MURPHY, NC – On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen announced a modified stay at home order that will go into effect Friday, December 11, and last until January 8, 2021. Cooper has the option to extend the order if necessary. They cited the “rapid” increase in key COVID-19 trends in the […]
Read More »Fannin thanks Post One Johnson for his service
BLUE RIDGE, Ga: After his last official meeting as Post One Commissioner, Earl Johnson received a heartfelt thanks for his years of service to Fannin County. Post Two Glenn Patterson presented Johnson with his plaque and said a few words about his time serving with Johnson. “It’s not an easy job, to say the least. It […]
Read More »North Carolina’s new stay at home order begins Friday
MURPHY, NC – On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen announced a modified stay at home order that will go into effect Friday, December 11, and last until January 8, 2021. Cooper has the option to extend the order if necessary. They cited the “rapid” increase in key COVID-19 trends in the […]
Read More »Ralston urges caution amid election fraud concerns
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) advised prudence before superseding the state constitution. Mayor Giuliani presented a witness in last week’s Georgia Senate hearings who urged the General Assembly to convene under Article II of the U.S. Constitution. The move would overrule state law that a special session […]
Read More »Kemp still refusing to call special session, commends House’s efforts toward election reform
ATLANTA, Ga – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp maintained his hardline stance against calling a special session of the General Assembly. In a joint statement, Kemp and Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan declared they would not bend to party pressures. They asserted that a special session to select presidential electors isn’t allowed under federal and state law. […]
Read More »Georgia House of Representatives schedule election hearing
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and House Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) announced today that the committee will hold a hearing next week on voting processes and elections in Georgia. “Ahead of the critical Jan. 5 U.S. Senate runoff, it is imperative that we ensure free and fair elections that […]
Read More »Trump team present alleged voter fraud in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga – According to Trump attorneys, newly released video footage of State Farm Arena from election night demonstrates voter fraud. During the Georgia Judicial Subcommittee hearing, Jackie Pick, volunteer attorney for the Trump legal team, presented surveillance tape of Fulton County election officials continuing to count ballots after poll watchers left for the night. […]
Read More »Live Georgia State Senate Oversight and Judicial Subcommittee hearings
ATLANTA, Ga – Georgia Senate Oversight and Judicial Subcommittees are questioning individuals regarding the integrity of state’s election process. They began at 9:30 a.m. with the Secretary of State’s Office. Fulton County and other witnesses are on deck throughout the day.
Read More »Students move into new Hayesville Primary School
HAYESVILLE, NC – A few weeks ago, the Hayesville Primary School opened to students from Pre-K to second grade. As of the November board meeting, all students had moved into the new building. Primary school benefited from $10.2 million raised by the NC Education Lottery. The remaining $3.8 million came from appropriated funds by the […]
Read More »Don’t Vote and harass Kemp: Pro-Trump attorney instructs Georgia voters
ALPHARETTA, Ga: L. Lin Wood didn’t heed the calls from the Secretary of State’s Office to stop the rhetoric during today’s “Stop the Steal” press conference/rally with attorney Sydney Powell. Stalking the stage like a Southern Baptist preacher who caught the spirit, Wood said, “We will not allow ourselves to go back into the polling booth.” […]
Read More »Santa’s ready to safely greet the children of Blairsville
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Kids are gearing up for a fun-filled day with Santa Claus at the annual Holly Jolly Christmas and Breakfast with Santa at the Union County Community Center. Starting at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., the event has taken several safety precautions to keep everyone healthy and happy this holiday season. Family units […]
Read More »Gov. Lee Joins Vice President Pence in Memphis for COVID-19 Vaccine Roundtable
NASHVILLE, Tenn. –Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will join Vice President Mike Pence in Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday, December 3rd in a roundtable highlighting Operation Warp Speed and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine distribution program, and Tennessee’s plan to operationalize vaccinations once approved. The governor and members of the Unified Command Group will hold […]
Read More »“Crisis in our state” Senator Gooch outlines plan to prevent voter fraud
ELLIJAY, Ga – State Senator and Majority Whip Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) outlined the senate plan to prevent voter fraud accusations in the future. The state senate is holding an Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 450 of the State Capitol. They will be evaluating the election process […]
Read More »Light snow falling in Union County
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – A winter weather advisory goes into effect at 5 p.m. and lasts until 7 a.m. on Tuesday for most of north and northeast Georgia. Union County began experiencing a light snowfall around 2 p.m. on Monday. However, no accumulation probably because of the wet ground from recent rainfall. The higher elevations in […]
Read More »Raffensperger launches investigations into election law violations
ATLANTA, Ga – Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced on Monday, November 30, that his office would be investigating third-party groups attempting to register voters in Georgia. The four groups named by Raffensperger are America Votes, Vote Forward, New Georgia Project, and Operation New Voter Registration Georgia. “America Votes has sent absentee ballot applications to […]
Read More »Georgia election lawsuits heat up, no destruction of data order
ATLANTA, Ga – Georgia Judge issued a restraining order against destroying any software or data from Dominion voting machines in three counties. Secretary of State’s office continued to stand by the integrity of the election. On November 29, Judge Timothy Batten Sr. released a court order against the wiping or altering of any Dominion software […]
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