Joan Grainger March 20, 1937 – January 17, 2019 Patricia “Joan” Grainger Born 3-20-1937 Died January 17, 2019 She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Grainger, her mother, Etta Mae Hightower, her son and daughter in law, Daniel and Donna Grainger. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Donna and Raymond […]
Read More »Wetaunah Cates: Obituary
Wetaunah Cates January 14, 1954 – January 16, 2019 Mrs. Wetaunah “Tonnie” Cates, age 65, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Tonnie was born in Seymour, IN on January 14, 1954 to the late William and Patricia Morris Coker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Larry […]
Read More »JEALOUSY AND COVETOUSNESS
There is much ado about the 2019 freshman Congress’ high opinion of the practices of Socialism and Communism. One freshman in particular, New York’s Alejandra Ocasio Cortes, is appearing in many news casts and has sound bites praising the values of Socialism and its equality while denigrating the practice of Capitalism. While she is making […]
Read More »Ask the Doc with Dr. William Whaley – Is Aluminum Dangerous?
Dr. Whaley joins BKP to discuss aluminum and whether or not it’s dangerous.
Read More »Ask the Doc with Dr. William Whaley – Turmeric Safety and Osteoporosis Prevention
Dr. Whaley joins BKP to discuss the safety of using turmeric and how to help prevent osteoporosis.
Read More »PRESS RELEASE: Speaker David Ralston Thanks Senator Johnny Isakson
Speaker David Ralston Thanks Senator Johnny Isakson ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) issued the following statement on the news that Georgia’s senior United States Senator Johnny Isakson will resign from office at the end of the year: “The loss of Johnny Isakson from public life will leave a void in Georgia which is […]
Read More »New Program at GaDNR – Urban Wildlife Program
Urban Wildlife Program What is Georgia DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division’s mission? Conserve and promote fishing, hunting and wildlife resources through management, education and scientific research. What is the Urban Wildlife Program? Wildlife Resources Division has started the Urban Wildlife Program to better service Atlanta residents by providing dedicated staff to assist in mitigating human-wildlife conflict […]
Read More »Fred Ridsdale: Obituary
Fred Ridsdale December 20, 1925 – June 04, 2019 Fred Hammerton Ridsdale December 12, 1925-June 4, 2019 Born in Greensburg, Pa. in 1925 to the late Harriet Walton and Fred H. Ridsdale and raised in Cleveland, Ohio by his late aunt and uncle Alice and Thomas Toon. He was also pre-deceased by his sister Margaret […]
Read More »Mary Viola Baliles: Obituary
Mary Viola Baliles November 04, 1925 – June 30, 2019 Mrs. Mary Viola Baliles, age 93, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Mrs. Baliles was born in Lumpkin County on November 4, 1925 to the late Alfonso and Annie Reeves Abercrombie. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death […]
Read More »Dorothy Knauff: Obituary
Dorothy Knauff June 02, 1925 – June 06, 2019 Mrs. Dorothy (Dottie) Knauff, age 94, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. Dottie was born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania on June 2, 1925 to the late George B. and Irene Bassett Lewis. She was a constant ray of sunshine…always energetic, happy and optimistic, and it […]
Read More »Jerry Boatfield: Obituary
Jerry Boatfield February 09, 1937 – May 15, 2019 Mr. Jerry W. Boatfield, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Mr. Boatfield was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on February 9, 1937 to the late Paul and Loudelle Moose Boatfield. In addition to his parents he […]
Read More »Johnny Ray Hood: Obituary
Johnny Ray Hood March 29, 1960 – May 08, 2019 Mr. Johnny Ray Hood, age 59, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Johnny was born in Duluth on March 29, 1960 to the late Harold Hunter and Lillie Mae Scott. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife […]
Read More »Madge Whelchel: Obituary
Madge Whelchel May 05, 1935 – May 04, 2019 Mrs. Madge Whelchel, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away May 4, 2019. Mrs. Whelchel was born on May 5, 1935 to the late Luster and Ruby Smith Grant. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joe D. Whelchel; son John […]
Read More »Ask the Doc! Radiation and the Thyroid
Dr. William Whaley addresses a viewer’s concerns over radiation and how it can hurt the thyroid. He also gives helpful tips on dealing with pollen.
Read More »Ask the Doc! Discussing Adrenal Cancer and Feeling Numbness
Dr. Whaley joins the show to answer one viewer’s questions about adrenal cancer and another viewer’s about feeling numbness.
Read More »REVIEW TURKEY HUNTING SAFETY TIPS BEFORE SEASON BEGINS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REVIEW TURKEY HUNTING SAFETY TIPS BEFORE SEASON BEGINS SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (March 18, 2019) – Before you head to the woods this Spring in pursuit of a gobbler or two, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages all hunters to take some time to review important turkey hunting safety […]
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