A big girl, Katrina is about four years old according to Rena. At 67 pounds, she is one of our bigger Pets of the Week. Rena says that she didn’t have a lot of human interaction when they got her, but the people of the Blue Ridge Humane Society have worked with her to make […]
Read More »GCSO Employee Spotlight Communications Officer Chris Prince
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 »President of the Gilmer Chamber, Paige Hutto tenders resignation
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – FYN has learned today that Gilmer Chamber President and CEO Paige Green has officially tendered her resignation to the Board of Directors. Green has worked in Gilmer’s Chamber for over 12 years and has worked in tourism for even longer since becoming Tourism Director in Eufaula, Alabama. According to a release […]
Read More »Appalachian Ranger District gets a new ranger
Asheville, NC –July 17, 2020 – The National Forests in North Carolina announced that Jen Barnhart will oversee management and operations as the new District Ranger on the Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest beginning July 20, 2020. “Jen has an excellent background in working collaboratively with others and for multiple agencies. She […]
Read More »Perennial Pals: Hay Testing
(Article and photo by Jacob Williams in conjunction with Towns-Union Master Gardener Association and the UGA Extension Office) Hay testing is an important part of any livestock management program. If you feed hay, it’s important to know the quality of the hay. Without performing a hay test, you don’t know the quality of the hay. Feeding hay […]
Read More »Pet of The Week! Bear
This week, FYNTV says hello to Bear! A brand new Pet of the Week, Bear is between seven and eight weeks old, but much of his history and details are not so certain. Bear may have honey in his heart, but his tale isn’t so sweet. Rena tells us that they are having to guess […]
Read More »Ask The Doc! The good progress in combating the virus
Ask the Doc takes a look at the opposite side of the line in combating the virus as so many are focusing on the negative. Dr. William Whaley returns again this week to answer questions of those asking what, if anything, are we doing right about the fight against COVID-19. As always, the tie plays […]
Read More »North Georgia Senior Living: What Does Ready Look Like?
BKP and Jessi Barton start the conversation for you this week about being ready. Looking at the “next transition” in life, the discussion becomes not if, but when. A next transition is always on the horizon at any stage of life. With no end in sight for the pandemic, today becomes the time for many […]
Read More »GCSO Employee Spotlight Sgt. Gene Hefner
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: Visit Dahlonega Virtually
(Article by Courtney Randolph in conjunction with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber and Visitors Bureau and a post from April) It’s no secret that… We MISS Dahlonega! We miss our friends and family… We miss our study buddies… We miss our coworkers… Our favorite shop keepers… We miss our North Georgia waterfalls, and eating at our favorite restaurants downtown. But we […]
Read More »Perennial Pals: Is it Ripe?
(Article and photo by Jacob Williams in conjunction with Towns-Union Master Gardener Association and the UGA Extension Office) One question that people will call me with is how to tell if a fruit or vegetable is ripe or not. Different plants ripen differently. Some will continue to ripen after they’ve been picked, others need to ripen attached […]
Read More »Discover Dahlonega: When you’re stuck at home – Gardening tips from the experts
(Article by Courtney Randolph in conjunction with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber and Visitors Bureau) Feeling a bit restless, and looking for something to do? We sure do love a good DIY, especially when it involves some vitamin D! Learn how to build your own DIY garden from JoAnn Goldenburg, owner of the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm. If […]
Read More »Pet Of The Week – Happy!
Seven puppies have come to the Blue Ridge Humane Society for adoption, but only Happy came to FYNTV today to be the Pet of the Week on our Friday show. All seven puppies are named after the seven dwarves. Happy, a female, along with her two brothers, Sneezy and Sleepy, are the only three left […]
Read More »Ask the Doc! The Science and Secondary Effects of Covid-19
With major spikes in numbers, Ask the Doc! talks about the daily science of treatment of the virus while translating and bringing the science of the virus to you. Dr. William Whaley’s tie leads into a conversation about the international scope of the virus while comparing medical safety in countries. Which data is viable and […]
Read More »GCSO Employee Spotlight Acting Sgt. Lexia Robinson
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 »Perrenial Pals: Managing Fire Ants in the Garden
(Article and photo by Jacob Williams in conjunction with Towns-Union Master Gardener Association and the UGA Extension Office) Fire ants are very common throughout Georgia. Thankfully, we don’t have as many in the mountains as they do south of us. However, once you experience a fire ant bite, you won’t ever forget it. Another problem […]
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