In Episode 28 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker sits down with Cheryl Ritzel, editor of Mulberry Magazine, to discuss how the publication began, why it was needed, and how it continues to connect residents with reliable, community-focused information.

Cheryl shares her background in education, writing, and photography, explains how Mulberry Magazine fills an important communication gap, and discusses how residents, nonprofits, and local businesses can get involved.

This episode highlights the importance of local storytelling, unbiased information, and community resources in a growing city.

Learn more about Mulberry Magazine:

🌐 Website: https://www.mulberrymagazine.com

📧 Email: info@mulberrymagazine.com

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mulberrymagazine

🧰 Community Resource Database

Find help with food, utilities, rent, pets, and more:https://tinyurl.com/2tunwa9w

📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov

In Episode 27 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker shares a special holiday update filled with stories from across Mulberry — from Halloween night to Christmas and everything in between.Hear about the Mulberry Marshal’s first night on patrol, Mayor Coker’s annual Veterans Day visit with WWII hero Donald Heath, and how the Pantry at Hamilton Mill continues serving over a thousand families each week — especially after recent SNAP changes.This episode also highlights Mulberry’s beautiful Christmas light displays, an inside tip on Buffalo’s Rudolph-themed pub, and a heartfelt year-end message to the community.🎧 A warm, festive look at what makes Mulberry such a special place to live.📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov

In Episode 26 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker sits down with lifelong resident Wayne Stancel to share what life was like growing up in Mulberry decades ago — long before the new developments and modern conveniences arrived.

From farming with mules and hauling ice to the church picnics that brought the whole community together, this conversation captures the spirit of old Mulberry — its people, its faith, and its traditions.

Discover:

- What life was like in Mulberry during the 1950s and 1960s

- How churches and mills shaped the heart of the community

- The story behind the building of Interstate 85 and how it changed everything

- Local legends like “Old Pete” and the tales that defined small-town life

🎧 A heartfelt look at where Mulberry came from — and the people who made it what it is today.

📧 Want your question featured in a future episode? Email Mayor Coker at michael.coker@mulberryga.gov