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S6EP12, Soul, Love and Community, Buddy Finethy and Big John and Pam, of the Hawg and Ale Smokehouse

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Release Date: 11/06/2021

Gary Leake Pt 2 Final mixdown show art Gary Leake Pt 2 Final mixdown

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Part 2 of Amy and John sitting down with Gary Leake! Great continuation of Marietta stories! 

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Gary Leake Pt 1 show art Gary Leake Pt 1

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Amy and John sat down with Gary Leake, owner of Johnnie MacCracken's Celtic Firehouse Pub, located on the Marietta Square! Gary remiminsced about the history of Marietta, as well as how he got started in the bar business! Fascinating stories to listen to and this is only Part 1!! 

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Marietta Police Department's Marty Ferrell and Chuck McPhilamy show art Marietta Police Department's Marty Ferrell and Chuck McPhilamy

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Amy and John sit down with newly retired Marietta Chief of Police, Marty Ferrell and Marietta Police Public Information Officer, Chuck McPhilamy. They discuss the police deparmtment's culture, need for more officers and their favorite events on the Marietta Square. They discuss all the great opportunities the department has for their officers. 

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10 For 10 by Brent Rittersdorf show art 10 For 10 by Brent Rittersdorf

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Amy and John sat down with Brent Rittersdorf, Realtor and Motivational Speaker. He discusses his time in the Marietta Business Association, his cohosting N.O.W. and his newest journey, 10 for 10! It's an awesome and uplifting, but thought provoking episode! Enjoy! 

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Matt DeBusschere of the Marietta Melt Yard show art Matt DeBusschere of the Marietta Melt Yard

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Amy and John sat down with Matt from Marietta Melt Yard in this interview. Matt discussed his families Marietta history, his background in music in a band and how he makes Food Fun at his restaurant, Marietta Melt Yard on Whitlock Ave! Give it a listen and enjoy! 

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Shikera Cook show art Shikera Cook

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Amy and John sat down with Shikera Cook in this episode. Shak, as she is loving known in the community, spoke about a lot of history from where she grew up in Marietta, Mentoring for Leadership program and Girls, Inc. This is a fantastic interview with a wonderful community leader! 

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Mentoring for Leadership with Beverly McAfee and Kristen Thompson show art Mentoring for Leadership with Beverly McAfee and Kristen Thompson

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Amy and John sit down with Mentoring for Leadership founder and Dream Weaver, Beverly McAfee and Executive Director, Kristen Thompson. They discuss how this wonderful program got started, what they do and what their needs are. This is an excellent and informative interview, worth the listen! 

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Stephanie Coston show art Stephanie Coston

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Amy and John talk with Stephanie Coston in this episode. You may know her face, but we get to know her and everything she is involved with on the Marietta Square! Very interesting!! 

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Beth Graham show art Beth Graham

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

In this episode, Amy and John sit down with Beth Graham. She talks about what it was like growing up in Marietta, teaching in Marietta and some differences between when she was growing up and now. It's a great get to know you episode! Enjoy!! 

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Thomas Sherrer with Poole's Pharmacy show art Thomas Sherrer with Poole's Pharmacy

Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia

Thomas shares a bit about his pharmacy in Marietta, Ga, along with the many other things he is involved with. We discuss Thomas winning the Marietta Citizen of the Year, Dancing with the Stars and his community work with McKenna Farms! 

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A lot has changed for Buddy Finethy since Bill interviewed him in 2018. Buddy bought out his Hawg and Ale partners, his friend Big John took over the menu (and added soul and love) and Buddy found musicians to create a unique soundscape.

All of these elements result in a unique Marietta community.

COVID pushed them to the brink, but with the help of the community and some PPP loans, they are coming back even stronger. 

Check out Buddy and Big John at the Hawg & Ale Smokehouse 25 Powder Springs Street.