CUMMING, Ga. — Organizers of last year’s Scare Fair Haunted Attraction are at it again. They will present House of Four Scythes this October at the Cumming Fairgrounds as a fundraiser for Forsyth County Relay for Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society. The haunted attraction is planned to run nightly during the Cumming Country Fair […]
Read More »Discover Dahlonega: Stay local in “South’s Best Mountain Town of 2020”
(Article and photos by Ben Grimsley in conjunction with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber and Visitors Bureau) Next time you are planning a weekend getaway to Dahlonega, look beyond the chain hotels. There are no shortages of hotels on or near the square with immense character and charm. Doing this will change the way you tour Dahlonega, […]
Read More »Loudon Patrol Sergeant promoted to rank of Criminal Investigations Detective
LENOIR CITY, Tn. – Sheriff Tim Guider and Chief Deputy Jimmy Davis announced the promotion of a LCSO Patrol Sergeant to the rank of Detective Sergeant earlier today. Sergeant Jerramie Bowen, who started as a part-time Deputy Sheriff in 1999, is a 21 year veteran of the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office. Bowen was hired as […]
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Professional Boxer Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He loudly stated, “I’m the greatest.” Ali died with dementia tremors. In Mark 10:43, Jesus taught to be great you must be a servant. One of the best examples of this was Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Jesus demonstrated His teaching during the Passover when He […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! What We Now Know About Covid-19
BKP finally has a mask! This morning, the doctors explain everything they didn’t know before revolving around Covid-19. ICU deaths have gone down. Did we open too soon? Have I already had the virus? All these questions and more answered on Ask the Doc! Sponsored by North Georgia Cancer Research Specialists, affiliated with Northside Hospital, […]
Read More »GCSO Employee Spotlight Detective Scott Camp
Our Sheriff’s Office employs just over 100 people including sworn deputies, 911 dispatchers, detention officers, and civilian employees serving Gilmer County. While a lot of you know someone that works here, we are recognizing employees on our page to give more people the opportunity to meet “us.” This week, we would like to introduce you […]
Read More »Discover Dahlonega: Why you don’t want to miss this year’s 4th of July in Dahlonega
(Article and photos by Courtney Randolph in conjunction with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber and Visitors Bureau) Looking for some social-distancing fun, fireworks, and food trucks? Shake up your yearly tradition for the 4th of July by driving up to Dahlonega for this year’s 4th of July! Dahlonega’s 4th of July Celebration is known for providing family-friendly afternoons […]
Read More »Cannery Dates & Guidelines Summer 2020
2020 Fannin County Canning Plant Guidelines 811 Summit Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Across from the Swan Drive in Marquee The Canning Plant will begin full-time operation on July 7, 2020 by appointment only and with COVID-19 guidelines in place. We will take appointments for 7:30 AM, 9:10 AM, 11:50 AM, and 1:30 […]
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Ezekiel 36:26, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you . . .” When we confess Christ, we have a heart transplant. Paul writes that we are a new creation set apart to glorify God. A Barna study of American adults claiming to be Christians, revealed 47% feel no […]
Read More »The Celebration of Life for “Colonel” Oscar Poole
On this day of June 3rd 2020, family and friends of “Colonel” Oscar Poole gathered around to celebrate his life and legacy, at Pooles BBQ. He was loved by many and was always friends with any person he came across. He may be gone, but never forgotten. https://youtu.be/BFMgh3JfQDc
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Country music artist Tim McGraw recorded a song, Live Like You Were Dying. That’s thought provoking. To live like that would change the character of most people. In 1896, Christian author Charles Sheldon wrote a novel, In His Steps, where we find the first use of WWJD? (What Would Jesus Do?). The answer is found […]
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In the novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantes is unjustly arrested and thrown in a dungeon prison. After years there he lost his faith in God. He told an inmate, “I don’t believe in God.” Abbe Faria replied, “It doesn’t matter, He believes in you.” James 4:8, Draw near to God and He […]
Read More »LOTS OF SMILES AT NORTH GEORGIA WILDLIFE PARK & ZOO
When we began offering our “Social Distancing Drive Thru Zoo” experience at North Georgia Wildlife Park & Zoo, we really did not know how people would respond. We have been overwhelmed buy your response! Literally thousands of families have driven through our zoo over the past two weeks, and we have received so many generous […]
Read More »Bryce Ware 3D Prints PPE for Hospital
Fannin County High School (FCHS) Freshman, Bryce Ware, used a Makerbot 3D printer to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, GA. Bryce wanted to use his expertise in 3D printing to support the local efforts to combat COVID-19. Bryce is an active member of the Technology Student Association(TSA) at […]
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Country music artist Tim McGraw recorded a song, Live Like You Were Dying. That’s thought provoking. To live like that would change the character of most people. In 1896, Christian author Charles Sheldon wrote a novel, In His Steps, where we find the first use of WWJD? (What Would Jesus Do?). The answer is found […]
Read More »School Nurse Day
On May 6, 2020, we will recognize our school nurses by celebrating National School Nurse Day to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses have in the educational setting. The theme this year is School Nurses: Supporting Students in Times of Crisis. This year has been more challenging for everyone in the […]
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