As Goes the NFL, So Goes Middle America Apparently, from what I read and hear, the fast spreading flames of customer discontent to the NFL’s anti-American, anti-Veteran, anti-police position, because it is taking a “unity” stance with its over paid employees, could bring that august industry to near financial collapse. Unlike the GOP whose coming […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Discusses Immigration & Health Care With Laura Ingraham
Senator David Perdue Discusses Immigration & Health Care With Laura Ingraham WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) joined The Laura Ingraham Show to discuss President Trump’s address at the United Nations General Assembly meeting, health care, and why the RAISE Act should be included in any Congressional solution to fix our country’s immigration problems. Click here to listen to the interview. […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Comments On President Trump’s United Nations Address
Senator David Perdue Comments On President Trump’s United Nations Address WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, comments on President Trump’s address at the United Nation’s General Assembly meeting: “American leadership is needed now, more than ever. The world is more dangerous than any time in […]
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A Conservative Seeking a Better Federal Prison System
A conservative seeking a better federal prison system WASHINGTON—This op ed about Rep. Doug Collins’s (R-Ga.) Prison Reform and Redemption Act appeared in the Washington Examiner on October 11, 2017. Only a government program can fail a third of the time and still be allowed to operate without accountability or change. Sound preposterous? It shouldn’t. This kind of monumental […]
Read More »October 2017 BRMAA Newsletter
CURRENT EXHIBITS & EVENTS OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th 5pm – 7pm Opening Reception Saturday, October 7th at 5pm 4th Quarter Artist-in-Residence Rae Breed October 7, 2017 – January 6, 2018 Don’t forget to mark you calendars… Would you like to be a […]
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Employment Up, Unemployment Rate Down in Georgia Mountains in August
Mark Butler | Commissioner David Bennett | Director of Communications Suite 642 148 Andrew Young International Blvd., NE Atlanta, GA 30303-1751 (404) 232-3685 [email protected] dol.georgia.gov NOTE: Audio comments from GDOL Communications Director David Bennett are available for download at: http://www.mediafire.com/file/epe6w23xa6asxu1/Commissioner_Mark_Butler_comments_on_Georgia_Mountains_Aug2017_Local_Job_Market_Report_-_9_20_17%2C_11.mp3 ++++++++++++++++ Sept. 21, 2017 Employment up, unemployment rate down in Georgia Mountains in […]
Read More »Grubs in the Ground
Grubs in the Ground By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent With the seasons beginning to change, check for grubs and treat them now. White grubs live in the soil and feed on the roots of turf. Most white grubs have a one year life cycle in Georgia. Adult beetles lay eggs in late spring or […]
Read More »Attracting Native Bees
Attracting Native Bees By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent There are approximately 4,000 species of native bees in North America and 542 species live in Georgia. Native bees nest in the ground or in cavities, like hollow stems or bored holes in wood. According to the Xerces Society, only 250 female orchard mason bees […]
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WFE – World School Milk Day
5th grade students Colin Curtis, Aiden McBee, and Jonathan Cook West Fannin celebrated World School Milk Day on Wednesday, September 27th. During lunch the students were able to participate in a selfie booth and each grade level won goodie bags donated by Mayfield. Mayfield also brought “Maggie” out for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to Mayfield […]
Read More »ICYMI: Liberals Shun Science, Defy Obama in Poultry Production
Liberals shun science, defy Obama in poultry production WASHINGTON—This op ed by Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) first appeared in The Hill on September 27, 2017. Not much has changed since 1906, when Upton Sinclair dropped his magnum opus on a world in the throes of industrialization. At least, that’s the picture that liberals like Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) are […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Discusses Tax Priorities On Fox Business
Senator David Perdue Discusses Tax Priorities On Fox Business WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) spoke with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business Network’s Mornings With Maria about President Trump’s efforts to overhaul the tax code to help middle-class families and make America more competitive. Acting on Tax: “The first thing is to get this tax bill […]
Read More »Basketball Registration & New Policy Concerning All Youth Sports Programs
Please add the following to your community calendar: Basketball Registration is continuing for boys and girls ages 5-14 years old at Fannin County Rec Department. Registration closes October 20th. Evaluations will be as follows: Monday, Oct 23-8U Girls @ 5:30 PM 8U Boys @ 6:30 PM Tuesday, Oct 24-10U Girls @ 5:00 PM 10 U […]
Read More »Elementary Schools are Celebrating: World School Milk Day
Fannin County Elementary Schools are celebrating World School Milk Day on September 27, 2017. Mayfield is bringing in their 14 foot cow for students to see and have photos taken. It will be at East Fannin Elementary in the morning, Blue Ridge Elementary for lunch, and West Fannin Elementary in the afternoon. There are many activities […]
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