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News Articles: Jon Jackson

Jon Jackson has been using his farm to help veterans for years. More recently, he's launched a virtual farmers market to help families in need due to COVID-19.

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How One Georgia Farmer Turned The Coronavirus Crisis Into An Opportunity For Service

The closure of schools, restaurants and hotels has wreaked havoc on the nation’s food supply. Dairy farmers are pouring out milk, hog prices are...

April 29, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jesse Nighswonger
Donald Glover poses in the press room with his awards for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series and for outstanding directing for a comedy series for "Atlanta" at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.

The Breakroom: GA Tech Shooting, Film Diversity, Boozy Tacos

The Breakroom gang joins guest host Tony Harris to weigh in on the week's news. The panel includes farmer Jon Jackson, Fayette County Commissioner Steve...

September 25, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris and
  • Sean Powers

The Breakroom: New Genderless Hollywood Award, The 'Bromance,' And Campus Carry Law Concerns

The Breakroom returns to discuss the news of the week. Our panel includes Atlanta-based author Nicki Salcedo ; Christian Zsilavetz , Executive Director...

May 16, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Whitney Chirdon
The Disney reboot of "Beauty and the Beast" cost $300 million to produce. Will it be worth it?

The Breakroom: Trump's Wiretapping Claims, The Most Profitable Career, Beauty And The Beast

The Breakroom gang joins host Celeste Headlee to weigh in on the week's news. The panel includes Jessica Leigh Lebos of Connect Savannah, Amy Condon of...

March 10, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

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