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DeKalb Talks Tourism
Your Gateway to exploring DeKalb County, Georgia! In each episode of DeKalb Talks Tourism, we reveal the can’t-miss attractions, hidden gems, and local stories that make DeKalb a must-visit destination. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, let us help you uncover the county’s best!
Episodes
93 episodes
Dr. Ben Lawrence - C.H.E.F. Youth Conference
The C.H.E.F. Youth Culinary Conference brought together high school students and industry professionals to explore careers in the culinary and hospitality world. These interviews are from the first-ever conference, held in October 2025 in DeKal...
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Larry Burnette - C.H.E.F. Youth Conference
The C.H.E.F. Youth Culinary Conference brought together high school students and industry professionals to explore careers in the culinary and hospitality world. These interviews are from the first-ever conference, held in October 2025 in DeKal...
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Jay - C.H.E.F. Youth Conference
The C.H.E.F. Youth Culinary Conference brought together high school students and industry professionals to explore careers in the culinary and hospitality world. These interviews are from the first-ever conference, held in October 2025 in DeKal...
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Chef Gina - C.H.E.F. Youth Conference
The C.H.E.F. Youth Culinary Conference brought together high school students and industry professionals to explore careers in the culinary and hospitality world. These interviews are from the first-ever conference, held in October 2025 in DeKal...
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Chef Simone Byron - C.H.E.F. Youth Conference
The C.H.E.F. Youth Culinary Conference brought together high school students and industry professionals to explore careers in the culinary and hospitality world. These interviews are from the first-ever conference, held in October 2025 in DeKal...
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82: Shani and Jelani Linder, Granite House Lofts
In this episode we sit down with Shani and Jelani Linder, the owners of Granite House Lofts in Stone Mountain, GA. They share their personal backgrounds, walk us through the transformation of the historic granite building into a unique lodging ...
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Andrea Byron - Podcast Van Interview
At the 2025 Taste of Chamblee, we brought our podcast van on-site to capture all the action! Inside, we sat down with Andrea Byron, Community Engagement Director of The Navigate Foundation, to talk about the Chef Youth Culinary Competition that...
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Brittney Lindsay - Podcast Van Interview
At the 2025 Taste of Chamblee, we brought our podcast van on-site to capture all the action! Inside, we sat down with Brittney Lindsay, Community Engagement Director, with the City of Chamblee to talk about the event and what makes it special.<...
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81: Dr. Susan Walcott, Buford Highway
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Susan Walcott to explore the history and impact of Buford Highway. We dive into how the area has grown and changed over time, its immigrant communities, and its role in regional economic development. Dr. Walcott ...
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80: Andrew Blooms, Blooms Emporium
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Blooms of Blooms Emporium to talk about his journey into the art world and the variety of mediums he works with—from painting to tattooing, murals, and more. Andrew also discusses his role in helping bri...
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Chris Hardman - Podcast Van Interview
Join us inside our podcast van at the GACVB Governors Conference in Savannah! 🎙️ We sat down with Chris Hardman, who was just announced as the new Executive Director of GHLA starting next year, to talk about what’s ahead and his vision for Geor...
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79: Shara Sanders, Executive Director of Leadership DeKalb
We got to chat with Shara Sanders, Executive Director of Leadership DeKalb! We talk about what Leadership DeKalb really is, how it helps develop community leaders, and the ways it’s making a difference in our county. If you’re curious about the...
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2025 State of Tourism - Fireside Chat with Felipe Tobar
Our 2025 State of Tourism was a defining moment for us at Discover DeKalb! This year’s event showcased the incredible initiatives shaping our county and the powerful impact tourism continues to have across our community. In this short episode, ...
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78: Father Paul, Atlanta Greek Fest
We’re joined by Father Paul to talk all things Atlanta Greek Fest🇬🇷✨. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this year’s festival is set to be bigger than ever — with authentic Greek food, live music, dancing, and plenty of family-friendly fun!<...
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Mississippi Valley States Alumni - Podcast Van
To gear up for the 2025 Georgia Football Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 4th, we’re hitting the road on a mini tour of Florida A&M and Mississippi Valley State. Along the way, we’re sitting down with some of the incredible peopl...
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FAMU's First Female Head Drum Major - Podcast Van
To gear up for the 2025 Georgia Football Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 4th, we’re hitting the road on a mini tour of Florida A&M and Mississippi Valley State. Along the way, we’re sitting down with some of the incredible peopl...
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77: Tom Luse, Emmy-winning producer
We sat down with Emmy-winning producer Tom Luse on this episode of DeKalb Talks Tourism! Tom shares what it’s like working on TV shows versus movies, producing hit series like The Walking Dead and The Vampire Diaries, and what...
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76: Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of DeKalb Talks Tourism, we’re joined by Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. We dive into Georgia’s evolving business landscape, how tourism plays a key role in economic growth, and what’s...
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75: Anthony Catalano and Dale Hughes, Blending great coffee with local soccer
On this episode of DeKalb Talks Tourism, we chat with Anthony Catalano and Dale Hughes about how Apotheos Coffee and Apotheos FC teamed up to create a brand that blends great coffee with local soccer. We talk about how the idea came to...
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74: Andrew Keenan, Executive Director of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
In this episode, we talk with Andrew Keenan, Executive Director of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Andrew shares the fascinating history of Callanwolde, how it’s grown into one of Atlanta’s leading arts and cultural hubs, and what’s coming up thi...
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73: Frances Schube, one of the founders of Splash Festivals
We sat down with Frances Schube, one of the founders of Splash Festivals, to talk all things art, events, and the booming growth of Chamblee. From how she got her start in the festival world to the recent success of the Chamblee Art Festival, F...
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72: Brittney and Katie from the City of Chamblee
We sat down with Brittney Lindsay and Katie Sears from the City of Chamblee for a fun conversation all about this vibrant and growing part of DeKalb!Brittney and Katie gave us the inside scoop on Chamblee Restaurant Week, sharing...
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71: Jacob Greenblat: Beer, Pretzels, and Content Creation
We sat down with Jacob Greenblat — better known as @TheBeerAndPretzelGuy on Instagram — for a fun and laid-back conversation about all things beer, pretzels, and content creation!Jacob has built a loyal following by pairing his love of c...
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