It’s Sine Die day, that means it’s the last day of the 2018 Legislative Session! Interviews First Vice Chairman of Georgia Congress 9th District GOP Rebecca Yardley on the experience and what to expect from the Georgia Capitol today!
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Senators Isakson, Perdue Applaud Atlanta Selection As Finalist For U.S. Army Futures Command
Georgia congressional delegation sent March letter highlighting Atlanta assets WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) today applauded the announcement by U.S. Army senior leaders that Atlanta would advance to additional consideration as home to its new Futures Command. U.S. Army Undersecretary Ryan McCarthy announced the list of the final contenders […]
Read More »GDOT state funds improving intersection of state Route 53 Business with Holly Street in the city of Jasper
JASPER, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has recently approved little over $74,000 in Quick Response Program funding to improve the safety and efficiency of the intersection of state Route (SR) 53 Business with Holly Street in the city of Jasper. Work on this high priority project, awarded to Bartow Paving Company, Inc., […]
Read More »Prison Reform Would Reduce Crime, Turn Former Prisoners Into Productive Citizens
WASHINGTON—This op ed by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Craig DeRoche first appeared in Fox News on April 6, 2018. Grace and justice are not competing values. No season demonstrates their compatibility better than Easter, when Jesus, taking the just penalty for humans’ wrongdoing, extended forgiveness to the thief crucified beside him and the soldiers executing him. […]
Read More »Speaker, Governor & Lieutenant Governor Announce Tax Cut Plan
Gov. Nathan Deal, along with Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston, today outlined updates to HB 918, which addresses state tax code. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Chuck Efstration, now combines the 2017 Internal Revenue Code (IRC) bill, HB 821, with 2018 IRC updates. It also addresses the state revenue projections resulting […]
Read More »“Ask the Doc!” All about Eczema and Seasonal Allergies
Today on Ask the Doc, BKP and Doctor William Whaley discuss eczema and what can lead to worse skin conditions on the body when eczema is left untreated. Also, Dr. Answers viewer questions and tell us a break down of this years upcoming seasonal allergies. We want to give a big thank you to Georgia […]
Read More »Piedmont Physicians Mountainside Internal Medicine – Ribbon Cutting
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Piedmont Physicians Mountainside Internal Medicine on their ribbon cutting for their business. Piedmont Physicians Mountainside Internal Medicine specializes in primary care to help patients achieve and maintain better health, focusing on prevention as the best medicine. They feature same-day appointments and provide a wide range […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Discusses Immigration Debate On PBS & NPR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) spoke with Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour and Ari Shapiro on NPR’s All Things Considered about theSecure and Succeed Act, legislation he has co-sponsored that mirrors President Trump’s immigration framework which resolves DACA, strengthens border security, eliminates the visa lottery, and ends extended-family chain migration. Click here to watch the PBS interview or click on the […]
Read More »Short Takes – Just Another Shooting?
The multiple murders at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida was absolutely preventable! Yet, the organizations capable of preventing it, did not, could not, or would not, for whatever reasons, take action against a known potential danger because of the fear of social backlash from one group or another because it would […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »Fetch Your News Interviews Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp on Georgia’s 2018 Gubernatorial Election
BKP Interviews Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp on Georgia’s 2018 Gubernatorial Election and important spotlighted information striking concern in rural Georgia.
Read More »Collins Praises Inclusion of CLOUD Act in Funding Package
WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), who introduced the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act in the House this February, released the following statement in response to its inclusion in the newly released funding bill: “The CLOUD Act frames a path for guarding the privacy of American data while enabling law enforcement to combat crime […]
Read More »Dynamite Fitness – Ribbon Cutting
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Dynamite Fitness on their ribbon cutting for their business. Dynamite Fitness, LLC is a “Boot Camp” style ladies-only gym. They are here to motivate, encourage, and support the ladies of our community to be a healthier and happier YOU! They offer strength, weight, HIIT, circuit, […]
Read More »Short Takes – A Divided America, What’s the Cure?
America has long been divided by two contending political philosophies, one created in the firm belief in the god given rights of man through self determination and possession of private property, among others, the inalienable anchors of representative freedoms. The other, a scheme that clings to the Marxist inspired idea that people would be happier […]
Read More »Georgia DOT In Northwest Georgia Is Hiring, Holds Job Fair In Carrollton
CARROLLTON– GDOT moves Georgia! It can help set your career in motion too! If you are looking for an exciting, challenging, and professional transportation career, join Georgia DOT job fair in Carrollton Georgia. The Georgia DOT Northwest Georgia (District 6) Office will host a job fair from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20 at the Carrollton Goodwill Career Center, […]
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