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The Love of Here | Life and Work in Northwest Georgia

The Love of Here | Life and Work in Northwest Georgia

著者： Erika Mosteller & Lauren Sneary
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For the Love of Here is a podcast about Dalton, Georgia and life across Northwest Georgia—from local businesses and entrepreneurship to community leadership and hometown pride. Hosts Erika Mosteller and Lauren Sneary sit down with founders, civic leaders, creatives, and neighbors from Dalton, Chatsworth, Ringgold, and Calhoun to talk about the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping our region. If you care about small-town business, local culture, economic growth, and building a life where you live, this podcast is for you. Because you don’t need a bigger city. You just need a better lens. Produced by Here Local Media.Here Local Media 2026 社会科学 経済学
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  • Hurry to Murray: From Local Gems to National Highlights with Barry Gentry

    Hurry to Murray: From Local Gems to National Highlights with Barry Gentry
    2026/07/06

    Ever wondered what it takes to put a small county on the map — not to mention get the attention of Hollywood, HGTV, and out-of-state investors in the process?

    On this episode of the Love of Here podcast, Lauren and Erika sit down with Barry Gentry, president of the Murray County Chamber of Commerce, to talk about how one "wrong turn" led to a mission of building up Murray County from the ground up.


    Barry shares the real story behind Murray's growth — from landing a Taylor Sheridan film production and HGTV star Chip Wade's tree house Airbnbs, to recruiting national retailers, building a new hospital, and creating a slogan ("Hurry to Murray!") that's stuck ever since. It's a candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about grassroots economic development, believing in your community before the world does, and building something for the next generation — not just for today.


    Highlights


    • Barry's journey from a chamber in Iowa to becoming president of the Murray County Chamber of Commerce
    • How Murray County landed a Taylor Sheridan production (Rescue) and became a hotspot for HGTV star Chip Wade's Airbnb developments
    • The behind-the-scenes story of investing in a retail recruiter to bring in brands like Dunkin', Waffle House, and Factory Connection
    • Major healthcare investment coming to Murray County from Hamilton and AdventHealth
    • The origin story of the "Hurry to Murray" slogan
    • A look at downtown Chatsworth's revival, driven by local investors like Holly Myers
    • New restaurant openings, including a wood-fired concept from Brooklyn transplant Dominic Napolitano
    • The growth of the Murray Arts Council and community-sponsored music events
    • Why Barry believes you have to "build for the youth" to sustain a community long-term
    • Upcoming events: the Teardrop Marathon, Black Bear Festival, and Dancing with the Murray Stars fundraiser
    • The economics of shopping local and why it matters for community wealth
    • Murray County's ambitious housing growth plans, including 1,000 new homes and affordable housing developments


    Chapters


    1:12 – Meet Barry Gentry

    2:51 – Why Murray County

    5:31 – Hollywood and Chip Wade

    11:02 – Getting Murray on the Map

    12:07 – Retail Recruitment Wins

    15:26 – Discovering Murray Outdoors

    16:00 – Here Murray Magazine News

    17:07 – Downtown Chatsworth Tour

    18:50 – Investors and New Restaurant

    21:28 – Downtown Restaurant Buzz

    22:10 – Wood Fired Game Changer

    22:35 – Arts Council Momentum

    23:50 – Chamber Events Community

    25:36 – Can't Miss Murray

    26:57 – Grassroots Local Wins

    28:01 – Hurry to Murray Origin

    31:19 – Build for the Youth

    33:28 – Teardrop Marathon Boost

    35:55 – Fall Festivals & Fundraisers

    38:22 – Regional Partnerships & Daycations

    39:58 – Housing Growth & Affordability

    41:34 – What's Next


    Resources Mentioned


    • Murray County Chamber of Commerce https://www.murraycountychamber.org/
    • Red Eyed Rooster https://redeyedroosterco.com/
    • Murray Arts Council https://www.murray-arts.com/
    • Crown Craft Market https://crowncraftmarket.com/
    • Teardrop Marathon http://www.teardrophalf.com/


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @behere.dalton

    Facebook: Here Magazine

    LinkedIn: Here Local Media


    Thanks for listening! Be sure to support the show by subscribing on your podcast player and leave us a review!
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  • Soccer Town USA: A Love for the Game

    Soccer Town USA: A Love for the Game
    2026/06/22
    What happens when a sport becomes the soul of a city? That's exactly what you'll discover in this conversation with Juan and Todd, co-hosts of Monday Night Futbol — the show that has been hyping local soccer players and chronicling Dalton's rise as Soccer Town, USA for five seasons. From the Mexican League games of the early '80s to FIFA-size fields, Atlanta United scouting visits, and a World Cup viewing party at Burr Park, this episode traces the full arc of how soccer became Dalton's identity — and where it's headed next.HighlightsThe Mexican League started in Dalton as early as 1982–83, making it one of the earliest organized adult soccer communities in the regionYoung players — some as young as 15 — played against 30-year-old men in the Mexican League, and that competition is what forged Dalton High's championship pedigreeDalton's first state soccer championship was in 2003, and from 2013 onward they've won nearly every yearIn 2021, Dalton, Southeast, and Coahulla Creek all won state championships in the same year — with four local teams in the finals totalMonday Night Futbol started in 2022 after a 2021 post-championship celebration at Dalton Brewing Company sparked the ideaThe show's mission is simple: hype local kids and give them a platform they deserveClub soccer — particularly North Georgia Soccer Association (NGSA) and CFC Futbol Correcaminos — has been the pipeline for college and pro opportunitiesAtlanta United's Academy scouts come to Dalton monthly; players like Omar Hernandez have made it to the pro level and continue to give back to the communityThe Atlanta United Foundation partnered with Dalton for one of the first 10 Mini Pitches installed in Georgia, with a goal of 100 statewide by the World CupThe girls' game is the next big wave — with NGSA launching their girls academy about four years ago and Kahula Creek making the first girls' state final from the areaHigh school rivalries have largely dissolved thanks to club soccer, where former rivals now play alongside each other on weekendsJuan and Todd's World Cup picks: Spain to win it all; they both want Mexico and the USA to exceed expectationsWorld Cup watch parties in Dalton: Dalton Brewing Company (all USA and Mexico group stage matches) and Burr Park on June 27thChapters0:28 — Soccer Vibes1:00 — Meet the Guests & Jerseys3:38 — Dalton Rival Schools and Early Soccer Days5:33 — How They Got Into Soccer6:10 — Mexican League Roots in Dalton9:35 — Dalton Dynasty and the Soccer Culture Shift12:12 — Soccer Facilities and Community Investment13:03 — The Magical 2021 Sweep16:18 — Origin of Monday Night Futbol17:53 — Early Episodes and Growing Audience19:47 — Mission to Hype Local Kids21:49 — Co-Hosts and Show Evolution24:36 — Dalton Talent Pipeline and Club Soccer26:23 — National Titles Buzz27:20 — Club Soccer Changes Everything29:18 — Soccer Town USA Momentum30:15 — Stadium Dreams and City Plans31:01 — The Taco Bell Fields Origin Story33:02 — Mini Pitches and Local Heroes35:19 — Rivalries Fade, Club Unites37:08 — The Girls' Game: The Next Wave40:18 — College Pathway & Recruiting Tips41:07 — World Cup Picks and Underdogs43:04 — Where to Watch in Dalton43:59 — Socials and Show Shoutouts45:23 — Why Dalton: Closing Thoughts49:49 — Final Thanks and WrapResources MentionedMonday Night Futbol — Follow on Facebook and Instagram: @WDNNMondayNightFutbolMonday Night Futbol Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@elliottmediatvDalton Brewing Company (DBC) — World Cup watch parties for all USA and Mexico group stage matches; daltonbrewing.comNorth Georgia Soccer Academy (NGSA) — Local club soccer program for boys and girlsHeritage Point Soccer Complex — Dalton's FIFA-size soccer facilityKick’N Clips — Local soccer shop that lent Todd a jersey for the episodeFollow the show:Instagram: @behere.daltonFacebook: Here MagazineLinkedIn: Here Local MediaThanks for listening! Be sure to support the show by subscribing on your podcast player and leave us a review!
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  • Building Dalton’s Inclusive Community with Marisa Kelley

    Building Dalton’s Inclusive Community with Marisa Kelley
    2026/06/08

    What makes the city you hated become the place you call home — and then spend years working to make it that way for everyone else?


    That's the quiet, powerful question at the heart of this conversation with Marisa Kelley, president of the Dalton-Whitfield NAACP. Marisa arrived in Dalton in 2014, hated it (her words — two thumbs down), and couldn't find her community. Fast forward 12 years, and she's one of the most visible, invested leaders in the city, organizing what may be the largest two-weekend Juneteenth celebration in the country. We talk about what changed, how the NAACP's work is for everyone, and why Juneteenth is one of the most American celebrations there is.

    Oh, and we also celebrate a little milestone of our own: one year of Hear Local Media.


    Highlights


    • Marisa arrived in Dalton in 2014 and hated it — no community, no places that felt like hers. Downtown's revitalization was the turning point that made her want to stay.
    • She became NAACP president after a friend told her she was "a little too passive" — and she took that as a challenge she never told anyone about.
    • The Dalton-Whitfield NAACP is open to everyone regardless of race — $30/year membership, meetings the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 PM at the community center.
    • The NAACP's vision is an inclusive community rooted in liberation, where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.
    • Dalton's Juneteenth celebration is in its 8th year and may be the largest two-weekend Juneteenth event put on by a single organization in the country.
    • Nana's Family Fun Day is named in honor of Ms. Debbie Madden, a vendor from the very first celebration who passed away from breast cancer — a beautiful tribute to the person who planted that seed.
    • Marisa explains the real history of Juneteenth: why the Emancipation Proclamation didn't actually free anyone, what Union General Granger's arrival in Galveston meant, and why formerly enslaved people started celebrating just one year later — in 1866.
    • The Pan-African flag colors explained: red for the blood shed for freedom, green for the richness of the earth and looking forward, black for Black people and unity worldwide.
    • Marisa's favorite thing about Dalton? The people — specifically those who are intentional about doing the work to make it better, not just talking about it.


    Chapters


    0:37 – One Year Milestone

    1:17 – Meet Marisa Kelley

    3:30 – Dalton Love Overflowing

    4:00 – Her Path to Dalton

    5:25 – Finding Community

    6:42 – Downtown Turning Point

    9:17 – Burr Park Connections

    10:12 – NAACP Leadership Journey

    12:21 – Mission and Vision

    14:22 – Get Involved and Juneteenth

    16:09 – Events and Service

    16:28 – MLK Service Projects

    17:16 – Hot Dogs, Hoodies & Haircuts

    18:05 – Juneteenth Gets Bigger

    18:46 – Origins in Kansas

    19:59 – Spades and Fish Fry

    21:56 – Nana's Family Fun Day

    22:53 – Parade, Concert & Gala

    23:44 – Juneteenth History Explained

    26:48 – Symbols, Food & Flags

    29:32 – Dalton Favorites & Farewell


    Resources Mentioned


    • Believe Greater Dalton — YouTube channel featuring Marisa and community members: youtube.com/@BelieveGreaterDalton
    • Dalton-Whitfield NAACP — Follow on Facebook and Instagram for event updates and meeting info


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @behere.dalton

    Facebook: Here Magazine

    LinkedIn: Here Local Media


    Thanks for listening! Be sure to support the show by subscribing on your podcast player and leave us a review!
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