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Gage Farmer And Ben Rodgers Discuss Economic Development/ Tourism in Van Buren Co.

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Host Ben Rodgers interviews Gage Farmer, an entrepreneur from Dalton, Georgia, now serving as Vice Chairman of Economic Development and Tourism for Van Buren County. They discuss local restaurants within city limits, the Tourism Comittee's vision for revitalizing historic downtown Spencer, and ongoing efforts to secure grants for community development.

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11 Jun 2025 9PM English United States Society & Culture · Education

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