Today on Tax Tip with Beth Bennett at H&R Block, Beth and #BKP discuss the important details and what you need to know about filing as a business. This Segment is brought to you by H&R Block in Highlands Crossing, Craig Street and River Street of Ellijay Georgia!
Read More »This Week At Gilmer County Library: February 28, 2018 – March 7, 2018
During Mondays in March and April, certified AARP Tax Preparers will be available to prepare your taxes. Appointments are encouraged. Call the library for more details. All Ages Programs Tech Bytes: 3-D Printing Wednesday, February 28 @ 3:30PM Printing in Three Dimensions! Learn step-by step how our Lulzbot Mini 3-D printer works, how to find […]
Read More »Ask the Doc! About Skin Health
This morning on Ask the Doc, Dr. William Whaley is covering skin health. The audience asked: What can lead to a blood pressure spike out of the blue if you are on regular blood pressure medicine? If someone has a badly bruised tendon on the back of their ankle, is there anything that they could […]
Read More »Ask the Doc! With Dr. Raymond Tidman
Today on Ask the Doc! we are welcoming Dr. Raymond Tidman, who will be filling in for Doctor William Whaley while he is on vacation. This Morning #BKP and Dr. Tidman discuss health concern and answer: 1. After my last regular exam, my doctor said the results showed cervical dysplasia. What does that mean? Is […]
Read More »Collins Praises Inclusion of CLOUD Act in Funding Package
WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), who introduced the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act in the House this February, released the following statement in response to its inclusion in the newly released funding bill: “The CLOUD Act frames a path for guarding the privacy of American data while enabling law enforcement to combat crime […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Comments On President’s Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, comments on the release of President Trump’s budget for fiscal year 2019: “Since coming to the United States Senate, I’ve been warning that because of our debt crisis we are losing the right to do the right thing in funding our […]
Read More »This Week At Gilmer County Library: February 14 – February 21, 2018
All Ages Programs Saturday, February 17 @ 10:30 AM The Kid an I: Toddler Sensory Explorations Experience the world through your toddler’s eyes! Share their exploration of over 10 sensory stations designed to stimulate all five senses, including a craft to extend sensory learning at home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Family No-Bake […]
Read More »Election Woes – The Portent
Somehow I’m not at all shocked by the election victory of Conor Lamb (D) over Rick Saccone (R) in the PA-18 Congressional election, in a district Trump won by 20% one year ago. I do not see that as a referendum on Trump but a warning to the GOP about candidate selection. Conor Lamb is […]
Read More »Congressman Doug Collins and Blue Ridge Business Owners Talk Pro-Growth Policies
Collins and Blue Ridge Business Owners Talk Pro-Growth Policies BLUE RIDGE, Ga.—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined the Blue Ridge Business Association recently to hear from business leaders about the local economy and related policy issues. Collins asked the Fannin County group to share the economic outlook for their operations and invited questions on policy issues […]
Read More »“Ask the Doc!” Hearing Health
This morning Dr. William Whaley is covering more on health during flue season. Also, Dr. Whaley is going to explain hearing, and inner ear health. Some questions our audience wanted to know: 1. Can drinking water with lemon prevent kidney stones? 2. I have been told not to drink city water. What is the […]
Read More »This Week At Gilmer County Library: March 14, 2018 – March 21, 2018
Heath Lee – Library Manager During Mondays in March and April, certified AARP Tax Preparers will be available to prepare your taxes. Appointments are encouraged. Call the library for more details. Youth Programs Family Story Time Wednesday, March 14 @ 10:30AM & 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 21 @ 10:30AM & 4:00 PM Family story times […]
Read More »Time to Vaccinate Preteens and Teens – Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is March 12-16
Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is March 12-16 Vaccines available at health departments in North Georgia! North GA – Think about it. Which seems better? The quick sting of a vaccination or the painful consequences of a disease that last much longer? In an effort to protect every adult and child, the Georgia Department of […]
Read More »Short Takes – Perspectives in Violence
Perspective, about deadly events, means nothing if you are the victim facing any threat that could kill you. Currently, the objet d’jour of outrage is against guns because they are noisy, frightening and, if semi-automatic, can do a lot of damage quickly. One such, in the hands of a disturbed individual just killed a lot […]
Read More »Pesticide Safety Month and Apple Producers Meeting
Hundreds of people get sick each year from inappropriate pesticide use. Pesticides are used in homes, workplaces, apartments, farms and other places where humans need to control pests such as weeds, insects, fungi, rodents and even viruses. Of the 11 states participating in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) pesticide safety program, workers […]
Read More »Short Takes – Protecting Our Schools
As expected, the school shooting outrage in Florida will soon run its course. Why? Because the Democrats immediately politicized it by blaming the NRA and organizing anti-gun rally’s around cooperative high schoolers, many still traumatized by the drama they just experienced. Their purpose, once again, is to set the anti-gun agenda they believe will garner […]
Read More »Daddy/Daughter Dinner & Dance fundraiser for Clear Creek Middle School wrestling
Daddy/Daughter Dinner & Dance Fundraiser for CCMS Wrestling When: March 17, 2018 at 6 p.m. Where: Agricultural Center at Clear Creek Middle School Cost: $25 per couple, $5 for each additional daughter Cost includes: Dinner, flower for each daughter, and picture Dinner will include: Barbecue, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, green beans, roll, and dessert […]
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