See the full video of the June 26th Pickens County Tea Party Political Forum.
Read More »Ninth District Debate in McCaysville, July 7th
The Fannin County Republican Women and Fannin County Tea Party Patriots will jointly host a political debate on Saturday, July 7th.
Read More »County Calls on Senators to Save U.S. Sovereignty
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is working to preserve the sovereignty of the United States.
Read More »Mulkey Road Gets Murky, County Called to Counter Disturbance Problem
In the wake of concerns by residents, the county is faced with improving part of the river access area, of which the county owns a small parcel.
Read More »County Dips into Coffers, Approves Budget Amendment
Gilmer County grew its budget last week by $132,128. During its meeting on Thursday, June 28th, The Board of Commissioners approved a considerable budget amendment, including EMA and newly acquired airport expenditures.
Read More »ObamaCare Upheld! Ninth District Reacts to SCOTUS Decision
In a long-awaited and controversial decision, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday 5-4 to uphold most parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Justice Kennedy, who was seen previously as a swing-vote, sided with Justices Thomas, Alito and Scalia, while Chief Justice John Roberts, appointed by George W. Bush, cast the deciding vote, […]
Read More »Bradley Pushes Back at Pickens Forum
Incumbent Superior Court Judge Roger Bradley retaliated against challenger and Municipal Judge Robert Sneed during a candidate forum in Jasper last night.
Read More »Candidates Show Force at Debate, Hendricks Handles Drubbing
Taking the stage at the FCHS Performing Arts Center last Thursday night, the three district attorney candidates fought for Fannin County votes in the upcoming July 31st election.
Read More »Collins Criticizes Zoller on Immigration
Responding to President Obama’s announcement last week, Ninth District Candidate Rep. Doug Collins (Gainesville) criticized opponent Martha Zoller’s position on immigration.
Read More »Bradley Sentences Givens to Life without Parole
On Monday, June 11th, Superior Court Judge Roger Bradley sentenced Charles William “Billy” Givens to life without parole for the 2010 Whitestone murders of 24-year-old Laura Ashley Schell and 46-year-old Wayne Alan Poole.
Read More »Hendricks Talks Office at Popcorn and Politics
At a lunch-time gathering last week, District Attorney Joe Hendricks had the opportunity to discuss the DA’s Office with his constituents at the June installment of the Popcorn and Politics program.
Read More »Democrat Distraction at Fannin Forum
Was Ninth District Democratic Candidate Jody Cooley’s presence at last week’s forum a distraction?
Read More »Construction Close for Pipeline Project
Last August the Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) approved a pipeline project to run natural gas from Ellijay to Blue Ridge, with services provided by Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) Company.
Read More »Bradley-Sneed Forum Turns Turbulent
Superior Court Judicial Candidate Robert Sneed had some stark criticism for incumbent Judge Roger Bradley last night during a debate hosted by the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce.
Read More »Fitzpatrick Brings Message of Constitution to Ellijay
Among the Ninth District Candidates, Roger Fitzpatrick comes across as the strongest Constitutionalist in the group.
Read More »Bradley Once a Democrat, Sneed Says
Superior Court Judge Candidate Robert Sneed turned up the heat on opponent Judge Roger Bradley this week.
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