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Candidate for Georgia Governor Kandiss Taylor

May 4, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

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Candidate for Georgia Governor Kandiss Taylor

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Kandiss Taylor/Candidate for Georgia Governor

Dr. Kandiss Taylor is a south Georgia native and has been employed as an educator for 19 years. Public service is not new to Kandiss as she served in a public school system as a 3rd grade teacher, school counselor, testing coordinator, student services coordinator, and homeless liaison.

Kandiss and her husband share three school-aged children. She is passionate about the working class, mental health, less government overreach, education, small business growth, gun rights, farmers, the economy, right to life, and election integrity. She is running to give Georgia an option that is non-establishment, honest, conservative, and a true representative of “We the People”.

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Mark Gonsalves, U.S. Congressional Candidate in Georgia

April 27, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

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Mark Gonsalves, U.S. Congressional Candidate in Georgia

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Mark Gonsalves/U.S. Congressional Candidate

Candidates make bold claims about issues they’ll support and oppose when elected. Sadly, most do not live up to their promises. Mark Gonsalves has a history of doing what he said he’d do in both personal life and business. He’s proud of that reputation and will use the same no-nonsense determination to fight for — in particular — the issues as your next Representative in Congress.

A successful businessman, Mark gets things done. Congress desperately needs leaders who have the courage to do what’s right for We The People. We need more outsiders, not career politicians, who have the guts to stand up to the nonsense in D.C. and put Freedom First!

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Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Tracie Cason

April 20, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

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Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Tracie Cason

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Tracie Cason/Gwinnett Superior Court Judge

Tracie Cason serves as a Superior Court Judge in Gwinnett County presiding over Division 2. Judge Cason handles felony criminal cases, domestic and family law cases, and civil disputes. She was elected in 2018 in a contested county-wide election.

Judge Cason is committed to providing fair and impartial justice to all who appear before her. She wants citizens to know that they will always be heard in her courtroom. Before being elected to the Gwinnett County Superior Court, Tracie was a career prosecutor with the Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office.

Judge Cason’s judicial philosophy is based on keeping our community safe for everyone, especially the most vulnerable, and ensuring everyone is heard when it’s their day in court. Victims have rights, and so do the accused, and everyone’s rights must be protected and balanced to achieve justice for all. She also looks at root causes and how to prevent repeat offenses. She believes that accountability programs can help many non-violent offenders more than simple punishment, and preventing repeat offenses keeps everyone safer.

Tracie and her husband David have been married 14 years, and live with their dogs, Munson, Dooley, Erk, and Emma. She is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia and Baylor University School of Law and hopes to return to Athens for most Saturdays this fall.

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Congressman Jody Hice, Candidate for Georgia Secretary of State

April 13, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

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Congressman Jody Hice, Candidate for Georgia Secretary of State

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Congressman Jody Hice/Candidate for Georgia Secretary of State

In 2014, Jody Hice was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives to serve Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. Along with fellow Congressmen Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan, he was a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. The House Freedom Caucus (HFC) gives a voice to countless Americans who feel that Washington does not represent them. They support open, accountable, and limited government, the Constitution and the rule of law, and policies that promote the liberty, safety, and prosperity of all Americans.

Since 2015, Congressman Jody Hice has served on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform where he led the fight against things such as the failed impeachment attempt and H.R. 1. He has continuously sought out corruption and helped hold government accountable.

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Gwinnett County School Board Candidate Michael Rudnick

March 30, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

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Gwinnett County School Board Candidate Michael Rudnick

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Michael Rudnick/Gwinnett County School Board Candidate

A parent, husband, and devoted citizen to Gwinnett County, Michael Rudnick has been involved in school system issues since the pandemic began in March of 2020. More importantly, he has been an active parent for his special needs son since he began school in 2012. As the parent of a special needs student, he has learned how to advocate for what is right – not just for his son, but for ALL children.

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Matthew Holtkamp, Candidate for Gwinnett County Commissioner

March 23, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

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Matthew Holtkamp, Candidate for Gwinnett County Commissioner

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Matthew Holtkamp/Candidate for Gwinnett County Commissioner District 4

Having moved from an Iowa farm at the age of 19, Matthew Holtkamp arrived in Gwinnett County in 1985. Now 37 years later, with his family grown and his business thriving, he stands ready to work for residents to ensure the same amazing opportunities for those ready to do the same.

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Gwinnett County School Board Candidate Kelly Kautz

March 16, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

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Gwinnett County School Board Candidate Kelly Kautz

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Kelly Kautz/Gwinnett County School Board Candidate

Kelly Kautz is a Gwinnett County native who is seeking to become the next member of the Gwinnett County School Board for District 4. She is a product of GCPS having graduated from Brookwood High School and now has a son who attends Gwin Oaks where Kelly serves as the Vice President of the PTA.

Kelly is a proven servant leader dedicated to doing what is best for the community. She is also a proven advocate for children. She is a licensed attorney in Georgia and has been practicing law in Gwinnett County for 20 years. As a former prosecutor, she made sure that children are safe in schools. Currently, as an attorney/Guardian ad Litem for Gwinnett County Juvenile Court, Kelly advocates for abused and neglected children. She is the voice for children in the courtroom, and now is asking you to allow her to be their voice in the classroom.

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Gwinnett Chamber Board of Directors Chairman Jill Edwards

February 28, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Gwinnett Chamber Board of Directors Chairman Jill Edwards

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Jill Edwards/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce is to “champion business” and their vision is to be the leading advocate and innovative resource for businesses to connect and thrive.

Established in 1947 as a rural chamber of commerce serving farmers and banks, the Gwinnett Chamber grew and changed alongside Gwinnett County. Today, they serve more than 2,200 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally and globally.

At the Gwinnett Chamber, there is strength in numbers. Since they represent more than 2,200 companies, they can offer significant member discounts and present a unified voice in matters of public policy that affect the business community. In addition, the Chamber provides opportunities for like-minded business people to connect with one another and expand their business network and increase the exposure of their business. They also offer opportunities to learn about issues and best practices related to running a successful business.

The Chamber’s economic development team, Partnership Gwinnett, is a public-private initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County. Since 2007, Partnership Gwinnett has worked with its local partners to attract and retain jobs, cultivate capital investment, support educational institutions, foster workforce development, and contribute to the exceptional quality of life found in Gwinnett and the Atlanta region.

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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

January 13, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Giving Back To Gwinnett

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

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Lindsay Ferreira, Katha Blackwell and Heather Loveridge

Did you know that every nine seconds a woman is beaten in the United States? Or that people between the ages of 12 and 24 are at higher risk for sexual assault and rape? Do you know how to recognize the signs of domestic violence? And what do to help someone who’s been a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence?

Katha Blackwell/CEO, Partnership Against Domestic Violence

The mission of Partnership Against Domestic Violence is to end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower its survivors. Their vision is a community free of domestic violence.

To that end, they work to educate the public on the dynamics of intimate partner violence; promote healthy dating relationships among adolescents and teens to prevent future violence; offer safety and shelter for battered women and their children; restore power, self-sufficiency, and control to survivors; and create an effective and coordinated community response to intimate partner violence.

Lindsay Ferreira/Managing Director, Mosaic Georgia

Founded in 1986 as the Gwinnett Rape Crisis to provide support to victims through a crisis line and accompaniment through forensic medical exams (aka, “rape kit” exam), Mosaic Georgia is a “dual services” center with specialized services for children, teens, and adults. They provide free, confidential support and services to victims and survivors of rape, sexual assault, and child sexual molestation and abuse. They work with survivors of all genders regardless of when the violence occurred and whether they choose to report. Support to children and their non-offending caregivers are offered with care.

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