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4WRD with Matthew Holtkamp

Nathaniel Thomas McGill, 13 Oaks Creative

Hosted by District 4 Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp, the show goes beyond soundbites to discuss growth, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and the real decisions shaping our community.

Each episode brings thoughtful conversations with local leaders, business owners, and community stakeholders who are helping build the future of Gwinnett.

This isn’t about politics for politics’ sake.
It’s about progress.
It’s about accountability.
It’s about leadership with conviction.

If you care about where Gwinnett is headed — and how we get there — this is your inside look at the work being done to move us 4WRD.

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  • 5 episodes
  • every few months
  • Avg 55 min
  • English

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  • #5
    August 31 · 1 hr 11 min

    Brightside Cafe & Special Kneads and Treats Join The Podcast!

    Today we welcome two wonderful people to the podcast today who are doing some truly important work right here in Gwinnett County. Special Kneads and Treats, Inc. in Lawrenceville is a nonprofit bakery creating meaningful employment, training, confidence, and community for adults with special needs. Their mission also includes Cakes for Kiddos, providing free birthday cakes to children and families who otherwise may not be able to afford one. Brightside Cafe and the Brightside Forever Foundatio

  • #4
    July 1 · 52 min

    Building Second Chances: Amir Lane and the Mission of The Barracks Recovery

    In Episode 4 of 4WRD with Matthew Holtkamp, Matthew sits down with Amir Lane, co-founder of The Barracks Recovery, a faith-based sober living community in Gwinnett County dedicated to helping men rebuild their lives through structure, accountability, and brotherhood. Born from Amir's own journey through addiction, incarceration, and recovery, The Barracks Recovery exists to bridge a critical gap for men leaving jail, treatment, or crisis situations who need more than temporary housing—they need

  • #3
    May 6 · 54 min

    Suzanne Holtkamp & Sammy Baker Join the Podcast!

    Suzanne Holtkamp and Sammy Baker join the podcast for one of the most revealing conversations yet about Matthew Holtkamp, local politics, and the real story behind the last four years in Gwinnett. Suzanne shares the journey from building Holtkamp Heating & Air alongside Matthew to serving the community through arts, nonprofits, church leadership, and local initiatives that helped shape Gwinnett’s growth. Sammy Baker talks about recruiting Matthew into politics in the first place, the challenges

  • #2
    April 17 · 1 hr 1 min

    Buzz Brockway and Chris Franklin on 4WRD!

    This is a “how it actually works” episode. In a time when it’s easy to turn every local decision into a political argument, we wanted to slow it down and walk through the real process behind the scenes—how decisions actually get made in Gwinnett County. Joined by District 4 Planning Commission appointees Buzz Brockway and Chris Franklin, along with Matthew Holtkamp, we break down the role of the Gwinnett County Planning Commission—what they do, how items are reviewed, and how recommendations m

  • #1
    February 18 · 38 min

    Meet Matthew Holtkamp

    Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to a brand new podcast brought to you by MatthewforGwinnett.com This is 4WRD with Matthew Holtkamp. Join us each month as we bring you conversations with the people that are moving Gwinnett Forward. Today on the show, we get to know more about Matthew himself. How he first came to Gwinnett. How he started a business here. Found love. Raised a family. And eventually became the last republican commissioner left in Gwinnett County! So... perk up! Grab a coffee... maybe

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