Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast
The Gaston County team of Adam Gaub, Janet Schafer, Elizabeth McGee and Gavin Stewart host Savvy Citizen -- taking you behind the scenes on issues that matter to you as a Gaston County resident. New episodes drop every Monday.
Episodes
Gaston Cares -- one of five teams part of the One Gaston 2040 Initiative -- has been tackling issues of food insecurity over the last two years. But with a possible delay in SNAP benefits for more than 36,000 residents less than 24 hours away, this group is helping rally the community to support our neighbors in need. Want to learn more? Email Regina Knox at Gaston County Public Health at Regina.Knox@GastonGov.com.
Comedian and former police officer Kevin Eudy talks about why his fight against domestic violence is so personal, and shares how he's using his platform to help the Hope United Survivor Network raise funds to support abuse survivors.
Jamie and Peyton are back for this month's 'A Planned Party' miniseries episode, with a primer on not only who can vote on zoning cases, but the types of actions they can (and can't) take.
Gaston County Police Detective Jessica Waldrop talks about the clothing drive she started that earned her an innovation award from the county, and how her time as a patrol officer helped her better see the needs of the community around her.
Volunteer extraordinaire Andrew Taylor talks to Savvy Citizen about the various ways he lends a hand across Gaston County and on being the only teenager selected this past year as a Governor's Volunteer Service Award Winner in Gaston County.
Jamie and Peyton are back for this month's 'A Planned Party' episode, talking about what can go right and what can go wrong when breaking land into smaller chunks for houses or apartments.
Least of These Carolinas Executive Director and Founder Susanna Kavanaugh talks with Savvy Citizen about the work the nonprofit does with foster care children in our state, and how you can help them win a major grant from Chick-Fil-A this month.
Gavin Stewart heads into the field and takes you behind the scenes of Mount Holly's newest park -- Ransom Hunter Park -- with details on its historical significance.
Daniel Stowe Conservancy is just a week away from hosting "Trails and Tunes," and we've got the inside scoop on some major announcements, as well as the famous local musical guest you can look forward to.
In this episode, hosts Janet Schafer and Elizabeth McGee speak with Dr. Wanda Jones about the Gaston County Recovery Walk 2025--an event intended to celebrate recovery in all of its forms.
In this episode, Ashton Lamb of the Catawba Lands Conservancy & Carolina Thread Trail and Erin Hines of Gaston County Natural Resources sit down with host Adam Gaub to discuss a grant they've received for the new Spencer Mountain trail. They'll also let you know how you can provide feedback about the trail's signage.
Leigh Kish from our Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services is back to talk with us about some easy ways you can make your home a whole lot safer.
It's a killer good time... The Gaston County Museum's annual murder mystery fundraiser is transporting us to the era of disco, and Alex Brooks has some tips on what to wear and why a disco ball banana is more important than you might think.
In this month's 'A Planned Party' miniseries episode, Jamie and Peyton are breaking down the decision making process for zoning cases, and the multiple people that can impact them before a final call gets made.
Daughters of the American Revolution members Audrey Ramseur Edwards and Millicent Heavner talk to us for this special Gaston 250 edition of Savvy Citizen about the upcoming 250th signing of the Tryon Resolves, and how you can join in on the historic celebration later this month.
Savvy Citizen co-host Janet Schafer spent years in Gaston County's budget office, but now is heading up a new effort within the county on process improvement. Learn how some private sector practices are helping county teams improve the way they serve residents.
Captain Kyle Yancey, who oversees the Animal Care and Enforcement Shelter for Gaston County PD, talks to Savvy Citizen about his passion for animals, his service to the community and why he was shocked to learn he was the Manager's Award winner for the county.
Peyton and Jamie are back for this month's 'A Planned Party' miniseries, where they break down the common misconceptions behind zoning permits, and the value they serve in keeping our county from descending into chaos.
We're celebrating the fiscal new year by taking you behind the scenes in the Gaston County budget process. Taylor Ricci, Scott Attaway and Elizabeth McGee explain why a strenuous budget year is producing good outcomes for residents.
In this edition of the Savvy Citizen podcast, host Adam Gaub sits down with Bret Schafer and Krystyna Sikora of the Alliance for Securing Democracy--an organization devoted to exposing, analyzing, and developing strategies to counter foreign information manipulation and interference in democracies. They talk about the role several foreign governments played in spreading disinformation in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
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