About Joey
Joey moved to Charlotte in 2008 and loves it here! She started the Charlotte Geeks after returning from Dragon*Con and whining "But I don't want to wait 360 days to hang out with my people again!!" Self-dubbed the GiddyGeeker, her geekdoms are Doctor Who, Marvel, Boardgaming, British TV (MisFits, Orphan Black, Sherlock, The IT Crowd, etc) and she is slightly addicted to FUNKO pops. Check here out here or listen to her on the Guardians of the Geekery podcast.
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Goodwill Gaming Event: Play and Trade!

October 30, 2022 Joey

Goodwill’s technology store, The GRID: Powered by Goodwill, is hosting a Gamer Meet-Up to celebrate one year of being at its current storefront location on Wilkinson Boulevard. It sounds like a fun event! WHEN: Friday, November 18, from 5 – 7 p.m. WHERE: The GRID, which is located at The Goodwill […]

Geek Blogs

Charlotte Geeks in the News!

October 30, 2022 Joey

Recently, Lindsey Banks of the Charlotte Ledger interviewed us for a feature article in their Weekend Edition. We are grateful to Lindsey and the Ledger for taking the time to spotlight our group and helping us to spread the word. I love that a local news organization is trying to […]

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In Memoriam: Leon Fortner

September 5, 2022 Joey

This week, the entire Geek community mourns the loss of longtime ally and Charlotte Geeks supporter, Leon Fortner. Leon died on Thursday, September 1st, during a fatal hit-and-run in Concord, NC. Our hearts go out to his wife Mary, son Phillip, and the entirety of the Get Some Game family […]

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Ways to Save during Con Season

May 6, 2019 Joey

Con season is certainly upon us – and as a geek, it can be quite a challenge to choose how to navigate the choices, indulge your passions, and still have enough money left over to pay the rent and keep the lights on. Here’s a few key ways you can […]

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4,221! Con-Tagion Food Drive Results Are In

February 17, 2019 Joey

On Saturday, February 9th, the Charlotte Geeks with the help of the Queen City Harry Potter Alliance, hosted a food drive at Queens University Sports Complex. The food drive was a part of Muggles Market Too, the kid sister event of the Muggles Market held every fall. The Muggles Market […]

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Chewbacca, he’s a friend of mine.

April 5, 2012 Joey

There’s something rather awesome about the power of the internet.  For example, yesterday I posted on Facebook about one of my foster dogs, Rascal – showing his latest photos, extolling his attributes and virtues, in general, just telling people what’s going on and asking them to pass his info along […]

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