Blairsville, GA – Congratulations to Doug Collins who will be the U.S. Congressman for the new 9th District. Collins will be replacing Representative Tom Graves and Representative Paul Broun’s former districts that were combined in the redistricting of the state. Collins won 55% over his opponent, Martha Zoller, who garnered 45% of the vote. Here are the results for each GMB... Read more
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Runoff Election Results
August 22 | Posted by editor | Fannin, News, Politics, Rabun, Towns, Union Tags: Election Results
Auction to Benefit Alzheimer’s
August 21 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Rabun, Regional, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Georgia Mountain Walk to End Alzheimer’sBlairsville, GA – Did you know that every 68 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease? That’s right! Over 5.3 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Nearly 10 million Baby Boomers will develop Alzheimer’s and Georgia alone has 200,000 people currently with this disease. Of those 200,000 people, 28,000 live here in North Georgia. Won’t you help us to END this dreadful disease?... Read more
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in North Georgia Due to Frosts and Freezes
July 19 | Posted by editor | Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Rabun, Regional, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: U.S. Small Business AdministrationAtlanta, GA – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in north Georgia as a result of frosts and freezes that occurred on April 12-13, 2012. These loans are available in the following Georgia... Read more
U.S. Agriculture secretary grants Deal’s request for disaster designations in North GA
July 13 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Rabun, Regional, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: disaster designation, U.S. Department of AgricultureAtlanta, GA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack announced that he will grant Gov. Nathan Deal’s request for a secretarial natural disaster designation in 13 primary counties in two categories. The department also named 17 contiguous counties that will be eligible for federal aid. Disaster Designation Number 1 addresses frosts and freezes occurring April 12-13. Counties designated as... Read more
Ohio Governor John Kasich Praises Martha Zoller for Congress
June 19 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Last month, Ohio Governor John Kasich (R) sent an e-mail to supporters in Georgia about longtime friend and candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District, Martha Zoller. “I am proud to call Martha Zoller a friend, and know that she is the type of principled leader who can drive change in Washington, DC,” said Governor Kasich. “Balanced budgets... Read more
New 9th District Candidate Forum scheduled for June 28th
June 17 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Mountain Movers and ShakersHiawassee, GA – The Conservative Business Alliance (CBA) in Union County and the Mountain Movers and Shakers (MMS) in Towns County are pleased to co-sponsor a forum for those qualified candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the new 9th Congressional District in North Georgia. The forum will be held at the Civic Center in Blairsville, 145 Wellborn Street on Thursday, June... Read more
Broun Offers Amendments to Save Taxpayers More than $5.5 Billion, Dismantle TSA
June 15 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns Tags: Paul BrounWashington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) offered amendments to cut a total of $5.539 billion from the Homeland Security FY13 Appropriations bill. His amendments would have achieved significant savings while leaving full funding for counterterrorism activities intact. “Protecting our homeland in the face of terrorism remains a top national security priority,” said Rep. Broun. “However, we must ensure that every... Read more
Zoller Secures Big Endorsements from Local Free Market Activists
June 7 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Conservative firebrand and frontrunner for Congress in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District, Martha Zoller, secured key endorsements today from local free market activists Col. Oscar Poole and Joe McCutchen following a “Meet and Greet” at Col. Poole’s Bar-B-Q in Ellijay. “Martha Zoller has been a voice for north Georgia for nearly sixteen years,” said Col. Oscar Poole, owner of... Read more
Zoller Qualifies for 9th District Republican Primary
May 29 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Conservative firebrand and leading candidate for Congress, Martha Zoller, qualified today at the Capitol for the July 31st Republican Primary, seeking to represent the newly created 9th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. “For far too long, professional politicians and entrenched bureaucrats have run amuck in Washington without any adult supervision,” said Zoller after officially... Read more
Broun Invites Georgians to “Congress on the Square”
May 28 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns Tags: Paul BrounEvans, GA - U.S. Representative Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) announced that he will hold “Congress on the Square” in communities throughout Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. “Congress on the Square is an opportunity to meet with members of my staff to discuss the issues that matter to you most,” said Broun. “I hope you will bring your questions, your comments, and the problems you may be... Read more
Deal appoints two Enotah Judicial Circuit judges
May 28 | Posted by editor | News, Politics, Rabun, Towns, Union, White Tags: Enotah Judicial Circuit, Nathan DealAtlanta, GA – Gov. Nathan Deal today appointed Raymond George and Stan Gunter to Superior Court judgeships within the Enotah Judicial Circuit, effective upon their swearing-in. George and Gunter will fill the vacancies of the Honorable David E. Barrett and the Honorable Lynn Akeley-Alderman, who resigned in March. Raymond George George is a sole practitioner in Dahlonega and has more than 20... Read more
Nation’s Largest Taxpayer Group Honors Broun with Taxpayers’ Friend Award
May 23 | Posted by editor | News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns Tags: Paul BrounWashington, D.C. - The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) recently presented Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) with the 2011 “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for his outstanding pro-taxpayer voting record. “As our nation continues to confront challenges to a strong economic recovery, fiscal discipline in Washington, D.C. has never been more important,” NTU President Duane Parde said. “Fortunately, residents of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District could count on Congressman Broun... Read more
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Rabun County
May 15 | Posted by editor | News, Rabun, Weather Tags: severe weatherTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 279 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA ELBERT FRANKLIN HABERSHAM HART RABUN STEPHENS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES IN PIEDMONT NORTH CAROLINA CABARRUS CLEVELAND DAVIE GASTON IREDELL LINCOLN MECKLENBURG ROWAN UNION IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ALEXANDER BUNCOMBE BURKE CALDWELL CATAWBA... Read more
Broun Demands Immediate Resignation of TSA Administrator
May 13 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns Tags: Paul BrounHomeland Security Member says Pistole must step down, safety of passengers requires ‘drastic change’ Washington, May 9 - U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10), a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today sent a letter to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole demanding his immediate resignation. This comes after numerous attempts by Broun to provoke administrative and personnel changes... Read more
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
Broun Calls for Congress to Investigate TSA Scandal
May 11 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns Tags: Paul BrounHomeland Security Member says the safety of American travelers depends on TSA reform Washington, May 1 - U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10), a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, sent a letter to Chairman Peter King requesting a formal hearing to investigate the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) failings in light of recent security breaches and personnel issues at airports... 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
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
GOP Doctors Caucus: Medicare Trustee Report reinforces urgent need for reform
May 3 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns Tags: Paul BrounWashington, D.C. - Members of the GOP Doctors Caucus reacted to the release of the 2012 Medicare Trustee Report with calls for the program’s reform. For the second time, the report concludes that Medicare will go bankrupt by 2024, if not earlier. The annual study also warns, for the third year in a row, that President Obama’s health care law will... Read more
