Opinion by George McClellan: The overwhelming negative reaction against the Brexit vote last week seems to all come from the world’s establishment elites, our political and financial leaders. The Brexit vote was an earth shaking political event that will be felt in all parts of the worlds economy, not because Britain was individually so essential […]
Read More »Color Me Curious
To the Editor: I don’t own a Crystal Ball and I don’t know how to read tea leaves but, using Haywood County, Western North Carolina, 50 years ago, as a matrix, there are clear parallels to Union County, Georgia, 2016: As Union County transitions to retirement and tourism and away from agriculture, as ever more […]
Read More »Congressman Collins: Protect Creators’ Intellectual Property Rights
April 22, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) and Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) led a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler asking the FCC to ensure that copyrighted programming will be appropriately protected under the proposed rules to reform the cable set-top box marketplace. The members issued the following […]
Read More »When He Is She and She Is He
Opinion by John Tutten: When is a five foot nine white guy not a five foot nine white guy? When he asserts to today’s college kids that he is a six foot five Chinese woman. What’s hard to figure out about that? The recent Internet video by Jason Backholm of the Family Policy Institute shows […]
Read More »What You Need to Know About Bears in the Springtime
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 22, 2016)–As the weather warms, sightings of multiple types of wildlife potentially increase. This could include black bears that might be seen in or around your neighborhood this spring and summer, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. If left alone, bears typically will return to established […]
Read More »2 News Releases from the Office of Congressman Collins
Congressman Collins Supports Bulletproof Vest Grant Program for Georgia Law Enforcement Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee marked up S. 125, the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act. The bill, which Congressman Collins supported, passed out of Committee by voice vote. Congressman Collins issued the following statement after the markup: “As the son […]
Read More »Rep. Collins: We Need to Rein in the IRS
April 19, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives began debate on four bills to make the IRS more accountable to the American people. The bills included H.R. 1206, the No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act, H.R. 4885, the IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending (OWES) Act, H.R. 4890, the IRS Bonuses Tied […]
Read More »Letter to Editor-Benghazi Report
Dear Editor: Hillary Clinton is a liar! After the Benghazi Report was released showing that two to three hours after the attack started, while our men were fighting for their lives, Hillary was in a meeting where 5 of the 10 action items for the meeting were CYA items to discuss a video that they […]
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Jack Kingston Endorses Doug Collins for Congress
Cites Effective Representative and Consistent Conservative Values Gainesville, GA., April 18, 2016 – Former US Congressman Jack Kingston today endorsed Doug Collins for Congress in the May 24th GOP Primary. Kingston served along side two of the candidates in this race in the US House of Representatives. He also volunteers his time serving as the Foundation Chairman for the […]
Read More »Reps. Collins and Carter to CMS: Protect Community Pharmacies
June 28, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Doug Collins and Buddy Carter sent a letter to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt asking for a review of Humana’s proposed amendments to its Pharmacy Provider Agreement for the 2017 Part D plan year. The amendments will force independent community pharmacies to […]
Read More »Snake Sightings Spue Questions; DNR Has Answers
FORSYTH, Ga. (April 18, 2016) – As spring warms up, the number of snake-related calls and emails to John Jensen go up. But most center on two questions: What species is this and what do I do with it? “Only every once in a while is it a venomous snake,” said Jensen, a senior wildlife […]
Read More »Scheduled For July: Public Hearing Regarding Change to Walleye Creel and Possession Limits
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (June 28, 2016) — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is proposing a change to walleye fishing regulations at Lake Blue Ridge in Fannin County. This change would adjust the current walleye creel and possession limit from fifteen (15) to eight (8) fish. “The current creel and possession limit […]
Read More »The Power of God’s Word
Religion article written by Dr. Bob Allen: I want to give you a word of encouragement today. Perhaps some of you are going through fiery trials even now. Stand firm, keep trusting the Lord. I have noticed most people I know who truly live the Christian life, and not just go to church, but have […]
Read More »Proposed Regulations for the New Buck Shoals WMA Available for Public Review; Public Hearing Scheduled
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 13, 2016) – Hunters and other interested citizens are encouraged to review proposed hunting regulations for the 2016-2017 season at the new Buck Shoals Wildlife Management Area and make plans to attend a scheduled public hearing. “The Buck Shoals property, located in White County, recently was acquired by the Wildlife Resources […]
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