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Speaker Ralston Proposes Free State-Issued Photo ID for Georgians

ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) proposed that State ID cards through the Georgia Department…

6 years ago

Georgia House passes legislation to cut taxes and create jobs

ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia House of Representatives passed four pieces of legislation to cut taxes on Georgia families and…

6 years ago

Sports betting bill back in committee for unclear reasons

ATLANTA – Georgia Lottery Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity Act (HB 86) was sent back to committee without explanation for the…

6 years ago

Fannin poised to receive a class 5 ISO rating

BLUE RIDGE, Ga: Fire Chief Larry Thomas promised Fannin’s Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating would be dropping to a five…

6 years ago

Hot topic omnibus bills set the table for election reform

ATLANTA - Ga. - Despite the backlash from Democrats, Republican state lawmakers are eager to push two omnibus bills aimed…

6 years ago

Fannin discusses how to enforce litter ordinance

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The predicament of loose trash on Fannin roads and fixing the litter issue took center stage…

6 years ago

Rep. Andrew Clyde formally appeals fines incurred for refusing to abide by Capitol’s metal detectors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement regarding his appeal of fines incurred resulting from his refusal…

6 years ago

Million dollar donation has county looking at Animal Shelter

ELLIJAY, Ga. - An announcement today from Gilmer Chairman Charlie Paris informed the public of an additional large donation to…

6 years ago

Firefighters battle Long Mountain Fire

  PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. --Yesterday’s beautiful spring weather brought warm temperatures, low humidity and a gentle breeze which…

6 years ago

Perdue opts out of 2022 Senate race

ATLANTA, Ga – After taking the first step and filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, former Senator David Perdue…

6 years ago