First Friday with Georgetown County

Learn about the latest happenings in Georgetown County (South Carolina) government in this podcast created for residents and visitors.

First Friday with Georgetown County is a government podcast hosted by Jackie Broach, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jackie Broach hosts First Friday with Georgetown County, a government show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  September 2026: Your Vote on LOST, Your Voice on the Port

  Sep 4, 202627 minS3

  Georgetown County Assistant County Administrator Brandon Ellis breaks down the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) referendum on the November ballot — what it is, how it could affect property owners, and where residents can go to get informed before they vote. Then, Economic Development Director Kelly Robertson-Slagle shares an update on the port redevelopment master plan, including opportunities for the public to weigh in and share feedback as the planning process moves forward.

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  Episode #8

  August 2026: A Grandson's Journey Home & Major Zoning Updates

  Aug 7, 202623 minS3

  This month, we sit down with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bill Wisneski, grandson of the late Lee Parsons, ahead of his trip from California to Andrews for the August 18 premiere of a documentary pulled from the county's 1976 time capsule. Wisneski shares what it's like discovering his grandfather's filmmaking work decades after his death, and what he hopes to learn about his family's roots in Andrews. Then, Georgetown County Planning Director Holly Richardson joins us with updates on two major ordinances: the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which will get a public airing at an August 31 meeting at the Georgetown Library, and the newly passed Wetlands Protection Ordinance, which adds new buffers and setbacks to protect the county's wetlands from development.

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  Episode #7

  Digging Up History, Keeping Down Mosquitoes: Inside Two Time Capsule and Summer Pest Season

  Jul 2, 202633 minS3

  This month on First Friday with Georgetown County , we're digging into the past and swatting at the present. Digital Archive Manager Julie Warren joins us to talk about the county's new time capsule — what's going in it, how it connects to this year's 1976 capsule opening, and what future Georgetown County residents might learn when it's unsealed decades from now. Then, Roban Mears of the Mosquito Control Division breaks down mosquito control season: why the county sprays, how spray schedules and decisions are made, and practical tips for keeping mosquito populations down in your own yard. Tune in for a look at what we're preserving for the future — and what we're fighting off right now.

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  Episode #6

  Spiking and Sealed Secrets: Summer Programs and a Time Capsule 50 Years in the Making

  Jun 4, 202623 minS3

  <p>Summer is here, and Georgetown County has plenty to keep you busy. Recreation Manager Jason Walters walks us through this season's programs, including free mobile swim lessons for kids ages 3-15, indoor volleyball leagues, Georgetown Outdoor Adventure Trails events, and upcoming camps for basketball, tackle football and flag football. Plus, Steve Candal — co-chair of the original 1976 time capsule committee — shares what it was like to help assemble the capsule 50 years ago and what he hopes to find when it opens at 9:30 a.m. on July 4 in County Council Chambers. </p>

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  Episode #5

  Be Prepared, Stay Connected

  Apr 30, 202626 minS3

  <p >Georgetown County's new Emergency Manager Loren Wallace makes his podcast debut with an early look at the 2026 hurricane season and a must-have resource: the SC Emergency Management app, free on the App Store and Google Play. Also this month, Multimedia Specialist Randy Akers from the IT Department explains the county's website refresh and the transition to gtcountysc.gov.</p>

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