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From Elite-Level Soccer Star, to High-Ranking State Official, to Local Servant Leader : A Conversation with Brent Bennett, the Next Tax Commissioner of Newton County - Episode 7

Brent discusses his vision for the Tax Commissioner’s office and the local tag office, alongside a candid conversation about the challenges he faced during his campaign, including resistance due to not being a “native” of Newton County despite his qualifications.

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Pros and Cons of the Tourism Boom in Newton County : a Conversation with Ken Malcom, Director of Tourism and Downtown Development - Episode 6

“Our mission is to promote our community for the people who live here and the people who want to visit here.” - Ken Malcom, City of Covington Director of Tourism and Downtown Development.

Ken answers questions about the events surrounding Independence in the Park on July 4th AND talks about the balance of tourism and local citizen needs/wants.

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