Entries by Cheryl Duncan

Taste Of Pickens

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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Each year local restaurants gather at the Taste Of Pickens in support of Community Assistance Resource And Emergency Services (CARES). [Read more »]

Going To Bat Against Cancer

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Cheryl Duncan

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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Earlier this Fall Pickens County Park and Recreation Department employee Jamie Fleming received devastating news of having Stage 4 cancer. [Read more »]

2011 ETC Spelling Bee

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Cheryl Duncan

in Education, Featured Stories

Sunday, November 13, 2011

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From Ball Ground Georgia to Copper Basin Tennessee 56 5th grade students competed in the 4th annual ETC Spelling Bee. The Spelling Bee will re-air on ETC3 December 5th at 7:00 P.M. To order a DVD call ETC3 at 706-276-9877. Special thanks go to Judges and Pronouncer; Angie Green, Susan Pierce, Debbie Campbell and George Pirkle. [Read more »]

FYN Picks Brain of Pickens' Steinhauer

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Cheryl Duncan

in Sports

Friday, November 11, 2011

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Tonight the Pickens Dragons boys varsity team kicks off what looks to be a promising season with a game in Canton against the Creekview Grizzlies. Dragons head coach Brad Steinhauer shared his thoughts on what the 2011-12 season has to offer for his group of young men. [Read more »]

Honoring Our Veterans

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Cheryl Duncan

in Community, Featured Stories

Friday, November 11, 2011

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Veterans Day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I when, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns fell silent in Europe. [Read more »]

Is it OK to feed this to my Dog?

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Cheryl Duncan

in Lifestyle

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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Is it okay to give my dog fresh fruit or vegetables, like carrots, raw potatoes, apples, blueberries and such? [Read more »]

Bargain Barn's Blowout Sales

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Cheryl Duncan

in Business

Monday, October 24, 2011

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Veterinary Emergency - Are you Prepared?

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Cheryl Duncan

in Lifestyle

Thursday, October 6, 2011

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What to Do in Case of a Veterinary Emergency

When there’s any medical emergency, it is always best if you have planned ahead. The same is true for your pets. Never plan on experiencing a life-threatening emergency with your pet, but have a plan in place in case one occurs.
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Rep. Doug Collins, Experience Matters

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Cheryl Duncan

in Election-2012, Featured Stories

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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Georgia House of Representatives District 27 Doug Collins spoke at the Fannin County GOP Meeting Monday night. Rep. Collins is running for the newly created 9th congressional district. Both Collins and his opponent, conservative talk show host Martha Zoller are from Gainesville. [Read more »]

Air Conditioning/Copper Theft Solutions

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Cheryl Duncan

in Letters to Editor

Friday, August 12, 2011

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Putting a Halt to the Ever-Increasing Copper Theft Epidemic

Dallas/Ft.Worth- I’ve seen the devastating results of a copper thief first hand. Not only are the building owners out tens of thousands of dollars in repairs and replacement, but now they may go days with no air conditioning and even shut down business while the repairs take place. Essentially, the owner is not only losing the cost of replacing the A/C units, but also the daily revenue, not to mention the fact of inconveniencing clientele with the postponement. [Read more »]