Business RadioX Comes to Jackson County

Staff Report

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

One of the largest producers of podcast programming in the nation is currently up and running in Jackson County.

Business RadioX, which operates dozens of online radio studios across the U.S., is proud to announce that the Empower College and Career Center in Jefferson, GA is home to the company’s newest studio, Northeast Georgia Business RadioX.

Located in the northeastern suburbs of Atlanta, Jackson County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia, with tremendous growth projected over the next decade. Local business executive Tom Sheldon manages the daily operations of the studio.

Sheldon is also the host of the studio’s signature show “Northeast Georgia Business Radio”, a weekly podcast series that highlights and features local businesses and the great work they’re doing for their market, their community, and their profession.

“I am excited to serve the Northeast Georgia region and provide a valuable media platform for businesses to grow, develop new business, and share their stories,” said Sheldon.

With studio space at the Empower College and Career Center, Business RadioX also has the unique opportunity to mentor local students for potential careers in broadcasting and the podcast industry.

“The Empower College and Career Center is thrilled with the partnership that has developed with Business RadioX®. The fact that both of our missions is to promote business and industry across Jackson County makes this partnership a no-brainer,” said John Uesseler, CEO of the Empower College and Career Center. “In addition, Business RadioX is dedicated to providing work-based learning opportunities and promoting the great work of Empower, our students, and the Jackson County School District.”