Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 2, 2017 Collins Introduces Legislation to Increase Drug Pricing Transparency WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced H.R. 1316, The Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act, to protect taxpayers and the community pharmacists who serve them by requiring greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs are the middlemen that employers and […]
Read More »OBAMACARE VICTIM ACCOMPANIES COLLINS TO JOINT SESSION
OBAMACARE VICTIM ACCOMPANIES COLLINS TO JOINT SESSION 02/27/17 WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) will attend President Donald Trump’s speech to the joint session of Congress with a guest from Toccoa, Georgia. Members of Congress each receive one guest ticket to the president’s annual speech. Congressman Collins has invited his constituent Brittany Ivey to the joint session. […]
Read More »Lt. Governor Cagle Champions Passage of Measure to Prioritize Georgia’s Transportation Initiatives
State of Georgia Office of the Lieutenant Governor For Immediate Release Contact: Adam Sweat February 22, 2017 404-656-5030 [email protected] Lt. Governor Cagle Champions Passage of Measure to Prioritize Georgia’s Transportation Initiatives ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2017 – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senate Majority Whip Steve Gooch led […]
Read More »The Halfway Point
Column Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 The Halfway Point By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) This week marked the halfway point of the 2017 legislative session and the end of week six here at the state Capitol. From committee meetings, to the many special guests we honored on the […]
Read More »Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Asking For Your Assistance
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is asking your assistance in locating Herman Milo Hardin Jr. who has several outstanding warrants for his arrest. Anyone that has information please call Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at 828-837-2589 or call 911. Your assistance is appreciated.
Read More »Warriors Veteran Outreach will host it’s February meeting
Warriors Veteran Outreach meeting: Warriors Veteran Outreach will host it’s February meeting on Tuesday February 7 at 7 PM. All veterans and patriots are welcome at the Journey Church Fellowship Hall Hwy 64 West, Murphy – mile marker 18 Telephone # 828-557-6881 or visit WarriorsVeteranOutreach.com Gary Gobeo 828-557-5788 [email protected] for Warriors Veteran Outreach PO Box 134 […]
Read More »Insider Advantage/James Magazine Present “Influential Georgians” Awards
Insider Advantage/James Magazine Present “Influential Georgians” Awards IAG CEO Phil Kent and Speaker of the House David Ralston present the ‘Top Legislators’ award to Rep. Barry Fleming, Rep. Stacey Evans, & Sen. Steve Gooch Atlanta’s Commerce Club was the venue yesterday evening for the Insider Advantage/James Magazine “2016 Influential Georgians” reception sponsored by the […]
Read More »GEORGIA MEN ARRESTED AFTER HOME INVASION
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office added 5 new photos. GEORGIA MEN ARRESTED AFTER HOME INVASION Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the January 20, 2017 arrest of 20 year old Christian Pelicie-Mederos, 23 year old Selburn Abraham Ridley, 19 year old Monte Terrell Stewart, 19 year old Chevez Jamar Herron, and 23 year old Marquez Deshaun […]
Read More »SUSPICIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATED IN CHEROKEE COUNTY
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office SUSPICIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATED IN CHEROKEE COUNTY Murphy, NC — On January 9th 2017, shortly before 2 am, Cherokee County Deputies were dispatched to a Marble North Carolina residence in reference to a unknown medical problem. Cherokee County Emergency Communications advised that the caller stated “to send an ambulance fast and hung […]
Read More »MURPHY MAN IS SENTENCED TO 251 MONTHS FOR DRUG STORE ROBBERY
MURPHY MAN IS SENTENCED TO 251 MONTHS FOR DRUG STORE ROBBERY Murphy, NC— During the January 02nd, 2017 session of Cherokee County Superior Court the Honorable Judge William H. Coward sentenced Larry Wayne Reid to over 250 months as part of a plea negotiation by Reid for his participation in the January 30th, 2013 […]
Read More »North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2017 North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today The office of North Georgia Health District 1-2 of the Georgia Department of Public Health based in Dalton is Closed this afternoon due to the potential for dangerous winter road conditions. Environmental Health Offices in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield […]
Read More »MURPHY MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON A CHILD
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office MURPHY MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON A CHILD Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the January 09th 2017, arrest of 81 year old John Frederick Kaufman, of Murphy North Carolina for sexual assaults involving a child. During the latter part of November 2016 a report was made that Kaufman was […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office Need Help In locating a Missing Person.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating Jared Cheeks. He has been reported missing. Anyone having information concerning the safety and whereabouts of Jared Cheeks Please contact Detective Jake Chapman at 828-837-2589.
Read More »Volkswagen Recalls 136,000 autos for Anti lock brake fix
Volkswagen recalls 136,000 autos for anti lock brake fix Volkswagen Group of America is recalling nearly 136,000 Audi and Volkswagen autos to fix potential problems with their anti lock brake systems. The recall covers 135,683 vehicles, including certain 2009-10 Volkswagen Jetta A5 sedans, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles and […]
Read More »Winter Storm Warning in Western North Carolina
News Release Heavy snowfall likely across Northeast Georgia and the Western Carolinas. A wave of low pressure moving along a cold front tonight and Saturday morning is expected to bring accumulating snowfall across much of the region. This is likely to cause travel difficulties tonight and Saturday morning. Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from […]
Read More »Congressman Collins Op-ed on Our Path Ahead in Washington Post Today
Congressman Collins is already making good on his promise to bring Northeast Georgia values and vision to national conversations about our country’s path forward. Click here for Washington Post Story GOP lawmaker: Our party must take back the ‘narrative of hope and inclusion’
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