Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast
by Nathan McGill
The City of Lawrenceville turned 200 in 2021. To celebrate, we launched the Bicentennial Podcast with Gwinnett Magazine. The name fit, and we’ve kept it, though we have moved beyond our 200-year celebration. Offered monthly in audio and video format, the podcast celebrates our vibrant city and features key community members.
Episodes
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State of The City 2024!
Get ready for an exciting dive into the 2024 State of the City with Mayor David Still! In this episode, the mayor shares all the buzz-worthy updates about Lawrenceville’s growth, charm, and exciting future. From enhancing family support to celebrating the city’s 200-year history, this…
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Mother's Day Special!
When asked who their favorite person is, many children will smile and say “My Mom“. Mom is the first person we ever met, she is there for us before we’ve seen the world! From our first words to our first time leaving the nest, Mom is the one we often call for. When we need advice or when we can’t...
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Splash Into Action Through Stormwater Management!
In the latest episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial podcast, we take a deep dive into where water goes with Stormwater Coordinator Madison Smith. From precipitation to evaporation, we learn all about the water cycle in elementary school, but the ebbs and tides of how a city water system works...
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Arts & Education: Central Gwinnett Hight & SOTA
In the latest episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial podcast, Central Gwinnett Lawrenceville High School Principal Shane Orr and Assistant Principal Megan Rose Houchins dive into the story behind the Central Gwinnett High School’s School of the Arts (SOTA).
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City Wide Updates with Chuck Warbington!
Tune in to the NEW episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast, hosted by Gwinnett Magazine! Nate McGill sits down to talk with the City Manager of Lawrenceville, Chuck Warbington. In this episode, Warbington talks about the positive transformations happening within the city. He reveals…
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Car Shows & Free Comic Book Day!
The Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast is a fun-filled show that brings you up-to-date on the latest events happening in the city of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Hosted by Nate McGill from Gwinnett Magazine, the podcast is all about celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of this charming southern...
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Northside Hospital Gwinnett Rising!
With Guests Chuck Warbington, City of Lawrenceville City Manager and Jay Dennard, Chief Operating Officer, Northside Hospital Duluth - Vice President of Physician Services, Northside Gwinnett System
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Beer Garden Episode: Welcome to the Depot District!
Today's guests are all from businesses in the Depot area of Lawrenceville. Now the Depot area of Lawrenceville has been important since the late 1800s when trains first arrived to the area. Back in those days, it was cotton factories, corn, lumber, brick manufacturing, livestock, and it was…
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Mental Health Matters: Project F.I.R.S.T
In the latest exciting episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast, we sat down with Lawrenceville Police Department and Co-Responders from View Point Health to learn about a new program to assist in mental health crisis calls. Lawrenceville is calling the partnership Project F.I.R.S.T. —…
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The City Never Sleeps! W/ Mayor David Still & Chuck Warbington, City Manager
In the latest exciting episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast, we sat down with Lawrenceville Mayor David Still and City Manager Chuck Warbington to learn about all the awesome new initiatives and constant developments the city has in store. The City of Lawrenceville has been working...
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Excelsior! Free Comic Book Day Grows Every Year in DTL!
In this episode we talk about all the new events coming to Free Comic Book Day in Lawrenceville with Galactic Quest owner Kyle Puttkammer, his daughter Andrea Puttkammer and the city’s resident comic book and geek culture advocate Lindsey Curnow, Event Coordinator! In addition, we fan out a bit,...
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Lawrenceville Bicentennial Special!
200 Years of Lawrenceville Excellence! Best Podcast Moments of 2021 Throughout 2021, we’ve taken a deep dive into Lawrenceville’s fascinating past, thriving present and promising future as we commemorate the city’s 200th year. We’ve sat down with city leaders, community changemakers…
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Making Lawrenceville More Vibrant with the Power of Art!
The power of art and creative expression brings fun and enrichment to our daily lives, schools and communities. It can even make the places we love feel like home! The beloved City of Lawrenceville is a shining example of how leaning into the arts and expressing ourselves can create real...
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Empowering Lawrenceville Students & Business Through Community Building
These days, many of us tend to stick to our bubbles more than we’d like to admit (and not just because of the pandemic). Whether it’s with Gen X-er’s or Gen Z-er’s, high schoolers or retirees, small business owners or community organizers, there’s a lot of untapped potential that we’re missing…
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Lawrenceville’s Spookiest Ghost Stories!
The first story is about Patrick Burns, a paranormal investigator, who visited the Lawrencevill cemetery about 10 years ago. A fellow from 11 Alive News actually went with him and they experienced a few different phenomena on the tour. The news clip is actually on youtube! You can take a look:...
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The Depot District: Lawrenceville's Beer & Garden Episode!
Today's guests are all from businesses in the Depot area of Lawrenceville. Now the Depot area of Lawrenceville has been important since the late 1800s when trains first arrived to the area. Back in those days, it was cotton factories, corn, lumber, brick manufacturing, livestock, and it was…
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Mayor David Still Joins the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast!
There’s so much fascinating and forgotten history behind the places we call home. For example, did you know that in Lawrenceville, there was once a pigeon problem around the historic courthouse—and the government gave people permission to come and shoot the pigeons? Or that Lawrenceville’s old…
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Former Mayor of Lawrenceville Judy Johnson!
Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast! Every month for the rest of the year, we’ll sit down with Lawrenceville’s accomplished leaders, business owners and residents to hear their perspectives and bring attention to what makes the city special. From its history to its economic development to its...
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Lawrenceville Bicentennial: Chuck Warbington
Introducing the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast! Every month for the rest of the year, we’ll sit down with Lawrenceville’s accomplished leaders, business owners and residents to hear their perspectives and bring attention to what makes the city special. From its history to its economic...
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A Murder, An Execution, and a Lemonade Stand
Right on time for Halloween, here's a tale from 2 Gwinnett Graveyards and the encounter that dug both graves.
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History of Baseball in Gwinnett
Batter up... We miss the Gwinnett Stripers this season, but that gives us a chance to travel Back In The Day and look at some of the Baseball roots from our County, from teams to players, to a World Series Trophy... well... a minor one anyway.
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The Roads We Travel
Gwinnett Magazine is proud to bring you Season Two of Gwinnett History! Every road has a story and you'll enjoy those daily commutes a little more once you know a little bit of Gwinnett road history! And while you're at it, discover more great content at GwinnettMagazine.com Happy Trails!
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Buford and The Leather City
Brought to you by: guidetogwinnett.com Recorded at STORY ROAD STUDIOS Produced By: Nathan McGill Original Music By: Levi Lowrey Audio Clips Provided by: Ernie Mosteller, Okra Entertainment and Lynn Bowman, Museum of Buford. Engineering Assistance: Wade Greer, Ron Baker.
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Twenties Part 3: Lawrenceville Branch Railroad
Produced and Hosted By: Nathan McGill Written By: Elijah Stancel Original Score: Levi Lowrey Engineering Assistance: Ron Baker Wade Greer
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Twenties Part 2: Education at Old Fountain
Here we tell several stories from the 1920s in Gwinnett County. We discuss Gid Tanner, an early female Mayor, some weird tales from Dacula and a heartwarming story from Old Fountain.
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The Twenties: Birth of Ezzard Charles
Born in Lawrenceville, named after the doctor that birthed him, Ezzard Charles's family had the bravery to leave Jim Crowe Georgia to pursue better opportunity. Ezzard made the most of it, becoming the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and an inspiration to Gwinnett County.
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Gwinnett's Gold Rush!
Did you know that there was a Gold Rush in Gwinnett back in the day? Well... lets see if this episode pans out! Get it? Pan... Special thanks to Elijah Stancel for his work on this episode!
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HOLIDAY BONUS: THE TIME TRAVELERS.
Written by Nathaniel Thomas McGill
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What Lies Beneath Lake Lanier
The lore under Lake Lanier. This week we explore Gwinnett's primary water source and the history that lies beneath the surface. We take you from Valley Forge to the Valley under the lake as we explore a revolutionary war veteran who's last act of service occurred nearly 100 years after he died. A...
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Button Gwinnett Part 3: Making The Mark
Produced By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill & David Greer Written By: Nathan McGill Research Assistance from: Elijah Stancel & Gwinnett Magazine Staff Engineering Assistance from: Wade Greer and Ron Baker Guide To Gwinnett: Hannah Easterling Rebecca Hubbard Artwork By: David Greer Music By: Levi Lowrey...
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01 - Button Gwinnett PT 1: The Undiscovered Country
Produced By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill & David Greer Written By: Nathan McGill Research Assistance from: Elijah Stancel & Gwinnett Magazine Staff Engineering Assistance from: Wade Greer and Ron Baker Guide To Gwinnett: Hannah Easterling Rebecca Hubbard Artwork By: David Greer Music By: Levi Lowrey...
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02 - Button Gwinnett PT2- FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT
Produced By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill & David Greer Written By: Nathan McGill Research Assistance from: Elijah Stancel & Gwinnett Magazine Staff Engineering Assistance from: Wade Greer and Ron Baker Guide To Gwinnett: Hannah Easterling Rebecca Hubbard Artwork By: David Greer Music By: Levi Lowrey...
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EPH.00 The Gwinnett History Overview
Original writing previously published in Gwinnett Magazine's Guide to Gwinnett 2019 issue. PG. 004. https://gwinnettmagazine.com/gwinnett-history/ Produced By: Nathaniel Thomas McGill & David Greer Research Assistance from: Gwinnett Magazine Staff Engineering Assistance from: Wade Greer and Ron...
About this show
The City of Lawrenceville turned 200 in 2021. To celebrate, we launched the Bicentennial Podcast with Gwinnett Magazine. The name fit, and we’ve kept it, though we have moved beyond our 200-year celebration. Offered monthly in audio and video format, the podcast celebrates our vibrant city and features key community members.
Hosted by
Nathan McGill