25 years ago, some community members held listeningsessions, and from that, Vision 2030 was born. With her role as Executive Director of Vision 2030 with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce (Say that 5 times quickly), Anna Hester, she gets to oversee the vision happen throughincredible volunteer community members who have intentionally poured into making Hall County what it is now, and even better for the future. She sits down with Ashley Davis, Chair of the Next Gen Committee, as we discuss how the vision is being lived out, and even what can be expected as we dream for the future of Hall County! What is all included in this? Public Art, Healthcare, Next Gen Hall Co, Diversity, Transportation, Tourism & Recreation, Downtown Development, Greenspace, Lake Lanier Olympic Park, Harbour Town, Education Consortium, The Wisdom Project, Post Office Relocation, Community of Towns, and Collaboration. This robust, multiple-disciplinary team is actively seeking for the lives of the people of Hall County to be better now and for the future!!

To learn more about Vision2030, head over to www.vision2030.org and look up NextGen Hall on Instagram!

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Locally roasted with intentionally selected and hand-sorted beans, Black Jack Coffee looks to be a part of making each and every day wonderful as you actually enjoy your coffee! Hear how entrepreneur, Will Edwards, saw an opportunity in his existing business to fill a ned, and go above and beyond with agriculture pro, Julie Gossett, to help ensure excellence in all areas of the process. It is amazing to hear from 2 people who were self-proclaimed "not coffee people" have their hearts and their palates corrected when they actually started producing good coffee! And Pirate themed to boot!

Check out Black Jack Coffee on their website or on Instagram!

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The community raising up the next generation of community learders is exactly what Rashad Lawrence of Creative Learners Child Development Center has in mind. A Gainesville High Graduate has worked his way to being a leader in a childcare facility that inspires the children of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. Hear his passion for their growth, development, and relationship building that will help them now and into the future.

They are also developing at a young age an understanding of money, finances, and so much more that will pay dividends (both literally and figuratievly) for the rest of the participant's lives this summer.

Check out what Rashad is up to and take a look at Creative Learners Child Development Center!

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"Where should we go to dinner?" "I don't know. What do you want?" If you are anything like us, there is a rhythm of places to eat, but sometimes you need something new, something fresh, something exciting. Well self-professing foodie and social media genius Kaia Isbell started North Metro Eateries several years back to share her love of food, and support of local restaurants to the masses. If you listen to the All Around Hall Podcast for food recommendations, this is a must-listen, and she gives us a first look at an event she is organizing here in Hall County!!

Once you take a listen, head over to Instagram @northmetroeateries or swing by their website to check out amazing restaraunts celebrated and curated by Kaia and her husband, Zach!

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Nearly 75 years of service, community, empowerment, and encouragement continue at the Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County. Listen in as we sit down with President Ashley Davis and President-Elect Abby Loggins, who are both passionate about serving the community and empowering the women of Gainesville. The Diaper Bank of North Georgia from the Junior League is quickly approaching 1 Million diapers given away to families in need and they are helping facilitate food in schools, training up women with leadership skills, awarding grants to local non-profits, and making life-long friends and relationships while doing it. Look out for their literacy program launching in 2025, and the annual Charity Ball sounds like a blast!

Here at All Around Hall, we are all about community, and that seems to be empowered through Junior League while also working to serve and engage with the community. So women ages 22 to 102 and beyond, head over to the Junior League and see what they have for you!

To learn more about the Junior League, you can head over to their website gainesvillehall.jl.org You can also find out more on their Instagram!

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Wehter you are with a group or venturing out on your own, or whether you have never smoked a cigar or pipe or haven't had one in 15 minutes, there is a place for you at Smitty's Cigar Lounge. Smitty's is a rare place where you can come as you are, get a guided tour through the humidor, the bar, or just a comfy chair, and be for a little bit. Cigars are described by our guests as "a great equilizer" where status, prestige, politics, race, religion, and creed can be set aside to have an experience with others. Rob and Don talk about how they came to be in charge of Smitty's, the allure of the "Cuban Cigar", and what you could expect as you head into a well-decorated, comfortable, and welcoming place that is Smitty's. Have a listen and then head over to see the guys at the corner of Dawsonville Highway and McEver Road.

Want to see what Don and Rob are having daily? Check out their Instagram or head over to https://smittyscigarlounge.com/ to read more about their story and see some photos of the lounge.

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Starting off Season 2 with one of my favorite people in Hall County, Cathy Drerup, Board Chair of Bloom Enterprises! Bloom Enterprises is a new vision of long-time non-profit Randy & Friends as they Bloom into a new season with new clients, new opportunities, and new programs all with the rooted foundation of faith, inclusion, and service to adults with different abilities. Whether it is the Midland Kru, Community House Creations, or the tastiest branch, Midland Ice Cream Social, there are so many ways to check out the Associates and the work of Bloom Enterprises!

Want to support Bloom directly? Head over to https://bloomga.org/ You can also check them out on Instagram or Facebook!

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It has been too long, All Around Hall Podcast, but we are back in 2025!! What happened? What is the goal? Who will be on soon? And so much more available in this introduction to Season 2 of the All Around Hall Podcast!

If we have never met before, my name is Justin, and I love talking about things in our area that make Hall County such a wonderful place to live. The businesses, non-profits, cultural events, history, government, and so much more make this a special and unique place to be and I want to celebrate that with all of you!

If you want to be on the show to discuss who you are, what you do, and why you do it in Hall County, I would love discussing a time that we can sit down and record that conversation! Send an email to allaroundhall@gmail.com or a message to the social media platforms and I would love to connect.

I hope you are having a great day as you travel All Around Hall.