May 28, 2016 by Gary Gobeo Awareness for the 22 veteran deaths a day by suicide was the theme for Saturdays 22 mile walk from Andrews to Murphy, NC. Over 50 veterans and patriots from three states aged 18 to 78 participated in all or various phases of the walk that was broken down into […]
Read More »The Question is Still a Matter of Trust
Opinion by George McClellan: I mentioned in a previous essay that the fabric that binds us together is trust and the loss of that trust through lying, deception, redefinition of common terms to fit political agenda’s, and simply ignoring criminal acts committed by the people in power, is a sure precursor to conflict. In a […]
Read More »Earth, Hear the Word of the Lord
Religion article written by Dr. Bob Allen: Father God wants you to understand and believe, above all things, His perfect love for you, and to understand the price He paid for you. This love never runs out, but goes beyond all knowledge, and all understanding. This Love is for you today; this love is yours. […]
Read More »GDOL Veterans Workshops for August Scheduled in Toccoa and Cornelia
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will host its monthly workshops in the Georgia Mountain region to help veterans apply for benefits, receive counseling and move into the workforce. Workshops will be open to all veterans, their spouses and their caregivers. The first workshop will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 10:30 […]
Read More »Conservatives – The Endangered Species
Opinion by John Tutten: This is an open letter to the twenty-five or thirty percent of Republicans that can be considered solid Constitutional conservatives. I share your concern for how this 2016 election cycle has unfolded and for what may lie ahead for our nation. We had great hopes that given the last disastrous eight […]
Read More »“By Our Creator” Is Still the Truth
Opinion by John Tutten: “You think about the United States of America. We have a really good story called the Declaration of Independence. ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal; that we’re endowed with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’ That’s […]
Read More »New Georgia Hunting Seasons & Regulations Guide Info
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW GEORGIA HUNTING SEASONS & REGULATIONS GUIDE AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PRINT SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (Aug. 3, 2016) –Beginning this month, the 2016-2017 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available online and in print, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This guide provides important information on season […]
Read More »I Saw the Straight Gate
Religion column written by Dr. Bob Allen: Most recently while just standing up from my couch in the middle of the afternoon; I had a quick vision of the Lord Jesus. I did not see a full face of Him, but I did see the whole person. I came up behind him. Jesus was wearing […]
Read More »Alzheimer’s Association to Host Family Caregiver Workshop
The Alzheimer’s Association will host a Family Caregiver Workshop from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday June 9, 2016, at the Alzheimer’s Association Community Outreach Center in Dalton (922 East Morris Street). Those in attendance will have the opportunity to learn from Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Susan Greene. Susan will present The Basics – Memory […]
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Read More »Trash Encourages Bears to Stay: Learn To Stash It
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (May 26, 2016) –Garbage is irresistible to a hungry black bear. The presence of available garbage encourages bears to change their normal movement patterns and “hang out” in non-traditional range areas. What can you do? One of the first, and most important, things to do is to stash your trash to resolve […]
Read More »It’s Trump, Oh My!
Opinion by George McClellan: It’s all over but the shouting. Trump has achieved the required 1237 delegates vote count and will be the GOP candidate for president. There will be no brokered convention, no behind the scene machinations to bring in Jeb Bush or Mitt Romney, no nothing! Oh my! The GOP Establishment is opposed […]
Read More »Collins Applauds House Judiciary Committee Passage of DUE PROCESS Act
May 25, 2016 Cites Concerns Raised by Northeast Georgia Business Owner Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee marked up H.R. 5283, the DUE PROCESS Act of 2016. The bill, which reins in abuses under current civil asset forfeiture laws and protects fundamental property rights, passed out of committee by a voice vote. Congressman […]
Read More »House Speaker David Ralston Wins!
sos.ga.gov State Representative, District 7 – REP = County Reporting County DAVID RALSTON (I) SAM SNIDER Total Dawson 334 143 477 Fannin 3583 1729 5,312 Gilmer 2632 1496 4,128 Total: 6,549 3,368 9,917
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State Senator Steve Gooch, District 51 Wins 5/24 Election
sos.ga.gov State Senator, District 51 – REP = County Reporting County STEVE GOOCH (I) JOHN WILLIAMSON Total Dawson 2948 1120 4,068 Fannin 3851 1177 5,028 Forsyth 99 53 152 Gilmer 2380 1561 3,941 Lumpkin 2580 1210 3,790 Pickens 1766 635 2,401 Union 3829 866 4,695 White 3122 941 4,063 Total: 20,575 7,563 28,138
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