• Short Takes – Perspectives in Violence

    Perspective, about deadly events, means nothing if you are the victim facing any threat that could kill you. Currently, the objet d’jour of outrage is against guns because they are noisy, frightening and, if semi-automatic, can do a lot of damage quickly. One such, in the hands of a disturbed individual just killed a lot […]

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  • Senator David Perdue Comments On President’s Budget

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, comments on the release of President Trump’s budget for fiscal year 2019: “Since coming to the United States Senate, I’ve been warning that because of our debt crisis we are losing the right to do the right thing in funding our […]

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  • Arbor Day: Time to Tackle Hemlock Trouble

    Now, while the leaves are still off deciduous trees and evergreens are easy to spot, it’s a good time to check hemlocks for signs of the hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect attacking the trees in every north Georgia county within the native hemlock range. Millions of hemlocks have already died; many more are infested; […]

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  • Chamber Chatter-Election day is today!

    “Cultivating a successful economic environment and a desirable quality of life for our businesses and community.” Chamber Chatter July 24, 2018 Chamber News & Events                                In This Issue New Members Stay Connected               Upcoming Chamber Events No July Business After Hours. Next BAH is Tuesday, August 28 at Amicalola Falls Lodge  Thursday, July 26-Ribbon Cutting […]

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  • Chamber Chatter-Happy Independence Day Week!

    “Cultivating a successful economic environment and a desirable quality of life for our businesses and community.” Chamber Chatter July 3, 2018 Chamber News & Events                                In This Issue New Members Stay Connected               Upcoming Chamber Events Wednesday, July 4- Fireworks at Atlanta Motorsports Park, Gates open at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 12-Business Luncheon with […]

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  • Short Takes – Comey the Ridiculous

    Comey is only the latest manifestation of the Left’s derision over Trump’s presidency. Hillary is already there still out on the rubber chicken circuit blaming everybody except herself for losing a sure thing election. She produced a book of excuses and so has Comey. Both can as easily drag down what’s left of the Democrat […]

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  • Ask the Doc! About Skin Health

    This morning on Ask the Doc, Dr. William Whaley is covering skin health. The audience asked: What can lead to a blood pressure spike out of the blue if you are on regular blood pressure medicine? If someone has a badly bruised tendon on the back of their ankle, is there anything that they could […]

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  • Congressman Doug Collins and Blue Ridge Business Owners Talk Pro-Growth Policies

    Collins and Blue Ridge Business Owners Talk Pro-Growth Policies BLUE RIDGE, Ga.—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined the Blue Ridge Business Association recently to hear from business leaders about the local economy and related policy issues. Collins asked the Fannin County group to share the economic outlook for their operations and invited questions on policy issues […]

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  • Northeast Georgia Worker to Attend State of the Union with Collins

    January 27, 2018 Jessica Andrews (202) 225 9893 Northeast Georgia Worker to Attend State of the Union with Collins WASHINGTON—January 30 marks President Trump’s first State of the Union address, where he will speak to a joint session of Congress. Mr. William Robert “Robbie” Salemi, Jr. will join Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) for the event. […]

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