There are many things he loves about his job, but COMMUNITY is definitely at the top of that list!

While he could have started and grown his animal clinic anywhere, he tells us in this episode how connected, supportive, and solution-driven this community is, and how these ties helped him keep pushing for success.

As Dr. Tolbert puts it, “I feel blessed for what the community has given me, and I think it’s time now that I give back to the community.” And so, almost 39 years after he built and grew Red Oak Animal Hospital, Dr. Tolbert is now an active member of the College Park and South Fulton County community, helping elevate it to newer heights!

Catch this episode of the Southside Show to learn more about Dr. Tolbert’s career journey as a vet, his thoughts about the advantages of pursuing a career in the Southside, the legacy he wants to leave for the city, and MORE!

For more information about Red Oak Animal Hospital or if you wish to offer support, you can visit their website: https://www.redoakah.com/vets.html

Happy watching! And as always… don’t sleep on the Southside!

We get it. You're eager to open the floodgates for them Benjamins––and investing in commercial real estate is one of the best ways to do so.

But remember... it's not just about knowing the ideal primary asset or property type you want to invest in. Here are 5 critical pointers you need to know!

#1 Your local market's RENTAL RATES

#2 Your OPERATING COSTS

#3 The ideal TENANTS to lease to

#4 The FINANCIAL STRENGTH of your ideal tenants

#5 The overall STRENGTH and CULTURE-FIT of your ideal tenants with other existing tenants.

Catch this episode of the Southside Real Estate Report as Joel Athy picks the brain of our commercial real estate expert, Nichole Menzies on all these tips and more.

Till next time, and remember... don't sleep on the Southside!

Just ask Fredericka Jones, owner and operator of Sandtown Pub and chairperson for the South Fulton Convention and Business Bureau.

After all, without the support she experienced from the community and the other local businesses, Sandtown Pub wouldn't be what it is today; a well-loved sports & entertainment food and drink joint that is only thriving as the years go by.

Watch this episode of the Southside Show to learn more about Sandtown Pub, its diverse menu of delectable American cuisines, and its game-changing food truck catering services.

You will also get to know Fredricka's business story, why she chose to open up shop in the Southside, her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and her recent appointment as chairperson.

For more information about Sandtown Pub, you can visit their website at https://www.sandtownpub.com/

You can also check them out on social media:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SandTownPub/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandtownpub/

We’ll be back with more episodes, but until then... don't sleep on the Southside!

He even declined a scholarship to MIT to follow in the footsteps of Benjamin Mays and Martin Luther King Jr.!

An Atlanta native, council member Butler was elected to office in 2017 as East Point City's Ward D At-Large representative and has been championing the same agenda from the beginning––and that is to spearhead Smart City initiatives that reinforce public safety and economic development.

Today, he works towards this agenda through his efforts to bring more accessible healthcare facilities and general hospitals to the Southside.

He tells us all about it in today's episode of the Southside Show!

Watch to learn more about this much-needed healthcare project, his career journey, and his beliefs about economic development.

To connect with Joshua, give him a follow on  Instagram: @joshuabbutleriv

Have a great day, and remember... don't sleep on the Southside!

A person's academic years are one of the most critical and formative times of their life. That's where they develop their skills and explore their passions—the fundamental building blocks for a better future.

Our featured guest for today, Mary Shepherd, knows better than most people about the significance of a good education. That has led her to keep pushing Clayton County's Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program to greener pastures as its director.

Catch this episode of the Southside Show to learn more about the CTAE program, its efforts to pioneer an all-new educational experience, Mary's career journey in the field of education, and MORE!

For more information about Clayton County’s CTAE program, you can visit their website: https://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/

You can also check them out on social media:

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

And as always... don't sleep on the Southside!

#southsideshow #southside #education #learning #explore #career #development #EducationToCareer #ClaytonCounty #AtlantaGA #EducationIsKey #edchat #edu #EdLeaders

But what if it seems like your wrongdoings are too many to count? Irredeemable? Is there still hope to become the best version of yourself?

Jay Morrison, our featured guest for today, asked himself those same questions.

If there's one thing he learned throughout his journey from being a high-risk youth and three-time felon to now being the successful founder of the Tulsa Real Estate Fund and co-founder of the Legacy Center...

...it's that your past doesn't have to shape your future.

Sure, turning your life around and achieving greatness takes time. But as long as you’re patient and embrace the long grind, the sky's the limit for you!

Watch this new episode of the Southside Show to learn more about Jay's inspiring transformation, the events that helped change his life, and his overall philosophy about growth and development.

You will also learn about his entrepreneurial and mentorship efforts to better the lives of the Southside community and his plans for the next few years!

To learn more about Jay Morrison or connect with him, you can visit https://www.mrjaymorrison.com/

You can also check him out on social media:

FB: MR.JAY.MORRISON

IG & TWITTER: MRJAYMORRISON

Enjoy today's episode, and remember... don't sleep on the Southside!

“New year, new beginnings,” as they say. If you’re just about ready to embark on a new chapter in your life and buy your first residential or commercial property, good for you!

But before you get started, there are a handful of things you need to know, like financial requirements, investment options, and more…

Luckily for you, that’s what this episode is all about!

Catch this episode as Joel Athy and Nichole Menzies, your residential and commercial real estate experts, give you a rundown of the factors you need to consider before buying your first residential or commercial property!

Stay tuned for more reports, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

For South Fulton’s Fire Chief Chad Jones, our featured guest in this episode, he serves the needs of the people of South Fulton and Georgia by going above and beyond.

Whether it’s promoting diversity in his department, implementing youth programs, or reinforcing South Fulton’s public safety and healthcare resources, Chad’s efforts to protect the people from different hazards are truly inspirational.

Watch this episode to learn more about Fire Chief Chad Jones’ career journey as a public safety professional, his department’s efforts to better itself and protect the people, and MORE!

For more information about the South Fulton Fire Department or if you wish to offer any assistance to their operations, visit https://southfultontn.com/

You can also check them out on social media:

FB: @SOUTHFULTONGAFIRE

IG: @SOUTHFULTONGAFIRERESCUE

We’ll see you again next week! But until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

But now… we start anew.

To kick off this year with a bang, we give you none other than Fred Fox! He is the founder and owner of Get Fruity Cafe: a game-changing snack bar that offers healthy wraps, salads, and smoothies made from fresh, all-natural ingredients.

In need of a way to make money during his college days, Fred started Get Fruity as a side hustle, selling fruits and salads to faculty and his fellow students. Today, his enterprise is thriving as a go-to healthy snack bar in the Southside, currently operating in 3 different locations.

Catch the Southside Show’s 2023 pilot episode to learn more about Get Fruity Cafe, its humble beginnings, vision, and future plans. You will also learn about Fred’s entrepreneurial journey, why he chose to open up shop in the Southside, his philosophy when it comes to growing a small business, and MORE!

For more information about Get Fruity Cafe or if you wish to purchase a franchise, visit http://www.mygetfruity.com

You can also check out their social media pages:

FB & IG: @GETFRUITYCAFE

We’ll have a lot more exciting guests to feature this 2023, so stay tuned! And if you needed a reminder… don’t sleep on the Southside!

The Southside Show couldn’t have been luckier this year, as we had priceless conversations with these sensational people to learn about their colorful backgrounds and their passion for their trade.

One year-ender recap episode just isn’t enough to give these individuals the proper recognition and appreciation they deserve. So join us again today as we look back at the year that has been for the Southside Show in PART 2 of this special 2022 epilogue recap show!

From our Southside Show family to yours, Happy New Year! Here’s to manifesting a fruitful 2023.

We’ll be back with more episodes soon, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

From dedicated local government professionals to trailblazing entrepreneurs right here in Atlanta, these remarkable people have graciously shown us just how the Southside continues to be a region of excellence, abundance, and promise.

And so as we prepare to say hello to 2023, we look back one last time at these very guests we’ve had as a fitting epilogue to the year that was!

On behalf of the Southside Show, Happy New Year, y’all! And as always… don’t sleep on the Southside!

In her words, a will is the “gift of order.” And that’s exactly the driving force behind Black Women Will: an annual free estate planning event of her financial literacy education company, Thank Me Later, Inc.

Whether it’s real estate, retirement funds, or other legal assets, Black Women Will aims to help Black women of the Southside get their legal affairs in order, so their dependents can secure generational wealth.

In this new edition of the Southside Show, Jini talks more about how Black Women Will came to be, its plans for 2023, and her philosophy on the importance of estate planning and will preparation.

For more information about Black Women Will or if you wish to help its cause, check out their website at https://blackwomenwill.com/

You can also check them out on Instagram: @blackwomenwill

We hope you’ll be able to learn a lot from our short chat with Jini. We’ll see you again next week for a brand new episode, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

If you wish to add an elegant touch to the presents you’ll be giving to your loved ones, maybe you’d like to avail the luxury gift-wrapping services of Bel La Chic Enwrapped!

On this new edition of Southside stories, we give you Angie Jeffries. She is the owner of this ingenious mobile gift-wrapping company that’s been steadily making some noise in South Fulton!

Watch this episode to learn more about how Bel La Chic Enrwapped came to be, how it differs from traditional gift-wrapping companies, as well as its recently added products. Angie also shares her thoughts on the importance of presentation in relation to gift-giving and why she chose to open up shop in the Southside.

To learn more about Bel La Chic Enwrapped or inquire about their services, check out their website: http://www.bellachicenwrapped.com

You can also find them on social media:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/bellachicenwrappedatl/

After all, a house can accumulate wealth over time–just like your other financial assets.

Unfortunately, realizing its importance can be difficult, especially because of the confusing narrative surrounding real estate and the seemingly complicated process of buying an affordable home.

Luckily, our resident real estate expert Joel Athy is here to share a few pointers on how to navigate the process with ease!

Catch it all here in the latest Southside Real Estate Report!

Take care, and remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

This is the very principle that their business, Lightweight Fitness, follows. And in this edition of the Southside Show, Kaylon and Chris talk about how their 5-year fitness studio found tremendous success in the city of Jonesboro and how they built a growing community of healthy-living enthusiasts.

Our guests also share about the outings and recreational activities they host outside of work, their future plans for Lightweight Fitness, their career journeys from being law enforcers to fitness professionals, and MORE!

For more information about Lightweight Fitness or to sign up for their programs, visit http://lightweightfitness.com

You can also check out their social media pages:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/LightweightFitness/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lightweightfitness_/?hl=en

We hope you’re able to gain a lot of valuable insights from this episode! Have a good one, and as always… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Aside from helping you reduce mortgage interest and tax dues, homeownership also allows you to build equity, increase your NET WORTH, and BUILD WEALTH.

Watch this new episode of the Southside Real Estate Report as our resident real estate expert Joel Athy explains net worth, homeownership rates in Atlanta, and why you should start investing in real estate.

We’ll see you again next week, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

But one aspect that most people may not even think of is: What happens to victims after they’ve been saved?

Wellspring Living is an organization in Atlanta, Georgia, that aims to help women and youth victims of human trafficking build a brighter future by providing education, residential care, and community-based services.

In today’s episode of the Southside Show, we are fortunate enough to learn about this non-profit organization’s efforts to fulfill that mission through our featured guests, Executive Director Mary Frances Bowley and Deputy Director Christian Mitchell Murphy of Wellspring Living.

Catch this episode as our guests talk more about Wellspring Living’s services and programs, the challenges they face, their expansion plans, and some of the success stories of the people they’ve helped.

For more information about Wellspring Living or to contribute to their efforts, visit https://wellspringliving.org/

You can also check out their social media pages:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/WellspringLiving/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wellspringliving/?hl=en

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/WellspringATL

Stay tuned for next week’s episode, and as always… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Life imitates art––there’s no better way to sum up Maceo’s lifestyle than this. He brings his dedication to mastery and skill in art to the East Point Economic Development Department, where he spearheads its efforts to elevate its people’s quality of life.

Catch this episode as Maceo talks about East Point’s economic development projects, the challenges they face, and its vision for the city in the decades to come. You will also learn about Maceo’s passion for art, his journey as an artist, and MORE!

For more information about East Point City’s Economic Development Department, visit http://eastpointcity.org

To check out Maceo’s masterpieces, head over to http://artbymaceo.com

We’ll be back with more episodes highlighting South Atlanta’s best and brightest. But until then, don’t sleep on the Southside!

For our pilot episode, we’re featuring Fred Fox! Fred is the founder and owner of Get Fruity Cafe: a trailblazing snack bar that offers healthy wraps, salads, and smoothies made from fresh, all-natural ingredients.

Watch this to learn more about Get Fruity Cafe and its humble beginnings as a college side hustle. You will also get to know more about Fred Fox and what led him to fall in love with the Southside.

We look forward to sharing more stories of the Southside’s locals, but in the meantime… don't sleep on the Southside!

What could give buyers and sellers more of an edge than the real estate market facts? A projection of how those numbers could change in the future.

Here are some compelling figures you might want to check out...

• Projected # of Home Sales: 3.9 million (5 million for 2022)
• Home Depreciation Rate: 1.5%

If you’re a buyer, the question for you to answer is this… 

Given these market predictions in relation to the recent increase in home interest rates this November, how can you make sure you still meet your real estate goals?

Find the answers in this latest episode of the Southside Real Estate Report!

And remember… don't sleep on the Southside!

Intrigued by the potential of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and its vision, Valencia made the bold decision to join the organization and leave her prosperous career in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Since her arrival 3 years ago, the chamber has only seen bluer skies and helped elevate Clayton County’s economy to newer heights.

Watch this episode to learn more about the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce’s goals and its ongoing efforts to advance the county’s economic development. You will also learn more about Valencia’s fascinating career journey and her outlook on the overall role and importance of a chamber of commerce.

For more information about the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce or to join their efforts, you can dial 678-610-4021 or visit http://www.claytonchamber.org

Hope you enjoy this one, and remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

And the only way you can do so is by keeping yourself updated with the buzz surrounding the real estate market, especially…

🏡 # of new home listings

🏡 # of pending sales

🏡 # of homes sold

🏡 Average home sale value or price

🏡 Average # of listings on the market

🏡 Average days on the market (DOM)

🏡 Ratio of the average home listing price to the actual sales price

Watch as Joel Athy gives an inside scoop on the critical real estate market stats last October 2022!

Be sure to stay tuned for next week’s edition of the Southside Real Estate Report, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Born and raised in South Fulton, Brian never had any problems developing a deep passion for the city he calls home. And it’s that very passion that fuels his vision to broaden, redefine, and elevate South Fulton’s Code Enforcement department to be the best in the nation.

Watch this episode to learn more about South Fulton’s Code Enforcement department, its autonomous programs, and immediate plans moving forward. Brian also talks about his professional background as well as his philosophy on code enforcement and how it impacts a community’s aesthetics, safety, and economic development.

For more information about the South Fulton Code Enforcement department, head over to South Fulton’s official website: http://cityofsouthfultonga.gov

Don’t forget to catch us again next week for another episode! In the meantime, always remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Real estate has long been one of the best assets you can invest in. It is highly lucrative and gives you long-term security, tax benefits, protection against inflation, and more!

But before you get all excited about venturing into real estate investing, you must first accomplish 3 things:

#1 Determine what kind of real estate to invest in

#2 Identify your terms

#3 Maximize your networking opportunities 

Watch this episode of the Southside Real Estate Report as our resident real estate expert Joel Athy elaborates on these crucial pre-investment tasks.

Here’s to achieving your real estate investment goals! We’ll be back again next week, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Today we are featuring highly-accomplished educator Phaidra Wright—the founder and president of up-and-coming tutoring and home-schooling institution Greater “M” Power Tutoring.

As Phaidra puts it, “Every child has the potential to shine in some way.” And this philosophy couldn’t be more evident in Great “M” Power Tutoring’s mission of molding South Atlanta’s youth into well-rounded global leaders through extensive educational support.

Watch this episode to learn more about Greater “M” Power Tutoring, how they came to be, and how they support the youth. You will also learn more about Phaidra’s career journey, how her faith led her to pursue a career in educational support, and her outlook on South Atlanta’s educational system.

If you wish to donate to Greater “M” Power Tutoring’s cause to aid South Atlanta students or if you’re interested in applying as a tutor, you can find all the information you need by visiting their website: http://www.gmptutoring.com

We hope you’ll learn a lot from Phaidra in this episode! We’ll see you next week, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Numbers never lie. So today, we'll be taking a look at some recent real estate market stats from the Southside.

Homes Listed (August): 874

Homes Listed (September): 802

Homes Sold (August): 708

Homes Sold (September): 594

Now, you're probably asking yourself questions like...

"Why are the numbers trending down?"

"What can buyers and sellers take from this info?"

"How does this factor into my goals in the near future?"

Whether you’re buying a home or looking to cash in on yours, discovering the answers to these questions will help you make key adjustments in your strategy. So let our resident real estate expert, Joel Athy, enlighten you!

Watch this episode of the Southside Real Estate Report to find out the current state of the market.

And as always… don't sleep on the Southside!

Today's episode features Shaneesa Ashford & Dr. Liza Burton. Both women are proud members and leaders of the Omicron Kappa Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. They were gracious enough to come in and have an in-depth discussion on their sorority chapter and the wealth of projects and campaigns they are running to serve the community of College Park, Georgia.

Watch this episode to learn about how the OKZ lives by the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood, and its ongoing efforts to encourage the Southside community to participate in the upcoming Georgia elections in November. You will also learn about Shaneesa and Dr. Liza's professional backgrounds and how they ended up joining the OKZ.

For more information on the upcoming Georgia elections, visit http://mvp.sos.ga.gov

To learn more about the Omicron Kappa Zeta sorority chapter, you can visit their website and social media pages.

Website: http://www.omicronkappazeta.org

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@zphibokz/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zphibokz

Here’s to staying vigilant in these upcoming elections. We’ll be back again next week, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

As you know, the housing market typically shifts as the seasons change. And these shifts normally affect crucial market factors that shape your overall selling leverage:

✅ High Inventory

✅ Low Inventory

✅ Appreciation

✅ Equity

Now that we're approaching the second half of fall, it’s high time to ask…

How do these market factors look right now? Do they indicate a favorable home-selling landscape?

Watch this week’s edition of the Southside Real Estate Report as our resident real estate expert Joel Athy looks into the current status of these market factors and sheds light on the overall feasibility of selling a home this fall.

Here’s to achieving your real estate goals! And in case you need a reminder… don’t sleep on the Southside!

For today’s episode, our guest is visionary law enforcement executive Keith Meadows. He is the first Chief of Police of the South Fulton Police Department, a recently established local law enforcement institution that governs the entire city of South Fulton.

We invite you to listen to this episode to learn more about Keith's illustrious career as a law enforcement professional as well as the managerial principle he follows in leading his fellow men and women in uniform. Keith also sheds light on the policing culture he aims to build within the South Fulton Police Department and how it centers around fostering genuine connections with the community.

For more information about the South Fulton Police Department, visit their website: http://cityofsouthfultonga.gov

If you wish to get involved in helping the SFPD address crime in your area, you can download the CityGuards app to send in reports or tips.

Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cityguards/id1463336664

Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.ITsimple.CityGuards&hl=en_US&gl=US

We hope you enjoyed this one! Stay tuned for next week’s episode and remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Our featured guest for today is certified cosmetology savant Tiffane Nicol. She is the founder and CEO of Style Mobb University––an HBCU-based cosmetology and beauty grad school that provides a wealth of hands-on training programs for young individuals looking to thrive as high-performing beauty professionals and entrepreneurs.

Watch this episode to learn more about the story behind Style Mobb University's inception in 2020 and its long-term vision for aspiring beauty professionals. Tiffane also talks about her roots as a beautician, as well as the career venture and chance opportunity that led her to embrace her destiny and more.

For more information about Style Mobb University or if you wish to donate to its cause to help out its students, visit their website or check out their social media pages:

Facebook: StyleMobbUniversity

Instagram: @stylemobb_university

Connect with Tiffane by following her social media accounts:

Facebook: ProfessionalMUATiffaneNicol

Instagram: @tiffanenicol

We’ll see you in the next episode. In the meantime, don’t sleep on the Southside!

Welcome to another weekly edition of the Southside Real Estate Report!

Timing has always been a cause of concern for many people looking to buy a home–– and rightfully so. After all, the housing market constantly shifts as the seasons change.

As we head towards the tail-end of fall, the recurring question again emerges… should you buy a home?

To answer this question, you have to consider 4 critical factors: 

Market Inventory

Home Value Appreciation

Your Net Worth

Control Over Purchasing Costs

What exactly is the significance of these 4 factors? How can they leverage your homebuying power?

Watch this episode of the Southside Real Estate Report as our resident real estate expert Joel Athy spills the beans on whether or not it’s safe to buy a home this fall.

Happy watching, and remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

A go-getter through and through, Jay devoted himself to piecing together Train or Die Compound’s unique brand in his earlier years as a professional. His hard work and dedication would eventually bear fruit, as this enterprise is now widely recognized in the Southside as a fitness facility that invests not only in the needs of its clients but also in the careers of its fitness professionals.

Watch this episode to learn more about Jay Shoates’ philosophy on fitness as well as Train or Die Compound’s approach to training and its overall vision. You will also get to hear from two of Train or Die Compound’s fitness professionals, Brandon Young and Melvin Ezeokonkwo), as they give their take on how working at the facility has changed their lives for the better.

Enjoy today’s episode, and remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Today’s guest is Dyan Matthews, President and CEO of the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce. She’s here to tell us everything about their 125,000-acre environmentally friendly region that is full of exciting opportunities and activities!

In this video, learn the rich history of the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, its jurisdiction, and how it has served the community since its inception in 1947. Dyan also shares how her experience as the Chief of Staff in Fulton County Commission District 7, the owner of a PR firm specializing in private management for NGOs, and the current Board President of the South Fulton Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) have brought her to the forefront of the region’s development.

For more information about Greater South Fulton, call the CVB’s office by dialing (404) - 583 - 0454. You may also follow their social media accounts:

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @visitsofu

Website: www.visitsofu.com 

That’s it for now—but remember, don't sleep on the Southside!

Today’s episode of the Southside Show features the esteemed Subrenia Willis. She is the founder of Georgia Favor House—a multifaceted, non-government organization that aims to transform the lives of local youths and their families through a comprehensive set of sports, education, and community service programs.

The roots of Georgia Favor House trace back to a simple passion project that Subrenia founded in 2004 called the Georgia Favor Track Club. At the time, this project’s sole purpose was to help the local youths dream big by granting access to excellent educational opportunities through track and field.

But as a devoted family woman who worked tirelessly to help her 8 children build and lead exceptional lives, Subrenia envisioned something more. She would go on and turn that vision into reality by expanding and rebranding this passion project into what Georgia Favor House represents today.

Watch this episode to learn more about Georgia Favor House, its philosophy, programs, as well as its plans moving forward. You will also get a deeper understanding of Subrenia’s backstory, her overall philosophy about helping the community, and the achievements she has accomplished as a result of the groundbreaking impact she has made on the people of the Southside.

Happy listening!

In today's episode, we have the CEO and Founder of Georgia Minority Business Awards, Mr. Creed Pannell, Jr. and Mr. Bernie Chen.

As Mr. Pannell so eloquently put it, "Atlanta is a good first base." And there is no better proof of this than the Georgia Minority Business Awards, an organization that has given back to the community by providing recognition, support, and resources to small businesses.

The GMBA offers financial education for business owners who wish to restructure, plan, expand, or even retire. They recognize superior qualities in performance, citizenship, leadership, ethical behavior, diversity, and teamwork. These award-winners then share their stories and philosophies in order to inspire entrepreneurial development and growth in the community.

Watch this video to get a better understanding of the Georgia Minority Business Awards, what they do, and how they reward Georgia’s top business, civic, and organizational leaders. You will also learn about our guests' backgrounds, the driving force behind their organization, the significant obstacles they have faced over the years, and how social media has impacted the way they serve their community.

If you are an aspiring business owner or an entrepreneur who is looking for professional guidance, then you don’t want to miss this!

There is genuinely no better community than one with a diverse pool of investors, visitors, talent, and residents who create value and opportunity for anyone and everyone—and that's exactly what the Old National Merchants Association (ONMA) aims to create. 

Joining us today is none other than the President of ONMA, Emmanuel Rainey, Sr. 

Emmanuel is a native of College Park, a community he served dutifully during his tenure as the Department Director for the City of College Park Recreation and Cultural Arts. He is a member of the Prince Hall masonic family and is the Associate Minister at the Christians for Change Baptist Church.

Watch this episode until the end to learn about ONMA’s role in achieving unity, safety, and economic development through a diverse board of entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and leaders. Learn about Emmanuel’s background as well as the challenges he faced. Listen to his stories about the various activities that his association has for the youth and more!

If you want to be part of this amazing circle, you can reach out to the ONMA by sending your interest letter to ONMA1989@gmail.com or erainey112@gmail.com. They have scholarships and an upcoming Community 5k Walk/Run waiting for you, so don't miss that!

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