FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TROUT STOCKING WILL BEGIN EARLIER IN 2017 GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Mar. 7, 2017) – Take advantage of beautiful spring weather and plan a trout fishing trip to the north Georgia Mountains! How about an early trout stocking to sweeten the deal? The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife […]
Read More »HOURS OF OPERATION CHANGE AT PICKENS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
For Immediate Release Friday, March 3, 2017 Contact: Jennifer King, (706) 529-5757, ext. 3191 / [email protected] HOURS OF OPERATION CHANGE AT PICKENS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Jasper, GA – Hours of operation will soon change at the Pickens County Health Department. Beginning Monday, March 13, 2017, the new clinic hours at the […]
Read More »News Release-Pickens County GA Tea Party
TEA PARTY TALK February 20, 2017 In continuing our education programming, at our next monthly meeting, we have a unique opportunity to gain a better understanding of our exclusive, to the world, local grand juries. Now, why do you need to be aware of this one-of-a-kind panel of citizens that is convened […]
Read More »Lt. Governor Cagle Champions Passage of Measure to Prioritize Georgia’s Transportation Initiatives
State of Georgia Office of the Lieutenant Governor For Immediate Release Contact: Adam Sweat February 22, 2017 404-656-5030 [email protected] Lt. Governor Cagle Champions Passage of Measure to Prioritize Georgia’s Transportation Initiatives ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2017 – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senate Majority Whip Steve Gooch led […]
Read More »OBAMACARE VICTIM ACCOMPANIES COLLINS TO JOINT SESSION
OBAMACARE VICTIM ACCOMPANIES COLLINS TO JOINT SESSION 02/27/17 WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) will attend President Donald Trump’s speech to the joint session of Congress with a guest from Toccoa, Georgia. Members of Congress each receive one guest ticket to the president’s annual speech. Congressman Collins has invited his constituent Brittany Ivey to the joint session. […]
Read More »Collins Advocates for Improved Neonatal VA Benefits
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] February 7, 2017 Collins Advocates for Improved Neonatal VA Benefits WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced H.R. 907, the Newborn Care Improvement Act, which would lengthen the amount of time newborns of female veterans can receive medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, female veterans can receive up […]
Read More »Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief
Georgia Bureau of Investigation News Release Contact: Natalie Ammons [email protected] For Immediate Release February 6, 2017 Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is once again partnering with state law enforcement agencies, Channel 2 WSB-TV, the Georgia Motor Trucking […]
Read More »Pickens County Sheriff’s Office looking for Runaway Juvenile
Kyrsten was last seen around 10:30 pm on Monday, February 27, 2017, in the Cove Road area, wearing blue jeans and a black t-shirt. She is possibly traveling with her father, Nicholas Bishop. If anyone has information on this subject, please contact the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division at (706) 253-8935.
Read More »OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE
OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE 02/27/17 WASHINGTON—Today, the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act, H.R. 1033, passed in the House with widespread bipartisan support. Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) sponsored the bill in order to increase transparency among federal agencies as they apply the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). EAJA enables Americans with […]
Read More »A TEAM OF PROGRESSIVES & A CONGRESSMAN WITH TEAM THAT SHOW UP TO TALK
A TEAM OF PROGRESSIVES & A CONGRESSMAN WITH TEAM THAT SHOW UP… to talk In a time that senators and representatives decline to meet with constituents and constituents march, chant, yell, and raise signs from frustration, the pattern was broken last Saturday morning in Gainesville’s District 9 offices of Representative Doug Collins. Doug Collins showed […]
Read More »The Amended 2017 Budget
COLUMN Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 The Amended 2017 Budget By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) This week, the Senate passed one of the most important pieces of legislation that we will see all year: The Amended 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) budget. The AFY 2017 budget (also known as the “little budget”) […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Votes To Confirm Senator Sessions As Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 8, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senator David Perdue Votes To Confirm Senator Sessions As Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) today released the following statement after he voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Senator Jeff […]
Read More »Wrapping Up Our First Month Back
Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Wrapping up Our First Month Back By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) January has been a productive month for the Senate, but this last week has been especially busy. Committees are now in full swing, and I had multiple guests that I was proud to have at […]
Read More »HEALTH CLINIC – Prepare your child for the upcoming school year!
February 3, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Jennifer King, 706-529-5757 Ext.#3191 / [email protected] Prepare your child for the upcoming school year! Pickens County Health Department presents PRE-K Registration HEALTH CLINIC on Tuesday, February 14th […]
Read More »2017 Budget Hearings Update
2017 Budget Hearings Update By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) The Senate reconvened for week two after a day off in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This week was dedicated to Senate and House Appropriation Committee’s budget hearings. Governor Nathan Deal and Georgia’s various agencies outline their policy and budget proposals […]
Read More »Piedmont Mountainside Hospital donates to Boys & Girls Club
Anne Johnson, Practice Manager for Piedmont Physicians and a Club Mom, delivered a AED donated by Piedmont Mountainside Hospital to the Gilmer County Three Rivers Boys & Girls Club. Piedmont Mountainside has also donated a AED to the Pickens County Boys & Girls Club. Their support, along with other local businesses and agencies helps the […]
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