Episodes

In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 37, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things about the Hall County Government & Hall County School System. We go over the Sardis Road Project Commissioner Billy Powell is knee deep in. We also give an update on the state of the Hall County School System, it's leadership, and how the leadership looks for excuses and not solutions in Hall County Students in learning metrics across the spectrum. Reading, writing, and math are barely above state...

In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 36, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things about the Hall County Government & School District. We go over the UDC Stakeholder meeting held on September 21st. We also get into the voting meeting and some key votes that will happen. We also give an update on DSG (Dialectical Skills Group) created by the Schofield's, and how it is implemented and what to expect. You DO NOT Want to Miss this Episode. 00:00 - Introduction & Meeting Updates 02:5...

In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 35, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things about the Hall County School District. We go over the Illegal "Passive Consent" forms they are sending out to parents. The US Department of Education ruled it was illegal and they still do it. We go over DSG (Dialectical Skills Group) created by the Schofield's, how it is implemented and more. You DO NOT Want to Miss this Episode.

In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 33, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things. We go over The Ark and its outright defiance of county codes and regulations all the while coming forward wanting to expand. Hall County Commission Chair David Gibbs figuratively B*tch Slaps District 2 Commissioner Billy Powell over The Ark. Powell limps off stage and licks his wounds afterward. We go over the fallout of the Kristi Turner resignation and the 7-page resignation letter from a forme...

In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 33, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, get into a lot of things. We get into Property Taxes from the Hall County Board of Education. Expanded Homestead Exemptions (HB 1340). The Ark and It's fiasco with building codes, and DSG and the Hall County School System and more.

In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 32, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, break some news about former Asst. DA and Candidate for Hall County GOP District Attorney, Shiv Sachdeva. We talk about the Board of Commissioners Voting meeting on August 13th and the changes to the UDC (Unified Development Code) Data Centers and the fireworks that happened at the meeting over data centers. We also get into the dumpster fire that is the DA's office.

In this episode, North Ga Advocate Podcast 31, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, have a chat with special guest Susan King. Mrs. King is the District 1 Planning Commission appointee of Kathy Cooper. We get into her appointment to the Planning Commision, how she came to Hall County, and how she met Kathy Cooper and other things Hall County Government.

In this episode, Podcast 29, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua, go over things that have happened in Hall County The last two weeks. We go over the recall effort to remove Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch from office as it gets jump started. The Hall County Government proves again it is still nothing but a dumpster fire. The Swamp has been at it again in backing local candidates. We talk Sardis Road development and much more..

In this episode, Podcast 28, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua, go over things that have happened in Hall County The last two weeks. The Hall County Commissioners proved they are almost off them them corrupt and/or on the take with the actions of choosing a spot for the new courthouse. Commissioner Powell gets called onto the carpet at the Courthouse Meeting on July 9th and wasn't happy. One Short Term Rental in the county has refused to come under compliance with the fire code for up to 15 years and...

In this episode, Podcast 27, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua go over things that have happened in Hall County The last two weeks. Locally we have had a lot go on. Both the commissioners and the board of education submitted budgets and proposals. BOE is crying broke and going to raise property taxes. Also a couple of contentious land developments. One in Sardis and One in North Hall at Highland Road. WE had one commissioner get testy at the latest board meeting and chirp back with citizens. Been a l...

In this episode, Podcast 26, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua go over things that have happened in Hall County Primary Runoff Election on June 16, 2026. Locally we had two Hall County Commission Seats and an At-Large Board of Education Seat up for grabs. Plus we had some possible illegal fireworks going on from a couple of members of the Board of Tax Assessors. They tried to affect the outcome of the District 3 race and it got quite dicey for a while. We also get into the Hall County Commissions pur...

In this episode, Podcast 25, Chris Dyer and Viral Chhadua go over things that have happened in Hall County Government since the Primary. We go over more fallout that is happening how we see the runoff election going. We also get into the Unified Development Code (UDC), comprehensive plan and other Hall County news. We also dabble into some Tax Assessors shenanigans and some underhanded things happening to one of the candidates.

In this episode, Podcast 24, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Tyler Crawford, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout

In this episode, Podcast 24, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Tyler Crawford, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect in the Runoff, talk about how Tyler proceeds from here. The runoff election is scheduled for June 16th. Tyler also talks about how he built a grass-roots campaign without spending very much money. We also get into the false allegations by his opponent, Shannon Davidson, about a SuperPAC, that Tyle...

In this episode, Podcast 23, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Steve Gailey, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect in the Runoff.

In this episode, Podcast 23, Chris Dyer, Viral Chhadua and special guest Steve Gailey, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect in the Runoff, and give our take on what happened. The runoff election is scheduled for June 16th. Steve also comes out with his endorsements in the Runnoff and what to expect afterwards in a general election. We also go over the UDC and the rush to get things done. Why the public hasn't been told w...

In this episode, Podcast 22, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect and give our take on what happened. We delve into why it happened and how to move forward for candidates, supporters and Hall County. We talk about how sometimes you actually "Win" when you lose your political race. Any time you can get the people talking about the issues, that is a great thing. We also go over the UDC and thing...

In this episode, Podcast 22, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over 2026 Election results from the primary that was held on May 19th. We go over the fallout, what to expect and give our take on what happened.

In this episode, Podcast 20, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over campaign contributions for some of the candidates. We see where their money comes from and from who. Is is swamp money? Is it family members? What expenditures did they have? Some interesting things. Some candidates don't have any donations. They don't have to report if they are not going to accept or if they are going to accept less than $2,500. If they happen to accept more they can file in June. We also go over why the County ha...

In this episode, Podcast 21, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, go over campaign contributions for some of the candidates. We see where their money comes from and from who.

In this episode, Podcast 20, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview John Batchelor who is challenging Inez Grant for Hall County Solicitor General. Grant is not the incumbent. She was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to finish Stephanie Woodard's term after she got caught stealing funds. John is a very experienced prosecutor and worked in multiple DA's offices and solicitors offices for over a decade before deciding to run for elected office. He has some great ideas on how to modernize the office...

In this episode, Podcast 20, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview John Batchelor who is challenging Inez Grant for Hall County Solicitor General.

In this episode, Podcast 19, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Shiv Sachdeva who is challenging Lee Darragh for Hall County District Attorney.

In this episode, Podcast 19, Chris Dyer & Viral Chhadua, Interview Shiv Sachdeva who is challenging Lee Darragh for Hall County District Attorney. Shiv is a very experienced prosecutor and worked for the DA's office for 18 years before deciding to run for elected office. He has some great ideas on how to modernize the office and fix some issues that are evident in the office right now. Mr. Sachdeva has also had to put up with a lot of hateful and outright slanderous posts and comments about him ...