“I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent the values and priorities of our community, and that starts with listening to its residents.” GAINESVILLE, Ga.—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is holding a town hall meeting in Gainesville this Wednesday. “Washington needs to hear the voice of northeast Georgia, and I’m looking forward to continuing conversations with neighbors this […]
Read More »GA Senator and Candidate for Governor (R) Hunter Hill Interviews with BKP
Constitutional conservative GA Senator and Candidate for GA Governor Hunter Hill came on the show this morning to discuss why he is running for Governor. Hill has been a member of the GA Senate since 2012 after returning home from his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. During this interview Hunter Hill talks about the […]
Read More »“Real Estate Update” with Alicia Edwards – staging your home
Are you trying to sell your home? Not sure why your home has been on the market for some time but isn’t selling? Alicia Edwards, a local agent has started this segment to answer all of your real estate questions. In today’s segment Alicia gives homeowners some great information on how to make your home […]
Read More »Karla’s Korner – Recap of Taste of Ellijay and Memorial Day Weekend
Even though Karla was on vacation from the Chamber today she still came over to chat with us. She and BKP talked about the success of Taste of Ellijay last week, the Memorial Day Celebrations that happened in the community over the weekend, and all the things that she has had to do while on […]
Read More »Former FBI Director James Comey Fired by President Trump – Announcement Brings Chuck Schumer to Tears
President Donald Trump accepted the recommendation from Assistant Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions to remove James Comey from his position as FBI Director. Many Democrats like Senator Chuck Schumer are asking “Why now?” Democrats continue to reference Comey as the man leading the investigation concerning the Russians. Maybe they […]
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GBI Issues Synthetic Opioids Alert
Decatur, GA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is issuing a public safety alert regarding illegal synthetic opioids. In the last four months, 17 deaths have been caused by the drugs U-47700 and/or furanyl fentanyl, equal to the number for all of 2016. U-47700 and furanyl fentanyl are both Schedule I drugs […]
Read More »Karla’s Korner – Apple Blossom Recap and Mother’s Day Weekend
What a great weekend it was at the Apple Blossom Festival! Karla, Paige and all of the Gilmer Chamber board members made that event such a huge success. Karla tells BKP about some great things to do with Mom on this Mother’s Day weekend. Forest Hills is doing brunch, Chateau Meichtry & Cartecay Vineyards are […]
Read More »Congressman Collins Votes to Repeal Obamacare, Sending Health Bill to Senate
WASHINGTON—The House today passed H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act(AHCA). The bill repeals the individual and employer mandates of 2010’s Affordable Care Act as well as $1 trillion in Obamacare taxes. Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement in response to the bill’s passage: “For seven years, I have watched Obamacare afflict my […]
Read More »Ask the Doc with Dr. Whaley – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!
Tomorrow, April 29th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. You can turn in any old prescription medicines you may have to your local county police department tomorrow. Dr. Whaley explains to us why it is important not to flush these or throw them out but rather to turn them in. He also talks to […]
Read More »Karla’s Korner – Weekend Events for May 6th & 7th
Happy Tuesday from BKP and Karla! Here in Gilmer County we are getting super excited for the Georgia Apple Blossom Festival that is coming up next weekend. The festival is free to attend and is pet friendly. It is on May 6th from 9 AM until 5 PM and May 7th from 9 AM until […]
Read More »The British-Trump, Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson, Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs called the British-Trump for his Conservative influence upon his home, the United Kingdom. Boris Johnson, and the United Kingdom’s Ambassador for the United Nations, supported the UN Draft Resolution to hold a Syrian investigation following the gas attacks in the Idlib region. Will we […]
Read More »James Thompson, Rural America Model Democrat Candidate
From Wichita, Kansas to Roswell, Georgia – If Democrats have any hopes of recapturing The House of Representatives in 2018 they will need to reconnect with rural America. James Thompson turned out to be the picture perfect Democrat candidate. Thompson opposed Kansas State Treasurer, (R) Ron Estes, for the Kansas 4th Congressional district. This was […]
Read More »Tax Tips with Beth Bennett – Deadline is April 18th!
Tax season is quickly coming to an end. The deadline, April 18th, is almost here. Call 706-635-5563 today and make your appointment with an H & R Block tax professional. Today Beth talks to us about the importance of filing your taxes or filing an extension by the deadline. She tells us about the penalties, […]
Read More »All the Sunday Morning Shows Pursued the Russian Ties to Trump’s Campaign – Never Mentioning Farkas
ABC’s Martha Raddatz, Fox’s Chris Wallace, NBC’s Chuck Todd, and CBS’s John Dickerson all clearly exposed their liberal agenda this weekend concerning Russia and the possible ties to the Trump campaign. While some briefly discussed the topic of surveillance and unmasking of Donald Trump and members of his campaign team they continued to circle back […]
Read More »If Jon Ossoff Loses the Election, You Can’t Say the Media Didn’t Try to Help
A runoff seems to be certain in the GA 6th Congressionaldistrict special election to replace HHS Secretary Tom Price, taking place today. Democrat Jon Ossoff looks to be guaranteed one of the runoff spots; the second spot will be left open to Republican Dan Moody, Karen Handel, or Bob Gray. If you are tired of […]
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