Thrive Y’all | Anthony Rodriguez & Ann-Carol Pence | Artistic Expansion| Ep 48

Artistic performances highlight home-grown talent, teach life lessons, and offer an opportunity to strengthen the bond between community members.

In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on Aurora Theatre co-founders, Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence, to learn about the organization’s upcoming expansion into the Lawrenceville Arts Center.

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Apple to Begin Scanning iCloud Photos | Sync Up With Rocket IT

As tech developers struggle to find a balance between data privacy and the safety of their users, Apple’s newest innovation aims to help law enforcement track down content related to child endangerment by scanning your iCloud photos and the messages you receive.

But while Apple’s admirable goal may be to create a platform that empowers people while keeping them safe, at what cost does this come for law-abiding citizens?

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Thrive Y’all | Dana Glass | Safety Net Provider | Ep 47

With nearly 10,000 individuals needing help from health care organizations, it’s become important to reduce as many barriers to care as possible. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on CEO, Dana Glass, to hear how Aspire Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Services is working to meet people where they are.

By utilizing social media, Aspire is able to reduce the stigma surrounding addictive diseases and mental illnesses while educating the population.

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Thrive Y’all | Renee Byrd-Lewis | Collective Impact | Ep 46

With almost 1 million residents, there are always improvements to the well-being and health of residents in diverse communities such as Gwinnett County. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on Executive Director, Renee Byrd-Lewis, to hear how the Gwinnett Coalition is transforming its services to reach all members of the community.

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