Opinion written by George McClellan: As the shocking photos of the Women’s DC march following Trumps inauguration are now being published, it is apparent that modern women are much filthier than modern men, in their thoughts, words and probably deeds. I’ve never been accused of being a prude but I am totally shocked by the […]
Read More »Bad Trends Coming
Opinion written by George McClellan: I’m becoming a bit concerned that Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace, is edging to the ‘dark side.’ Today’s interview (01/22/17), nay challenge, of Trumps Chief of Staff, Reince Priebus, was a tawdry example of combatively exploring the trivial to energize the petty, in order to trivialize Donald Trump’s presidency by […]
Read More »Mrs. Merle Janet Shook: Obituary
Mrs. Merle Janet Shook age 76 of Hiawassee passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday January 22, 2017 following an extended illness. Mrs. Shook was born on Feb. 1, 1940 in Flint, MI., the daughter of the late Earl Clore and the late Ada Grace Hunt Clore. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, […]
Read More »Getting Started in 2017
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) On January 9, we reconvened for the first session of the 154th Georgia General Assembly. This year promises to be very busy and offers endless opportunities. I am honored to represent you in the Senate and motivated to serve you at the Capitol in 2017. I continue to […]
Read More »Those Pesky IC Reports
Opinion by George McClellan: The media, including fair and balanced Fox news, has bought into the Left’s narrative that Russia gave the election to Donald Trump by ‘hacking’ the DNC, revealing the DNC’s secrets thus costing Hillary Clinton the Presidency. The IC Reports said so! The biggest secret the DNC had to hide was its […]
Read More »Looking Forward: 2017 Legislative Session Priorities
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) For your state lawmakers, a new year brings motivation and a fresh perspective on the needs of Georgians. Monday, January 9, 2017 marks the beginning of the first session of the 154th Georgia General Assembly, and your legislators have been preparing for months by researching potential topics and […]
Read More »Mr. Joseph Stephen Varao: Obituary
Joseph Stephen Varao, age 42, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on January 6, 2017 following a brief illness. Joey was born in Alameda, California on April 09, 1974. He is survived by his mother Donna Shoemaker, father Joe Varao and wife Sally of Hiawassee, Georgia; wife, Lisa Stevens of Hiawassee, Georgia; son, Todd Stevens of […]
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Are You Prepared for the Next Winter Storm?
Snow and ice are a scenic part of winter, but in Georgia, severe winter weather has the potential to devastate communities and affect millions of people. In January 2011, a single storm delivered a thick layer of snow and ice that shut down transportation in parts of the state for five days, eventually affecting 70 […]
Read More »Joann K. Townsend: Obituary
Joann K. Townsend, age 75 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on December 23, 2016. Joann was born in Young Harris on May 20, 1941. Joann was preceded in death by parents Ray E. and Inez Kuykendoll Townsend; brother, Reggie Townsend; sister, Kathy Prather; nieces, Kimberly Clayton and Gracie Townsend; brothers-in-law Jerry Prather and Gerald Messer. She is survived […]
Read More »Wounded Beasts Are Dangerous
Opinion written by George McClellan: Unlike most wounded beasts, instead of retreating into the dark recesses of its own sick imagination to lick its wounds, the deranged Left is striking out blindly at its tormentors, those who snatched away its dream of possession, its absolute right to power. Lurking in the hidden depths of its […]
Read More »From the Desk of Towns County Sheriff Christopher M. Clinton….
Most of us have family traditions that we enjoy during the Christmas season. Families with small children may spend Christmas Eve baking cookies for Santa or listening to Christmas carols while enjoying eggnog by the fire. As a small child I remember the anticipation of Christmas being so intense. I was in awe and wonder […]
Read More »Mrs. Marie Opal Chastain Henson: Obituary
Mrs. Marie Opal Chastain Henson age 81 of Smyrna, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday, December 16th at Union Hill United Methodist Church in Hiawassee with Rev. Arnold Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Burch Cemetery in Hiawassee. Mrs. Henson was preceded in death by her husband […]
Read More »Mrs. June Irene Morton: Obituary
Mrs. June Irene Morton, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. Mrs. Morton was born in Virginia to the late Dorsey Danny Smith and Ella Beckner Smith. She was preceded in death by husband, Roy E. Morton. Survivors include her nephews, James Edward Wade Jr., Roger Smith, Steve Smith, Mark Horne; niece, […]
Read More »Supreme Court of Georgia Rulings on Ralston and Ellis
The Supreme Court of Georgia unanimously voted today to accept House Speaker David Ralston’s petition for voluntary discipline and ordered that he receive a “Review Panel reprimand” by a panel of the State Bar of Georgia. The opinion is below: Also today, the high court voted to reinstate former DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis to […]
Read More »Are We Like the Romans?
Opinion written by George McClellan: We often talk about the fall of the Roman Empire, but we don’t do anything about it. Let me try. Most of us, me included, do not speak Latin or Greek so, if we are interested in reading the ancient philosophers whose writings helped form the basis of our western […]
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