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B98.5's B in the Community
by Cox Media Group Atlanta
At B98.5, we live and work in Atlanta just like you. It’s important to know what’s going in in our community and how we can help make it even better. Join us each Sunday morning at 6:30am for B98.5's B in the Community.
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Mar. 2: Abby - Clover Rescue Enrichment Partners
This week, Abby talks to Lauriel Leonard and Kristy Vaughn of Clover Rescue Enrichment Partners (Clover "Rep") about the work they're doing as an all volunteer free, pro-level marketing firm for county animal shelters and 501(c)3 rescues.
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Feb. 9: Abby - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
This week, Abby talks to Suwanee native Lauren Irving about the upcoming two weekends of performances of "The Greatest Show on Earth" and her role as a guide in the show!
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Jan. 26: Chris - Battle for the Brain
This week, Chris Centore talks with representatives from Battle for the Brain about their mission to both prevent future cases of Alzheimer’s and to meet the needs of the millions of American families currently facing these diseases.
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Dec. 22: Tad - Heart Health at Christmas
This week, Tad talks with Dr. Patricia Marsh about how to keep your heart healthy and prevent any issues this Christmas season.
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Dec. 5: Chris - Hop On A Cure
This week, Chris talks to John Driskell Hopkins from the Zac Brown Band about his organization Hop on a Cure and their upcoming benefit concert to benefit ALS research.
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Dec. 8: Abby - Operation Christmas Child
This week, Abby talks to Lisa Sims from the local chapter of Operation Christmas Child about how you can donate and volunteer with their organization this holiday season.
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Nov. 24: Kara - Must Ministries
This week, Kara goes through the many great programs that the local chapter of Must Ministries puts on.
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Nov. 17: Drex - Atlanta Community Food Bank
This week, Drex speaks with representatives from the Atlanta Community Food Bank about the upcoming Stuff the Truck Food Drive and the need for donations during the holiday season.
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Nov. 10: Tad - Michelin Guide in Atlanta
This week, Tad talks to Bites N Sites Food Blogger David Danzig about the Atlanta restaurants that have been recently recognized by Michelin.
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Nov. 3: Chris - Wait Until 8th
This week, Chris talks with Jessica Wardell from Wait Until 8th about their mission to try to have parents wait until 8th grade to give their kids a cell phone.
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Oct. 27: Abby - The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia
This week, Abby talks with Cameron Jay Harrelson, a cancer survivor and the Relationship Manager at The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia, about the work TCF does to alleviate financial burdens for local cancer patients.
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Oct. 20: Kara - Susan G. Komen's More Than Pink Walk
This week, Kara talks with Tara Franklin Douglas about her breast cancer story and how we can help raise awareness for breast cancer prevention through the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk on Saturday, October 26th here in Georgia.
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Oct. 13: Drex - So Everybody Can Move Georgia
This week, Drex talks to Rachel and Christalie from "So Everybody Can Move Georgia," a local nonprofit that ensures that anyone who needs a prosthetic has access to it.
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Oct. 6: Tad - Atlanta Women's Foundation
This week, Tad talks to Kari Love and Tish Harrison about the work the Atlanta Women's Foundation is doing and how you can see Molly Shannon at their upcoming luncheon.
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Sept. 29: Chris - Titanic Immersive Voyage
This week, Chris Centore talks to John Zaller from Titanic: An Immersive Voyage, an immersive experience right here in Doraville.
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Sept. 22: Abby - Max Gruver Foundation
This week, Abby Jessen talks to Steve and Rae Ann Gruver of the Max Gruver Foundation about their mission to end hazing both locally and nationally.
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Sept. 15: Kara - Loving Arms Cancer Outreach
This week, Kara talks to Shay and Janet at Loving Arms Cancer Outreach about how they provide financial and emotional support to cancer patients here in Georgia.
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Sept. 7: Drex - For Hadley Foundation
This week, Drex talks to Ryan Bush, the Executive Director of the For Hadley Foundation, a local foundation that shines light on a rare birth defect.
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Aug. 25: Tad - Dragon Con
This week, Tad talks to Dragon Con Spokesperson Jo Garland about the annual multi-media and pop culture event held on the Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Aug. 11: Abby - Georgia 811
This week, Abby talks to Georgia 811 Director of Corporate Communications Megan Estes in honor of August 11 (8/11).
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Aug. 4: Kara - Make-A-Wish Georgia Over The Edge
This week, Kara talks about her upcoming rappelling event to raise money for Make-A-Wish Georgia!
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July 28: Drex - PGA Tour East Lake Championship
This week, Drex talks to Alex Urban, the Tournament Director of the PGA's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club right here in Atlanta!
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July 21: Tad - Care-A-Thon
This week, Tad talks to radio legend Scott Slade about WSB Care-A-Thon coming up this week, benefitting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta!
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July 14: Chris Centore - Kids Going to College
This week, Chris Centore brings in his wife Allison for couples therapy as their first son goes to college! Licensed Therapist Laura Morse gives tips for people experiencing kids leaving the house for the first time.
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June 30: Abby - Atlanta Pride
This week, Abby talks to Atlanta Pride Executive Director Chris McCain about Pride Month and the countdown to Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade this October!
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June 23: Kara - Omega Support Center
This week, Kara talks to Christine Bloodworth from the Omega Support Center in Tucker, an organization that focuses on community and small business development.
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June 16: Drex - TechBridge
This week, Drex talks to Clint Bailey, the CEO of TechBridge, a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits improve their technology to better serve the community.
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June 9: Tad - School to Prison Pipeline
This week, after receiving a critical open mic on the B98.5 app, Tad talks to Kit Cummings from the Power of Peace pipeline to learn more!
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June 2: Charly - Extra Special People
This week, Charly talks to the CEO of ESP as well as some ESP families about Extra Special People's transformative experiences for individuals with disabilities and their families, improving communities.
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May 19: Chris - Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
This week, Chris has some distinguished gentlemen in the studio to talk about this weekend's motorcycle event raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men's mental health programs on behalf of the Movember Foundation.
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May 12: Abby - Helping Mamas
In honor of Mother's Day, Abby talks to Helping Mamas CEO Jamie Lackey about her work to help provide the community with diapers, period products, and other essential baby supplies.
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May 5: Kara - Maternal Health
As we kick off Mother's Day week, Kara speaks with two representatives from Northside Hospital about maternal health, especially heart health.
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Apr. 28: Drex - Ronald McDonald House
This week, Drex talks to the local Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapter about their work in the Atlanta area!
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Apr. 21: Tad - Earth Day
This week, Tad talks to Peggy Whitlow Rathliffe from Live Thrive Zero Waste Center and CHARM, the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials, ahead of Earth Day on Monday, April 22nd.
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Apr. 14: Charly - A Child's Voice
This week, Charly talks to Lindsey Jones and Lauren Gregory about A Child's Voice and how they're helping the local community this Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Apr. 7: Chris - Caden Teaches
This week, Chris Centore talks to 14-year old Atlanta native Caden Harris, the CEO of CadenTeaches.com about financial literacy for kids!
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Mar. 31: Abby - Stress Management Month
This week, Abby chats with Dr. Hernandez-Green, the Executive Director at the Center for Maternal Health Equity and an Associate Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine, about the best ways to manage stress as we head into Stress Management Month this April!
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Mar. 24: Kara - Make-A-Wish Georgia
This week, Kara talks with Amanda Joiner from Make-A-Wish Georgia about their upcoming Walk for Wishes and how you can get involved with the local Make-A-Wish chapter.
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Mar. 17: Drex - First Tee Atlanta
This week, Drex talks to Jenae Jenkins, the Executive Director of First Tee Metro Atlanta, about how this sport-based developmental organization helps kids learn and reach their goals.
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Mar. 10: Tad - Child Safety
This week, Tad talks to local attorney Gary Martin Hays, who has authored children safety books, about tips to keep our kids safe.
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Mar. 3: Charly - Tutu Capers
This week, Charly interviews Barbara Mock with Tutu Capers, is a grassroots organization here in Georgia that makes tutus and superhero capes and takes them to children in hospitals, shelters, and foster care.
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Feb. 25: Abby - Camp Southern Ground
This week, Abby Jessen sits down with Brent Taylor, Veteran Outreach Manager and Lead Faciliator at Camp Southern Ground. They discuss all Camp Southern Ground has to offer both kids and veterans right here in Georgia!
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Feb. 18: Chris - Atlanta Traffic
This week, Chris sits down with WSB's Doug "Fireball" Turnbull to discuss Atlanta traffic leading up to winter break for some local school districts.
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Feb. 11: Kara - Congenital Heart Defect Week
This week, Kara kicks off Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week by talking to a local mother whose son was diagnosed just after he was born.
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Feb. 4: Drex - Diving Into The Arts
This week, Drex talks to Marcus Choi who plays George Washington in Hamilton about performing at the Fox Theatre and how they're helping local kids gain interest in the arts.
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Jan. 28: Tad - American Heart Month
This week, Tad talks with Erin Thomas and Scott Webb from the local chapter of the American Heart Association as we lead into February, which is Heart Month.
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Jan. 21: Charly - Protecting Your Pipes
This Sunday, Charly speaks with Renee Park from Tapp Plumbing about how to protect your pipes from these freezing temperatures.
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Jan. 14: Chris - Trees ATL
This week, Chris talks to Greg Levine, the Executive Director of Trees ATL, about how we can keep this "city in the trees" filled with trees and what we can do to help.
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Jan. 7: Abby - New Year's Reset
This week, Abby chats with Terris Hagan, a Licensed Professional Counselor from Roots to Stillness Counseling, about going back to the basics with New Year's resolutions for kids and teens through working on routines, connection, and encouragement.
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Dec. 17: Kara - Atlanta Humane Society
This week, Kara from the Tad, Drex, and Kara show talks to Christina Hill with the Atlanta Humane Society about all of the amazing resources available for pet parents and how you can get plugged in to help.
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