By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Azaleas are a southern favorite. We think of them in terms of old southern plantations, rocking on the porch and sipping tea in the swing. Azaleas are not trouble free, as we sometimes find out. Plant them in the proper location for best results – shady areas with well […]
Read More »WHERE ARE ALL OF THESE MOSQUITOES COMING FROM?
WHERE ARE ALL OF THESE MOSQUITOES COMING FROM? Raymond King, District Director of Environmental Health, North Georgia Health District For mosquito control around your home, your time and money are usually best spent killing mosquito larvae on and around your property. Many homeowners only focus on killing adult mosquitoes and ignore the mosquito larvae, which […]
Read More »Collins Petitions USDA for Improved Poultry Line Speeds
Collins Petitions USDA for Improved Poultry Line Speeds WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to consider implementing policies that would make U.S. poultry processing facilities more competitive in the global marketplace. Currently, poultry producers in South America, Asia, Canada, and Europe are safely operating at line […]
Read More »Black Bear Sightings and How To Respond
SPRING TIME MEANS POSSIBLE BEAR SIGHTING TIME SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (May 15, 2017) -As the weather warms with the arrival of spring, residents in rural, urban and suburban settings could potentially have sightings of multiple types of wildlife. This could include black bears that might be seen in or around your neighborhood, according to the […]
Read More »Three Rivers Club News
Don’t forget to register to Run or Walk with the Three Rivers Club this Saturday at www.active.com. Your support of the programs through fundraisers like this keep the programs “running” and fun!
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Free Hep C Testing provided in North GA via local Hepatitis C Prevalence Project
NORTH GEORGIA – Free Hepatitis C Testing is provided at county health departments in North Georgia! As part of a statewide Hepatitis C prevalence initiative in Georgia, the North Georgia Health District is conducting the Hepatitis C Prevalence Project (HCPP), which is providing data on occurrences of Hepatitis C in the health district via free […]
Read More »President’s Budget Includes Collins’ Immigration Policy
May 23, 2017 President’s Budget Includes Collins’ Immigration Policy “I support the president’s strong response to illegal immigration and am pleased to see my legislation mirrored in his first full budget. American taxpayers deserve to see the fruits of their labor returned to their families rather than passed on to individuals who undermine our legal […]
Read More »GBI Issues Public Safety Alert – Transdermal Drugs Found in Counterfeit Pills
Today, a meeting was held with the metro Atlanta Drug Enforcement Commanders to discuss officer safety and handling of extremely dangerous drugs being encountered at the GBI Crime Laboratory, including synthetic opioids found in counterfeit pills. “Graveyard dead,” was the warning GBI Director Vernon Keenan gave during today’s public safety meeting on the dangers of […]
Read More »Celebrate Georgia’s Hemlocks
On Sunday, June 25, 10 am to 3pm, Save Georgia’s Hemlocks will host the annual Hemlock Camp Meeting in Ellijay, GA at the ETC Pavilion. Music will be provided by Downtown Roy, picnic lunch by Poole’s BBQ (everyone is asked to bring a side dish to share), educational displays, demonstrations and family-friendly activities by a […]
Read More »GILMER COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
The Gilmer County Republican Party announced that it is accepting applications for its annual Scholarship totaling $1000. Applicants must be 2017 graduating seniors from Gilmer High School; or a Homeschooling program; or a private academy, and must have been accepted into a college or vocational/technical school. Applications for the scholarship are available by emailing Larry […]
Read More »The MVE Yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Debby Brown and Mrs. Denise Estes
This years MVE Yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Debby Brown and Mrs. Denise Estes who will be retiring from the school system this year. It has been an honor and privilege for many of us to work with these two special ladies!
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The Drowsy Chaperone
By:Mariela Aguillon Gilmer High School drama department put on an outstanding performance of “The Drowsy Chaperone”. Drama department students gave their very best in all the shows from Thursday till Sunday. The students demonstrated their musical and artistic talents by giving life to the characters who made up the plot of the play. Students put […]
Read More »MVE students were recognized by their teachers and the Chattanooga Lookouts
Several MVE students were recognized by their teachers and the Chattanooga Lookouts on Wednesday evening. They were recognized for their outstanding achievement in many areas. The students who got to attend the game with their families had an awesome time! We are glad the Chattanooga Lookouts does this for our school.
Read More »CCMS Spring Chorus Concert
By: Mariela Aguillon Clear Creek Middle School’s (CCMS) seventh and eighth graders amused the crowd with their impressing voices. The evening concert began with a polite welcome to friends and family from Principal David Mashburn and Choir Director Adam Palmer. First on stage were the seventh grade members who presented a cover of “Thinking Out […]
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