This week on Georgia On Your Mind, Chris Sharp sits down with brothers Matt and Jon Stinchcomb at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall to reflect on a journey defined by brotherhood, competition, and building something together at every stage. From their upbringing in Tucker, Georgia to dominating at Parkview High School, the Stinchcomb brothers share how their bond pushed them to elevate not only their own games, but the programs around them.

That same drive carried them to University of Georgia, where they helped set the standard in the trenches through leadership, toughness, and accountability. They turned challenges into success at the highest level of college football. Matt went on to earn All-American honors, became an NFL first round pick (Oakland Raiders), and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, while Jon became a Super Bowl champion with the New Orleans Saints and now serves as the UGA color analyst for the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network.

Together, they reflect on how competition strengthened their relationship, the responsibility of leaving programs better than they found them, and the lessons that continue to shape their impact on the next generation of athletes.

This week on Georgia On Your Mind, Geovana Oliveira sits down with Rebecca Ross at the Love Y’all Fest in Atlanta, Georgia, who shares her journey from college student to full-time fantasy author. She reflects on finding her path, from exploring different majors at UGA to trusting her instincts and pursuing her passion for storytelling.

Rebecca talks about the challenges of her early career and shares how music, nature, and her life in the Appalachian foothills of Georgia inspire her worlds and characters. Rebecca also opens up about her experience with endometriosis, discussing advocacy, resilience, and how personal challenges have shaped the themes in her writing.

This week on Georgia On Your Mind, Maya Jarrell sits down with Chris Green at the Georgia Student Finance Commission office in Decatur, Georgia to discuss his journey from Athens native to President of the Commission. He reflects on how receiving the HOPE Scholarship shaped his opportunities, guided his education at the University of Georgia, and inspired him to dedicate his career to making higher education more accessible.

Chris shares insights on leading initiatives like GEORGIA MATCH, supporting students who may never have considered college, and busting myths about financial aid. From navigating his own career path to shaping Georgia’s future talent pipeline, he offers a candid look at leadership, opportunity, and the impact of investing in students.