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Chattin on the Ridge

Ep. 24: Sheriff Grady Judd

The Honorable Sheriff Grady Judd takes time out of his busy schedule protecting and serving Polk County to discuss his career, his legacy, and the upcoming Jeepin with Judd fundraiser this weekend.


Chattin on the Ridge is a collaboration with The Daily Ridge at dailyridge.com

Podcast logo made using clip art from Vecteezy.

Music by Kevin MacLeod on Incompetech.

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