North GA – The North Georgia Health District in Dalton, GA and all county public health departments and services that were not previously closed in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties will be closed from noon today, Monday, September 11 through the morning of Wednesday, September 13.This closing applies to all public health services and programs in these […]
Read More »Several County Health Departments Close Early Due to Solar Eclipse
North Georgia – The North Georgia Health District office in Dalton and our health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties will close early to clients and visitors on Monday, August 21st in the interest of public safety during the solar eclipse. The health departments will close at 12:00 p.m. and the district office will close at 1:00 […]
Read More »Illinois Governor, Bruce Rauner Vetos Budget then Speaker, Michael Madigan, Leads Veto Override
Illinois budget raises income and corporate tax rates. Madigan has been Illinios Speaker of the house with the exception of two years since 1983. Madigan’s step-daughter, Lisa Madigan is Illinois Attorney General. These two Democrats have very close ties to every union in the state along with being able to pick almost every judge in […]
Read More »Flash Flood Watch for North Georgia
This information is from the National Weather Service. To see the full NWS Radar Image for Georgia please follow the link. The remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy will push east through the weekend. Expect the moisture associated with TS Cindy to interact with a boundary that will move south across the region through Saturday night. […]
Read More »Ask The Doc with Dr. Whaley – Exercising with your Pet, weight loss, and acid reflux
In today’s segment with Dr. Whaley, he and BKP discuss the following viewer questions: Is acid reflux the same as ulcers or GERD? Is the expiration date on medication mean it can be harmful if used after the date? Are there any kinds which are dangerous if outdated? What is the most effective exercise for […]
Read More »“Ask The Doc” with Dr. Tidman – Shingles, Pedicures, and Adrenal Fatigue
Dr. Whaley is traveling out of town so today we sit down with Dr. Tidman for our “Ask the Doc” segment! He has so much great information for us regarding these viewer questions: Can anyone get shingles? Should people take the vaccination? I like to get pedicures in the summer but are there risks, not […]
Read More »Former FBI Director James Comey Fired by President Trump – Announcement Brings Chuck Schumer to Tears
President Donald Trump accepted the recommendation from Assistant Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions to remove James Comey from his position as FBI Director. Many Democrats like Senator Chuck Schumer are asking “Why now?” Democrats continue to reference Comey as the man leading the investigation concerning the Russians. Maybe they […]
Read More »Ask the Doc with Dr. Whaley – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!
Tomorrow, April 29th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. You can turn in any old prescription medicines you may have to your local county police department tomorrow. Dr. Whaley explains to us why it is important not to flush these or throw them out but rather to turn them in. He also talks to […]
Read More »Ask the Doc with Dr. Whaley – Tanning & Hearing Aids
BKP and Katy talked with Dr. Whaley today about several great topics. One that is especially important this time of year as most females get ready for “bathing suit season” – Tanning. Dr. Whaley addresses the dangers of tanning beds, discusses spray tans and gives some alternate options that can be used instead to gain […]
Read More »Is Regime Change in Syria on the Table for The Trump Administration
The world is waiting to hear the details from meetings between U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson and his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Last week President Bashar al-Assad launched a chemical attack on his own people. President Donald Trump responded swiftly by sending 59 tomahawk missiles to hit the air base that Assad […]
Read More »WV (D) Joe Manchin III, ND (D) Heidi Heitkamp, and IN (D) Joe Donnelly Vote to Confirm Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court
Senators (D) Joe Manchin, (D) Heidi Heitkamp, and (D) Joe Donnelly broke ranks with the fellow Democrats, to vote for Neil Gorsuch as Associate Supreme Court Justice. All three candidates are facing re-election in 2018. Trump had decisive wins in North Dakota, West Virginia, and Indiana. These are three Senate seats Republicans feel they can […]
Read More »“Ask the Doc!” with Dr. Whaley – Today’s Topic – Arthritis
In today’s segment, Dr. Whaley answers the following viewer questions: If my legs hurt when I take walks is it just a sign of getting older? Can what I eat make a difference with my arthritis? Dr. Whaley also discusses the air strike on Syria with #BKP. If you have questions for our doctor e-mail […]
Read More »Robin Sullivan Sits with #BKP to Discuss The Blue Note Society
Robin Sullivan stopped by the show today to tell us about the Blue Note Society.The Blue Note Society donates a part of their proceeds to support the jazz bands at Gilmer County High School, Fannin County High School and Young Harris College. Blue Note Society was founded as a way for businesses, music lovers and […]
Read More »Judge Andrew Napolitano Doubles Down on Fox News, Obama Used British Intelligence in Trump Surveillance
After President Trump’s tweet accusing President Barack Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower; Judge Andrew Napolitano reported on Fox News. Napolitano stated that he had three sources from the intelligence community claiming President Obama had Trump Tower under surveillance using GCHQ, a British spy agency, so there would be no Obama Administration fingerprints. After a nine […]
Read More »Intel Committee Chair, Devin Nunes, Holds Press Conference to Discuss Trump Tower Under Surveillance
We asked the question several days ago, If former President Barack Obama, was involved in the accusations of the surveillance of Trump Tower. Yesterday, House Committee Chairman, Devin Nunes, went to brief President Trump about surveillance of the President’s Transition Team and even possibly The President. One of Nunes’ major concerns is the un-masking the […]
Read More »#BKP The Reason Why I Think the Freedom Caucus Should Support President Trump’s Health Care Bill
I was strongly against the bill when it first came out, I sided with Senator Rand Paul, Ted Cruz and the Freedom Caucus. I agreed with the labels “Obama Care Lite” and “Third Bucket is for Suckers”. But something happened yesterday during Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation hearings that swayed my opinion to the […]
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