Blairsville, 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
Archive for the ‘White’ Category
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’s
Volunteers are Priceless
August 1 | Posted by editor | News, Stephens, Union, White Tags: North GA Technical CollegeBlairsville, GA – “Volunteering is valuable, but you can’t put a value on time – it is priceless,” said Stephens Education Literacy Foundation (SELF) board member Judy Lance at the annual Adult Literacy Volunteer Appreciation luncheon at North Georgia Technical College. Throughout Northeast Georgia, the college’s learning centers offer free classes to those who wish to attain their GED or prepare... 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
Rep. Graves Votes to Increase Domestic Energy Exploration and Production
June 29 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement after voting in favor of HR 4480, the Strategic Energy Production Act of 2012, which provides a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production. “Energy prices in America are still too high, and they’re holding back the U.S. economy. Instead of putting up needless roadblocks to domestic... 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
Rep. Graves Votes to Repeal Tax Imposed by Obamacare
June 13 | 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 to repeal a tax created by President Obama’s health care law. Rep. Graves is a co-sponsor of H.R. 436, the Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012, which repeals the 2.3% excise tax implemented by Obamacare on medical devices. The tax is scheduled to go into effect... 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
Turning a Photographic Eye on Colorado
June 1 | Posted by editor | News, Towns, Union, White Tags: North GA Technical CollegeBlairsville, GA – Taking advantage of a unique opportunity, five students and recent graduates of the North Georgia Technical College Photography program traveled to Colorado to work on strengthening their portfolio and increasing their photographic eye. The group arrived into Denver and photographed Red Rock Canyon and Amphitheater. For many this was the highlight of the trip both for landscapes and... Read more
Junior Ranger Camps, Lakeside Swimming Beaches and Free Park Admission
May 29 | Posted by editor | News, Regional, White Tags: Summer CampAtlanta, GA – For parents still pondering what to do with the kids this summer, Georgia State Parks offers affordable fun and outdoor adventures for every age level. No need to invest in pricey day camps this year either; Junior Ranger Camps are the perfect way to keep kids entertained and learning about the great outdoors, all at the same... 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
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
Rep. Graves’ Dalton Office to Hold Senior Fair
May 22 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced today his Dalton district office will hold an outreach event for senior citizens on Thursday, May 24, 2012. The event will be held from 10:00am until 1:00pm at the Dalton Community Center, 218 N. Frederick Street, Dalton, GA 30721. This event will focus on the needs and concerns of the senior community... Read more
Rep. Graves Votes to Reaffirm America’s Staunch Support of Israel
May 16 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement, after voting for HR 4133, the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012. HR 4133 reaffirms the stalwart historic relationship between the two countries and strengthens security cooperation between the United States and Israel. The bill also reaffirms America’s commitment to Israel’s security and supports Israel’s right to... 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
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
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
The April 2011 ‘Super Outbreak’: One Year Later
April 29 | Posted by editor | Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Rabun, Regional, White Tags: Georgia Emergency Management AgencyAtlanta, GA — This week marks the one year anniversary of a “Super Outbreak” of intensely destructive tornados across Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee. A total of 15 tornadoes touched down in Georgia on April 27 and 28, 2011, including an EF-4 and five EF-3 twisters resulting in dozens of injuries and 15 deaths. “Last spring was an unprecedented season for... 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
