 2024
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The Ellijay Songwriters Festival is coming up and Ray Green with Ray Dog Productions joins Ron and Asa with all the details. This year, the festival will last two weeks, from May 20 through June 2, with special performances throughout the festival, a VIP Songwriter Welcome Reception, Memorial Day Celebration, 5K Run, Golf Tournament, Car Show, wine…
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PEP Talk: Chateau Meichtry Vineyard and Winery
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This week on the Pick Ellijay podcast, Asa and Ron welcome Bobby McNeill, owner of Chateau Meichtry Vineyard and Winery in Talking Rock. Listen for details on Chateau Meichtry’s upcoming 2024 entertainment line-up. Plus, learn about the popular varieties of wines you can get at Chateau Meichtry. FACEBOOK…
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The Least Sexy Podcast Episode Ever
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Explore the transformative but non-sexy power of personal responsibility in this Pep Talk Podcast episode. Dive deep into the mindset shift that empowers individuals to take charge of their lives, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting success. Join us for a journey of self-discovery and actionable insights that will elevate your personal and pro…
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PEP Talk: Sips Trail & Wine About Winter
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This episode features host Asa Jones in conversation with tourism director Ron Cheslock about the new and improved Sips Trail, now featuring the mobile pass, just in time for Wine About Winter in February. Make plans to escape to Ellijay this Groundhog Day weekend to indulge in a delightful array of events, one-of-a-kind experiences, and, of course…
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PEP Talk: Carters Lake Nature Center
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In this episode, host Asa Jones and tourism director Ron Cheslock welcome Allen Earhart, operations manager of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, to discuss the newly renovated nature center at Carters Lake, now with interactive displays and virtual reality activities. Through the new activities developed in partnership with Kennesaw State …
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Welcome to the Pep Talk Podcast! Whether you're aiming for personal growth, career milestones, or health triumphs, this episode is your compass for navigating the path to success in 2024. Join us as we unravel the secret to transforming your aspirations into a tangible and manageable plan. If 2024 is REALLY going to be your year, this episode is fo…
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Happy New Year everyone! In this episode tourism director Ron Cheslock and host Asa Jones take a look back at some of the events discussed on the podcast during 2023. Ron and Asa also take a look at the tourism grants given out. Plus, enjoy a sneak peek at some of the businesses being featured on the Pick Ellijay PEP Talk in 2024.…
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PEP Talk: Jessica Carmichael and Sari Saroukos of The Falls at Blue Ridge and Picture Perfect Cabins
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PEP Talk welcomes Jessica Carmichael and Sari Saroukos of The Falls at Blue Ridge and Picture Perfect Cabins to talk about amenities you can enjoy, including horseback riding, ATV riding, a fine dining chef catering to your needs, and more. From family fun cabins featuring a bowling alley to the most picturesque backdrops for the perfect wedding, T…
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PEP Talk: Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears
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Gerald Hodge of Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears joins us for this week's episode to discuss everything you need to know for hibernation season. We cover the hibernation process, cubs born during hibernation, humans' effects on bears, and more unique stories about black bears in the Southern Appalachian region. The mission of Appalachia Ge…
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PEP Talk: Damon Gabriel & Davis Lacey
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This week we welcome Damon Gabriel of Artful Ellijay and Davis Lacey of Ellijay Cigar Lounge back to the studio. Damon discusses Artful Ellijay’s recent “Best of Georgia” Home & Garden Shopping award from Georgia Business Journal, plus, how he and his team plan to celebrate the prestigious win. Damon also gives us a sneak peek of what’s in store fo…
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Reform vs Revolution: can welfare states lead to system change?
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It’s an age-old question: reform or revolution? Or, to put it another way, can welfare states be a laboratory for social change? in this episode of PEP talk we discuss the Meidner plan in Sweden in the 1970s, the Finnish welfare state and any lessons we can draw for establishing a full scale Participatory Economy. Support the show Website: https://…
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PEP Talk: Pam Burns, executive director of the Gilmer Arts Playhouse in downtown Ellijay
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In this week’s Pick Ellijay podcast, we welcome Pam Burns, executive director of the Gilmer Arts Playhouse in downtown Ellijay. The Playhouse hosts the return of perennial favorite Atlanta Pops Orchestra on Sunday, December 10, as the orchestra continues its seventy-five year legacy of enriching communities throughout the southeast with live perfor…
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We’ve selected some of your favorite clips and episodes for this look back at 2023—featuring Wyatt Espalin, Robin & Afton Salmon of Surrender Hill, Danny Myrick, Abbey Prieto, Irene Witt, Adina Elfaituri, Christine Cleberg, and Lynn Robey.De către Tri-State Communications, Inc.
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PEP Talk: Gilmer County University of Georgia Extension Office
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This week, PEP Talk welcomes Gilmer County University of Georgia Extension Office County Extension Coordinator Nancy Adams and 4-H Youth Development Agent Joshua Aaron to discuss Georgia 4-H Youth Council field trips, services offered by the UGA Extension Office, and the office’s plans to hire an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent.…
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