Believe me, it’s better than “leading from behind.” Oh, sure, if you are the leader, the view’s the same despite the dust, but when you know what you’re looking for, the perspective changes and the dangers reveal themselves including all the obstacles, the road ruts, the promises broken and the many forks in the road […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue: Iran Is Third Largest Diversity Lottery Visa Recipient
Senator David Perdue: Iran Is Third Largest Diversity Lottery Visa Recipient “The RAISE Act would eliminate the Diversity Visa Lottery and move us to a merit-based immigration system” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) spoke with Laura Ingraham on Fox News Channel’s The Ingraham Angle about how the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act, would create […]
Read More »Business After Hours- RESCHEDULED DUE TO CHANCE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! Rescheduled due to chance of inclement weather!! New date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 158 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 Spend the evening networking with local business professionals. This event is open to the public at no charge. Everyone present will have the chance to win wonderful door prizes […]
Read More »Georgia Trend Names Sen. Steve Gooch One of Georgia’s Most Influential People
Georgia Trend Names Sen. Steve Gooch One of Georgia’s Most Influential People ATLANTA (January 8, 2018) | Senator Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) was recognized as one of Georgia’s most influential people by Georgia Trend magazine. The magazine’s annual list recognizes the 100 Most Influential Georgians. “It is an honor to be recognized among this distinguished […]
Read More »Short Takes – War and Rumors of War
War and Rumors of Wars If you’re reading this then the chances are you probably know that the people of Iran have risen up in the streets of Tehran and every other major metropolitan areas of the country to bring down their fascist government of Islamic ayatollahs. If you didn’t know that, your getting your […]
Read More »Short Takes – America’s in a Mess
America’s in a Mess The slow poisoning of America by Progressivism has made a complete mess out of our government. Especially messy is the vapid thinking of our politicians who behave more like money exchangers in the temple than statesmen. They have allowed, indeed encouraged, America’s enemies to attack our strengths, our religious and moral […]
Read More »Professional Women of Pickens County Christmas Party
Professional Women of Pickens County Christmas Party Thursday, December 7, 2017 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Madeline’s/Coast 2 Coast Catering 1052 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 Admission – $20.00 Optional $10.00 ornament exchange
Read More »Short Takes – The Sexual Predator(s) in Our Midst
The Sexual Predator(s) in Our Midst This story is not new, it just involves new people. I read an account of Maureen O’Hara’s entry into the Hollywood scene in 1945, before her stardom, when she was propositioned by a film studio owner, not identified in the article. Her Irish temper flared and she quickly put […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Holds Farm Bill Round Table Discussion
Senator David Perdue Holds Farm Bill Round Table Discussion ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) last week held a round table discussion about the upcoming farm bill with Georgia farmers and industry leaders. “Agriculture is one of Georgia’s largest economic drivers and a way of life for many people in our state. I saw […]
Read More »Collins Encourages Corps of Engineers to Expedite Review of Hart State Park Proposal
Collins Urges Corps of Engineers to Expedite Review of Hart State Park Proposal WASHINGTON—Today Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging it to expedite its review of the proposal regarding Hart State Park. The complete letter is available below:
Read More »You can QUIT during the Great American Smokeout(R), Nov. 16th
North Georgia – Ready to quit? You can do it for at least one day this Thursday, November 16th during the Great American Smokeout®! Every year on the third Thursday of November, many Georgians join tobacco users across the nation in giving up using tobacco and electronic cigarettes for the entire day during this Great American Smokeout® event, initiated […]
Read More »Main Street Mania!
Main Street Mania Saturday, November 4, 2017 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join our Mobile Text Alerts by texting “Pickenschamber” to 662-200-4303 Pickens County Chamber of Commerce | 500 Stegall Drive, Jasper, GA | Mon. – Fri.: 9 – 5
Read More »We’re Blind To What’s Coming
We’re Blind to What’s Coming Let’s see if we can figure this one out. ISIS claims 64 year old Stephen Paddock, the mass murderer in Las Vegas, was a convert to Islam fulfilling their call to conduct lone-wolf attacks in the West. Almost Immediately the FBI tells us there’s absolutely no such connection; and this […]
Read More »The Jimmy Story
The Jimmy Story Are you hurting, or concerned over a loved one? Are you willing to love the Lord and trust Him with all your heart? If you Love the Lord, and trust enough to turn that loved one or any issue in your life over to Him; He will go to work for you. […]
Read More »Short Takes – Exactly What is a S__t Hole Country?
Exactly What is a “S___hole” Country? I don’t really care that Trump asked why America was taking in millions of people from third world “S___hole countries,” and less people from European nations. He said Norway but he meant all of Europe. I don’t care because he said exactly what I think, indeed what many of […]
Read More »Georgia issues same drivers license to illegal aliens with deferred deportation as legal immigrants: DDS policy should be changed in 2018 Georgia legislative session
By Jeff Jones Most thinking Georgians will no doubt agree that only illegal aliens require classification as “deferred action on deportation” or who may be under deportation orders from the federal government. Most Georgians will be surprised to learn that Georgia’s Department of Drivers Services (DDS), the agency responsible for our driving and ID credentials, […]
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