For Immediate Release February 7, 2017 GAE Statement on DeVos Confirmation Please attribute the […]
Read More »Collins Advocates for Improved Neonatal VA Benefits
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] February 7, 2017 Collins Advocates for Improved Neonatal VA Benefits WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced H.R. 907, the Newborn Care Improvement Act, which would lengthen the amount of time newborns of female veterans can receive medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, female veterans can receive up […]
Read More »Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office Investigating Murder
Murphy, NC— On September 7th, 2018 a Union County Georgia Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle just over the North Carolina/Georgia state line off Highway 129 in Union County Georgia. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot from the stop and was not apprehended. UCSO requested a Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office […]
Read More »From Under Arrest to Under The Sea: One Man’s Second Chance Through Drug Court
From Under Arrest to Under The Sea: One Man’s Second Chance Through Drug Court The bounty hunter had finally found his man and was posing with his foot on the suspect’s back like he had just captured the criminal of the century. The running was now over for Cory Chastain. Cory never intended for […]
Read More »NORTHWEST GEORGIA EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AWARDED BY EMS COUNCIL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2017 Contact: Jennifer King, (706) 529-5757 / [email protected] NORTHWEST GEORGIA EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AWARDED BY EMS COUNCIL Ringgold (GA) – Several emergency responders were awarded for outstanding service to their communities at The Colonnade in Ringgold, Georgia on March 16th during the 2017 Northwest Georgia Region 1 Emergency Medical […]
Read More »GEORGIA FISHING PROSPECTS FOR RIVERS AND RESERVOIRS UPDATED FOR 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GEORGIA FISHING PROSPECTS FOR RIVERS AND RESERVOIRS UPDATED FOR 2017 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (March 7, 2017) – If you are searching for current fishing tips for Georgia reservoirs and rivers, look no further than the updated fishing prospects on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) website. These pages […]
Read More »Joyce Barrett’s response to Women’s March
Response : County residents attend Women’s March I am terribly saddened by the view of America expressed by these women who were quoted in this article. It is not the same American in which I, and all the women in my family, live. Or, their perception is terribly skewed. Perhaps by personal events, but I […]
Read More »ACTION NEEDED to save American lives in Georgia
The Dustin Inman Society February 24, 2017 Dear D.A., ACTION NEEDED to save American lives in Georgia: Please take five minutes to help make GBI share information on released criminal aliens with your sheriff! The Dustin Inman Society *ACTION NEEDED! Four phone calls! HB 452 *Please help us save lives by passing HB 452 in […]
Read More »SCAM ALERT: Attorney General Carr Warns of Fake Email from Scammers Posing as Government Agency
SCAM ALERT: Attorney General Carr Warns of Fake Email from Scammers Posing as Government Agency February 24, 2017 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning the public about a phony email circulating that purports to be from the “Department of Consumer Affairs.” The email, which allegedly targets attorneys, says that a […]
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Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief
Georgia Bureau of Investigation News Release Contact: Natalie Ammons [email protected] For Immediate Release February 6, 2017 Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is once again partnering with state law enforcement agencies, Channel 2 WSB-TV, the Georgia Motor Trucking […]
Read More »WOMAN ARRESTED FOR FAILING TO REGISTER
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR FAILING TO REGISTER Murphy, NC— Cherokee County Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the January 25th, 2017 arrest of 40 year old Beth Ann Scearce, who listed a Marble North Carolina address, for failing to register with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office as a convicted sex offender. In August of 2016 the Cherokee […]
Read More »Georgia DOT Contracts Awarded for Senate District 51
Press Release Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Georgia DOT Contracts Awarded for Senate District 51 ATLANTA (January 25, 2017) | The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded approximately $8.6 million for road projects in Senate District 51 as part of a $54 million statewide construction and maintenance upgrade. Projects […]
Read More »2017 Budget Hearings Update
2017 Budget Hearings Update By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) The Senate reconvened for week two after a day off in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This week was dedicated to Senate and House Appropriation Committee’s budget hearings. Governor Nathan Deal and Georgia’s various agencies outline their policy and budget proposals […]
Read More »Fast Approaching Sine Die
COLUMN Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Fast Approaching Sine Die By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) This week marks Day 38 of the 40-day legislative session. We have reached the point where committees are no longer meeting and we are working through the House bills that have been reported favorable by their […]
Read More »Town Council Members Approve home for Cedar Valley Farmer’s Market
The Cedar Valley Farmer’s Market is under new management, and Town Council members approved its home at the L&N Depot downtown, at least for another year. The Cedar Valley Farmer’s Market will Open Saturday, April through October from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. held at the L & N Depot, Hiwassee Street in Murphy. Featuring […]
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