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Tuesday Talks With Tonia Invisible Women: The WE They Don't SEE I had the opportunity to speak to Tonia Gibbons on her Tuesday Talks with Tonia video podcast. We discussed the (not so micro) aggressions that hold women back in the workplace. I shared my experiences from nearly 30 years as a local government executive and entrepreneur. |
WABE "What's next for Stonecrest after mayor's resignation amid fraud scandal"
On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Janice Allen Jackson, the acting city manager for Stonecrest and chief operating officer of city government, talked with program host Rose Scott about what’s next for the city and how its leaders are working to rebuild trust with residents through transparency. |
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Voices in Local Government ICMA Podcast:
Stonecrest (GA) City Manager Janice Allen Jackson joined the show to discuss the expected and unexpected challenges–from logistics to gaining and keeping community support–when undertaking the immense task of starting a new city. We dive into the reasoning and context on why and when a location may want to break off an existing city or county jurisdiction to create their own city, how to overcome the many challenges–like logistics to gaining and keeping community support–and how the form of government makes a huge difference. |
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Sonya T Cruel Facebook Live: Let's Talk Transition What I Did When I Got Fired Janice Allen Jackson and Sonya T. Cruel discuss the vulnerable transition after being fired. Janice reveals how she dealt with being terminated in the public eye, personal finances, self-esteem, and faith. Janice talks about the process of searching for employment, building her consulting practice, and finding her way to her current role as City Manager of Stonecrest, GA. A Partnership for the People Forum
Janice Allen Jackson moderated a “Partnership for the People” forum to educate voters in the Augusta community. This forum gave local and state candidates a platform to answer questions and engage with Augusta citizens. Drop the Dis Augusta Podcast- May 2022
Janice Allen Jackson, host of the Local Matters Podcast stopped by to preview the mayoral election. The former Administrator for Augusta tells us about the workings of Augusta's government offices and how political actors and administrators make a difference and get things done in Augusta. We also break down the upcoming election, from the mayoral candidates to the commission and judicial races, so if you're looking to make an informed vote give this (and her show) a listen. July 6, 2023
Jared T. Williams, District Attorney of the Augusta Judicial Circuit, joins Local Matters for the first of a two-part conversation. This episode focuses on the job of the District Attorney (the chief law enforcement official of the circuit), and how he approaches it. He provides an explanation of the limitations of the criminal justice system that led him to run, and how he has worked with his staff to prosecute those types of cases that are of utmost importance to him. |
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October 7th, 2022 Janice Allen Jackson In Swainsboro, Georgia, for a live episode of Roland Martin Unfiltered: The Urgency of Now Forum. Proud to serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. December 28, 2022 Janice Allen Jackson appeared on Barbershop Talk Live hosted by John Milton. She recounted her experience serving as the Administrator of Augusta- Richmond County, the purpose of Local Matters Podcast, and how people can get what they want from your local government officials. February 6, 2023 Local Matters Host Janice Allen Jackson talks about why she chose to pursue a career in local government, homelessness, and why it is so important that we expose young people to the the profession. February 17, 2023 The entire country has been horrified by the beating and subsequent death of Tyre Nichols, 29, of Memphis, TN. Host Janice Allen Jackson dissects the murder and offers solutions for where we can and should go from here. March 17, 2023 Where Are All My Friends The Black Speakers Network featured over 90 accomplished women speakers for Women's History Month. Please listen to my lessons learned in executive leadership. |
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Thursday April 20, 2023 I had the distinct pleasure of moderating a "Community Conversation on Policing: Know Your Rights" last night. This came about as a partnership between Zeta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, and the Augusta Alumnae Chapter- DST. Local Matters Podcast! Friday April 28, 2023 Great opportunity to meet members of the Georgia Association of Black County Officials! #AssociationCountyCommissionersGeorgia #ACCG #localgov July 30,2023 We discuss how life doesn't always give what you want, and how finding your comfort zone limits your personal and professional growth. September 11, 2023 I LOVED having the tables turned! Dhrmaine Bradley is a dedicated Podcaster and fabulous interviewer, so he asked non-traditional questions which really caused me to dig deep. |