"Take Me Out To The Wild Things" - Corey Schachter on Lake Oconee's Baseball Team

Today, I’m excited to introduce a guest who brings a unique blend of business acumen, community spirit, and a passion for sports: Corey Schachter. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Corey has called Georgia home for eight years and has lived at the Lake for the last four years. His move to the lake was driven by a desire to "simulate living on vacation" after his family grew unexpectedly to include five young children, the youngest being twins! Professionally, Corey owns and manages an automotive warranty company headquartered just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. Beyond his primary business, Corey has taken on an incredibly unique project here at the lake: he owns and manages the Lake Oconee “Wild Things” baseball team. Inspired by a low-cost, family-friendly baseball experience he witnessed in Buffalo, he sought to bring a similar community activity to Lake Oconee. He acquired the “Wild Things" team in the middle of last season and relocated them to the Lake Oconee area. The team plays its home games at Lake Oconee Academy's baseball field, which boasts a turf field. A unique aspect of their league is that players use wooden bats. Corey emphasizes that the games offer "serious baseball" for young collegiate athletes aspiring to play at higher levels, with scouts attending games and past players having moved on to minor league teams. The team also features a celebrity announcer, "Lake Life Larry" Wax, who brings extra energy and family-friendly antics between innings. Corey is deeply committed to ensuring the team provides a positive experience, both for the players (many of whom are hosted by local families) and for the community, aiming for family-friendly entertainment and engagement. Todays Guest: Corey Schachter - FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574032801024 Website: https://lakeoconeewildthings.com/ Sponsors: ProSouth Services https://prosouthservices.com/ Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Reynolds Community Radio https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/