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Magnolia Musings: Season 1, Episode 2 featuring Dr. Alex Estrella

July 9, 2026 by Garrett Ervin

BRX National

Magnolia Musings: Season 1, Episode 2 featuring Dr. Alex Estrella

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Welcome to today’s episode of Magnolia Musings podcast! A podcast focusing on the influences that shape everyday decisions in our journey through life, business and careers. Today, we are joined by Dr. Alex Estrella, Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Dr. Alexandra Estrella is an accomplished educational leader with more than 25 years of experience and a strong record of leading system-level change in large, complex urban school systems. She most recently served as Superintendent of Norwalk Public Schools in Connecticut, where she strengthened academic achievement, expanded student opportunities, and built a shared vision for success.

Prior to that, Dr. Estrella held leadership roles in New York City Public Schools, one of the nation’s largest and most complex school systems, serving more than 1 million students. In that role, she worked closely with the Chancellor and the senior leadership team to develop and implement strategies to better support multilingual learners and students receiving special education services across hundreds of schools.

You can watch the video of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/e70Y0ENu8Y8

For further information about Explore Gwinnett and upcoming events, visit ExploreGwinnett.org

That’s The Ticket: Season 4, Episode 5. Laura Ballance, Executive Director of The Hudgens Center of Arts & Learning

June 29, 2026 by Garrett Ervin

BRX National

That's The Ticket: Season 4, Episode 5. Laura Ballance, Executive Director of The Hudgens Center of Arts & Learning

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Welcome to today’s episode of That’s The Ticket! podcast! Today, we are joined by someone
who is deeply involved with the arts community. Laura Ballance, Executive Director of The Hudgens Center for Arts and Learning joins host Stan Hall to discuss the positive impacts the arts has on the community.

The Hudgens Center is a non-profit arts center offering unique and inspiring year-round exhibitions, workshops and classes. This beautiful space is perfect for your next meeting or special event. The award-winning Al Weeks Sculpture Garden offers a serene site, perfect for romantic weddings. With 2,800 sq. ft. of enclosed, private outdoor space, this beautiful setting features a koi pond with waterfalls for guests to enjoy. The Grand Hall, Classic Room, and Rowe Promenade offer 2,200 sq. ft. of space, with the capability of hosting a wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, corporate event or reception. Come by for a tour and see for yourself.

You can watch the video of the podcast here https://youtu.be/jGdtUdP3owk

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com

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That’s The Ticket: Season 4, Episode 4. Michelle Bryan, Senior Manager Community Relations joins host Stan Hall

May 19, 2026 by Garrett Ervin

BRX National

That's The Ticket: Season 4, Episode 4. Michelle Bryan, Senior Manager Community Relations joins host Stan Hall

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Welcome to today’s episode of That’s The Ticket! podcast! Today, we are joined by someone
who is passionately involved with giving back to the community. Michelle Bryan, Senior Manager Community Relations for the Gas South District joins host Stan Hall to discuss forward thinking initiatives from the Gas South District.

At Gas South District, Michelle leads the vision and execution of a community engagement platform designed to create meaningful, lasting impacts beyond their walls. She is the creator and driving force behind the Good Neighbor Project—a signature initiative built from the ground up to turn values into action. Through intentional partnerships, volunteer engagement, and strategic storytelling, the program connects people, platform, and partners to strengthen the communities we serve across Gwinnett County and beyond. Her work centers on building trusted relationships with nonprofits, schools, and community leaders—aligning resources in ways that create real outcomes, not just moments. She leads employee volunteer initiatives that empower her team to show up with purpose and make a tangible difference. Michelle is deeply committed to ensuring their impact is not only meaningful, but measurable, visible, and sustained over time. At the core of everything she does is a simple belief: when people come together with intention, we can build stronger communities and create something that truly lasts.

You can watch the video of the podcast here https://youtu.be/m-nbXU2oBOQ

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com

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Magnolia Musings: Season 1, Episode 1

March 26, 2026 by Garrett Ervin

BRX National

Magnolia Musings: Season 1, Episode 1

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Welcome to today’s episode of Magnolia Musings podcast! A podcast focusing on the influences that shape everyday decisions in our journey through life, business and careers. Today, we are joined by Bill Russell, founder of Russell Landscape Group, Inc. Not only a successful businessman but a person who helped shaped Gwinnett County.

In 1987, William “Bill” E. Russell started Russell Landscape Group, Inc. as a family-managed commercial landscape contract business. Headquartered in Sugar Hill, GA., the firm has grown to over 1,000 employees across 16 branches throughout the South under the guidance of owner and CEO Teddy Russell and founder Bill Russell.

Russell Landscape is the largest family-run Georgia-based commercial landscape firm.

You can watch the video of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/W_ALCfyiKxg

For further information about Explore Gwinnett and upcoming events, visit ExploreGwinnett.org

Season 4, Episode 3: Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters

March 12, 2026 by Garrett Ervin

BRX National

Season 4, Episode 3: Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters

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Welcome to today’s episode of That’s The Ticket! podcast! Today, we are joined by someone
who sits at the intersection of sports and entertainment and currently serves as President of the Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios.

Dawkins, who spent 17 years at Viacom (now ViacomCBS), was elevated to the position of Executive Vice President at Nickelodeon where he oversaw and grew some of that brand’s most beloved and successful networks. Dawkins also launched the Nickelodeon Sports initiative which saw him strike strategic partnerships with the likes of NFL, NASCAR, the PGA Tour, MLS, WWE, and a variety of pro athletes.

After his run at Nickelodeon, he went on to lead the internationally renowned junior golf nonprofit The First Tee, and was most recently Founder and CEO of Rock Hill Media Ventures. There, he forged partnerships with the National Basketball Players Association and Believe Entertainment, the developing studio of Dear Basketball – the Oscar® and Emmy® Award-winning short film from Kobe Bryant – and The LeBrons, an animated series from the mind of LeBron James.

“As we head toward a tremendous milestone, marking our 100th year, there’s never been a more exciting time for the Harlem Globetrotters,” said Herschend Enterprises CEO Andrew Wexler. “With ambitious plans in place for new content and branded media ventures, we know Keith will bring the perfect blend of expertise and drive needed to propel us to the next level.”

The Globetrotters content expansion into millions of homes worldwide is powered by its parent company’s in-house media arm, Herschend Entertainment Studios (HES), which develops and produces 360 franchises of wholesome entertainment worldwide for TV, film, publishing, licensing, and other media. Hit programming from HES includes the internationally syndicated animated series Chuggington and the PBS KIDS animated series Splash and Bubbles.

You can watch the video of the podcast here https://youtu.be/eD-Sj8orUes

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!

Season 4, Episode 2: ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament hosted by the Gas South Arena

March 2, 2026 by Garrett Ervin

BRX National

Season 4, Episode 2: ACC Women's Basketball Tournament hosted by the Gas South Arena

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Welcome to today’s episode of That’s The Ticket! podcast! Today, we are joined by someone
who plays a key role in promoting women’s college basketball in the Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Basketball League.

Jackie Carson joined the Atlantic Coast Conference in July 2023, where she currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Women’s Basketball.

Carson brings a wealth of administrative experience, having served as one of only two coaches on the NCAA Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee (WBOC) and as a member of the WBCA Board of Directors.

Carson, who was the head women’s basketball coach at Furman for 13 years after spending five seasons as an assistant coach at James Madison, will serve as a member of the ACC’s Leadership Team and is responsible for planning, implementing, and executing the overall management of the league’s women’s basketball operation. She will serve as the primary liaison to the ACC women’s basketball head coaches and committee members and will oversee the league’s women’s basketball supervisor of officials. Carson’s responsibilities will also consist of the management and oversight of the annual Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament, regular-season conference scheduling, liaison work with the conference’s television partners and the national basketball organizations including, but not limited to, the NCAA, WBCA, USA Basketball and Play4Kay.

A former Furman women’s basketball student-athlete, Jackie earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science/Pre-Medicine. She is the first person in the Southern Conference basketball history – men’s or women’s – to be named both the conference Coach of the Year and conference Player of the Year. In addition, she was named to the SoCon 100th Anniversay Women’s Basketball Team and will be inducted in the Southern Conference Hall of Fame in March 2026. She is also a member of the C.D. Hylton High School Athletic Hall of Fame and the Furman University Hall of Fame and had her jersey retired in 2009.

Prior to her coaching tenure at Furman, Carson spent five seasons as Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach at James Madison, two seasons at Bucknell University and one season with the Fairfax Stars Nike EYBL AAU Program that won the 2002 AAU National Championship.

Carson’s national leadership also includes her serving as an Executive Committee member and current President of the Women of Color Coaches Network, which is an organization comprised of current or former Division I Black female head coaches and administrators across the country.

You can watch the video of the podcast here https://youtu.be/I0Wvo_R4aVE

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!

Season 4, Episode 1: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE GAS SOUTH DISTRICT CAMPUS

January 20, 2026 by Garrett Ervin

BRX National

Season 4, Episode 1: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE GAS SOUTH DISTRICT CAMPUS

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Welcome to today’s episode of That’s The Ticket! podcast! Today, we are joined by someone
who plays a key role in building relationships and partnerships across our campus.

Bill Marriott serves as Vice President of Business Development for Gas South District and the Mitsubishi Electric Classic. Since joining the organization in 2017, Bill has helped grow corporate partnerships, suite sales, and long-term relationships that support both our events and our community impact. With more than twenty years of experience in sponsorship, hospitality, and advertising sales, Bill brings a deep understanding of how strong partnerships are built and why they matter. Today, we will talk about what makes partnerships successful, how sponsorships have evolved, and what it takes to create value for both organizations and partners

You can watch the video of this podcast by CLICKING HERE.

The Gas South District’s “That’s The Ticket!” is the ultimate podcast exploring all things Gas South District, and a source for insights to events on campus and discussions on the wider entertainment and tourism industry. The series is hosted by Stan Hall, CEO of Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett.

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!

Round 1, Hole 8: Beyond the Classroom – Growing the Vision of Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett

December 8, 2025 by Garrett Ervin

Beyond the Links

Round 1, Hole 8: Beyond the Classroom - Growing the Vision of Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett

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Jamie Hamilton, CEO of Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett, joins us for a conversation about the school’s inspiring journey, the partnerships that have fueled its growth, and the future vision driving its mission forward.

Jamie reflects on the origins of SNS, the impact of its relationship with Mitsubishi Electric and the Mitsubishi Electric Classic presented by Vensure, and the many ways these collaborations have helped raise awareness and expand opportunities for students. He also shares insight into the school’s next chapter, including its capital campaign and plans to meet the growing demand in the community.

This episode offers a meaningful look at education, partnership, and the lasting difference organizations like SNS are making well beyond the classroom.

Jamie Hamilton/Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett

Jamie Hamilton joined the team at Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett in April 2020, originally serving as the Director of Community & Donor Engagement before taking on the role of Executive Director & CEO in 2021.

In his role Jamie acts as the organizational leader overseeing both the school and YALLS adult day program. He leads all development, strategic partnership, and community engagement efforts, promoting their “They Will Grow 2.0” capital campaign and all other key initiatives. In his time at SNS, he’s helped grow their scholarship program nearly 20x, renovated both YALLS program buildings, grown staff wages and benefits, developed a robust donor base, and much more.

After a 15-year career in the golf and hospitality industry, Jamie joined the Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center, a startup nonprofit located in West Virginia, in January 2019, leading a successful $6M capital campaign before relocating to Georgia and joining SNS.

When asked about his transition into the nonprofit space he often shares “I used to serve because people paid for it, I now serve because people need it.” Away from SNS Jamie is active in the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Sugarloaf, Gwinnett Strategic Partners, and is member of the Professional Golfers Association of America. He and his wife Ashley reside in Gwinnett County with their two Siberian Huskies Dima and Stoli.

About the Podcast Series

“Beyond the Links” is a monthly podcast that spotlights the incredible partners who help bring the Mitsubishi Electric Classic presented by Vensure to life. Each episode, we sit down with a different partner to explore their business, their connection to golf, and how their support enhances the tournament experience. From innovative tech companies to community-driven brands, listeners will get an inside look at the unique partnerships that make this event special, while learning more about the world of golf and the impact of corporate sponsorship on the sport.

Click here for tickets to enjoy the Mitsubishi Electric Classic presented by Vensure at TPC Sugarloaf!

Season 3, Episode 11: THE GUEST EXPERIENCE AT GAS SOUTH DISTRICT

December 3, 2025 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Season 3, Episode 11: THE GUEST EXPERIENCE AT GAS SOUTH DISTRICT

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That’s The Ticket! brings you the stories behind the action happening at Gas South District in Duluth, GA.

On this episode, host Stan Hall is joined by Marcia Powell, Director of Guest Experience at Gas South District. Marcia pays a huge role in shaping the experience of every guest who visits the Gas South District campus. From concerts and graduations, to trade shows and sporting events, there’s one common thread — how guests feel when they’re visiting.

Marcia has been part of the Gas South District family for many years, beginning in 2000, returning in 2016, and continuing to grow her impact ever since. She’s been a part of the story through many milestones, creating memorable moments for guests. The next time you’re at a concert, graduation, or event at the Gas South District, remember that there’s a whole team behind the scenes making sure your experience is a great one.

You can watch the video of this podcast by CLICKING HERE.

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!