We are very happy to announce that Teatrees Boutique Spa, located in historic downtown Blue Ridge, has new ownership. The new owners of Teatrees, Hope and Greg Killingsworth would like to send a warm welcome to any new customers and thank you to those who have visited Teatrees in the past two months. Both Greg and Hope have been licensed... Read more
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Teatrees Boutique Spa Has Grand Opening Under New Ownership
May 15 | Posted by editor | Fannin, News Tags: Teatrees Boutique Spa
Zoller Releases M.A.P. for Prosperity
May 12 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Popular talk show host and leading conservative candidate for Congress Martha Zoller released her legislative agenda yesterday to supporters in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District that participated in her twenty county “Mini-Van Caravan,” which ended last month. “Over the past several months, I’ve traveled the 9th Congressional District to discuss my candidacy for Congress, but more importantly – to... Read more
Summer Youth Art Camp
May 10 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, News Tags: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Arts, Summer CampWhy should grown-ups have all the fun? Blue Ridge, GA - The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Arts for Kids program consists of ongoing creative classes for children in dance, drawing, painting, crafts, mosaics, sculpture, music, and writing. Classes are provided after school and during the day for the home-schooled children. Enhance your creativity and open your mind to Art as an Adventure! Pre-registration... Read more
6th Annual Business Expo, 2012
May 10 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, News, Regional, Towns, Union Tags: Business Expo, Tri-State Business WomenBlairsville, GA – This year the 6th Annual Business Expo is set for Saturday, May 12, 2012 and will again be held again at the “Farmers Market” in Blairsville. This event is sponsored by the Tri-State Business Women and will run from 9am until 3pm. There will be over 50 vendors in attendance of businesses all over the area. Stop by and... Read more
Rep. Graves’ Vote on CISPA (HR 3523)
May 8 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesRep. Graves outlines why he voted in favor of HR 3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) Washington, D.C. - In the past decade, technology has advanced tremendously to the point where most individuals and companies use computers and the internet to conduct business and for personal purposes. This technology has enabled companies and individuals to function more efficiently; however, it... Read more
Republican Women Study TSPLOST with Guest Speaker Pat Malone
May 7 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, News, Politics, Rabun, Towns, Union Tags: Northeast Georgia Republican WomenBlairsville, GA – On Tuesday, May 8th, the Northeast Georgia Republican Women will meet at their new location starting at 6pm at G-n-G Bakery & Cafe (formerly Grinds & Glades), located at 262 E. HWY 515 in Blairsville. Pat Malone, Senior Partner of the PAR Group, will be the guest speaker and will be educating everyone on the upcoming TSPLOST regional vote. This vote... Read more
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fannin and Union Counties now until 8:30pm
May 6 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Union, Weather Tags: severe weatherIssued by The National Weather Service Atlanta, GA: 8:02 PM EDT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PEACHTREE CITY HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… EASTERN FANNIN COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA WESTERN UNION COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA * UNTIL 830 PM EDT * AT 758 PM EDT… NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZED HAIL. THIS... Read more
ShePAC to Headline Campaign Events for Martha Zoller
May 5 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Teri Christoph and Suzanne Terrell of the conservative political action committee She-PAC will headline two events this month for popular radio talk show host and leading conservative candidate for Congress Martha Zoller. “I am thrilled to have Teri and Suzi join me this month to rally and inspire Georgia voters,” said Zoller. “Both women are leaders in the... Read more
National Technical Honors Society Holds Induction Ceremony
April 30 | Posted by editor | Fannin, News, Towns, Union Tags: North GA Technical CollegeBlairsville, GA – At a special ceremony on the Blairsville campus of North Georgia Technical College, ten students were inducted into the National Technical Honors Society (NTHS). Mindy Glander, Dean for Administrative Affairs, welcomed the honorees along with their family and friends commending them for their hard work and dedication. “To maintain such high academic standards while juggling workloads and family... Read more
Rep. Graves: It’s Time to Pass the Fair Tax
April 21 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Towns, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, DC - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement today on tax day, urging Congress to pass the Fair Tax. H.R. 25, or the Fair Tax Act, would replace the complicated U.S. tax code with a simpler, streamlined tax system by shifting the federal government’s taxation system from income-based to consumption-based revenue collection. “Today, as millions of Americans are writing... Read more
Zoller: “Rosen’s comments remind me why I’m running for Congress and who I’, fighting for!”
April 13 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – In response to Hilary Rosen’s unprovoked attack on Ann Romney, popular talk show host and leading conservative candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District, Martha Zoller, issued the following statements: “After leaving the fast-paced, corporate retail world, I took on the hardest job in the world – being a mom. Raising four children, managing the finances, and... Read more
Rep. Graves Announces Conference on Small Business
April 7 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Regional, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced he will host a conference on small business called, “Government and Small Business: Moving Forward Together.” The event will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 for all interested 9th District citizens from 9:00am until 12:00pm at Dalton City Hall, 300 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Attendees will be able to... Read more
Presidents Unite
April 4 | Posted by editor | Fannin, News, Towns, Union Tags: Blairsville Chamber of CommerceBlairsville, GA – Recently, Blairsville-Union County Chamber President, Cindy Williams joined forces with Chamber Presidents in neighboring counties to speak to a group of State and Regional Visitor Information Center employees about tourism along the 515 corridor also known as the Georgia Mountain Parkway. The workshop was held in Blue Ridge and played host to a number of individuals whose primary... Read more
Rep. Graves Announces Spring/Summer 2012 County Connection Days
March 28 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington,D.C. - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-9) has announced the 2012 spring/summer dates for his 9th Congressional District County Connection Program. A Constituent Services Representative from Congressman Graves’ office will be available to meet with constituents on the following dates and locations. The program, which started in February 2011, positions members of Rep. Graves’ staff in counties across the 9th district on... Read more
$2.1 Million in Recreational Trails Grants To Benefit Georgians
March 26 | Posted by editor | Fannin, News, Regional, Towns, Union Tags: Georgia Department of Natural Resources, US Forest ServiceAtlanta, GA – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently awarded $2.1 million in Recreational Trails Program grants to 19 government agencies. The grants will assist with the construction and maintenance of trails and trailheads throughout the state. Recipients include: 1. City of Bloomingdale, Rail Bed Trail Phase II 2. City of Blue Ridge, Mineral Springs Nature Trail 3. City of Carrollton, GreenBelt... Read more
Freedomworks PAC Backs Martha Zoller for Congress
March 23 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Devoted to “lower taxes, less government, and more freedom,” the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the conservative grassroots organization FreedomWorks announced today their endorsement of popular talk show host and leading conservative candidate for Congress, Martha Zoller. FreedomWorks PAC Executive Director Max Pappas commented, “Through extensive personal interviews, detailed research of their records, and feedback from activists in... Read more
Rep. Graves Disappointed Senate Votes Against Lowering Federal Gas Tax
March 19 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesUrges House to Take Action Washington, D.C. - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement in response to the Senate’s vote on Amendment 1756, the Transportation Empowerment Act. The amendment, sponsored by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC), would lower the federal gas tax and devolve the power of the Federal Highway Trust Fund back to the states. Rep. Graves introduced the House’s... Read more
Rep. Graves Votes to Spur Jobs Growth and Slash Government Red Tape
March 14 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). This legislation will increase capital formation, spur the growth of startups and small businesses, and pave the way for more businesses to go public and create more jobs. “What the American economy needs most is... Read more
Youth Art Month
March 12 | Posted by editor | Fannin, News, Regional Tags: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts AssociationBlue Ridge, GA – Spring is just around the corner, and there is a hint of “newness” in the air…new exhibits, new events, new artists…well, you get the idea. March is Youth Art Month and the Richard Low Evans Gallery will be filled with creativity from our area’s youth from March 6-23. Tom Chamber’s wonderful “Branching Out” exhibit is still on display, and we will soon have exhibits... Read more
Attorney General Holder Tells Rep. Graves His Department Will Defend Controversial Obama Contraception Mandate
March 5 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, D.C. – During a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Tom Graves (GA-09) questioned Attorney General Eric Holder about the Obama Administration’s controversial contraception mandate. The Attorney General told Rep. Graves the Department of Justice would defend the mandate, even after testifying that a government agency shouldn’t be promulgating rules and regulations that violate the First Amendment. This disclosure came after Mr.... Read more
