Run-Off in Ninth District
Featured Stories, Politics August 1, 2012
The ninth district congressional race ended last night in a run-off between Rep Doug Collins (Gainesville) and Martha Zoller, while Roger Fitzpatrick was eliminated from the contest. (more…)
Zoller, Fitzpatrick Polish Skills on Live Debate as Election Looms
Featured Stories, Politics July 27, 2012
The Ninth District Congressional Race is officially down to the wire, with under a week to go to the July 31st election. In one final push of the primary, two of the three candidates joined FYN and ETC for a televised debate this Tuesday, July 24th in an effort to reach voters before they go to the polls next week. (more…)
ObamaCare Upheld! Ninth District Reacts to SCOTUS Decision
Featured Stories, News June 29, 2012
In a long-awaited and controversial decision, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday 5-4 to uphold most parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Justice Kennedy, who was seen previously as a swing-vote, sided with Justices Thomas, Alito and Scalia, while Chief Justice John Roberts, appointed by George W. Bush, cast the deciding vote, siding with Justices Breyer, Kagan, Ginsburg, and Stotomayor. Kagan, however, did not recuse herself, even though she had a hand in the molding of the legislation. (more…)
Collins Criticizes Zoller on Immigration
Featured Stories, Politics June 20, 2012
Responding to President Obama’s announcement last week, Ninth District Candidate Rep. Doug Collins (Gainesville) criticized opponent Martha Zoller’s position on immigration. (more…)
Democrat Distraction at Fannin Forum
Featured Stories, Politics June 13, 2012
Was Ninth District Democratic Candidate Jody Cooley’s presence at last week’s forum a distraction? (more…)
Fitzpatrick Brings Message of Constitution to Ellijay
Featured Stories, Politics June 7, 2012
Among the Ninth District Candidates, Roger Fitzpatrick comes across as the strongest Constitutionalist in the group. (more…)
Zoller Visits Poole’s, Scramble for Bicknell Votes Continues
Featured Stories, Politics June 1, 2012
Ninth District Candidate Martha Zoller paid a lunch-time visit to Poole’s BBQ in East Ellijay on Thursday. (more…)
Zoller Wins Poole-McCutcheon Endorsement
Featured Stories, Politics June 1, 2012
Local Republican Voice Joe McCutcheon and Poole’s Owner Oscar Poole officially endorsed Ninth District Candidate Martha Zoller today during a visit by the candidate to Poole’s BBQ in East Ellijay. (more…)
Collins and Zoller Race to Pick up Bicknell’s Endorsements
Featured Stories, Politics May 24, 2012
In the wake of Ninth District Candidate Hunter Bicknell’s announcement today to suspend his campaign, Candidates Rep. Doug Collins and Martha Zoller race to pick up Bicknell’s endorsements. (more…)
Bicknell Suspends Campaign!
Featured Stories, Politics May 24, 2012
Hunter Bicknell suspended his run for the Ninth District Congressional seat today. (more…)
Ralston Will Vote for Collins, Speaker Says
Featured Stories, Politics May 22, 2012
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) boldly threw his support behind Ninth District Candidate Rep. Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) last night during the Fannin County GOP meeting. (more…)
GRTL Clears up Collins-Zoller Endorsement Battle
Featured Stories, Politics May 9, 2012
For the past several weeks, Ninth District Candidates Rep Doug Collins and Martha Zoller have fought intensely for the pro-life vote. (more…)
Collins Defends Endorsement Suspension against Zoller Camp
Featured Stories, Politics May 3, 2012
Ninth District Candidate Rep. Doug Collins defended claims made by opponent Martha Zoller during a Gilmer County GOP meeting this week. (more…)
Zoller Retaliates to Collins’ Pro-life Attack
Featured Stories, Politics May 1, 2012
This week, Rep. Doug Collins (R- Gainesville) issued an e-newsletter assaulting Ninth District Opponent Martha Zoller’s pro-life position. (more…)
Graves Pays Visit to Mike’s Ellijay Restaurant
Featured Stories, News May 1, 2012
As part of his District Work Week, current Ninth District Representative Tom Graves (R) paid a visit to Mike’s Ellijay restaurant on Monday. (more…)
Candidates Converge at Local College
Featured Stories, Politics April 26, 2012
All five ninth district candidates converged at Chattahoochee Technical College in Jasper Tuesday night for a town-hall meeting. (more…)