The Stonecrest Podcast

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We are excited to share our raw and uncut interview with Mayor Jason Lary of The City of Stonecrest. We had a candid conversation around many topics including his perspective on resignation, his attempted recall, why Stonecrest is important, and why he started The City.
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Mayor Jason Lary Bio
Jason Lary, Sr. was elected as Stonecrest, Georgia’s first mayor on March 21, 2017. Since taking office on May 1, 2017, Mayor Lary has led the efforts to staff the city and secure a location for the first city hall. Through a partnership with CH2M, a worldwide consulting firm, Mayor Lary is serving the citizens of Stonecrest by staffing professionals in code enforcement, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, communications, city management and administrative services. During his first few months in office, Mayor Lary also hired a team of staff attorneys, set up short-term financing to address the city’s cash flow needs and led the effort to begin adopting ordinances that will improve the quality of life for Stonecrest residents.

In September 2017, Mayor Lary took the first steps toward implementing the city’s Economic Development Department. One month later, he began efforts to lure major corporations such as Amazon, a company set to open a second, multi-billion-dollar headquarters. Mayor Lary crafted an idea to develop a corporate brand for Amazon by eponymously naming the 345 acres to be occupied by the retail giant. The mayor’s efforts will continue as he targets companies like Apple, Micro Center, and Costco.

Civic Initiatives
Before Mayor Lary became actively engaged in cityhood initiatives, he was a 2012 graduate of Leadership DeKalb, a prestigious organization designed to advance emerging leaders throughout the county. This organization helps leaders identify ways to improve the quality of life of DeKalb County residents and businesses. Mayor Lary's cityhood experience includes serving as the founder and president of the Stonecrest City Alliance in 2013, and the chairman of Stonecrest Yes from 2015 to 2017. He raised more than $50,000 from individuals, small businesses and corporations to conduct two Carl Vinson Institute studies. A successful CVI study was required by the Georgia General Assembly before the City of Stonecrest, Senate Bill 208, could be allowed on the ballot. The 2013 study failed, and in 2015 the study passed. Mayor Lary is universally recognized as the architect and founding father of the Stonecrest Cityhood movement.

To read more about the Mayor’s career and family visit: https://www.stonecrestga.gov/JasonLary.aspx

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We are proud to say our personalities and opinions ran the show this week. So much so that we didn’t even follow the format.
But don’t worry, we have all the same great information you come to us for plus an update on crime and real estate.
In our general convo we discuss the new townhomes coming to town, the Fairington Rd. Screen on the green even and much more!
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Hey Neighbors!

You guys seemed to like episode 1 so we are back again. This week Angel and Gazza come with the same great energy bringing you the information you want to know.

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We also picked a Sound Off of the week and responded with our very colorful opinions.

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· We cancelled the weather!!! (Minute Marker 11:43)

· Hot Topics cover opposition to new housing developments, what happened at the recent planning and zoning committee meeting, terrible pothole issues, the upcoming elections and more. (14:18)

· Code Violations are easy to submit in Stonecrest and we breakdown how many there are in each Stonecrest District. (34:22)

· Real Estate Segment touches on the number of homes for sale, median sale price, homes for rent, and foreclosures, along with comparisons from the Real Estate numbers last week. (39:01)

· All city’s have crime and we hate to say that it exists in Stonecrest, but it does. One step to changing that is becoming more aware of it. We plan to share as much information as we can to keep you informed of what’s happening in your city. This week crime seems to take a dip but violent crime looks to be on the rise. Very Interesting!!! (47:22)

· SOUND OFF!!!! Residents of Stonecrest have the opportunity to express their opinions, ask us questions, celebrate their wins or anything they want to share that is related to the City of Stonecrest. Listen in to hear what your neighbors have to say. (55:46)

· Audio Drama Time! “The Forgiven” – Bible scandals retold in a more modern setting focusing on forgiveness in a cancel culture. This episode kicks off with the first installment of David and Bathsheba entitled “The Murdering Cheat”. We think you’ll enjoy it. (56:58)
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Hey Neighbors! We finally made it back to the mic. As normal, our episodes are talking about whatever comes to our mind and little of what we put in our outline.

• We discuss the crazy murder mystery dinner that involved the Mayor
• The negative and positive comments we've heard about the candidates so far
• Clearing the air regarding how we run our platform
• Reminding ya'll to leave a soundoff for us to play next episode.

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Kirby Frazier
By way of introduction, my name is Kirby Frazier. I am a former Army Paratrooper; a former dedicated member of the Big Red One (BRO); and United States Army Europe (USAREUR); who is Service-Connected Disabled COLD WAR VETERAN of FULDA, Europe and a Gulf War Era Veteran, and a Life Member of Disabled American Veteran (DAV). I am still praying for peace and the people of Ukraine in Europe. I am a graduated of Strayer University, Class of 2009, with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Acquisition Management, and a Bachelors of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering Technology from South Carolina State University (SCSU), historical black colleges and universities (HBCUs) diligently seeking the office of Mayor for the City of Stonecrest, GA. I am a former Army Officer/Sergeant, former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) for the State of Georgia Contract Management Professional, Manufacturing Operation Management, Quality Management, Plant Engineer and Process Engineer/Management Consultant and Loader/Unloader, and Package Car Driver. I have worked in management within the private Industry for over 20 years. Additionally, I am a humble recipient of the coveted 2015 Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award from Strayer University which is located within the City of Stonecrest, GA and Douglasville, GA up to the point where I had a life changing medical challenge. Strayer University's Board of Directors bestowed this coveted award upon me for my leadership performance within the National Contract Management Profession. Under my leadership and vision, we were awarded our first of two (2) covet Gold Graalman Industry Awards during my administration. Under my administration, we expanded and strategically aligned the Atlanta Chapter to be the benchmark for other NCMA chapters to model after within the Contract Management Professions worldwide. This was accomplished by instituting a realistic strategic plan and chapter reorganization plan coupled with establishing collaborative key partnership and outreach to local universities, and provided government contract management continuing education to numerous corporate sponsors, prime government contractors and subcontractors, and other governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control (CDC), Government Service Administration (GSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FMEA), Veterans Administration (VA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Corp of Engineers, the City of Atlanta, and Georgia Tech Assistance Center (GTPAC), where the NCMA Board Members conducted the monthly board meetings, along with the support of both the public and private sector partners of the chapter seeking professional growth ,and training. and professional development through mentorship. In short, l will leave you with something very simple. "Together, We Can Restore the TRUST and Not I. We can leave a STRONG LEGACY for FUTURE GENERATIONS to be PROUD of. There is no "I" in the word TEAM! It will never be about ME.
I am a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and the Nation Pan-Hellenic Council of Dekalb County, (NPHC),and Advocate.

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