Collins Sworn In as New Congressman, Boehner Re-elected
Featured Stories, Politics January 3, 2013
Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) was sworn in today as part of the 113th Congress and will represent North Georgia’s new ninth district. (more…)
Col Poole Endorses Price for Speaker
Featured Stories, Politics November 13, 2012
On the heels of the election some are asking if it will take a different Speaker of the House to deal with the Obama administration. (more…)
Gilmer Votes YES on Charter Amendment
Featured Stories, Politics November 7, 2012
Gilmer County joined the state in approving the charter amendment referendum in last night’s election. (more…)
Georgia Passes Charter Amendment
Featured Stories, Politics November 7, 2012
Voters approved the charter amendment referendum on yesterday’s ballot. (more…)
Collins Wins Ninth District
Featured Stories, Politics November 7, 2012
Republican Candidate Rep. Doug Collins has won the ninth district congressional seat. (more…)
Obama Wins Second Term
Featured Stories, Politics November 7, 2012
Barack Obama has won a second term as president. (more…)
Gilmer Election Results and Precinct Totals
Featured Stories, Politics November 7, 2012
Below are the results of the Presidential election as well as the candidates running for office on the November 6th ballot:
Registered Voters: 14,825
Ballots Cast: 10,383
Voter Turnout: 70.04 %
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Charter Vote Unfolds in Gilmer County
Featured Stories, Politics November 6, 2012
Starting at 7:00 A.M., we visited each polling district in the county, surveying voters on the charter school referendum: Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow state or local approval of public charter schools upon the request of local communities. If passed, the amendment will create a state charter commission with the authority to approve charter applications otherwise denied by local boards of education. (more…)
Charter Confusion: A Few Final Comments
Featured Stories, Politics November 5, 2012
On Tuesday’s ballot, voters will be asked to approve an amendment to the state constitution granting the state authority to approve charter schools otherwise denied by local boards of education. (more…)
Video: Forum Unearths Underbelly of Obamacare
Featured Stories, Politics November 1, 2012
“It is headed your way like a locomotive,”
Sandra Goss told a crowd at a Gilmer County healthcare forum last week. (more…)
AGL Project Poised For Spring Completion
Community, Featured Stories October 26, 2012
Written By Mellissa Griffin (more…)
Battle in Boca; Romney Sidesteps Libya, Stays Ahead in Polls
Featured Stories, Politics October 25, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama entered the fray one more time in the final presidential debate Monday night in Florida. (more…)
One More Time! Final Presidential Debate Set for Monday
Featured Stories, Politics October 19, 2012
The final presidential debate is set for next Monday, October 22nd in Florida. (more…)
Round Two: Romney and Obama Meet Again in Second Presidential Debate
Politics October 17, 2012
Slated for Tuesday, October 16th, the second presidential debate will take place at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
Rumble in New York: Romney vs. Obama-Crowley
Featured Stories, Politics October 17, 2012
In an unprecedented move last night, Moderator Candy Crowley (CNN) intervened on the side of President Barack Obama during the second presidential debate. (more…)
Sound and Fury: Biden Bets on Bombastic, Ryan on Substance
Featured Stories, Politics October 12, 2012
Biden showed the American People that he is erratic, sometimes weird, undignified and bombastic. (more…)