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The April 2011 ‘Super Outbreak’: One Year Later

April 29 | Posted by editor | Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Rabun, Regional, White Tags:

Atlanta, 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

Broun Supports Bill to Protect Hunters, Anglers, & Wildlife

April 23 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens Tags:

Broun Language Included in the Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012, Backed by Safari Club International & Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Washington, DC - U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) released on Tuesday the following statement in support of H.R. 4089, the Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012.  This legislation is supported by the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation as well as Safari Club International, as the... Read more

NGTC Spring Plant sale date set

April 20 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Regional Tags:

Clarksville, GA – After months of careful planning, the Horticulture students at North Georgia Technical College have set April 23-26 as the dates for the Spring Plant Sale on the Clarkesville Campus. The annual Spring Plant Sale will boast some new varieties of tomatoes and herbs grown from seeds including Heirloom, Beefsteak, Cherry, Better Boy, Roma, Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, and more.... 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:

Gainesville, 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

Steve Dougherty Retires from NGTC

April 8 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Regional, Union, White Tags:

Blairsville, GA – For the last four years, North Georgia Technical College has been skillfully guided by President Steve Dougherty through strategic initiatives, renovation projects, accreditation and articulation achievements, and unprecedented financial challenges. Arriving in Clarkesville in July of 2008, Mr. Dougherty focused on the tremendous opportunities for service to the community by continuing his role of leadership promoting technical education... Read more

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northeast Georgia

April 5 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Rabun, Stephens, Weather

Clayton, GA – THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 146 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA ELBERT FRANKLIN HABERSHAM HART RABUN STEPHENS ... Read more

NGTC Board of Directors Meeting

April 2 | Posted by editor | Events, Habersham, News, Regional Tags:

Clarkesville, GA – North Georgia Technical College’s Board of Directors will meet at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 18, in the Clarkesville Campus Board Room.  For more information, contact 706-754-7702. ... Read more

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