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The Town Square Podcast

The Town Square Podcast

著者： Trey Bailey Gabriel Stovall
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Not just another podcast, but a place to meet in the messy middle and have difficult discussions with transparency and diplomacy where the outcome is unity, not uniformity.

The primary topics will be the local interests of Newton County, Georgia residents and those in the surrounding community.

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  • The Next Chapter: New Voices, Big Ideas & What’s Ahead | Episode 93

    The Next Chapter: New Voices, Big Ideas & What’s Ahead | Episode 93
    2026/06/30
    The Next Chapter: New Voices, Big Ideas & What’s AheadSometimes the best conversations happen when there’s no guest sitting across the table.After several weeks of candidate interviews and election coverage, Trey Bailey and Gabriel Stovall return for a wide-ranging conversation about life, community, travel, family, and the future of The Town Square Podcast.The episode begins with reflection on the recent Candidate Conversation series, which gave local voters an opportunity to hear directly from individuals seeking public office. Rather than debates or rapid-fire questions, the goal was simple: create space for honest conversation and help listeners better understand the people behind the campaigns.For Trey and Gabriel, that approach perfectly reflects the mission of the podcast—creating unity without demanding uniformity.Life Beyond the PodcastA lot has happened during the brief break between episodes.Trey shares the excitement of watching his twin daughters graduate from Eastside High School and begin the next chapter at the University of Georgia. Orientation brought excitement, information overload, and the realization that college arrives much faster than parents expect.Gabriel talks about preparing for a much-needed vacation after balancing journalism, ministry, and community leadership. For the first time in more than two decades, he’ll be able to completely unplug from both professions simultaneously—a rare opportunity that he’s determined to embrace.The conversation also pauses to acknowledge the passing of longtime Richmond County Board of Education member Walter Eubanks, serving as a reminder that life is both precious and unpredictable.Why Travel Changes PerspectiveOne of the highlights of the episode is Trey’s reflection on a family trip through England and Scotland.Instead of focusing on major tourist attractions, the family intentionally spent time in small fishing villages, rural countryside, and the Scottish Highlands. From driving narrow roads lined with towering hedges to exploring tiny island communities known for producing world-famous Scotch whisky, the experience offered something deeper than sightseeing.It offered perspective.As beautiful as the United Kingdom was, Trey admits that returning home reminded him how much he appreciates living in America.The conversation isn’t about comparing nations or claiming one is better than another. Instead, it’s about recognizing that travel often deepens appreciation for home while broadening appreciation for other cultures.Gabriel echoes that sentiment through his own international experiences, noting that seeing the world often strengthens gratitude for the place we call home.America Through Someone Else’s EyesThe discussion naturally shifts to the FIFA World Cup currently being hosted across North America.One of the unexpected joys has been watching international visitors experience American culture for the first time.Social media has been filled with visitors discovering everything from Buc-ee’s to Atlanta lemon pepper wings—and, perhaps most importantly, ranch dressing.It’s a lighthearted reminder that every culture has something unique to offer, and sometimes the simplest experiences become the most memorable.Those moments also reinforce one of the recurring themes of The Town Square Podcast: genuine relationships begin with curiosity rather than assumptions.The Future of The Town Square PodcastPerhaps the biggest announcement of the episode is where the podcast is headed next.After more than ninety episodes, Trey and Gabriel believe it’s time to expand—not by changing who they are, but by growing what they do.One exciting addition will feature young people taking over the microphones.Inspired by conversations with students through the TaylorMade Foundation and other community partnerships, the hosts plan to dedicate future episodes to student voices, allowing the next generation to lead conversations that matter to them.It’s an opportunity to showcase future journalists, communicators, civic leaders, and storytellers while giving listeners a fresh perspective on community issues.The hosts are equally excited about another new format: bringing together guests who approach important topics from different viewpoints.Not debates.Not arguments.Simply conversations.The goal is to model respectful dialogue between people who may disagree while helping listeners understand the humanity behind different perspectives.As Trey says, people often discover they agree on far more than they initially assumed.Expanding Beyond Newton CountyThe Town Square has always been rooted in Newton County, but the conversation is beginning to grow.Future episodes may feature leaders from neighboring communities including Jasper, Rockdale, Walton, Morgan, and Henry counties.Each community faces unique opportunities and challenges, yet many are navigating similar questions about growth, education, development, public safety, and ...
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  • DJ Seals: Scams, Second Chances & the Happiest Place on Earth — Episode 92

    DJ Seals: Scams, Second Chances & the Happiest Place on Earth — Episode 92
    2026/05/26
    After a full season of Candidate Conversations, The Town Square Podcast is back to regular programming — and Episode 92 brings us right back into the heart of what this show was built to do.This week, Trey Bailey sits down with Detective DJ Seals of the Covington Police Department for a conversation that is equal parts informative, funny, practical, personal, and deeply local.If you’ve been around Covington or Newton County for any amount of time, there’s a good chance you know DJ Seals — or at least you know his voice.Some know him from radio. Some know him from law enforcement. Some know him as the booming, joyful voice announcing Miracle League baseball games. Others know him from his years of community service, public safety work, and willingness to show up wherever he is needed.But in this episode, listeners get a fuller picture of DJ Seals: the broadcaster, the detective, the fraud investigator, the storyteller, the community servant, and the guy who has somehow lived enough interesting chapters to make Trey compare him to “the most interesting man in the world.”DJ, of course, laughed that off.But by the end of the episode, it was pretty clear Trey wasn’t completely wrong.From Radio Voice to Detective SealsThe conversation begins with DJ’s name — literally.DJ stands for Daniel Jonathan, though almost everyone has always called him DJ. That made things especially amusing when he worked in radio, because people naturally assumed “DJ” was his radio name.It wasn’t.It was just his name.DJ talked about his early days in radio, including time at WGFS 1430 and later with Atlanta’s 104.7 The Fish. Trey remembered first connecting with him during his Eastridge Church days, when the church was hosting concert events and The Fish brought out its van and promotional team.That radio background matters because it helps explain part of what makes DJ such a compelling guest. He knows how to tell stories. He knows how to communicate. And now, in his role with the Covington Police Department, he is using those same skills to educate the public about fraud, scams, identity theft, and personal safety.DJ previously served with CPD before stepping away after a serious car accident and later moving into the world of law enforcement software. In that role, he worked with agencies across all 50 states and eight countries, helping teach best practices around real-time crime centers, drone systems, investigations, SWAT support, and technology tools.But recently, a conversation with Chief Brent Fuesting led DJ back to the badge.He had gone to the police department to drop off backpacks his church had prepared for homeless individuals and children who may be present during difficult law enforcement scenes. Those backpacks included small items like fidgets and comfort tools — simple things that can help a child regulate during stressful moments.One conversation with the chief turned into another.About a week later, DJ was back with the Covington Police Department.Fraud, Forgery, Identity Theft — and a Changing WorldDJ now focuses heavily on fraud, forgery, identity theft, and scams.Some of that work is familiar to him from his earlier law enforcement career, but the world has changed dramatically. Identity theft was still a relatively new concept when DJ first worked in this space. Laws were still catching up. Technology was evolving. Investigators often had to do much of the work by hand.Today, the tools are better.Unfortunately, so are the criminals.DJ explained that the core work of investigation is still the same, but the process has changed. Technology gives investigators more ways to track patterns and gather information, but it also gives scammers more ways to deceive, manipulate, and hide.And the scams themselves have evolved.The old stereotype was the “Nigerian prince” email — someone promising gold bars or a giant inheritance in exchange for a fee.DJ said today’s scams are often much more realistic.They look official.They use familiar institutions.They rely on public information.And most importantly, they are built around emotion.Fear and Love: The Two Big HooksOne of the strongest themes from the episode is DJ’s explanation that modern scams are less about greed and more about emotion.The old scams often worked by promising people money.Today’s scams usually work by creating fear or exploiting love.Fear shows up in fake toll notices, fake warrant threats, fake court documents, fake postal service claims, and fake Federal Trade Commission threats. A person receives a text, email, or phone call saying they owe money, missed court, have a warrant, or need to pay immediately to avoid arrest.Love shows up in relationship scams.DJ said relationship fraud is one of the biggest things he is seeing right now.These scams often begin on social media. A stranger comments on a photo, sends a message, finds a point of connection, and slowly builds trust. It is what DJ described as a “...
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  • Demond Mason: Service, Growth & District 2 Momentum | Candidate Conversations — Episode 91

    Demond Mason: Service, Growth & District 2 Momentum | Candidate Conversations — Episode 91
    2026/05/14

    In this Candidate Conversations episode of The Town Square Podcast, Trey Bailey sits down with Commissioner Demond Mason, the current Newton County Board of Commissioners representative for District 2 and a candidate for re-election.

    Mason shares how his journey began far from Newton County, growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before moving to Georgia, buying his first home in Newton County, and eventually feeling called into public service. What began as a desire to serve his community through ministry, outreach, and local involvement eventually became a run for county commission in 2018.

    For Mason, public service is deeply connected to ministry. He describes elected office as a way to serve people, listen to their concerns, educate residents about how government works, and advocate for the needs of his district.

    Throughout the conversation, Mason reflects on nearly eight years in office and points to several District 2 projects he is proud of, including the widening of Salem Road, improvements at Denny Dobbs Park, the county’s first splash pad and skate park, the new Senior Enrichment Center, and ongoing work toward a future recreation and aquatic center.

    A major theme of the episode is growth. District 2 is the smallest commission district geographically, but Mason notes that it carries the highest population density in Newton County. Because of that, he says infrastructure, commercial development, public safety, and quality of life are all deeply connected.

    Mason discusses his support for economic development, including new retail growth along the Salem Road and Brown Bridge corridors, and explains how he tries to balance residential growth with the need for restaurants, entertainment, services, jobs, and commercial investment closer to where District 2 residents live.

    The conversation also explores public safety, including Mason’s support for increased sheriff’s office funding, more deputy presence in District 2, and the creation of the Westside precinct. Mason says visible law enforcement presence is an important quality-of-life issue for residents.

    Trey and Mason also talk about the role of partisanship in local government. Mason, a Democrat, emphasizes that while candidates may run under party labels, governing requires serving everyone. He says residents do not ask for road repairs, trash pickup, or county services as Democrats or Republicans — they ask as people who deserve responsive government.

    Toward the end of the episode, Mason highlights issues he believes deserve more attention, especially Newton County’s unsheltered population. He discusses efforts to connect housing, mental health resources, substance abuse support, workforce training, and job placement into a more complete pathway for people in need.

    As Mason asks voters for another term, he frames his candidacy around servant leadership, accessibility, experience, and unfinished work in District 2.

    For more information on Commissioner Demond Mason check out his website here: Demond Mason 4 Commissioner


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