Episode 107: The Future of Downtown Kingsland with Jolene Andersen

Downtown Kingsland is entering an exciting new chapter!

In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast, host Alison Shores welcomes Jolene Andersen, Chair of the Kingsland Downtown Development Authority, for a conversation about the projects, partnerships and investments transforming the historic downtown district.

Jolene explains how the recent expansion of the Downtown Development Authority’s boundaries will allow more local businesses to access resources such as façade grants, state programs and low-interest development loans. She also shares how these programs are already helping business owners repair, renovate and improve their properties.

Listeners will also hear the exciting story behind The Camden Exchange, a planned revitalization of Downtown Kingsland’s historic former hospital building. The development will feature a restaurant, an artisan gift shop and the downtown district’s first residential-over-commercial space.

Alison and Jolene also discuss:

The growth and long-term vision for Downtown Kingsland

Façade grants and resources available to local businesses

New businesses and storefronts coming downtown

The Camden Exchange project planned for 2027

The return of the Camden County High School homecoming bonfire

Plans to expand the Catfish Festival

Veterans Day and Christmas celebrations

Future development at The Lawn

How volunteers, business owners and city leaders are working together

Whether you are a local business owner, potential investor or community member excited about Kingsland’s future, this episode offers an inside look at the work happening behind the scenes to make Downtown Kingsland a destination where people can shop, dine, live and gather.

Connect with Downtown Kingsland

For information about business resources, available properties, grants, upcoming events or development opportunities, email info@downtownkingsland.com.

Listen now and discover what’s next for Downtown Kingsland!

Camden County is planning for the next 20 years of transportation—and your input matters.

In this episode, Alison Shores sits down with Shannon Nettles from the Camden County Board of Commissioners and transportation planners Glenn Coyne and Kalanos Johnson from GMC.

They discuss Camden County’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan, which will look at:

Traffic congestion and road safety

Sidewalks and pedestrian access

Bicycle lanes and trails

Traffic signals and intersections

Freight and commuter travel

Residential and commercial growth

Short-, medium-, and long-term transportation projects

The planning process is expected to take approximately 14 months and will include public surveys, open houses, data collection, project recommendations, estimated costs, and possible funding sources.

The goal is to create a practical plan that local leaders can use when budgeting, applying for grants, reviewing development, and planning future infrastructure improvements.

Take the Survey

Help shape Camden County’s transportation future by completing the community survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CamdenTMP

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In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast, host Alison Shores sits down with Patricia Whalen, Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Hope for Shattered Hearts Counseling Center in downtown St. Marys.

Patricia shares her personal journey into counseling, her heart for helping others heal, and the important work she does with individuals and couples who are walking through trauma, sexual abuse, relationship struggles, and emotional pain.

The conversation explores how trauma can stay stored in the body, why healing often begins with safe and honest conversations, and how childhood experiences can affect people well into adulthood. Patricia also talks about the importance of giving children proper language for their bodies, helping survivors understand that what happened to them does not define them, and creating a safe space for healing without shame or judgment.

This episode also touches on marriage, infidelity, and how couples can begin rebuilding trust, communication, and connection when both people are willing to do the work.

If you or someone you love is looking for support, hope, or a safe place to begin the healing process, connect with Patricia Whalen at Hope for Shattered Hearts Counseling Center.

Website: https://hopeforshatteredhearts.com/
Phone: 470-270-9268
Email: pjwhalen22@icloud.com

Hope for Shattered Hearts Counseling Center is located in downtown St. Marys, Georgia.

Healing is not as far away as it may feel. Hope is available, and you do not have to walk through it alone.