As I keep telling you, session gets busier and busier as we approach sine die, the 40th and last day. That has ramifications for all Georgians, as more and more bills that affect our lives come to a vote. Friday we voted on about 60 pieces of legislations in one day! Here’s the truth; between my […]
Read More »Collins Introduces Legislation to Increase Drug Pricing Transparency
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 2, 2017 Collins Introduces Legislation to Increase Drug Pricing Transparency WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced H.R. 1316, The Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act, to protect taxpayers and the community pharmacists who serve them by requiring greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs are the middlemen that employers and […]
Read More »Blairsville Mayor gives testimony at Joshua’s Warriors breakfast
Blairsville Mayor gives testimony at Joshua’s Warriors breakfast Joshua’s Warriors, a Christ centered men’s group, hosted Blairsville Mayor Jim Conley to speak at their monthly breakfast on Saturday morning, Feb. 11, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at Steve’s Steakhouse Restaurant in Blairsville, GA. Pastor Bill Honaker introduced Mayor Conley and briefly described his career in […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Votes To Confirm Senator Sessions As Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 8, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senator David Perdue Votes To Confirm Senator Sessions As Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) today released the following statement after he voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Senator Jeff […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 7, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) today voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos and joined […]
Read More »Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief
Georgia Bureau of Investigation News Release Contact: Natalie Ammons [email protected] For Immediate Release February 6, 2017 Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is once again partnering with state law enforcement agencies, Channel 2 WSB-TV, the Georgia Motor Trucking […]
Read More »2017 Budget Hearings Update
2017 Budget Hearings Update By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) The Senate reconvened for week two after a day off in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This week was dedicated to Senate and House Appropriation Committee’s budget hearings. Governor Nathan Deal and Georgia’s various agencies outline their policy and budget proposals […]
Read More »Georgia Welcomes New State Laws for 2017
The state legislature passed several bills in 2016 that were signed by Governor Nathan Deal, and are now the law in the Peach State. House Bill 806 lengthens the term of driver’s licenses from five years to eight years, but now it costs $32 for a new Georgia license. Now you will need one document […]
Read More »Towns Courthouse & Sheriffs Office Will Delay Opening till 10:00 AM
Due to hazardous road conditions, Towns County Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 9, 2016. In addition, the Towns County Courthouse and the Towns County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Offices will operate on a delay and will open at 10:00am. Black ice remains on roadways throughout North Georgia and particularly in Northeast Georgia due to Winter […]
Read More »North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2017 North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today The office of North Georgia Health District 1-2 of the Georgia Department of Public Health based in Dalton is Closed this afternoon due to the potential for dangerous winter road conditions. Environmental Health Offices in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield […]
Read More »HUDGENS URGES CAUTION WITH FIREWORKS
December 28, 2016 Contact: Glenn Allen For Immediate Release Phone: 404-463-0729 […]
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 »Christmas Parade and Festival of Lights
Mountain Country Christmas Festival of Lights Name: Mountain Country Christmas Festival of Lights Date: November 25, 2016 Website: http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com Event Description: Enjoy outdoor Mountain Country Christmas Festival of Lights Towns County Sheriff’s Office Empty Stocking Christmas Parade Date: November 26, 2016 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EST Event Description: “O Holy Night” is this […]
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