Fire Chief Jeff Cain will be retiring after 27 dedicated years of service to Habersham County. Chief Cain began his career as a Volunteer Station Chief in 1993, where later he became Assistant Chief and then appointer Fire Chief. Chief Cain helped guide the department from the first paid firefighters, to the 2018 merger of […]
Read More »What Holiday Is Today?
Today is international Mind-Body Health Wellness Day! This is a great time to focus on having a positive healthy mind! A Healthy mind and healthy emotions add up to a healthy body! So spend the day focusing on you! Whether you get a full nights rest or do mindful acts like yoga, meditating, mindful eating, […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet Of The Week: Clara!
Say “Hello!” to the cutest puppy face around! Clara is a 6 month old lab/bassett blend. She has the face and coloring of a yellow lab and the body of a bassett and weighs around 35 lbs. Clara will wear your arm out when playing fetch. She will play until she’s about ready to drop. […]
Read More »Recycle Your Christmas Tree For Free Mulch!
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA- Don’t forget to recycle your natural Christmas trees (decorations removed) after the holiday at Jack Mattox Park or across from Boynton Elementary School. Those who recycle their trees can come back after January 11 to get free mulch for your springtime gardening projects!
Read More »West Fannin Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Abby Pickard for placing first place in our West Fannin Spelling Bee. Congratulations to our runner up, Elaina Davis. The spelling bee went seven rounds and the winning word was combed. Abby will be competing in our county-wide spelling bee at the PAC on January 14th at 1:00.
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet Of The Week: Katie!
Meet Katie, a 6 ½-year-old terrier mix who was adopted from HBPR 3 years ago. It appears that her owners turned her out and let her fend for herself. Katie and 2 other dogs relied on the kindness of strangers until animal control was called. She is chipped, so they traced her back to us. […]
Read More »Ask Alex Will Return Next Week
Alex will return next week to offer up advice on all of life’s questions! You can check out more of Alex’s advice by clicking here : Ask Alex : Passions and Causes If you enjoy reading Alex’s advice, send in your questions or situations to [email protected]. Each week, Alex will answer a new question or provide some […]
Read More »What Holiday is Today?
Today is make a cutout snowflake day! Grab Some paper and some scissors and make some cut out snowflakes! Snowflakes have always been associated with the holiday season, and this craft is an easy way to have a white Christmas wherever you are! This modern tradition is based on the old art of Origami! Not […]
Read More »Penguins at North Georgia Wildlife Park
PRESS RELEASE – Penguins at North Georgia Wildlife Park! North Georgia Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the arrival of four new penguins to the park! Mark, Beans, Mabel and Oyster are Black-footed Penguins from South Africa. Like all penguins, they do not fly, but they are adorable when they waddle from one place to […]
Read More »Christmas Cactus
Christmas cactus is a popular plant. They are one of the three plants that make up the holiday cacti. Thanksgiving cactus and Easter cactus are the other two. Each of these species typically blooms around the date of their respective holiday. Christmas cactus is a tropical plant, so they take a little extra care to […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet Of The Week: Charlie!
Meet Charlie, a senior who has spent his life on a chain in the yard. His only protection from the weather was a covered porch with plastic sheeting. He is now enjoying regular meals and staying inside when it’s cold. Charlie does not have any expectations but is grateful for everything. He is about 9 years […]
Read More »Ask Alex Will Return Next Week
Alex will return next week to offer up advice on all of life’s questions! You can check out more of Alex’s advice by clicking here : Ask Alex : Passions and Causes If you enjoy reading Alex’s advice, send in your questions or situations to [email protected]. Each week, Alex will answer a new question or provide some […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! MGUS and The Impact Covid Has On Cancer Care
This week, Dr. Whaley and #BKP share their favorite Christmas Memories. He also discusses the rise in Covid in the last few weeks and why it is spiking. He also explains how Covid has impacted Cancer care and medical care in general. Dr. Whaley also explains the severity of MGUS and if a viewer should […]
Read More »Mistletoe
Around this time of year mistletoe is sometimes a popular decoration in people’s homes. You’ll see it hanging above doorways for use by romantically inclined couples. Nowadays you can buy plastic mistletoe at stores to put up in your house. Let’s talk about the effect that mistletoe can have on trees in the nature. The […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! Is It Safe?
This week, Dr. Whaley takes some viewer questions. The main thing people are wondering is, “Is it safe?” He discusses the risk factors with going into the hospital for procedures during the pandemic. Are there any? He also discusses what Gene Transfers are and how they are preformed and what for. He also touches on […]
Read More »New Babies At North Georgia Wildlife Park
There is so much to see and do at North Georgia Wildlife Park! Visit our Website North Georgia Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of two lowland Pacas! What is a paca, you may ask? Pacas are adorable rodents, native to South America, and they are undeniably cute. They grow to 15-25lbs. as […]
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