Georgetown County's new Emergency Manager Loren Wallace makes his podcast debut with an early look at the 2026 hurricane season and a must-have resource: the SC Emergency Management app, free on the App Store and Google Play. Also this month, Multimedia Specialist Randy Akers from the IT Department explains the county's website refresh and the transition to gtcountysc.gov.

April is a busy month in Georgetown County — and this episode covers a lot of ground. Finance Director Megan Colegrove walks us through the county's budget cycle and what it means for residents. Watershed Specialist Rodney Butler and Stormwater Intern Kiana Shibler share details on an exciting oyster recycling program in the works and a survey they want the public to complete. Longtime 911 employee Susie Tuck takes us back to the early days of emergency communications — before the number was even 911 — in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Emergency Communications Month. And Kevin O'Dell of the SC Office of Resilience previews an upcoming public meeting on stormwater improvements in the Graves Station-Friendfield communities. Something for everyone this month on First Friday with Georgetown County.

This month on First Friday with Georgetown County, we sit down with two guests making a real difference in our community. Veterans Services Officer Paige Sawyer shares what's changed at the county's veterans office since he came on board last summer — and previews "Day of the Fox," an SC 250 living history event celebrating Francis Marion, the legendary Swamp Fox whose Revolutionary War exploits are woven into the fabric of Georgetown County. Then, Parks and Recreation Director Beth Goodale introduces GC Calm, a new initiative encouraging residents and visitors to slow down, step outside, and reconnect with nature through forest bathing and Georgetown County's most peaceful outdoor spots. From honoring our past to restoring the present, this episode is a reminder of what makes Georgetown County a special place to call home.