A Murray County family is looking for answers after their 10-month old puppy was shot and killed. Beau, a Yellow Labrador, was found miles from their Chatsworth home, dumped in a trash bag. The Murray County Sheriff’s Office is calling this an act of animal cruelty. They are trying to track down whoever is responsible. […]
Read More »Congressman Collins Op-ed on Our Path Ahead in Washington Post Today
Congressman Collins is already making good on his promise to bring Northeast Georgia values and vision to national conversations about our country’s path forward. Click here for Washington Post Story GOP lawmaker: Our party must take back the ‘narrative of hope and inclusion’
Read More »Gilmer Countywide Burn Ban Effective Immediately
Below is the information concerning the countywide burn ban from Gilmer County Director Of Public Safety Tony Pritchett. Chief Pritchett stressed the ban would strictly be enforced. Please read information below. EFFECTIVE BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2nd 2016
Read More »Collins, Kilmer Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop the Outsourcing of American Jobs
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 23, 2017 Collins, Kilmer Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop the Outsourcing of American Jobs “We can’t allow the law to be exploited to displace American workers and send their jobs abroad. The Keeping American Jobs Act protects American workers by preventing bad actors from abusing the system in order to […]
Read More »NORTHWEST GEORGIA EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AWARDED BY EMS COUNCIL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2017 Contact: Jennifer King, (706) 529-5757 / [email protected] NORTHWEST GEORGIA EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AWARDED BY EMS COUNCIL Ringgold (GA) – Several emergency responders were awarded for outstanding service to their communities at The Colonnade in Ringgold, Georgia on March 16th during the 2017 Northwest Georgia Region 1 Emergency Medical […]
Read More »Faith Christian Academy got to meet K9 Rudy and Duputy Josh Malone
Students from Faith Christian Academy visiting the Courthouse today and got to meet K9 Rudy and his Handler Deputy Josh Malone.
Read More »COLLINS STATEMENT ON AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT
COLLINS STATEMENT ON AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT 03/07/17 WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) has released the following statement in response to the introduction of the American Health Care Act: “With the American Health Care Act, our unified government has begun the process of doing what we promised to do—repealing and replacing the disaster that is Obamacare. […]
Read More »OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE
OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE 02/27/17 WASHINGTON—Today, the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act, H.R. 1033, passed in the House with widespread bipartisan support. Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) sponsored the bill in order to increase transparency among federal agencies as they apply the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). EAJA enables Americans with […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Votes To Confirm Senator Sessions As Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 8, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senator David Perdue Votes To Confirm Senator Sessions As Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) today released the following statement after he voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Senator Jeff […]
Read More »Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief
Georgia Bureau of Investigation News Release Contact: Natalie Ammons [email protected] For Immediate Release February 6, 2017 Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is once again partnering with state law enforcement agencies, Channel 2 WSB-TV, the Georgia Motor Trucking […]
Read More »That’s No Lady . . .Asian Beetles Mistaken for Ladybugs
The multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) is native to Asia but odds are you may have a group living in your home. Although sometimes mistaken for a ladybug, this insect has a wider range of colors and spot numbers than other ladybug species. Over the years, federal, state and private entomologists released the insect […]
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