Marshall McCart of The Piedmont Chronicles returns to The Town Square Podcast for a candid conversation about political burnout, the growing number of voters who feel politically homeless, and his belief that “the messy middle is the majority.” He and Trey examine the liberty-versus-security tradeoff surrounding Flock license plate readers, debate permanent standard time, and consider how homeownership and economic opportunity shape trust in American institutions.

The episode also takes a lively turn through Covington and Newton County music history—from Led Zeppelin and Steely Dan to Southern Freight, Rocketboy, Fox Hill Road, and a memorable 1996 farm show. Marshall closes with the reason he has not given up: faith, good people, and the hope of leaving something better for the next generation.

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Rockdale County Board of Education member Larry Cox joins The Town Square Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about public education, fiscal stewardship, and one of Georgia's most talked-about development issues: data centers. Joined by guest co-host Dr. Gregory Brown, the discussion explores Rockdale County School's FY27 budget, Georgia's QBE funding formula, superintendent leadership, property taxes, senior tax relief, and the responsibilities of locally elected school boards.

The second half of the episode takes a deep dive into the rapidly expanding world of data centers. Drawing from interviews with engineers, energy experts, and state officials, Cox shares what he learned about water usage, electricity demand, infrastructure costs, noise concerns, and the potential economic impact on local communities. Whether you're interested in public education, local government, or the future of growth across East Metro Georgia, Episode 96 offers a thoughtful conversation designed to inform rather than inflame.

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Fayth Park, a conservative candidate in the special election for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, joins Candidate Conversations to share her journey from a blue-collar California family and collegiate wrestling to motherhood, community advocacy and a grassroots run for Congress. Park explains why she believes voters want a representative who will continue showing up after Election Day.

The conversation examines Park’s call for a pause and impact studies on data-center development, along with her views on affordability, healthcare access, immigration, school choice, skilled trades and the federal debt. Georgia’s special election is July 28, 2026; if no candidate wins a majority, the top two advance to an August runoff.

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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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In Episode 81 of The Town Square Podcast, Trey Bailey continues the Candidate Conversations series with Everton Blair, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Georgia’s 13th District. Blair shares his story as the son of Jamaican immigrants, a former high school math teacher, and a trailblazing member of the Gwinnett County Board of Education, where he became the board’s youngest, first Black, and first openly gay member before later serving as chair during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The conversation explores Blair’s vision for a new generation of leadership in Washington, along with his views on affordability, housing, healthcare, immigration, public education, workforce development, and the growing influence of corporations in public life. Blair also reflects on servant leadership, faith, and why he believes voters in the May primary should see this race as one of the most important opportunities to shape the future of Georgia’s 13th District.

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