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The Paranoid PerspectiveEp. 25- The Lake Oconee Murders: The Case of Russell and Shirley DermondIn May 2014, an upscale lakeside home in Georgia became the scene of one of the most baffling and brutal crimes in recent history. 88-year-old Russell Dermond was found decapitated in his garage. His wife, Shirley, was missing—until her body was discovered days later, floating in Lake Oconee, weighed down by concrete blocks. There were no signs of forced entry. No known enemies. No clear motive.In this chilling episode of The Paranoid Perspective, we unravel the eerie details of the Dermond murders: a case that stumped seasoned investigators, haunted a quiet retirement community, and remains unsolved to this day. Wa...2025-07-2156 min
Lure of the Lake"Take Me Out To The Wild Things" - Corey Schachter on Lake Oconee's Baseball TeamToday, I’m excited to introduce a guest who brings a unique blend of business acumen, community spirit, and a passion for sports: Corey Schachter.
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Corey has called Georgia home for eight years and has lived at the Lake for the last four years. His move to the lake was driven by a desire to "simulate living on vacation" after his family grew unexpectedly to include five young children, the youngest being twins!
Professionally, Corey owns and manages an automotive warranty company headquartered just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Beyond hi...2025-07-1834 min
Epic Agents: The Best in Real Estate039: Marketing & Real Estate with Madison Zak (Lake Oconee, GA)Madison Zak shares her journey in real estate, highlighting the importance of social media, particularly Instagram, in building her brand and connecting with clients. She discusses the dynamics of the Lake Oconee real estate market and her innovative marketing strategies, including community engagement and networking. Maddie emphasizes the need for consistency and uniqueness in real estate marketing, offering valuable advice for aspiring agents.Madison ZakReal Estate Agenthttps://ki...2025-07-0930 min
The Dark OakEpisode 94: The Lake Oconee MurdersIn May 2014, the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond, a couple in their late eighties, shook the residents of Putnam County, Georgia. The decapitated body of Russell Dermond was found on May 6, 2014, in the garage of the house he owned on Lake Oconee. Neither his head nor his wife, Shirley, could be located in the house. As the investigation unfolded, the murder was revealed to be a double homicide when Shirley's body was found in Lake Oconee and the brutal attacks remain unsolved more than 10 years later.
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00:00 Welcome to the Dark Oak
01:20 100 Episode Ce...2025-04-0957 min
Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollumThe Dermond’s Case | The Double Homicide on Lake Oconee, Georgia: The Prosecutors on Zone 7 The Derman Murders are the unsolved killings of Russell and Shirley Dermond in Putnam County, Georgia in May 2014. On May 6, 2014, Russell's decapitated body was found in the garage of his Lake Oconee home. He was 88 years old. Over a week later, Shirley's body was found floating in Lake Oconee. She was 87 years old and had been weighted down with concrete blocks. As of April 2024, the murders remain unsolved and Russell's head has not been found. The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer or killers. Guest B...2024-11-2752 min
Club and Resort TalksWes Forester, PGA Director of Golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee Discusses RichlandWes Forester, PGA Director of Golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee joined Rob Thomas on the Club + Resort Talks podcast to discuss Richland—the seventh golf course at the Greensboro, Ga. property. The new 18-hole layout was created by acclaimed course architect Tom Fazio by combining nine holes from his existing National course with nine all-new holes.
This gives Reynolds Lake Oconee two Fazio designs (Richland and The National) along with courses from Jack Nicklaus (Great Waters), Rees Jones (The Oconee), Jim Engh (Creek Club), and two by Bob Cupp (The Preserve and The Landing).
The new Richland turns the Bluff ni...2024-11-1728 min
Sticks Together Golf | Couples GolfUnsolicited advice, a fashion faux pas, and our take on Reynolds Lake OconeeThis week on Sticks Together, we dive into the intricacies of managing unsolicited advice on the golf course, our memorable trip to Reynolds Lake Oconee, and, of course, a few fashion tips from Slade. It's our pilot episode, and we're excited to embark on this journey.The unique aspect of our relationship is playing golf together as a couple. It's not something you see every day, especially for couples our age. Stacey notes that many women her age primarily play golf with their husbands, while Slade shares his experience playing golf mostly with men, but also enjoying...2024-08-1240 minLure of the LakePaws, Claws & A Cause' - The 'New' Lake Oconee Humane Society!Today, we are talking about one of everyone’s favorite non-profits, the Humane Society, specifically, the Lake Oconee Humane Society! It’s a new name, but the same organization that we all know and love.
Diane Robinson & Jeri-Michel Duncan are joining me to talk about the name change, the current work they are doing, some things you may not know about the organization and a wonderful upcoming event that you don’t want to miss, celebrating 25 years of helping animals and saving lives in the Lake Country.
We’ll talk about some real stories with happy en...2024-07-1235 minLure of the LakeCommunity, Connection, Creation: The Making of Airabella Lake OconeeI’m sure you’ve heard about a new planned development named Airabella. Maybe you’ve seen the sign on Highway 44 and wondered what it was going to be? Or maybe you heard someone talking about it and are wondering what is the latest?
My guest today is Kevin Bryant; Kevin is one of the partners in the project, Airabella Lake Oconee. This is a visionary, mixed-use development designed to redefine living, working and playing at Lake Oconee! Spanning 137 acres, this community will consist of, not only residential living at its finest, but is set to feature chef-d...2024-03-2252 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchRebuilding Through TrialIn this sermon from 10-22-2023, we take a look at Nehemiah 6 and are reminded that the Christian life is filled with challenges and resistance, and we see how Nehemiah models a Bible response to those obstacles.2023-10-2228 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchRebuilding with GenerosityIn this sermon from 10-15-2023, we see that not only were the Israelites committed to rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, but they were also led by Nehemiah to demonstrate their gratitude toward God by loving one another well and extending generosity through fair practices. In today's world, what would it look like for Christians to not only seek to build God's kingdom but to do so with winsome attitudes toward neighbors and communities?2023-10-1524 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchSpiritual BattleWhat happens when we attempt to grow in godliness or take a step to build God's kingdom? We are met with resistance. How do we respond to that tension? Nehemiah gives us a clear example, and Pastor Jeff Birch walks us through what this looks like in this sermon from chapter 4.2023-10-0827 minLure of the LakeBrian Prell - Lake Oconee Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Part 2My guest today has dedicated his career to helping people, not only relieving their pain, but also giving them back the ability to do the things they enjoy in life! Brian Prell is a Physical Therapist and owner of Lake Oconee Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy.
You will enjoy hearing how Brian’s path to Physical Therapy was not typical. He was heading in a different direction, when a couple of random occurrences led him to PT. He describes for us the model that he uses in his approach that makes him, not only unique, but also very effective in...2023-10-0636 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchThe Holy Habits of the Early ChurchIn the sermon from pulpit guest Jim Sheppard, we take a look at five habits of the early church: (1) teaching; (2) fellowship; (3) the breaking of bread; (4) prayer and worship; (5) generosity2023-10-011h 17Lure of the LakeBrian Prell - Lake Oconee Rehabilitation & Physical TherapyMy guest today has dedicated his career to helping people, not only relieving their pain, but also giving them back the ability to do the things they enjoy in life! Brian Prell is a Physical Therapist and owner of Lake Oconee Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy.
You will enjoy hearing how Brian’s path to Physical Therapy was not typical. He was heading in a different direction, when a couple of random occurrences led him to PT. He describes for us the model that he uses in his approach that makes him, not only unique, but also very effective in...2023-09-2939 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchRise and RebuildDid you know that the most popular baby names for the first half of 2023 are Liam and Olivia, followed by Noah and Emma? What didn't make the list are names like Eliashib, Zaccur, Meremoth, and Joiada. But what they like in modern popularity, these names make up for with a legacy that has survived the last 2,400+ years through a demonstration of faithfulness and unity as they worked together to glorify and worship the Lord. This episode takes a look at Nehamiah 3 as we explore, "Rise and Rebuild."
2023-09-2532 min
Crime Over WineRussell & Shirley Dermond - Lake Oconee MurdersRussell & Shirley Dermond were living a quiet retirement lifestyle on Lake Oconee in Putnam County, Georgia. It was relaxed, easy, everything they had worked for.But one day, they fell out of their normal routine. When their neighbors check up on them, they stumble across a horrific scene that leads to a complicated and frustrating investigation.If you know anything about the deaths of Russell and Shirley Dermond, call the Putnam County Sheriff's Office at 706-485-8557.This week, we're drinking Clean Slate's Riesling.SOURCES: https://www.crimeoverwine.com...2023-09-201h 10
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchPrayer and Preparation
What do we typically do when we embark on a project? We prepare. But, as Christians, what do we need to do most in that same situation? We need to pray, not because we need prayer, but because we need to be in touch with the Lord who orders our steps, and in the case of Nehemiah, softens a king's heart to the request of his servant because, as Nehemiah 2:8 says, "...for the good hand of my God was upon me." We look more closely at this scripture from in our second sermon from the Nehemiah Sunday series as...2023-09-1728 min
Priority StatusMeet me at the Lake - 5 Questions with Ralph Vick of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake OconeeIn this episode of Priority Status, Kristin Moller is joined by Ralph Vick, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee to talk about the unique experience that is “Lake Life.” Listen in as Ralph shares the evolution of the iconic Georgia resort and how the property approaches “barefoot luxury,” something that only The Ritz-Carlton could deliver. Ralph talks about the resort’s traditions and how they have come to be woven into the fabric of the many families who return year after year for their dose of “Lake Life.”
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https://www.ritzcarlton.com/reynolds2023-09-1425 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchA Leader's HeartIn this new Fall 2023 sermon series, we open with Nehemiah 1:1-11 and see the response of a true leader to the suffering of his people. Are we as burdened for those around us? Do we have the same desire to bring healing and restoration to our community?2023-09-1030 minLake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchLife TogetherIn this sermon from 9-3-2023, Pastor Jeff Birch takes a look at the early church found in Acts 2 and reminds us of our own vision for our role within our community and the world.2023-09-0328 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchIt's All About RelationshipsLife is all about relationships, but we have a tendency to compartmentalize those into school, work, church, social clubs, and so on. However, in Paul's final chapter to the Romans, he focuses on the truth that mission is all about relationships both inside and outside the church walls. Why? Because we are created by a relational God and designed, first, for communion with him and with one another.
2023-08-2721 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchWhat Has Hold of Your Heart?As we near the finish line in our study of Romans, we find Paul continuing to write about missions being so strongly associated with relationships, and one of the relationships that acts as a plumb line for our heart posture is how we feel about the poor. Do we actively engage with those around us who live in poverty (not always apparent in a community of wealth and gated amenities)? Or do we turn a blind eye or blame them for their circumstances? In a world where the disparity grows between the haves and the have-nots, we need this...2023-08-2024 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchThe Fulfillment of the Mission"Missions exists because worship doesn't," is one of the most impactful lines from the book, Let the Nations Be Glad. And it could very well be the subtitle for Romans 15 and Paul's desire to preach the gospel where it isn't known. Do we have the same yearning, whether it involves going to the ends of the earth or just to the end of the street?
2023-08-1324 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchChrist Our HopeIn a world of cancel culture and online mudslinging, how we treat one another is no small display of the posture of our hearts. This week, we continue in Romans as we are reminded to welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us.
2023-08-0624 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchUnited for Glory
Do you worship with people who are different from you in some way? If so, how do you approach these differences as a Christ follower? 2023-07-3024 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchThe Way of PeaceWe are made for relationships, and a Gospel-centered life is also a highly relational one. But how do we, as Christ followers, navigate the complicated world of relationships without judging others but, rather, welcoming and accepting them?
2023-07-2326 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchUnderstanding JudgmentWhen we think about God, we often want to avoid the consideration of judgment, but understanding judgment means unraveling its misunderstanding. Pastor Jeff Birch walks us through this important attribute as we continue our series in Romans.2023-07-1626 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchLoving Across the DivideHow do Christians love others through differences, especially when it involves other Christians? Pastor Mike Palombo walks us through Romans 14 as we look through a Biblical lens of unity among differences.2023-07-0234 minLure of the LakeGary Sofen - Revisiting Lake Oconee Bistro + Some Straight Economic Talk!My guest today is no stranger to many of you and certainly not a stranger to our Lure of the Lake podcast. Gary Sofen is returning to bring us up to date on the restaurant industry in general, and specifically what has been happening at Lake Oconee Bistro, since we last spoke about a year ago!
Gary will tell us about the current employment situation, what has happened with the supply chain issues and give us some great insight on what it is like to be in the tough restaurant business. And the challenges and rewards of...2023-07-011h 08Lure of the LakeGary Sofen - Revisiting Lake Oconee Bistro + Some Straight Economic Talk!My guest today is no stranger to many of you and certainly not a stranger to our Lure of the Lake podcast. Gary Sofen is returning to bring us up to date on the restaurant industry in general, and specifically what has been happening at Lake Oconee Bistro, since we last spoke about a year ago!
Gary will tell us about the current employment situation, what has happened with the supply chain issues and give us some great insight on what it is like to be in the tough restaurant business. And the challenges and rewards of...2023-06-301h 08
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchCostly LovePastor Mike Palombo delivers this message from Romans 13 in which we explore the real price of love. 2023-06-2531 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchHumble SubmissionWhat does it look like to submit to authority, even when that authority oversteps? LOPC's Youth Director, Travis Skillingstad, tackles this tough question with us as we unpack Romans 13:1-7.2023-06-1931 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchShaped by LoveWe've all heard the phrase, "Don't get mad; get even," but does this apply to the Christian? How does our response to our enemies reflect a counter-cultural understanding of grace and forgiveness?2023-06-1125 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchI Am Not My OwnIn this sermon excerpt from Romans 12:1-5, Pastor Jeff Birch preaches on the gift of belonging to God and to the body of Christ.2023-05-2830 min
Beyond Criminal HeadlinesMurders at Lake Oconee: 9 years later, private lab gives investigators new hopeNine years later, the mystery behind the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond on Georgia’s Lake Oconee still confounds authorities. Could new technology and the efforts of a private lab finally help solve the case? WSB-TV’s Karyn Greer takes us beyond criminal headlines for episode 31.
Previous episode on the Dermonds:
Episode 20 – Mark Winne on the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond2023-05-2332 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchWorship as a Way of LifeIn this sermon from 5-21-2023, we unpack Romans 11:33-12:2 as Pastor Jeff Birch preaches on "Worship as a Way of Life." In this text, we see three things: (1) Worship is determined by the worth of God; (2) Worship is defined by giving God what he's worth; (3) Worship is driven by the depth of one's view of the mercy of God.2023-05-2125 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchOur Merciful GodGod's ways are higher and deeper than we'll ever know, but one thing we do understand is that following Jesus is a miracle of grace. In this sermon excerpt from 5-14-2023, we take a look at Romans 11 and "Our Merciful God."
2023-05-1416 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchHumbled by KindnessWhen God changes us, he does so through his immeasurable kindness. Shouldn't, then, we also apply that same kindness to the way we treat others? In this episode, Pastor Jeff Birch unpacks this theme found in Romans 11:16-24 as Paul addresses his Gentile audience.
2023-05-0720 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchGod's Purpose in Our StumblingWe've all had that moment - ok, moments - when we know that we've screwed up and wonder how God's grace can possibly work within the mess that we've made. Or what about when we make mistakes in front of non-Christians, and we start wondering if we've just derailed whatever curiosity they might've had? Sound familiar? If so, Romans 11:7-15 has an encouraging response!
2023-04-3030 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchUnderstanding Grace
Christians talk a lot about the word "grace," but what does it mean? Do we truly understand it and how it's inextricably woven throughout the gospel? In this sermon from 4-23-2023, we take a look at what Apostle Paul has to say about grace and the way it takes us by surprise.
2023-04-2325 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchThe Call of the GospelWe can check all the boxes of church membership and attendance but still completely miss being conduits of grace. Do we really understand the power of grace and the call of the gospel? 2023-04-1624 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchNew LifeThe disciples first on the scene of where Jesus was buried were taken by surprise. After all, they looked for the living among the dead. How is it that we, also, look for life among the decay? Where do we spend our time and anchor our joy? Join us as we take a look at this most unexpected encounter with the risen Christ on Easter Sunday, 4-9-2023.2023-04-0925 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchThe Unexpected KingOn this Palm Sunday, our new Assistant Pastor, Mike Palombo, takes us to the familiar passage of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Riding on a humble donkey, Jesus wasn't the king that Israel expected, and his plans to build his kingdom still surprise us today. Could it be that we also expect a different kind of king?2023-04-0226 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchEngaging RealityEveryone loves a good story, and it's even better when told by a gifted storyteller. Jesus was a master storyteller and often employed the use of parables. This week, we take a look at "The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree" as Jesus addresses an issue that can make us uncomfortable: repentance. In a society where regret and remorse are common but poor substitutes, repentance is a much less chosen path that leads to true freedom and joy.
2023-03-2624 min
Psychic Eye Mysteries Podcast (PEMpodcast)MURDERED The Lake Oconee Murders Russell and Shirley Dermond Psychic Eye Mysteries Podcast Ep 50This week we dive into the 2014 grisly murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond, an elderly couple living in the wealthy neighborhood of Lake Oconee, Georgia. Was this a robbery gone wrong? Or was the couple targeted for more sinister reasons? #LakeOconee #DermondMurders #PEMpodcast2023-03-1926 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchLost and FoundIt’s the prodigal story everyone knows: Son demands inheritance; son leaves home and squanders inheritance; son returns home destitute; son is received by father with joy and feasting. But do we really understand this passage? How often do we see ourselves in the younger son without realizing that the older son is an equal representation of our entitlement? We who follow the rules can also be the most resentful when grace is lavished upon those who have made a mess of things. This Sunday, we take a fresh look at this familiar New Testament parable and how much in...2023-03-1929 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchThe Hope of GloryGrief is no stranger to Christians. And yet, in our collective sorrow, we have hope. How can this be? As Christ followers, we believe not only in Christ's resurrection but also in a future glory that was glimpsed during Jesus' transfiguration, and we get to dive into this passage from Luke 9. As part of our series in "Lent: Encountering Jesus," it gathers momentum as we near Easter Sunday, but it will especially encourage our weary hearts. As CS Lewis once said, "If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable...2023-03-1223 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchHe Will Fight for YouFor the next several Sundays, we're taking a detour from our Romans series and will be focusing on the Book of Luke as Pastor Jeff Birch leads us through "Lent: Encountering Jesus." This special series will provide snapshots of Jesus from Luke's gospel and culminates with Easter Sunday.
2023-03-0531 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchThe Message of SalvationDo you ever feel overwhelmed by the roles, responsibilities, and commitments that are supposed to bring fulfillment? For many of us, life seems more complicated than it should be, and that can include our understanding of the gospel. This sermon takes a look at Romans 10:5-13 that emphasizes the simplicity of "The Message of Salvation," and we are so in need of this good news!
2023-02-2624 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchThe Foundation StoneIn our continuation of studying Paul's letter to the Romans, we take a look at Romans 9:30-10:4. In this passage, Paul answers the question, "Where does our struggle end?" by reminding us that we are accepted and completed in Christ.2023-02-1928 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchGod's Big PictureIn this sermon from February 12, 2023, Paul answers the question, "Can God be trusted?" by looking at the story of Israel and reminding them - and us - that we can only understand where we are by looking at where we've come from.2023-02-1227 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchUnderstanding God's JusticeRomans 9:14-24
Is God fair and righteous? Can he be trusted? In this sermon from February 5, 2023, we take a look at this question and its answer found in Romans 9:14-24.2023-02-0522 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchThe Shepherd LeaderIn this sermon from 1-22-2023, we take a look at Acts 20:17-35 as we install newly elected deacons and elders.2023-01-2224 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchGod's Word Has Not FailedHas God's Word failed? We take a look at Romans 9:6-13 as we ask ourselves this question and discover exactly why Jesus came to die and reconcile us to himself.2023-01-1524 min
Lake Oconee Presbyterian ChurchPrivilege and PassionWe are back in our series on Romans (started earlier in 2022) and continuing with a look at Romans 9:1-5. In this chapter, we get to see Paul's heart that bleeds for his fellow Romans and how that compels us to look at our neighbors.2023-01-0824 min
Golfweek Amateur Tour - The PodcastHappy New Year! Chris Tillery and Wes Forester Director of Golf, Reynolds Lake OconeeSend us a textHappy New Year to everyone! In this episode, we talk to A Flight player Chris Tillery from the Indianapolis tour. Chris talks about his goals for the 2023 season and what he loves about the tour. Then we talk to Wes Forester, the Director of Golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee. Wes gives us some inside information about the courses we. are playing for the Phil Robinson Memorial. He also talks about the other four courses and other amenities at the resort. AMATEURGOLFTOUR.NET Support the showPodcast Homepage2023-01-0454 min