Rev. Dr. Eric Lee on Affordability, Schools and Growth | Candidate Conversations – Episode 107
Rev. Dr. Eric Lee, candidate for Georgia Senate District 42, joins Trey Bailey for Episode 107 of The Town Square Podcast as the Candidate Conversation series continues. The Springfield Baptist Church pastor discusses why he is running and how his experiences with ministry, family, and community service shape his priorities.
The conversation covers first-time homeownership, Medicaid expansion, fuel costs, property-tax relief, public-school funding, data centers, and wages. Lee also explains his emphasis on quality of life and representing the entire district. Sponsored by United Bank’s Covington Branch.
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Michael Caw on Data Centers, Education and Healthcare | Candidate Conversations – Episode 106
The Town Square Podcast’s Candidate Conversation series continues in Episode 106 with Michael Caw, candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 114. Caw joins Trey Bailey and Gabriel Stovall to discuss concerns about data centers, Georgia’s school funding formula, and access to healthcare in rural communities.
Drawing on his Newborn council experience and career testing building materials, Caw explains why he is running and how he thinks about public service. The conversation also covers supporting local businesses and farmers, preparing students for the future, and working across party lines.
Sponsored by Angel Pitts with United Bank Wealth Management.
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Rep. Clint Crowe on Affordability, Housing and Data Centers | Candidate Conversations — Episode 101
Representative Clint Crowe joins the Town Square Podcast for Episode 101 and the return of Candidate Conversations. The District 118 Republican discusses his background in public safety and real estate, how the legislative process works, and why he believes responsiveness and experience should guide voters’ decisions in November.
Crowe also explains his positions on property-tax relief, housing supply, local zoning, school and government funding, and data-center development. The conversation examines the tradeoffs behind replacing property-tax revenue, lowering barriers to home construction, and balancing local control with Georgia’s economic and infrastructure goals.
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Alana Sanders: Ready on Day One | Candidate Conversations — Episode 82
Alana Sanders joins The Town Square Podcast for Episode 82 of our Candidate Conversations series to discuss her run for Georgia House District 113. In this wide-ranging conversation, she shares her personal story, her path from Louisiana to Newton County, the loss of her parents at a young age, and the many roles that have shaped her public service journey—from commissioner to lobbyist, professor, and community advocate.
Sanders also lays out her vision for Newton County, including housing affordability, infrastructure readiness, public education, data center regulation, youth programming, economic development, and the importance of transparency in government. This episode gives voters a closer look at a candidate who says she is ready to serve on day one.
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