Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] February 28, 2017 Remembering the Forgotten: Collins Statement on President’s Joint Session Address WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) attended President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress and issued the following statement in response: “This evening, President Trump highlighted America’s forgotten men and women, the people who have felt strangely exempted […]
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 »Students Are Appreciated at MEC
February 16, 2017 Chris Martinez, Counselor Students Are Appreciated at MEC Mountain Education Charter High School celebrates its Student Appreciation event February 14 to March 1. Not only is it a time for MEC to reregister students who have not attended regularly, but it is also a time to recognize all MEC students. Events like […]
Read More »OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE
OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE 02/27/17 WASHINGTON—Today, the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act, H.R. 1033, passed in the House with widespread bipartisan support. Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) sponsored the bill in order to increase transparency among federal agencies as they apply the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). EAJA enables Americans with […]
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 »Tri-State Awards Check to FCSS Children’s Fund
Tri-State Awards Check to FCSS Children’s Fund
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 »A TEAM OF PROGRESSIVES & A CONGRESSMAN WITH TEAM THAT SHOW UP TO TALK
A TEAM OF PROGRESSIVES & A CONGRESSMAN WITH TEAM THAT SHOW UP… to talk In a time that senators and representatives decline to meet with constituents and constituents march, chant, yell, and raise signs from frustration, the pattern was broken last Saturday morning in Gainesville’s District 9 offices of Representative Doug Collins. Doug Collins showed […]
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 »Modest Proposal for Law Enforcement Salary Upgrades
“Our sheriff Stacy Nickolson agrees with Governor Deal that Georgia’s law enforcement personnel are underpaid. The governor helped rectify this situation for state personnel by approving a 20% increase in their salaries. What about our local law enforcement personnel who bear the burden of first response and danger in our communities? Shouldn’t they be paid […]
Read More »Official Trout Festival of Georgia Returns to Celebrate Trout Fishing in the Trout Capital of Georgia
Official Trout Festival of Georgia Returns to Celebrate Trout Fishing in the Trout Capital of Georgia (Jan. 11, 2017) BLUE RIDGE, GA – The official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to Blue Ridge this spring when thousands of outdoors enthusiasts descend upon Georgia’s top trout-fishing destination – Fannin County, the Trout Capital of Georgia – […]
Read More »February 14th, 2017 Fannin County Board of Commissioners Agenda
Kristen B. Stone Fannin County Board of Commissioners 400 West Main Street, Suite 100 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706.632.2203 February 14th, 2017 Fannin County Board of Commissioners Agenda attached. Click Link Below Agenda February 14, 2017 (1)
Read More »Principal of Fannin County High School, Erik Cioffi, is proud to release the Honor Roll and Principal’s List for Fall Semester 2016
Principal of Fannin County High School, Erik Cioffi, is proud to release the Honor Roll and Principal’s List for Fall Semester 2016 Honors Roll Name Grade Luis Fernando Alvarez 9 Carson Wylie Beavers 9 Madison Faith Bowers 9 Isaac Logan Brooks 9 Hunter Renee Brown 9 Isaiah James Cargle 9 Averie Elizabeth Chambers 9 […]
Read More »Cat in the Hat Dr. Seuss Celebration at Fannin County Public Library!
On Monday, February 27, at 4:00 join the Fannin County Public Library at the Blue Ridge First Baptist Youth Center on East First Street for The Cat in The Hat Dr. Seuss Celebration! First, the Cat in the Hat himself will present Dr. Seuss’ famous book, and afterwards we will serve Dr. Suess-themed snacks to […]
Read More »Fannin County EMA/EMS Weekly Call Report For February 6, 2017 thru February 12, 2017
Fannin County EMA/EMS Director Robert Graham 181 Church St. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513 706-632-1958 Fax 706-632-8003 February 6, 2017 thru February 12, 2017 No structure fires to report. M1: 35 M3: 14 M4: 13 M11: 21 Total: 83 Mutual Aid: 1 (To Gilmer, cancelled) Law: 406 Fire: 6 Rescue: 19 Total Emergency […]
Read More »You’re Invited to Mardi Gras In The Mountains
You’re Invited! http://mardigrasinthemountains.org/ Georgia Mountains Hospice The Ellijay and Jasper Councils of the Knights of Columbus The Rotary Club of Jasper invite you to the 2017 Mardi Gras in the Mountains! Enjoy a spectacular evening with fine dining, a great band, silent auction and coronation of the 2017 King and Queen and Honor […]
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