Anderson Observer Podcast

Thanksgiving: The Importance of Gratitude

The Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust, ushers in Thanksgiving with words of gratitude from:

Phyllis White who helps keep Anderson County running well.

The Rev. Kurt Stutler of South Main Chaple & Mercy Center

Kelly Jo Barnwell of the Jo Brown Senior Center

Laurie Ashley of Meals on Wheels

Pam Christopher, President and CEO of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce

Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns

Kristi King-Brock, founder and director of AIM

Tracy Bowie, Head of Foothills Alliance

Kathryn Smith, author and founder of Cancer Association of Anderson

Anderson County Director of Communications Angie Stringer

And Craig Johnson, who has a great and accurate title you'll have to listen to hear.

Giving at Thanksgiving; Ice, Ice (Skating), Baby

On this week's Anderson Observer Podcast, News from People You Trust, we talk to Haven of Rest Director Sid Stewart about the needs for next week's big community meal for those in need (they expect to server 2,500); and Anderson City Recreation Director Bobby Beville tells us about the new ice skating rink in Carolina Wren Park, plus all the other recreation activities in the area and the need to expand.

Plus one local dollar, an update on giving to charities in the area and an update on the county Christmas tree.

Holidays Coming, Native Son Homecoming, and County's 2016 Plans

The holidays are here. Christmas is 41 days away, the county's Christmas tree is almost ready to shine, and council is about to build an industrial park in Sandy Springs to make Anderson even more competitive in industrial recruitment. Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns tells us about it.

Speaking of holidays, the Anderson Farmers Market is setting up for the Holiday Market which begins in less than two weeks. Director Sharon Nicometo discusses a great year so far and what's to come.

Native son, author, Beatles expert, and my friend of 40 years Jeff Kinley was in Anderson to launch his new book. He is always fun to interview.

And Meals on Wheels has partnered with Sullivan's Metropolitan Grill and Sullivan's at Brookstone for a great holiday project. 

All this and more on this week's Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.