A Lifetime of Educational Excellence, Leadership, and Community Impact Honored in Long County written by Branson Hartsfield LUDOWICI, GA (Long County) – Game Changers Magazine proudly celebrates Dr. Delores B. Mallard, a distinguished educator, administrator, coach, and faith leader, on being selected as Grand Marshal of the MLK Day Parade in Ludowici, Georgia. This prestigious honor reflects a lifetime of dedication to academic excellence, student empowerment, and community

written by Branson Hartsfield A Powerful Message from Eric Walton at the Artful Gatherings Vision Board Party At the recent Artful Gatherings Vision Board Party , the room was filled with entrepreneurs, parents, leaders, and visionaries mapping out their next season. But what elevated the night from inspirational to transformational was a deeply personal and powerful message delivered by , Atlanta-based real estate professional and leadership voice. What he shared wasn’t the

By Shawn Raleigh | Game Changers Media Network When you sit down with Mike Burns, Founder of the Community & College Partnership Program (C2P2Works), you quickly realize you’re not just talking to an organizer you’re talking to an architect of change. A strategist. A mentor. A man whose life’s calling is shaping stronger, fairer, and more resilient communities through the power of education, collaboration, and compassion. Many remember Burns from his years as President of the

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief 2026 Winter Edition Game Changers Magazine – The Conscious Culture Publication Dear Game Changers Family, This season marks more than just another publication it marks reflection, resilience, and revelation. Recently, I had the honor of being featured on the Business Built by Faith Podcast, hosted by Demetrius and Shay Lynn Dixon. During that powerful conversation, we revisited the foundation of what built Game Changers Media Network faith. Not

By Game Changers Magazine – The Pulse of the Community, Conscious of the Culture Across America, Project 2025 has become a political lightning strike but here in our local communities, its real dangers are far more personal, far more immediate, and far more calculated than many realize. Behind the polished policy papers and think-tank language sits a blueprint designed to rewire government, roll back civil rights gains, weaken diverse leadership, and resurrect a system of con

Henry County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet 2025 The 2025 Henry County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet was nothing short of historic. Hosted at the Shiloh Baptist Church Family Life Center, the event was sold out weeks in advance an undeniable testament to a community energized, engaged, and committed to civil rights, justice, and the fight for a better tomorrow. This year’s theme was amplified by the presence of a national powerhouse: Congresswoman Maxine Waters , whose voice has lon

By Game Changers Media Network — Where change starts with conversation Editor’s note:  The following story is based on a recorded interview with John, owner of The GOAT Sports Lounge, along with documents he says came from open-records requests and materials he shared with Game Changers. Many of the actions described below are  allegations  that the City of McDonough and the individuals named will have the opportunity to respond to. Our newsroom invited comment and will publi

By Game Changers Magazine When you sit across from Mishael White, you don’t feel like you’re talking to a politician. You feel like you’re talking to a husband, a father, a truck driver, a Katrina survivor — somebody who’s had to make the math math at the end of the month. That’s exactly how White wants it. “I didn’t lose — I ran out of time,” he said about his last run for the Georgia State Legislature. And with that same quiet fire, he made it crystal clear on the Voices of

By Game Changers Magazine | Game Changers Media Network Voices of the Village Podcast – Where Change Starts with Conversation When you think about the future of transportation in Georgia, you probably imagine more lanes, more trucks, more traffic. But in a packed studio conversation that felt more like a town hall than an interview, former Macon mayors C. Jack Ellis and Robert Rickard, along with Bibb County Commissioner Stanley Stewart, painted a different picture: a future

written by Game Changers Media Network City of McDonough: Progress in Motion Through SPLOST and T-SPLOST The City of McDonough continues to move forward with renewed energy and purpose, enhancing infrastructure, improving public spaces, and strengthening community safety. Through dedicated SPLOST and TSPLOST initiatives, the city is addressing long-standing needs while investing in projects that improve daily life for residents, support economic growth, and build a stronger f

McDonough, GA — Newly obtained city records show that former McDonough Councilwoman Kam Varner played a direct role in official licensing paperwork for Crazy Goat Sports Lounge, further deepening concerns over her involvement in the business’s early operations and alcohol license application process. The affidavit issued through the City of McDonough Occupational Tax Division lists Crazy Goat Sports Lounge as the business name and bears Varner’s signature and notary stamp, da

By Game Changers Media Network The Pulse of the Community. Conscious of the Culture. A Candid Conversation with Commissioner Michael Price In a recent in-depth conversation with Game Changers Magazine , Henry County Commissioner and Pastor Michael Price  opened up about his desire to see “homegrown residents” — those born and raised in Henry County — step into the next generation of public leadership. His words carried both pride and challenge, emphasizing that local roots br

By Game Changers Media Network | The Pulse of the Community, Conscious of the Culture In recent days, Game Changers Media Network (GCMN) has become the target of false and misleading accusations circulating through social media and certain local online platforms — most notably I Love McDonough, hosted by Beau Kelley, and amplified by individuals connected to Southern Grace Hospice. These allegations claim that GCMN has received taxpayer funds from the City of McDonough to sup

By Game Changers Media Network “The Pulse of the Community, Conscious of the Culture” As the political climate in McDonough heats up ahead of the upcoming election, city employees are speaking in hushed tones about what some are calling “the return of the old guard.”  Several longtime staff members, speaking under the condition of anonymity, say they are deeply concerned that if they speak out about what’s really happening inside City Hall, their jobs could be on the line. “E

By Game Changers Media Network McDonough, GA – A growing wave of concern is sweeping through the ranks of the Henry County Police Department (HCPD). While the county government publicizes large-scale spending obligations — including a recent legal order that requires the county to return more than $14 million in improperly collected impact fees — rank-and-file officers say they’ve seen no meaningful pay raise, prompting questions about priorities, fairness and public-safety r

By Game Changers Media Network The Pulse of the Community, Conscious of the Culture Recent conversations circulating on social media have raised concerns about alleged targeting of Black-owned businesses in McDonough by former Councilwoman Kam Varner and the City of McDonough Police Department. However, after conducting our own investigation and speaking directly with local business owners, Game Changers Media Network has found no verified evidence supporting these claims. Bu

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“ Plan, do, check, act—and do it with the people. ” written by Jerome Bowie The Leader, The Standard, The Vision On  Voices of the Village , Mayor  Sandra Vincent  reminds us that real leadership is equal parts vision and follow-through. “ Write the vision and make it plain ,” she says, invoking Habakkuk 2:2—not as a slogan, but as operating system. When she stepped into City Hall, McDonough had shelves of community-informed plans—and too many were gathering dust. Vincent’s f