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 »Over 652K vehicles involved in latest Takata air bag recall
Over 652K vehicles involved in latest Takata air bag recall Thirteen automakers are recalling more than 652,000 vehicles in the U.S. in the latest round of dangerous Takata air bag inflator recalls. Automakers with front passenger inflator recalls posted Thursday are Audi, Nissan, Jaguar-Land Rover, Subaru, Daimler Vans, Tesla, Mitsubishi, BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes, Mazda, McLaren […]
Read More »Georgia Welcomes New State Laws for 2017
The state legislature passed several bills in 2016 that were signed by Governor Nathan Deal, and are now the law in the Peach State. House Bill 806 lengthens the term of driver’s licenses from five years to eight years, but now it costs $32 for a new Georgia license. Now you will need one document […]
Read More »Volkswagen Recalls 136,000 autos for Anti lock brake fix
Volkswagen recalls 136,000 autos for anti lock brake fix Volkswagen Group of America is recalling nearly 136,000 Audi and Volkswagen autos to fix potential problems with their anti lock brake systems. The recall covers 135,683 vehicles, including certain 2009-10 Volkswagen Jetta A5 sedans, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles and […]
Read More »North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2017 North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today The office of North Georgia Health District 1-2 of the Georgia Department of Public Health based in Dalton is Closed this afternoon due to the potential for dangerous winter road conditions. Environmental Health Offices in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield […]
Read More »Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency for 78 counties at noon on Friday, January 6, ahead of a significant weather event. Acting upon the recommendation of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Deal is ordering state agencies to prepare for up to four inches of snowfall. Deal is […]
Read More »HUDGENS URGES CAUTION WITH FIREWORKS
December 28, 2016 Contact: Glenn Allen For Immediate Release Phone: 404-463-0729 […]
Read More »Don’t forget mental health in New Year’s resolutions
Don’t forget mental health in New Year’s resolutions Improving physical health can benefit mental well-being By Melanie Dallas, LPC One of people’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier. Although this can often take the form of vowing to lose weight, the behaviors associated with weight loss – eating less […]
Read More »Murder Indictments issued for Christopher Byers and Arnold Griffith
Murder Indictments issued for Christopher Byers and Arnold Griffith Fetch Your News spoke to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and below is the information that they are able to release at this time regarding the earlier indictments. The Sheriff’s Office said they knew there was probably many questions, but until the investigation is wrapped up, this […]
Read More »Local Business Raffle Raises $2200 For Community Vets And Children
Warriors Veteran Outreach Local business raffle raises $2200 for community vets and children If you would are interested in helping contact. Gary Gobeo #828-557-5788 [email protected] Warriors Veteran Outreach PO Box 134 Murphy, NC 28906 828-557-6881 WarriorsVeteranOutreach.com 501(c)(3)
Read More »Water Conservation
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Even though we have finally gotten some rain, we should always be conscious about conserving water. In this time of extreme drought we need to be even more aware of how much water we use and waste. Water supply planners estimate that a typical household needs 0.4 to 0.5 […]
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Deal expands access to emergency tool to parents to help fight opioid epidemic
Deal expands access to emergency tool to parents to help fight opioid epidemic December 14, 2016 Gov. Nathan Deal today provided an additional tool that will expand access to a life-saving drug to stem the tide of the opioid epidemic. In a request to the Georgia Pharmacy Board, Deal asked that naloxone, an emergency drug […]
Read More »Rabies Alert: Health officials urge residents to vaccinate their animals.
For Immediate Release December 16, 2016 Another Whitfield County Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies Health officials urge residents to vaccinate their animals Dalton (GA) – A Whitfield County resident observed stray dogs interacting with a skunk on […]
Read More »Civil Air Patrol and NORAD—Two Great Traditions Will Meet on Christmas Eve
Civil Air Patrol and NORAD—Two Great Traditions Will Meet on Christmas Eve. Every Christmas Eve since 1955, NORAD has tracked Santa’s journey around the globe for the enjoyment of children everywhere. Civil Air Patrol, celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year, is a sponsor of NORAD Tracks Santa and will use its high frequency radio […]
Read More »Christmas Puppet Show
Christmas Puppet Show Announced The Mountain Regional Puppet Company has announced their show dates for the upcoming Christmas season. The show will debut at the new Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris on December 13, then travel to all the other branches during the remaining week. The show features three classic children’s Christmas books. […]
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