In this episode of The Town Square Podcast, hosts Gabriel Stovall and Trey Bailey chat with Jeffrey Burke, UGA Archway Professional for Newton County. Jeffrey discusses his work in bringing local government, leaders, and citizens together to tackle key community issues: education, workforce development, government collaboration, health & wellness, and housing.

Through partnerships with UGA students and passionate workgroups, Jeffrey is helping make bold ideas a reality. Tune in to hear how thinking outside the box can create "magic" in Newton County!

In this heartwarming episode of The Town Square Podcast, hosts Gabriel Stovall and Trey Bailey are joined by US Special Olympian Cole Goering and his dedicated coach, LaTrelle Cawthon. Coach Cawthon, who also serves as the Adapted Physical Education Teacher and Special Olympics Coordinator for Newton County Schools, shares her passion for supporting athletes with special needs. Together, they discuss Cole’s inspiring journey to the 2025 Special Olympics Winter Games in Turin, Italy, where he will compete as a member of the US Alpine Skiing team. This conversation is a powerful reminder of determination, community, and the importance of support in achieving big dreams.

Listeners will also hear about Cole’s upcoming role as a Grand Marshal for the Lion’s Club Covington Christmas Parade on Dec. 7th, and how they can support him through the Cakes & Cookies for Cole fundraiser at the Mistletoe Market later that evening. With a goal of raising $20,000 to cover the costs of Cole's trip, Gabriel and Trey urge everyone to donate to Cole's GoFundMe page and help make this Special Olympian’s dream a reality. Don't miss this uplifting conversation and the opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause!

In Episode 14 of The Town Square Podcast, Gabriel Stovall and Trey Bailey sit down with Carl Green, the new District Athletic Director for Newton County Schools. Green, a self-described “city-country-boy,” shares how he’s just as comfortable navigating downtown Atlanta as he is bow hunting in Newton County. This dynamic personality sets the tone for a lively discussion about his vision for the future of athletics in Newton County.

A major part of Green’s plan is creating systems and processes to ensure Newton County athletics reach their full potential. He’s particularly focused on shoring up the branding of local high school athletic departments, aiming for a uniform approach that still allows each school its own creativity. Green wants people to know when they’re up against a Newton County School team, no matter if it’s Eastside, Alcovy, or Newton, that they’re up for an elite fight with tons of school and community spirit, and excellent sportsmanship.

In Episode 10 of The Town Square Podcast, hosts Gabriel Stovall and Trey Bailey sit down with Gail Rothman, the Executive Director of the Newton Education Foundation (NEF), for an insightful and inspiring conversation about the future of education in Newton County. Gail brings over 25 years of experience working with education foundations, including 15 years at the helm of the Decatur Education Foundation, to this discussion. She is considered one of the top experts in the nation!

Gabriel and Trey sit down with Dr. Duke Bradley, the Superintendent of Newton County Schools, to discuss hot topics in local education and to answer questions sent in by the citizens of the community.