Stormy is smiling and learning to trust again! She has been rescued from the storm and is waiting for someone to say, “That’s my girl!” and provide a forever home. Stormy is a 50 lb. 7 or 8 year old Sharpei mix. She is house trained, gentle on a leash and her former foster mom […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! Are We Back To Normal?
This Week, The doctors discuss getting back to normal life. They touch on the importance of knowing when to wear a mask and assessing your individual health risks. Is covid-19 seasonal? Which tests give the best, and most accurate results? All this and more is addressed right here on Ask The Doc! Have a question […]
Read More »Gracie Barra Student Spotlight: Braelyn
Located in the mountain town of Ellijay, Gracie Barra Ellijay offers Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes to students of all ages and sizes. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is not only a fantastic workout, it is also packed full of strategy and techniques that help students sharpen their minds and develop discipline. Students are continually exposed to situations on the […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! The President’s Covid-19 Treatment
This Morning, The doctors discuss how President Trump was treated during his hospital stay. They discuss what was in the “Cocktail” of drugs given to him. They also dive into questions everyone is wondering about Covid-19. How long does immunity last? Did you know there are multiple strains of the virus? Find out the latest […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet Of The Week! Brownie
Meet Brownie, a 25 lb., 2 year old who happens to be the owner of a gorgeous auburn colored coat that would make Lady Clairol envious! Brownie was surrendered due to her mother not being able to care for her any longer. Brownie loves to walk and is a good hill climber. She would […]
Read More »Pet Of The Week! Agnes
This week, we are joined by Agnes! Agnes is around four months old and has spent the first four months of her life outside. She is an extremely happy and energetic lab mix. She has the puppy energy and will need some training, but will bring some spice to any home! Once She is comfortable […]
Read More »Stink Bugs
We are in that time of year when stinkbugs start to move indoors. They can be a real annoyance. Let’s talk about where these bugs came from and what you can do to keep them from becoming a big pest in your house. The stinkbugs that are trying to get inside your house are most […]
Read More »Pet Of The Week! Peter Pan
This week, we are joined by last week’s pet of the week’s brother, Peter Pan! Peter is a Hound mix with an extremely calm and loving personality. When around his siblings he can get rowdy, but when he’s alone he is calm and just wants to curl up for a nap. The Humane Society estimates […]
Read More »Lichen
Have you seen moss growing on trees? Lichen is the term used for the blue green, papery growth that is often found on the bark of trees and other perennials. Sometimes folks are concerned over the growth of lichen, because they think it may be damaging their tree. Most of the time, this is not […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! Fighting Off Covid-19
This morning, The doctors address a comment left on one of the Ask The Doc Segments. What drugs are good for fighting off Covid-19 or do we just wait on a vaccine? The Doctors also address the President and first lady testing positive for Covid-19. What do the Doctors have to say about testing positive […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Maizy
Meet Maizy, a beautiful 45 lb., 1 ½ year old Heeler/Hound mix. She is an owner surrender due to “not having the time or energy for her.” A successful placement for Maizy would be with an active family with a fenced yard and a commitment to regular exercise. Apply online: www.hbpr.org
Read More »Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums, also called mums, are the Queen of Fall Flowers. They can have gorgeous flowers each fall and bring a lot of color to the home this time of the year. There are several nurseries around here that grow beautiful mums. Let’s talk about some of the properties of this plant and what you could […]
Read More »Pet Of The Week! TinkerBell
This week’s star of the show is the lovely Tinkerbell! Tink is a roughly 13 week old puppy in need of a loving home. She has two siblings also located at the Humane Society Of Blue Ridge. Rena says she will most likely be a medium to large dog. Tink is currently up for foster […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet Of The Week: Hendrick
Meet Hendrick, a 32 lb., 5-year-old Boston mix, who was surrendered to animal control when his owner passed away. Hendrick is a playful little guy who enjoys a leisurely walk in the woods where he can sniff all things wonderful! When given the opportunity in a fenced area, he will entertain you with zoomies until he […]
Read More »Kids Animal Academy At North Georgia Wildlife Park
North Georgia Wildlife Park is excited to announce the launch of Kids Animal Academy! This class will meet at the Wildlife Park on Thursdays, beginning October 8th. Kids in 1st-5th grades are invited, although if enough younger or older kids are interested, the park may open other classes. The class will be limited to 10 […]
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