Controversy is something this world has way too much of. It is the bread and butter of many entertainment, and even news, networks. Maybe you have heard of the controversy from the 2007 novel entitled “The Shack,” and maybe you’ve even heard someone spouting something they heard or read but don’t really understand. Controversy tends to […]
Read More »Editorial: Are we still remembering 9/11?
Seventeen years ago, I’m certain you were inundated with people saying “Never forget” and newscasts saying “We will always remember.” Indeed, the entire nation, and even the world, poured out its heart for America and the major wound we were struck with. It is the kind of thing that people everywhere will remember. The kind […]
Read More »Park Sterling Merging With South State Corporation
According to a recent release by South State Bank, a definitive agreement has been signed with Park Sterling Corporation, holding company for Park Sterling Bank. The release also states, “Combining the two companies will create a $14.5 billion in assets franchise operating throughout the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia.” While both boards have reportedly approved the […]
Read More »Georgia Election Run-Off Results
2018 Georgia Election Run-Off Results Tonight marks the run-offs for election races in Georgia, these results are unofficial until approved by the Secretary of State. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) – 756,016 votes 51.97% John Barrow (D) – 698,770 votes 48.03% Public Service Commission, District 3 Chuck Eaton (R) – 749,805 votes […]
Read More »Fetching Features: a look at Gilmer Sheriff Stacy Nicholson
Out of 159 sheriffs in the Sheriff’s Association, nine serve as regional vice-presidents. Then, there is the executive board with a first vice president, second vice-president, secretary/treasurer, and the president of the Sheriff’s Association. This year, the position of president is filled by Gilmer County’s own Sheriff Stacy Nicholson. After serving for six years as […]
Read More »Hunter Hill visits Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Continuing his campaign for Governor, Hunter Hill made a stop in Ellijay on May 2 to speak with local citizens about his plans for the office if elected. Hill spoke to local citizens over breakfast at Mike’s Ellijay Restaurant on Highway 282. Hill is a former Army Ranger who has been in […]
Read More »On the Town: Wonder Woman
At what point does CGI graphics and enhancement become too much. I hear it a lot and especially with the ending of Wonder Woman. Several people have said, “Yeah, well, I wish they had toned down the CGI a bit with the final battle.” In truth, I must admit that even I have been to […]
Read More »With No Relief, State Sets Drought Restrictions
Numbering the 24th week of severe drought in Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division has issued a statement regarding water restrictions and other drought responses in our area. Most of Georgia is now under some form of Drought Fighting Restriction with the exception of some of our very southernmost counties. […]
Read More »Jennifer Hinckley and the Rough Ridge Fire Update
Brian presents a full update on the Rough Ridge Fire started by a lightning strike. Jennifer Hinckley, Planning Section Chief with the Southern Area Gold Incident Management Team and US Forestry Service’s Forest Prescribed Fire Specialist on the Tahoe National Forest in California, walks you through the details of the Rough Ridge Fire, it’s cause, […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Election Results
Polls are closed and results are in. As America goes to make their final decisions, stay up to date here for the Final Results. These results are currently unofficial as they will not be finalized until next week.
Read More »Gilmer Responds to Tour Bus Collision
Shortly after the incident involving a wreck of a Tour Bus and a Semi-Truck on Highway 515 in Gilmer County, Tony Pritchett, Director of Public Safety for Gilmer County, held a conference to answer questions. Director Pritchett stated a call came in to Gilmer County 911 at 11:02 for response to the accident. When FYN arrived […]
Read More »Ask the Doc 9/16/16
Cami Ledford sits in for Dr. Whaley on Ask the Doc to speak on kids health in school on the episode of ‘Ask the Doc.’ https://youtu.be/2vIxqnVCffE
Read More »State National 9/16/16
Bruce and Rick join BKP for an Election Panel and Discussion at the Shops at Sycamore in downtown Blue Ridge. https://youtu.be/nj18fJnLFrA
Read More »State National 9/14/16
George offers opinions on Obama’s Campaign and America’s threats as well as his Short Moments for GMFTO. https://youtu.be/tQhLotYDk44
Read More »Morning Monologue 9/16/16
Panic in Brooklyn and citizens start realizing the falsehoods and foul play in the Clinton Campaign. https://youtu.be/aLaIBsM-tbU
Read More »Morning Monologue 9/14/16
BKP talks “Obama’s Presidential Campaign” for Hillary and the Court Plea of “Clinton Conspirators.” https://youtu.be/jkx9YUJOjz8
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