Don’t forget mental health in New Year’s resolutions Improving physical health can benefit mental well-being By Melanie Dallas, LPC One of people’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier. Although this can often take the form of vowing to lose weight, the behaviors associated with weight loss – eating less […]
Read More »Murder Indictments issued for Christopher Byers and Arnold Griffith
Murder Indictments issued for Christopher Byers and Arnold Griffith Fetch Your News spoke to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and below is the information that they are able to release at this time regarding the earlier indictments. The Sheriff’s Office said they knew there was probably many questions, but until the investigation is wrapped up, this […]
Read More »Local Business Raffle Raises $2200 For Community Vets And Children
Warriors Veteran Outreach Local business raffle raises $2200 for community vets and children If you would are interested in helping contact. Gary Gobeo #828-557-5788 [email protected] Warriors Veteran Outreach PO Box 134 Murphy, NC 28906 828-557-6881 WarriorsVeteranOutreach.com 501(c)(3)
Read More »Rabies Alert: Health officials urge residents to vaccinate their animals.
For Immediate Release December 16, 2016 Another Whitfield County Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies Health officials urge residents to vaccinate their animals Dalton (GA) – A Whitfield County resident observed stray dogs interacting with a skunk on […]
Read More »Deal expands access to emergency tool to parents to help fight opioid epidemic
Deal expands access to emergency tool to parents to help fight opioid epidemic December 14, 2016 Gov. Nathan Deal today provided an additional tool that will expand access to a life-saving drug to stem the tide of the opioid epidemic. In a request to the Georgia Pharmacy Board, Deal asked that naloxone, an emergency drug […]
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Civil Air Patrol and NORAD—Two Great Traditions Will Meet on Christmas Eve
Civil Air Patrol and NORAD—Two Great Traditions Will Meet on Christmas Eve. Every Christmas Eve since 1955, NORAD has tracked Santa’s journey around the globe for the enjoyment of children everywhere. Civil Air Patrol, celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year, is a sponsor of NORAD Tracks Santa and will use its high frequency radio […]
Read More »Water Conservation
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Even though we have finally gotten some rain, we should always be conscious about conserving water. In this time of extreme drought we need to be even more aware of how much water we use and waste. Water supply planners estimate that a typical household needs 0.4 to 0.5 […]
Read More »Christmas Puppet Show
Christmas Puppet Show Announced The Mountain Regional Puppet Company has announced their show dates for the upcoming Christmas season. The show will debut at the new Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris on December 13, then travel to all the other branches during the remaining week. The show features three classic children’s Christmas books. […]
Read More »Georgia Supreme Courts Final Session and Summary of Opinions
Supreme Court of Georgia Jane Hansen, Public Information Officer 244 Washington Street, Suite 572 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 404-651-9385 [email protected] SUMMARIES OF OPINIONS Published Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Please note: Opinion summaries are prepared by the Public Information Office for the general public and news media. Summaries are not prepared for every opinion released by the […]
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’
Read More »Annual Lighting of the Village
Annual Lighting of the Village Date: November 25, 2016 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Website: http://www.helenga.org Event Description: On Friday, November 25th, Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the downtown band shell as the village is lighted to begin the holiday season. Musical performances by local groups will precede his arrival and […]
Read More »BURN BAN: What you need to Know about the burn ban effecting Several States
BURN BAN: Drought, Fires Prompting Burn Bans in Southeast. What you need to know about the burn ban effecting several states. As drought dries up forests across the South with no sign of rainfall to help quench dozens of major wildfires, the Tennessee Valley Authority is banning burning on its public lands in seven states. […]
Read More »Gilmer Countywide Burn Ban Effective Immediately
Below is the information concerning the countywide burn ban from Gilmer County Director Of Public Safety Tony Pritchett. Chief Pritchett stressed the ban would strictly be enforced. Please read information below. EFFECTIVE BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2nd 2016
Read More »That’s No Lady . . .Asian Beetles Mistaken for Ladybugs
The multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) is native to Asia but odds are you may have a group living in your home. Although sometimes mistaken for a ladybug, this insect has a wider range of colors and spot numbers than other ladybug species. Over the years, federal, state and private entomologists released the insect […]
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