JASPER, Ga.–Two local businesses have teamed up to help both businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sharp Top Social Media is partnering with The Old Mulehouse to #supportjasper by encouraging patrons who go out to eat to first, tip their server more than usual, then to purchase a gift card to that establishment. […]
Read More »Rep. Tom Graves’ son starts rehab after bike accident
ATLANTA, Ga.–Rep. Tom Graves’ (R-14) son, John, is making progress, according to posts on the congressman’s Facebook page. John Graves was injured on March 8, during the Calhoun Downtown Criterium race. He is a member of the Georgia Tech Cycling Team. Graves posted: “Our family would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and […]
Read More »Local schools prep for COVID-19 amid of concerns
Local schools are preparing for COVID-19 amid concerns, fears, and close calls. The spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is making waves in the school systems. Schools in Fulton County are closed due to a confirmed case and while there are no confirmed cases, at least two districts have situations warranting a closer look […]
Read More »Whitfield GOP hosts candidates for Georgias 14th
Whitfield GOP hosted candidates seeking to garner the most votes in the party’s primary election. Voters in the May 19th primary election will have to choose between nine Republican candidates who all support President Donald Trump, believe in the Second Amendment, support pro-life and want to battle socialism. “We’re very fortunate,” said Dianne Putnam, chairman for […]
Read More »Pickens BOE discusses start and dismissal times
Pickens BOE discussed start and dismissal times but made no solid proposals as they learned there are no easy answers when it comes to the school schedules was the message during a recent called meeting. No action was taken by the board and no comments from the public were allowed. Each option has positive and […]
Read More »VA Clinic to open in the spring, after hurdles
It’s been a long, trying road for the VA Clinic (Veteran’s Administration) to open in Jasper, but for David Shouse, some of the hardest parts of the process wasn’t the bureaucratic red tape. “Listening to the stories really got me,” said Shouse, who owns the Shops of Jasper shopping center where the VA Clinic will […]
Read More »Qualifying opens for Georgia’s 14th Congressional seat
At the Capital, candidates qualified for the Georgia 14th Congressional seat. Rep. Tom Graves (R), announced his retirement last year. The General Primary Election will be May 19, 2020. So far, the following candidates have qualified: John Barge (R) Ben Bullock (R) Kevin Cooke (R) John Cowan (R) Clayton Fuller (R) Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) […]
Read More »Glock in Wal-Mart incident to be returned to the manufacturer
The Glock 9, carried by Sheriff Donnie Craig as a back-up weapon, will be sent to the manufacture to determine why it discharged in Wal-Mart. “I had my hands in front of me at the time,” Craig said about the December incident. “I didn’t realize it was my weapon until I reached behind me to […]
Read More »Qualifying is underway in Gordon County
Gordon County qualifying is underway for those who want to make the ballot. Candidates can qualify at the courthouse through Friday noon. According to representatives for the Shea Hicks, Chairperson for the Board of Elections and Voter Registration, the following people have qualified for these positions. FYN will update this list each day until qualifying […]
Read More »UPDATE: Friday qualifying for candidates in Pickens
Pickens County qualifying is underway for those who want to make the ballot. Candidates can qualify at the Court House through Friday noon. According to representatives for the Democratic and Republican parties, the following people have qualified for these positions. FYN will update this list each day until qualifying ends later this week. Clerk of […]
Read More »Sheriff cleared of violating policy in Wal-Mart shooting incident
Pickens County Sheriff Donald E. Craig has been cleared of any policy violation after his Glock discharged in Wal-Mart in December. However, the investigator did say the incident indicated a “policy failure” since the sheriff’s office failed to identify approved holsters for uniformed, on-duty personnel. Craig was in Wal-Mart as part of the department’s “Shop […]
Read More »Greene announces 14th Congressional bid
My name is Marjorie Greene and I’m running to be Northwest Georgia’s next Congresswoman. I’ve never held or run for political office before. I’m a political outsider, job creator, and problem solver. I 100% stand with President Trump against the left-wing socialists who want to destroy our country. I’ve also been endorsed by Congressman Jim Jordan […]
Read More »Clayton Fuller announces bid for Georgia’s 14th Congressional seat
Since I first announced, in January, I have crisscrossed this district many times, meeting all the knowledgeable and hardworking constituents of the 14th District. Without interactions like those, I can’t adequately and effectively represent the district. North Georgia deserves another constitutional conservative that will make sure our community and nation prosper. I’ve spent a lifetime […]
Read More »Cooke announces 14th Congressional run
Today Kevin Cooke, the current State Representative in Georgia’s 18th district, announced his candidacy for Congress.
Read More »Cowan announces run for Georgia 14th Congressional seat
Conservative Republican John Cowan of Rome announced today he’s running for the open 14th Congressional District seat. Cowan, a neurosurgeon, said he’d strongly support the President’s agenda for the country while bringing his experience and expertise to find solutions for the nation’s healthcare crisis. “As your representative, you’ll never have to question where I stand on […]
Read More »Van Ausdal announces run for Georgia’s 14th Congressional seat
Kevin Van Ausdal is excited and proud to announce his running for House Representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The first democratic candidate to run in the upcoming primary elections, Kevin is striving to represent the people of Northwest Georgia. His campaign slogan is “Save the American Dream.” He plans to do that by fighting […]
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