I’m truly excited for you to meet my guest today! His story blends leadership, passion and a love of history and music. His accent will quickly give away that he is from the UK, and he’ll share the story of how he came to the United States and ultimately to Eatonton, Georgia!

Richard Garrett is a dedicated professional, entrepreneur and community leader with a long and successful career. His journey, across various industries, always brings a forward thinking approach to his work.

Along with his wife Karen, who is a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Richard runs a charming Bed & Breakfast, right here in Eatonton, where guests enjoy a warm welcome, delicious food and a unique hospitality experience.

Richard’s love of music led him to become a unique collector, and you definitely don’t want to miss this story! He’ll tell us how it all started, what makes it special and how it ties into his appreciation for history.

His passion for public service has led him to serve on the Putnam County Board of Commission, where he’s diligently working to help shape the future of Eatonton & Putnam County.

Guest: Richard Garrett

Website: https://www.dot2dotinn.com/

Phone: 706-991-5030

Email: dot2dotmanager@gmail.com

https://www.oldschoolhistorymuseum.org/events

Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; IV Wellness Solutions; Reynolds Community Radio

https://mydowntownagency.com/

https://www.prosouthelectric.com/

https://www.ivwellnesssolutions.org/

https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

At this time of year, many of us are thinking about our health and wellness. Sadly, too many of us struggle to establish and maintain healthy habits that could literally change of lives! My guest today is one of the best at helping you do just that!

Dr. Gater is no stranger to the lake community! She has been around the area for 20 years, has worked in the ER, provided care for the underserved population, helped emergency management agencies and has a well established practice in Harmony Crossing.

You will be delighted to learn more about how she got here, her philosophy on medical care and how she is continuing to do what she loves most, helping people live their best lives. You will love her philosophy of creating a partnership with her patients, focusing on the mind, body and spirit in the healing process.

Her infectious (pardon the pun) sunny personality comes through and you will enjoy not only her story, but also her delightful take on life and the community she loves. And you won’t want to miss the tips she provides to help all of us lead healthier, more active and productive lives, while we are writing our own stories.

Guest: Dr. Jameelah Gater, M.D.

Website: https://www.lakeoconeeurgentcare.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeoconeedoctors/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeoconeeurgentcare

Office: 706-484-0884

Email: manager@lakeoconeeurgentcare.com

Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; IV Wellness Solutions: Reynolds Community Radio

https://mydowntownagency.com/

https://www.prosouthelectric.com/

https://www.ivwellnesssolutions.org/

https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

At this time of year, many of us are thinking about our health and wellness. Sadly, too many of us struggle to establish and maintain healthy habits that could literally change of lives! My guest today is one of the best at helping you do just that!

Dr. Gater is no stranger to the lake community! She has been around the area for 20 years, has worked in the ER, provided care for the underserved population, helped emergency management agencies, and has a well-established practice in Harmony Crossing.

You will be delighted to learn more about how she got here, her philosophy on medical care and how she is continuing to do what she loves most, helping people live their best lives. You will love her philosophy of creating a partnership with her patients, focusing on the mind, body and spirit in the healing process.

Her infectious (pardon the pun) sunny personality comes through and you will enjoy not only her story, but also her delightful take on life and the community she loves. And you won’t want to miss the tips she provides to help all of us lead healthier, more active and productive lives, while we are writing our own stories.

Guest: Dr. Jameelah Gater, M.D.

Website: https://www.lakeoconeeurgentcare.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeoconeedoctors/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeoconeeurgentcare

Office: 706-484-0884

Email: manager@lakeoconeeurgentcare.com

Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; IV Wellness Solutions: Reynolds Community Radio

https://mydowntownagency.com/

https://www.prosouthelectric.com/

https://www.ivwellnesssolutions.org/

https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

My guest today is an interesting individual who chose a unique occupation! Terrell Abernathy is the Putnam County Tax Commissioner; better know as the Tax Man!

There is no escape from paying taxes… death and taxes, as they say…but what goes on during the entire process? We will talk about how it works, how the tax bill is created, collected and what happens when someone doesn’t pay their tax.

Before Terrell became the Tax Man, he was in law enforcement. That path is an interesting story of itself, and you will enjoy the journey and the pivotal moment when he knew that was the direction he wanted to go. You will definitely enjoy the stories he shares during that time of his life!

He will provide some insights, stories and lessons learned along the way, in his own unique way, with a touch of dry humor!

Guest: Terrell Abernathy

https://putnamgatax.com/#/

Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; IV Wellness Solutions

https://mydowntownagency.com/

https://www.prosouthelectric.com/

https://www.ivwellnesssolutions.org/

https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

My guest today is an interesting individual who chose a unique occupation! Terrell Abernathy is the Putnam County Tax Commissioner; better know as the Tax Man!

There is no escape from paying taxes… death and taxes, as they say…but what goes on during the entire process? We will talk about how it works, how the tax bill is created, collected and what happens when someone doesn’t pay their tax.

Before Terrell became the Tax Man, he was in law enforcement. That path is an interesting story of itself, and you will enjoy the journey and the pivotal moment when he knew that was the direction he wanted to go. You will definitely enjoy the stories he shares during that time of his life!

He will provide some insights, stories and lessons learned along the way, in his own unique way, with a touch of dry humor!

Guest: Terrell Abernathy

https://putnamgatax.com/#/

Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; IV Wellness Solutions

https://mydowntownagency.com/

https://www.prosouthelectric.com/

https://www.ivwellnesssolutions.org/

https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

My guest today is no stranger to many of you, but I’ll bet you are going to learn some new and interesting things about him! I’m thrilled to welcome Jay Thompson, a lifelong minister, founder of Hike the Mountain, overall a big guy, with an even bigger heart for helping people in all walks of life!

With over 40 years in ministry, Jay has worked with teenagers, community leaders, and engaged in foreign missions worldwide. You’ll learn how he got started at an early age and how that path ultimately led him to the lake.

We’ll talk about how he discovered a passion for hiking the Appalachian Trail, lessons he learned from it and how he uses his experiences and insights from it with the mission behind Hike the Mountain.

Jay is dedicated to guiding individuals, coaches, and organizations toward bridging the gap between their beliefs and behaviors. Jay has spoken to community groups, real estate agencies, non-profits, and financial institutions about discovering their purpose and creating a culture based on their values.

Guest: Jay Thompson

https://www.hikethemountain.org/

Email: info@hikethemountain.org

Phone: 706-817-9774

Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; IV Wellness; Reynolds Community Radio

https://mydowntownagency.com/

https://www.prosouthelectric.com/

https://www.ivwellnesssolutions.org/

https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

My guest today is no stranger to many of you, but I’ll bet you are going to learn some new and interesting things about him! I’m thrilled to welcome Jay Thompson, a lifelong minister, founder of Hike the Mountain, overall a big guy, with an even bigger heart for helping people in all walks of life!

With over 40 years in ministry, Jay has worked with teenagers, community leaders, and engaged in foreign missions worldwide. You’ll learn how he got started at an early age and how that path ultimately led him to the lake.

We’ll talk about how he discovered a passion for hiking the Appalachian Trail, lessons he learned from it and how he uses his experiences and insights from it with the mission behind Hike the Mountain.

Jay is dedicated to guiding individuals, coaches, and organizations toward bridging the gap between their beliefs and behaviors. Jay has spoken to community groups, real estate agencies, non-profits, and financial institutions about discovering their purpose and creating a culture based on their values.

Guest: Jay Thompson

https://www.hikethemountain.org/

Email: info@hikethemountain.org

Phone: 706-817-9774

Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; IV Wellness; Reynolds Community Radio

https://mydowntownagency.com/

https://www.prosouthelectric.com/

https://www.ivwellnesssolutions.org/

https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

Today I have a return guest! Maggie Milner, President & CEO of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce is back to update us on the many positive changes we have seen in both downtown Eatonton and Putnam County over the last couple of years! There’s a lot going on you’re going to want to hear about!

We’ll discuss new businesses, events and venues. Did you know there’s a brand new sculpture trail that you can visit in Eatonton with amazing artwork from all over the country? And a new gun shop? You’ll hear about all of this and much more!

Of course, we’ll talk about what is going on at the Chamber of Commerce, tourism in the area and opportunities for local businesses to network and showcase what they do. We’ll talk about some BIG changes happening in Maggie’s life. And we’ll share some “late breaking news”!

We have a lot to talk about, so let’s welcome Maggie back to the show!

Guest: Maggie Milner

https://eatonton.com/

https://visiteatonton.com/

Sponsors: ProSouth Electric; Tim Broyles State Farm; Reynolds Community Radio

https://www.prosouthelectric.com/

https://mydowntownagency.com/

https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

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