About this episode

The episode discusses the U.N.'s consideration of the Okefenokee as a World Heritage site, the challenges faced by the young mayor of Stockbridge, and Buford's Vintage Modern's innovative vehicle design.

The U.N. considers naming the Okefenokee a World Heritage site; Elected at age 22, and restricted six months in, the mayor of Stockbridge feels some growing pains; and making a new vehicle look old--but still better--proves a successful recipe for Buford's Vintage Modern.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• World Heritage site
• local government
• automotive design
• environment
• community issues

Keywords

• Okefenokee
• World Heritage
• Stockbridge
• mayor
• Buford
• Vintage Modern
• automotive
• design
• local news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.N., Vintage Modern

Places: Okefenokee, Buford

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