North Ga Advocate Podcast
by North GA Advocate
Podcast with North Georgia Advocate that will go over local news, political and education topics that effect the citizens of the Gainesville and Hall County area in North Georgia. We will give out information local news organizations refuse to. We tell the facts and both sides of an issue.
Episodes
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NGAdvocate Podcast 40 -- 1st Planning Commission Meeting After Corruption Scandal, Election & More
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 40, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a little bit of Election Night 2026. The night was still going on and only hinted at the Blue Wave that happened. Also the First Planning Commission Meeting since it was reinstated after the last one was caught...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 39 -- Jay Kirkland State House District 27 Candidate
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 39, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, have special Guest Jay Kirkland. He is running against Lee Hawkins in the 2026 General Election for State District Seat 27. The district cover much of North and East Hall. We cover a plethora or topics from Flock Cameras…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 38 -- HallCo Commission, Sheriffs Office, School Board & Up Coming Special Guest
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 38, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things about the Hall County Government & Hall County School System. We go over the upcoming voting meeting on October 22nd. We go Over some Investigations we have going on and possible more…
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NGAdvoctate Podcast 37 -- Update on Sardis Road RV Storage, Students Performance in State Metrics
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 37, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things about the Hall County Government & Hall County School System. We go over the Sardis Road Project Commissioner Billy Powell is knee deep in. We also give an update on the state of the Hall County...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 36 -- Stakeholder Meeting Update on UDC, Commission Meeting on 22nd, DSG Update
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 36, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things about the Hall County Government & School District. We go over the UDC Stakeholder meeting held on September 21st. We also get into the voting meeting and some key votes that will happen. We also...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 35 -- Hall County School District's Illegal "Passive Consent" Forms, DSG and More
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 35, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things about the Hall County School District. We go over the Illegal "Passive Consent" forms they are sending out to parents. The US Department of Education ruled it was illegal and they still do it. We…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 34 - Update on The Ark, Gibbs B*tch Slaps Powell, Fallout from Turner Resignation
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 33, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things. We go over The Ark and its outright defiance of county codes and regulations all the while coming forward wanting to expand. Hall County Commission Chair David Gibbs figuratively B*tch Slaps...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 33 -- Property Taxes, Homestead Exemptions, DSG in Schools, The Ark & More
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 33, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things. We get into Property Taxes from the Hall County Board of Education. Expanded Homestead Exemptions (HB 1340). The Ark and It's fiasco with building codes, and DSG and the Hall County School System...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 32 -- News on Shiv Sachdeva, UDC Code, Data Center Fight and Flipping the Bird
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 32, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, break some news about former Asst. DA and Candidate for Hall County GOP District Attorney, Shiv Sachdeva. We talk about the Board of Commissioners Voting meeting on August 13th and the changes to the UDC (Unified…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 31 -- Susan King District 1 Planning Commission, First Meeting with the UDC Panel
In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 31, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, have a chat with special guest Susan King. Mrs. King is the District 1 Planning Commission appointee of Kathy Cooper. We get into her appointment to the Planning Commision, how she came to Hall County, and how she met…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 29 -- Sheriff Couch Recall, Hall County Courthouse, The Swamp and more...
In this episode, Podcast 29, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua, go over things that have happened in Hall County The last two weeks. We go over the recall effort to remove Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch from office as it gets jump started. The Hall County Government proves again it is still nothing...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 28 -- Courthouse Debacle, Short Term Rental Fiasco, and More from Hall County
In this episode, Podcast 28, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua, go over things that have happened in Hall County The last two weeks. The Hall County Commissioners proved they are almost off them them corrupt and/or on the take with the actions of choosing a spot for the new courthouse. Commissioner...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 27 -- Update On County Budgets, Sardis Rd, Highland Rd, and More
In this episode, Podcast 27, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua go over things that have happened in Hall County The last two weeks. Locally we have had a lot go on. Both the commissioners and the board of education submitted budgets and proposals. BOE is crying broke and going to raise property taxes....
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NGAdvocate Podcast 26 -- 2026 Primary Runoff Election, Hall County Courthouse, Tax Assessors & More
In this episode, Podcast 26, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua go over things that have happened in Hall County Primary Runoff Election on June 16, 2026. Locally we had two Hall County Commission Seats and an At-Large Board of Education Seat up for grabs. Plus we had some possible illegal fireworks...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 25 -- Update on the UDC, Comprehensive Plan and Early Voting for the Runoff
In this episode, Podcast 25, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua go over things that have happened in Hall County Government since the Primary. We go over more fallout that is happening how we see the runoff election going. We also get into the Unified Development Code (UDC), comprehensive plan and…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 24 — Tyler Crawford Hall County District 3 Commission Candidate — Primary Runoff
In this episode, Podcast 24, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Tyler Crawford, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout
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NGAdvocate Podcast 24 -- District 3 Commission Candidate Tyler Crawford -- Primary Runoff
In this episode, Podcast 24, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Tyler Crawford, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect in the Runoff, talk about how Tyler proceeds from here. The runoff election is scheduled for…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 23 — Primary Election Reaction & Fallout with Guest Steve Gailey
In this episode, Podcast 23, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Steve Gailey, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect in the Runoff.
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NGAdvocate Podcast 23 — Primary Election Reaction & Fallout with Guest Steve Gailey
In this episode, Podcast 23, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Steve Gailey, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect in the Runoff, and give our take on what happened. The runoff election is scheduled for June…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 22 – Election Results & Fallout from 2026 General Primary
In this episode, Podcast 22, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect and give our take on what happened. We delve into why it happened and how to move forward for candidates, supporters and Hall...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 22 – Election Results & Fallout from 2026 General Primary
In this episode, Podcast 22, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect and give our take on what happened.
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NGAdvocate Podcast 21 — Campaign Finances & Board of Commissioners Approvals
In this episode, Podcast 20, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over campaign contributions for some of the candidates. We see where their money comes from and from who. Is is swamp money? Is it family members? What expenditures did they have? Some interesting things. Some candidates don't have any...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 21 — Campaign Finances & Board of Commissioners Approvals
In this episode, Podcast 21, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over campaign contributions for some of the candidates. We see where their money comes from and from who.
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NGAdvocate Podcast 20 — John Batchelor Hall County Solicitor General Candidate
In this episode, Podcast 20, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview John Batchelor who is challenging Inez Grant for Hall County Solicitor General. Grant is not the incumbent. She was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to finish Stephanie Woodard's term after she got caught stealing funds. John is a...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 20 — John Batchelor Hall County Solicitor General Candidate
In this episode, Podcast 20, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview John Batchelor who is challenging Inez Grant for Hall County Solicitor General.
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NGAdvocate Podcast 19 — Shiv Sachdeva Hall County District Attorney Candidate
In this episode, Podcast 19, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Shiv Sachdeva who is challenging Lee Darragh for Hall County District Attorney.
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NGAdvocate Podcast 19 — Shiv Sachdeva Hall County District Attorney Candidate
In this episode, Podcast 19, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Shiv Sachdeva who is challenging Lee Darragh for Hall County District Attorney. Shiv is a very experienced prosecutor and worked for the DA's office for 18 years before deciding to run for elected office. He has some great ideas…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 18 — Susan Aycock Smith Hall County Board of Education At Large
In this episode, Podcast 18, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Susan Aycock Smith who is running for the open Hall County Board of Education - At Large seat.
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NGAdvocate Podcast 18 — Susan Aycock Smith Hall County Board of Education At Large
In this episode, Podcast 18, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Susan Aycock Smith who is running for the open Hall County Board of Education - At Large seat. She has poured herself into learning about the school board and how it functions for almost two years. She has done extensive research...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 17 — Recap of Non-Partisan Debate, Planning Commission & More
In this episode, Podcast 17, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, recap this past weekends Hall County Non-Partisan Debate hosted by Hall Informed. We go into depth on each race that was there. We also talk about the new planning commission appointments that left anyone paying attention shaking their…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 17 — Recap of Non-Partisan Debate, Planning Commission & More
In this episode, Podcast 17, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, recap this past weekends Hall County Non-Partisan Debate hosted by Hall Informed. We go into depth on each race that was there.
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NGAdvocate Podcast 16 — Interview with Mark Faul Hall County District 1 Commission Candidate
In this episode, Podcast 16, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, talk with Mark Faul who is running again for the District 1 seat on the Hall County Commission. As a local small business owner, Mark decided to run for office because
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Ngadvocate Podcast 16 -- Interview with Mark Faul Hall County Commission District 1 Candidate
In this episode, Podcast 16, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, talk with Mark Faul who is running again for the District 1 seat on the Hall County Commission. As a local small business owner, Mark decided to run for office because of the leadership he feels is lacking in District 1. He has a vision for...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 15 — Interview with Steve Gailey Hall County District 3 Commission Candidate
In this episode, Podcast 15, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, talk with former District 3 Commissioner Steve Gailey who is running again for the District 3 seat on the Hall County Commission. Steve decided to run again, after a 16 year absence, because of the direction Hall County is headed. He has a...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 15 — Interview with Steve Gailey Hall County District 3 Commission Candidate
NGAdvocate Podcast 15 In this episode, Podcast 15, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, talk with former District 3 Commissioner Steve Gailey who is running again for the District 3 seat on the Hall County Commission. Steve decided to run again, after a 16 year absence, because of the direction Hall…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 14 — Interview with Tyler Crawford Hall County District 3 Commission Candidate
In this episode, Podcast 14, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, talk with Tyler Crawford who is running for the District 3 seat on the Hall County Commission. Tyler has a lot of interesting things to say about the current state of things in Hall County and gives solutions to those issues. His reasoning...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 14 — Interview with Tyler Crawford Hall County District 3 Commission Candidate
NGAdvocate Podcast 14 In this episode, Podcast 14, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, talk with Tyler Crawford who is running for the District 3 seat on the Hall County Commission. Tyler has a lot of interesting things to say about the current state of things in Hall County and gives solutions to those...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 13 — Hall County Commission District 1 Candidate Korey Anderson
NGAdvocate Podcast 13 In this episode, Podcast 13, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, talk with Korey Anderson who is running for the District 1 seat on the Hall County Commission. Korey has a lot of interesting things to say about the current state of things in Hall County and gives solutions to those...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 13 — Hall County Commission District 1 Candidate Korey Anderson
In this episode, Podcast 13, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, talk with Korey Anderson who is running for the District 1 seat on the Hall County Commission. Korey has a lot of interesting things to say about the current state of things in Hall County and gives solutions to those issues. His reasoning...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 12 — Hall Informed Lawsuits vs Hall County & More
NGAdvocate Podcast 12 — Hall Informed Lawsuits vs Hall County & More
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NGAdvocate Podcast 12 — Hall Informed Lawsuits vs Hall County & More
In this episode, Podcast 12, we go recap a few things that have happened and get into the lawsuits that Jodi White has filed against the removed Hall County Planning Commissioners, three sitting Hall County Commissioners and the Hall County Government for malfeasance. We also get into a huge…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 11 — Updates on Sheriff, Lawsuits and More
In this episode, Podcast 11, we go recap and revisit the ramifications of the huge December 11th Board of Commissioners meeting. WE get into the embarrassing arrest of Gerald Couch, the Hall County Sheriff, on DUI Charges. We also recap the independent investigation and hearing revealed and the...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 10 – January, 19th, 2026 Recap of the Craziness
NGAdvocate Podcast 10 In this episode, Podcast 10, we go over the ramifications of the huge December 11th Board of Commissioners meeting. What the independent investigation and hearing revealed and the punishment for the actions of the Planning Commission Board Members. Chris Braswell, Stan Hunt...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 10 – January, 19th, 2026 Recap of the Craziness
In this episode we go over the ramifications of the huge December 11th Board of Commissioners meeting. What the independent investigation and hearing revealed and the punishment for the actions of the Planning Commission Board Members. Chris Braswell, Stan Hunt and Frank Sosebee found out their...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 9 – Explosive Dec 11th BOC Meeting, Data Center & More
NGAdvocate Podcast 9 In this episode we go over the huge December 11th Board of Commissioners meeting. It was a very explosive meeting. The commissioners, the crowd, the developers. It had it all but a street fight. They didn't even touch the planning commission debacle that is scheduled for a...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 9 – Explosive Dec 11th BOC Meeting, Data Center & More
In this episode we go over the huge December 11th Board of Commissioners meeting. It was a very explosive meeting. The commissioners, the crowd, the developers. It had it all but a street fight. They didn’t even touch the planning commission debacle that is scheduled for a hearing on the 17th of...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 8 – Jodi White, Data Center, Planning Commission & More
NGAdvocate Podcast 8 In this episode we dig back into the planning commission debacle, Cagle Mill Road subdivision, and the Data Center that is proposed. We also delve into the huge December 11th Hall County Commission meeting where all these projects are on the docket. We also get into the…
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NGAdvocate Podcast 8 – Jodi White, Data Center, Planning Commission & More
In this episode we dig back into the planning commission debacle, Cagle Mill Road subdivision, and the Data Center that is proposed. We also delve into the huge December 11th Hall County Commission meeting where all these projects are on the docket. We also get into the hearing for the accused...
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NGAdvocate Podcast 24 — Tyler Crawford Hall County District 3 Commission Candidate — Primary Runoff
In this episode, Podcast 24, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Tyler Crawford, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout
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NGAdvocate Podcast 24 -- District 3 Commission Candidate Tyler Crawford -- Primary Runoff
In this episode, Podcast 24, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Tyler Crawford, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect in the Runoff, talk about how Tyler proceeds from here. The runoff election is scheduled for…
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Podcast with North Georgia Advocate that will go over local news, political and education topics that effect the citizens of the Gainesville and Hall County area in North Georgia. We will give out information local news organizations refuse to. We tell the facts and both sides of an issue.
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