Well Water Testing By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent For the most part, north Georgia did not see extreme flooding as a result of hurricane Irma as did other areas of the state, but it does bring to mind the importance of well safety. Wells that were overtopped by flood waters need to be flushed […]
Read More »Check It Out @ Gilmer Library
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: October 4, 2017 – October 11, 2017 Heath Lee – Library Manager All Ages Programs Bingo for Books Tuesday, October 10 @ 6:00 PM BINGO! Multiple ways to win and you pick out your prize from our collection of all ages books and puzzles. Light refreshments served. Youth Programs […]
Read More »Short Takes – The Weaponization of Allegations
The Weaponization of Allegations… The title alone suggests another trip into “fake news.” Fake news is propaganda, lies enveloped in a tissue of half-truths and innuendos, wrapped in a blanket of sordid allegations all once protected by the once immense power of the fourth estate, the media that wields it. At the moment, the weaponized […]
Read More »Media Update: Collins Statement on President’s Jerusalem Announcement
Collins Statement on President’s Jerusalem Announcement President Trump today recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and announced plans to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) issued the following statement in response: “I commend President Trump for officially recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reaffirming both the United States’ deep bond […]
Read More »Collins Encourages Corps of Engineers to Expedite Review of Hart State Park Proposal
Collins Urges Corps of Engineers to Expedite Review of Hart State Park Proposal WASHINGTON—Today Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging it to expedite its review of the proposal regarding Hart State Park. The complete letter is available below:
Read More »ICYMI: Thousands in North GA Don’t Have Reliable Internet
ICYMI: It’s 2017, but thousands in north GA don’t have access to reliable internet ATLANTA—WSB TV reports that thousands of northeast Georgians lack access to reliable broadband services while their internet provider has received millions in federal tax dollars. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) hears regularly from neighbors who are frustrated with their lack of internet […]
Read More »Short Takes – A Week of Disasters
A Week of Disasters Where does one begin to reflect upon this weeks events? How does one devalue any American’s military service? We saw it start in the 1960’s when G.I.’s returning from Vietnam were spat upon, harassed and disrespected by the Communist influenced radicals who refused military service, organized demonstrations against ROTC programs and […]
Read More »Check It Out @ Gilmer County Library
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: November 8, 2017 – November 15, 2017 Heath Lee – Library Manager GCL will be closed on November 10 for the SRLS Staff Development Day. All Ages Programs Collective Exhibition Thursday, November 9 @ 4:00 PM Showcase your recent academic, artistic, or craft work at Gilmer County Library! Share […]
Read More »GHS Students Participate in Medical Internships
Group Photo at North Georgia Physical Therapy are (Back Row L – R) Magnolia McLaughlin, Annabelle Nestor, Aaliyah Adame, Samantha Hernandez, Kim Cruz, Lexi Newberry. Front row: Katie Kiker, Michaela Staley & Adilene Rangel. Students interested in healthcare occupations are participating in medical internships. These experiences can be short term or long term, as brief […]
Read More »THE POWER OF THE WORD
The power of God’s word 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 the word […]
Read More »Short Takes – Assumptions
Assumptions One must ask why it is assumed that the logical candidate to replace a conservative office holder, must be a Democrat? The plethora of campaign appeals from loser Democratic PAC’s, for donations to combat those dangerous, misguided Republicans, claim in the text of their appeals, that Trumps election was an aberration and that American’s […]
Read More »Tax Changes How About The Fair Tax?
Let me try to understand this. We are debating changes to our “Progressive” tax code, to make it easier for politicians to shake us down with us liking it, with people who can’t balance the checkbook and won’t listen to us anyway. Am I missing something? So far, I have not yet heard the words […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue: RAISE Act Eliminates Outdated Diversity Visa Lottery
Senator David Perdue: RAISE Act Eliminates Outdated Diversity Visa Lottery WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) comments on how the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act, would eliminate the outdated Diversity Visa Lottery: “President Trump is right, the Diversity Visa Lottery Program is a problem and is plagued by fraud. Given […]
Read More »What We Learn From Polls
What We Learn From Polls Beware the pop quizzes the various internet sites ask of its readers. I personally like to consult Bob Livingston’s Personal Liberty site where they ask a serious of ‘loaded’ questions requiring only a “yes” or “no” answer, without qualification. For example, today’s series of questions were: 1) Is President Trump […]
Read More »ETC – Beware of current Email Scam and Fraud – Payment Portal
Dear ETC Customer, Unfortunately, there are some who wish to exploit you through scams. More recently, we have customers reporting an email with the subject “Important Updates” that asks you to verirify your ETC setting. Note: ETC HAS updated our Payment Portal. However scammers are trying to take advantage of our update to scam you with fake […]
Read More »Don’t Let The Flu Catch Up To You
Don’t Let The Flu Catch Up To You: Georgia Dept. of Public Health Encourages Yearly Flu Shot North Georgia – The holidays are almost here, and that means family gatherings and holiday parties where people tend to be in close personal contact. Don’t bring flu to the festivities. National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 3-9, and the […]
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