Meet Dr. Ronald Tolbert, our resident veterinarian right here in College Park city!

There are many things he loves about his job, but COMMUNITY is definitely at the top of that list!

While he could have started and grown his animal clinic anywhere, he tells us in this episode how connected, supportive, and solution-driven this community is, and how these ties helped him keep pushing for success.

As Dr. Tolbert puts it, “I feel blessed for what the community has given me, and I think it’s time now that I give back to the community.” And so, almost 39 years after he built and grew Red Oak Animal Hospital, Dr. Tolbert is now an active member of the College Park and South Fulton County community, helping elevate it to newer heights!

Catch this episode of the Southside Show to learn more about Dr. Tolbert’s career journey as a vet, his thoughts about the advantages of pursuing a career in the Southside, the legacy he wants to leave for the city, and MORE!

For more information about Red Oak Animal Hospital or if you wish to offer support, you can visit their website: https://www.redoakah.com/vets.html

Happy watching! And as always… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Are you a commercial landlord looking to maximize your property and leasing efforts?

We get it. You're eager to open the floodgates for them Benjamins––and investing in commercial real estate is one of the best ways to do so.

But remember... it's not just about knowing the ideal primary asset or property type you want to invest in. Here are 5 critical pointers you need to know!

#1 Your local market's RENTAL RATES

#2 Your OPERATING COSTS

#3 The ideal TENANTS to lease to

#4 The FINANCIAL STRENGTH of your ideal tenants

#5 The overall STRENGTH and CULTURE-FIT of your ideal tenants with other existing tenants.

Catch this episode of the Southside Real Estate Report as Joel Athy picks the brain of our commercial real estate expert, Nichole Menzies on all these tips and more.

Till next time, and remember... don't sleep on the Southside!

A business needs community to thrive—and that's what makes South Fulton a land of rich opportunity.

Just ask Fredericka Jones, owner and operator of Sandtown Pub and chairperson for the South Fulton Convention and Business Bureau.

After all, without the support she experienced from the community and the other local businesses, Sandtown Pub wouldn't be what it is today; a well-loved sports & entertainment food and drink joint that is only thriving as the years go by.

Watch this episode of the Southside Show to learn more about Sandtown Pub, its diverse menu of delectable American cuisines, and its game-changing food truck catering services.

You will also get to know Fredricka's business story, why she chose to open up shop in the Southside, her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and her recent appointment as chairperson.

For more information about Sandtown Pub, you can visit their website at https://www.sandtownpub.com/

You can also check them out on social media:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SandTownPub/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandtownpub/

We’ll be back with more episodes, but until then... don't sleep on the Southside!

Think you have what it takes to be a leader? It’s not easy—but for councilman Joshua Butler IV, serving his community is worth every sacrifice.

He even declined a scholarship to MIT to follow in the footsteps of Benjamin Mays and Martin Luther King Jr.!

An Atlanta native, council member Butler was elected to office in 2017 as East Point City's Ward D At-Large representative and has been championing the same agenda from the beginning––and that is to spearhead Smart City initiatives that reinforce public safety and economic development.

Today, he works towards this agenda through his efforts to bring more accessible healthcare facilities and general hospitals to the Southside.

He tells us all about it in today's episode of the Southside Show!

Watch to learn more about this much-needed healthcare project, his career journey, and his beliefs about economic development.

To connect with Joshua, give him a follow on  Instagram: @joshuabbutleriv

Have a great day, and remember... don't sleep on the Southside!

Say hello to the CTAE program—a new "classroom-to-career" experience for the youth of Clayton County!

A person's academic years are one of the most critical and formative times of their life. That's where they develop their skills and explore their passions—the fundamental building blocks for a better future.

Our featured guest for today, Mary Shepherd, knows better than most people about the significance of a good education. That has led her to keep pushing Clayton County's Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program to greener pastures as its director.

Catch this episode of the Southside Show to learn more about the CTAE program, its efforts to pioneer an all-new educational experience, Mary's career journey in the field of education, and MORE!

For more information about Clayton County’s CTAE program, you can visit their website: https://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/

You can also check them out on social media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccpsnews/

And as always... don't sleep on the Southside!

#southsideshow #southside #education #learning #explore #career #development #EducationToCareer #ClaytonCounty #AtlantaGA #EducationIsKey #edchat #edu #EdLeaders

They say life's most challenging test is bouncing back from our mistakes and failures.

But what if it seems like your wrongdoings are too many to count? Irredeemable? Is there still hope to become the best version of yourself?

Jay Morrison, our featured guest for today, asked himself those same questions.

If there's one thing he learned throughout his journey from being a high-risk youth and three-time felon to now being the successful founder of the Tulsa Real Estate Fund and co-founder of the Legacy Center...

...it's that your past doesn't have to shape your future.

Sure, turning your life around and achieving greatness takes time. But as long as you’re patient and embrace the long grind, the sky's the limit for you!

Watch this new episode of the Southside Show to learn more about Jay's inspiring transformation, the events that helped change his life, and his overall philosophy about growth and development.

You will also learn about his entrepreneurial and mentorship efforts to better the lives of the Southside community and his plans for the next few years!

To learn more about Jay Morrison or connect with him, you can visit https://www.mrjaymorrison.com/

You can also check him out on social media:

FB: MR.JAY.MORRISON

IG & TWITTER: MRJAYMORRISON

Enjoy today's episode, and remember... don't sleep on the Southside!

Welcome to the pilot episode of the 2023 edition of The Southside Real Estate Report! We are officially back with more updates and game-changing information to help you achieve your real estate goals!

“New year, new beginnings,” as they say. If you’re just about ready to embark on a new chapter in your life and buy your first residential or commercial property, good for you!

But before you get started, there are a handful of things you need to know, like financial requirements, investment options, and more…

Luckily for you, that’s what this episode is all about!

Catch this episode as Joel Athy and Nichole Menzies, your residential and commercial real estate experts, give you a rundown of the factors you need to consider before buying your first residential or commercial property!

Stay tuned for more reports, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Leading a city’s public safety department is quite a heavy responsibility. With so many factors and random events that can turn into emergencies at any time, settling for the usual way of doing things may not always be enough…

For South Fulton’s Fire Chief Chad Jones, our featured guest in this episode, he serves the needs of the people of South Fulton and Georgia by going above and beyond.

Whether it’s promoting diversity in his department, implementing youth programs, or reinforcing South Fulton’s public safety and healthcare resources, Chad’s efforts to protect the people from different hazards are truly inspirational.

Watch this episode to learn more about Fire Chief Chad Jones’ career journey as a public safety professional, his department’s efforts to better itself and protect the people, and MORE!

For more information about the South Fulton Fire Department or if you wish to offer any assistance to their operations, visit https://southfultontn.com/

You can also check them out on social media:

FB: @SOUTHFULTONGAFIRE

IG: @SOUTHFULTONGAFIRERESCUE

We’ll see you again next week! But until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Welcome to the first Southside Show episode of 2023! 2022 was undoubtedly a treat for us thanks to the amazing business and community leaders we featured on the show…

But now… we start anew.

To kick off this year with a bang, we give you none other than Fred Fox! He is the founder and owner of Get Fruity Cafe: a game-changing snack bar that offers healthy wraps, salads, and smoothies made from fresh, all-natural ingredients.

In need of a way to make money during his college days, Fred started Get Fruity as a side hustle, selling fruits and salads to faculty and his fellow students. Today, his enterprise is thriving as a go-to healthy snack bar in the Southside, currently operating in 3 different locations.

Catch the Southside Show’s 2023 pilot episode to learn more about Get Fruity Cafe, its humble beginnings, vision, and future plans. You will also learn about Fred’s entrepreneurial journey, why he chose to open up shop in the Southside, his philosophy when it comes to growing a small business, and MORE!

For more information about Get Fruity Cafe or if you wish to purchase a franchise, visit http://www.mygetfruity.com

You can also check out their social media pages:

FB & IG: @GETFRUITYCAFE

We’ll have a lot more exciting guests to feature this 2023, so stay tuned! And if you needed a reminder… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Without question, the Southside is brimming with a wealth of dreamers, industry disruptors, and forward-thinking business pioneers, who work tirelessly to elevate the lives of those who reside in this region. 

The Southside Show couldn’t have been luckier this year, as we had priceless conversations with these sensational people to learn about their colorful backgrounds and their passion for their trade.

One year-ender recap episode just isn’t enough to give these individuals the proper recognition and appreciation they deserve. So join us again today as we look back at the year that has been for the Southside Show in PART 2 of this special 2022 epilogue recap show!

From our Southside Show family to yours, Happy New Year! Here’s to manifesting a fruitful 2023.

We’ll be back with more episodes soon, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

2022 will truly be a year to remember for the Southside Show because of the many innovators we’ve featured.

From dedicated local government professionals to trailblazing entrepreneurs right here in Atlanta, these remarkable people have graciously shown us just how the Southside continues to be a region of excellence, abundance, and promise.

And so as we prepare to say hello to 2023, we look back one last time at these very guests we’ve had as a fitting epilogue to the year that was!

On behalf of the Southside Show, Happy New Year, y’all! And as always… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Around 80% of Black people pass on without a will in place. For financial expert Jini Thornton, this is a significant concern that impacts the Southside community since it puts the Black locals at risk of missing out on the opportunity to build a life of abundance.

In her words, a will is the “gift of order.” And that’s exactly the driving force behind Black Women Will: an annual free estate planning event of her financial literacy education company, Thank Me Later, Inc.

Whether it’s real estate, retirement funds, or other legal assets, Black Women Will aims to help Black women of the Southside get their legal affairs in order, so their dependents can secure generational wealth.

In this new edition of the Southside Show, Jini talks more about how Black Women Will came to be, its plans for 2023, and her philosophy on the importance of estate planning and will preparation.

For more information about Black Women Will or if you wish to help its cause, check out their website at https://blackwomenwill.com/

You can also check them out on Instagram: @blackwomenwill

We hope you’ll be able to learn a lot from our short chat with Jini. We’ll see you again next week for a brand new episode, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

It’s the thought that counts—but presentation matters more than you’d think!

If you wish to add an elegant touch to the presents you’ll be giving to your loved ones, maybe you’d like to avail the luxury gift-wrapping services of Bel La Chic Enwrapped!

On this new edition of Southside stories, we give you Angie Jeffries. She is the owner of this ingenious mobile gift-wrapping company that’s been steadily making some noise in South Fulton!

Watch this episode to learn more about how Bel La Chic Enrwapped came to be, how it differs from traditional gift-wrapping companies, as well as its recently added products. Angie also shares her thoughts on the importance of presentation in relation to gift-giving and why she chose to open up shop in the Southside.

To learn more about Bel La Chic Enwrapped or inquire about their services, check out their website: http://www.bellachicenwrapped.com

You can also find them on social media:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/bellachicenwrappedatl/

Although it can have different meanings to many Americans, here in the Southside, the “American Dream” is all about… OWNING A HOME––and rightfully so!

After all, a house can accumulate wealth over time–just like your other financial assets.

Unfortunately, realizing its importance can be difficult, especially because of the confusing narrative surrounding real estate and the seemingly complicated process of buying an affordable home.

Luckily, our resident real estate expert Joel Athy is here to share a few pointers on how to navigate the process with ease!

Catch it all here in the latest Southside Real Estate Report!

Take care, and remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Fitness is a vital aspect of our lives. But more than helping you look or feel good, for Kaylon Jackson and Chris Patterson it’s all about what it can do to help you live longer, happier lives.

This is the very principle that their business, Lightweight Fitness, follows. And in this edition of the Southside Show, Kaylon and Chris talk about how their 5-year fitness studio found tremendous success in the city of Jonesboro and how they built a growing community of healthy-living enthusiasts.

Our guests also share about the outings and recreational activities they host outside of work, their future plans for Lightweight Fitness, their career journeys from being law enforcers to fitness professionals, and MORE!

For more information about Lightweight Fitness or to sign up for their programs, visit http://lightweightfitness.com

You can also check out their social media pages:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/LightweightFitness/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lightweightfitness_/?hl=en

We hope you’re able to gain a lot of valuable insights from this episode! Have a good one, and as always… don’t sleep on the Southside!

As we’ve mentioned time and again, investing in real estate or homeownership is one of the best financial decisions you can ever make.

Aside from helping you reduce mortgage interest and tax dues, homeownership also allows you to build equity, increase your NET WORTH, and BUILD WEALTH.

Watch this new episode of the Southside Real Estate Report as our resident real estate expert Joel Athy explains net worth, homeownership rates in Atlanta, and why you should start investing in real estate.

We’ll see you again next week, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Human trafficking is, unfortunately, still one of the most prevalent issues the world is facing today.

But one aspect that most people may not even think of is: What happens to victims after they’ve been saved?

Wellspring Living is an organization in Atlanta, Georgia, that aims to help women and youth victims of human trafficking build a brighter future by providing education, residential care, and community-based services.

In today’s episode of the Southside Show, we are fortunate enough to learn about this non-profit organization’s efforts to fulfill that mission through our featured guests, Executive Director Mary Frances Bowley and Deputy Director Christian Mitchell Murphy of Wellspring Living.

Catch this episode as our guests talk more about Wellspring Living’s services and programs, the challenges they face, their expansion plans, and some of the success stories of the people they’ve helped.

For more information about Wellspring Living or to contribute to their efforts, visit https://wellspringliving.org/

You can also check out their social media pages:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/WellspringLiving/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wellspringliving/?hl=en

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/WellspringATL

Stay tuned for next week’s episode, and as always… don’t sleep on the Southside!

The Southside Show is back again with another weekly episode! Our guest for today is multitalented artist and dedicated Economic Development Director of East Point, Maceo Rogers!

Life imitates art––there’s no better way to sum up Maceo’s lifestyle than this. He brings his dedication to mastery and skill in art to the East Point Economic Development Department, where he spearheads its efforts to elevate its people’s quality of life.

Catch this episode as Maceo talks about East Point’s economic development projects, the challenges they face, and its vision for the city in the decades to come. You will also learn about Maceo’s passion for art, his journey as an artist, and MORE!

For more information about East Point City’s Economic Development Department, visit http://eastpointcity.org

To check out Maceo’s masterpieces, head over to http://artbymaceo.com

We’ll be back with more episodes highlighting South Atlanta’s best and brightest. But until then, don’t sleep on the Southside!

Welcome to Southside Stories: a brand-new show where we give you an inside look into the lives of thriving people who help make the Southside the place to be!

For our pilot episode, we’re featuring Fred Fox! Fred is the founder and owner of Get Fruity Cafe: a trailblazing snack bar that offers healthy wraps, salads, and smoothies made from fresh, all-natural ingredients.

Watch this to learn more about Get Fruity Cafe and its humble beginnings as a college side hustle. You will also get to know more about Fred Fox and what led him to fall in love with the Southside.

We look forward to sharing more stories of the Southside’s locals, but in the meantime… don't sleep on the Southside!

Your weekly dose of the Southside Real Estate Report is here!

What could give buyers and sellers more of an edge than the real estate market facts? A projection of how those numbers could change in the future.

Here are some compelling figures you might want to check out...

• Projected # of Home Sales: 3.9 million (5 million for 2022)
• Home Depreciation Rate: 1.5%

If you’re a buyer, the question for you to answer is this… 

Given these market predictions in relation to the recent increase in home interest rates this November, how can you make sure you still meet your real estate goals?

Find the answers in this latest episode of the Southside Real Estate Report!

And remember… don't sleep on the Southside!