Upcoming Tentative Winter Hours & Events for North Georgia Wildlife Park & Safari Drive Thru December & January Hours: Saturdays 11am-3pm. (We may be adding in Sundays, will announce if we do so) We will also be open for Winter Break December 19th-Jan 6th, daily from 11-3pm (Closed Christmas Eve & Day) Our Safari Drive […]
Read More »Tree Dormancy
The leaves changing color and falling is a sign that colder weather is getting closer and closer. Trees are entering into dormancy. Dormancy is an important process to allow the tree to survive through the winter. Let’s talk a bit about how dormancy works in trees and why they need to do it. Dormant trees […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! The Good News
This week, the doctors touch on the good news instead of focusing on the negative. They also touch on why Rapid tests shouldn’t be in the total case numbers and that the cases should be broken down into categories. That way, it would be easier to understand and not scare people. They also touch on […]
Read More »Pet Of The Week! Pugsley
This week’s star of the show is Pugsley! Pugsley is a 3-month-old lab mix. She has 7 other siblings named after the Adams Family and currently, there are 4 left at the humane society. Rena says that Pugsley and any of her siblings would be a great family dog and good with kids. She also […]
Read More »#TeamFYNsports week 9 games of the week
Starting this year, #TeamFYNsports will be bringing you their top football games of the week for our local area football teams. Team FYN sports director Jake West and Fannin County Rec. Department Athletic Coordinator Tim Towe will also be giving you their picks to win these games of the week. Last week, Tim Towe went […]
Read More »More time, more training needed for learning platform
More time and more training on the online learning platform was a consistent mantra at a Pickens County Board of Education special called meeting today. Teachers and staff have been busy learning to use the new platform for virtual learning. ItsLearning, the new learning management system for schools to use when schools close unexpectantly, was […]
Read More »Solar grant to Calhoun Utilities offers students a chance to learn
Solar Power Calhoun Utilities in conjunction with Calhoun City Schools received a $50,000 solar grant from the Georgia Environmental Finance Agency. The solar grant will allow the city to install a 60kW ground mount solar installation at the Utility Operations Building. It is a matching grant and the city plans to put $50,000 with it […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! Controversy Versus The Truth
This Week, The doctors discuss the conflicting headlines coming out regarding Covid-19. With all of these conflicting reports what is real? They also touch on the local High Schools shutting down due to one Covid positive test. The Doctors give the latest information on masks and which ones are the most protective.
Read More »Weekly Word
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc Exodus 20:3, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” D.L.Moody wrote, “Whatever you love more than God is your idol.” I was invited to be the guest speaker at a Christian men’s dinner. After reciting Exodus 20:3, I advised the men we carry an idol in our […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet Of The Week! Easy
Say “Hello!” to Easy, a 1-year-old, 48 lb. boxer mix. Easy was rescued by someone who witnessed the dog being thrown from a moving vehicle 2 weeks ago. In spite of that cruelty, Easy is as sweet and loving as you’d want in a dog. He walks great on a leash, appears to be house […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet Of The Week! Ryder
Say “Hello!” to Ryder, a 4-5 year old, 48 lb. Sharpei mix. If you’re looking for a well behaved snuggle pup, please consider this guy. He enjoys going for walks, love people, does fine with other dogs, and house trained. Ryder doesn’t bark, he “trills” when he’s excited. He is fully vetted and ready for […]
Read More »Pet Of The Week: Niko!
This week we are joined by Niko! Niko has been at the humane society 2 of the 4 years of his life. He is an extremely sweet companion dog. He loves to go on walks and riding in the car. He would make a great family dog or a companion for a truck driver. If […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! Combating Covid-19
This week, The doctors discuss the recent progress with Combating the Covid-19 Virus. Remdesivir has been approved for use against Covid-19. Remdesivir has been proven to shorten a Covid-19 Patient’s stay in the hospital by 5 days. However, If you have taken Hydroxychloroquine you can’t take Remdesivir because of how the two medications react to […]
Read More »Spiders
In the spirit of Halloween this year, I want to talk about spiders. When I was growing up either my dad or me always had spider duty for my sister. If there is one in her general vicinity, she wants it dead. She’s actually still like that to this day; I just can’t hear her […]
Read More »Night of the Living Safari Press Release
As a way of saying “Thank You” to their community and supporters, the North Georgia Safari Park and White County Fire Station #6 are co-hosting the “Night of the Living Safari”, a drive-thru trick or treat experience. The event will take place Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st, 4:00pm-7:00pm. Here’s the best part – […]
Read More »Chinese Privet
Written and Submitted By Jacob Williams Chinese privet is an invasive weed that grows in leaps and bounds. It is capable of taking over large areas of land. The Georgia Forestry Commission consistently lists it at the top of their Dirty Dozen for non-native invasive plants. It can become a real problem in wooded […]
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