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
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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
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
Steve Addison Jr. is Georgia School Bus Technician of the Year
July 9 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News Tags: North GA Technical CollegeClarkesville, GA - On June 25-29, the Georgia Department of Education-Pupil Transportation Division held their fiftieth annual “Workshop for School Bus Technicians” at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville, Georgia. The first day of this week long event is spent testing the skills and knowledge of experienced technicians from around the state in the “Georgia School Bus Technician of the... Read more
Medical Assisting Students Learn from Local Nurse Practitioner
June 21 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Union Tags: North GA Technical CollegeClarkesville, GA – The hands-on learning strategy employed by North Georgia Technical College is well known in the area. Along with the practical applications, the classroom experience is also augmented by special guest speakers from professionals in the area. Recently, Nurse Practitioner Chet Baker volunteered to spend his lunch hour with the Medical Assisting students on the NGTC Clarkesville Campus. “Our... 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
Summer Lego camps ready for action at NGTC
June 4 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Union Tags: North GA Technical College, Summer CampBlairsville, GA – From hydraulics and robotics to simple programming, this is not “your daddy’s Lego camp.” For five years, kids between the ages of six and twelve have been enjoying a week of summer challenges in simple mechanics and engineering at North Georgia Technical College’s Lego Camps. “I’m pretty excited to be able to add to the program,” said Instructor... Read more
NGTC Board of Directors Meeting
June 3 | Posted by editor | Events, Habersham Tags: North GA Technical CollegeClarkesville, GA - North Georgia Technical College’s Board of Directors will meet at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 20, in the Clarkesville Campus Board Room. For more information, contact 706-754-7702. ... 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 issues veto statements
May 15 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Politics Tags: Nathan DealAtlanta, GA – Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed two bills last Tuesday. The following are his veto messages. HB 911 – Putnam County; change compensation for certain officials House Bill 911 contains specific language providing additional compensation for the sheriff of Putnam County and various officials of the Putnam County State Court. I am vetoing this legislation because of the lack of justification... 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
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
