Dee Rennie Mrs. Dee Rennie, age 65, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on Monday, February 18th, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 9, 1954 in Albany, GA, to the late William & Patricia Brown Johnson. A member of the United Methodist Faith, Mrs. Rennie was a devoted care giver and case manager […]
Read More »Florence Hazel Lyke: Obituary
Florence Hazel Lyke October 20, 1923 – February 27, 2019 Mrs. Florence Hazel Lyke age 95 of Arrowood Pointe Blairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 27, 2019 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Lyke was born on October 20, 1923 in Jersey City, NJ., the daughter of the late […]
Read More »John Michael Burkhardt Sr.: Obituary
John Michael Burkhardt Sr. February 01, 1950 – February 20, 2019 Mr. John Michael Burkhardt Sr. age 69 of Diana Drive Blairsville formerly of Staten Island, NY,. passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Mr. Burkhardt was born on Feb. 1, 1950 in […]
Read More »TVA River Management Continues to Address Above Average Rainfall in 2019
TVA River Management teams are preparing Valley reservoirs for above normal rainfall forecasted to continue over the weekend and increase next week. The current forecast for an inch of rainfall through Saturday could ramp up to bring an additional 3-6 inches mostly during the middle of next week. “After record rainfall in 2018, we are […]
Read More »Ella May Schlott Lapp: Obituary
Ella May Schlott Lapp July 16, 1930 – February 08, 2019 Mrs. Ella May Schlott Lapp age 88 of Old Gum Log Spur Blairsville passed away peacefully on Friday February 8, 2019 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Lapp was born on July 16, 1930 in Groveton, NH., the daughter of […]
Read More »Upcoming Programs plus Area Apple, Corn and Vegetable Production Meetings
Upcoming Programs plus Area Apple, Corn and Vegetable Production Meetings Pesticide License Recertification Credits Offered By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent The Gilmer County UGA Extension office is sponsoring the North Georgia Apple Production Meeting in Ellijay for the 2019 growing season. It will be held on Thursday, February 14th in the Community Room of […]
Read More »Angela Gail Ledford: Obituary
Angela Gail Ledford Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death and memorial services for Angela Gail Ledford, age 50, of Hiawassee, who passed away on Friday, February 1st, 2019. Angela was born in Kokomo, Indiana, and was the daughter of Abigail Johnston Ledford and the late Bruce Ledford. Angela has lived in […]
Read More »Ask the Doc! Cancer Prevention and Sprain vs. Strain
Dr. William Whaley discusses best practices to help prevent cancer. He also answers a viewer’s question on how to tell if his ankle is sprained or strained.
Read More »Marion “Gene” Eugene Lawrence: Obituary
Marion “Gene” Eugene Lawrence September 30, 1932 – January 26, 2019 Mr. Marion Eugene “Gene” Lawrence of 14 Chestatee Drive of Blairsville died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the age of 86 at home, surrounded by his family. Gene was born September 30, 1932 in Phenix City, Alabama. He is a graduate of Jordan High […]
Read More »The Seeds of Revolution are Planted
The Seeds of Revolution are Planted Am I correct in believing Andrew Cuomo, the Governor of New York and his slavish, hand clapping coterie of useful idiots that compose his Progressive legislative body, have brought the Democrat Party, indeed the entire population of New York, out of the shadows of its moral confusion, corruption and […]
Read More »Mary Doreen Fildes: Obituary
Mary Doreen Fildes September 28, 1928 – January 23, 2019 Mary Doreen Fildes died Wednesday, Jan. 23, of complications of Alzheimer’s Disease and congestive heart failure at the Stonehenge assisted living facility in Blairsville. She was 90. The daughter of Clay C. and Awilda Rush Hawkins, Mrs. Fildes was born in the Hites Run community […]
Read More »Little Brayden Thomas Long: Obituary
Little Brayden Thomas Long January 19, 2019 – January 19, 2019 Little Brayden Thomas Long infant son of Colton Thomas Long and Stephine Michelle Boyd Long went to be with Jesus on Saturday January 19, 2019 in the Union General Hospital. Brayden is now in the arms of Jesus. He was preceded in death by […]
Read More »Rev. Floid Bravot Schneider: Obituary
Rev. Floid Bravot Schneider Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Rev. Floid Bravot Schneider, age 97, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born on March 31, 1921, in Midland, Michigan, to Paul Robert and Melvina Bravot Schneider. He was predeceased by his parents; his two […]
Read More »Weekly Word Devotion
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc. A news company reported a human interest story about a 69 year old lady who used her DNA to identify her birth mother. She discovered the name and address of a cousin who informed her that her mom was 88 years old and living in a nursing home. Their […]
Read More »Ask the Doc! Discussing Encapsulated Cancer and Eye Floaters
Dr. William Whaley answers viewers’ questions about encapsulated cancer and discusses eye floaters.
Read More »Ask the Doc with Dr. William Whaley – Discussing Proper Diet
Dr. William Whaley joins BKP to discuss a proper diet and modifiable risk factors.
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