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Shawn Conroy, of the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, talks about phone, mail and internet scams making the rounds during a senior issues workshop presented by Gilmer Family Connection Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Shawn Conroy, of the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, talks about phone, mail and internet scams making the rounds during a senior issues workshop presented by Gilmer Family Connection Wednesday, Oct. 16.

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Potential for scams abundant in digital age

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Approaches may vary, but there’s something phone, mail and online scams need to be successful.
Members of a newly formed fire prevention education team comprised of personnel from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are pictured outside the team’s headquarters, the Dalton Fire Department. From left: Seth Hawkins (GFC), Anthony English (GFC), Mark Wiles (USFS), Stasia Kelly (GFC), Shawn Alexander (USFS), Keith Moss (GFC) and Mike Davis (USFS).

Members of a newly formed fire prevention education team comprised of personnel from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are pictured outside the team’s headquarters, the Dalton Fire Department. From left: Seth Hawkins (GFC), Anthony English (GFC), Mark Wiles (USFS), Stasia Kelly (GFC), Shawn Alexander (USFS), Keith Moss (GFC) and Mike Davis (USFS).

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Dry ground, high temperatures increasing potential for wildfires

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
With weeks of daytime temperature in the 90-degree range, it’s not tough to imagine the summer and early fall of 2019 in Georgia going down as — if not one of the hottest — one of the driest periods in recent memory.
Ron Cheslock, of the Ellijay Amateur Radio Society (EARS), right, shows Tommy Parker, left, and son, Tommy Parker Jr., both of Cub Scout Pack 404, some of the equipment used by local ham radio operators during an EARS Field Day earlier this year.

Ron Cheslock, of the Ellijay Amateur Radio Society (EARS), right, shows Tommy Parker, left, and son, Tommy Parker Jr., both of Cub Scout Pack 404, some of the equipment used by local ham radio operators during an EARS Field Day earlier this year.

EARS one of county’s hidden assets, resources

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Becoming a member of the Ellijay Amateur Radio Society (EARS) and Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) was one of the best decisions I have ever made.  My reasons for doing so go far beyond wanting to learn how to operate a ham radio.
Photos provided by Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

Photos provided by Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

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For the love of animals

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Over the last few years, the Gilmer County Animal Shelter has seen both a dramatic decrease in its euthanasia rates and an increase in the number of adopted dogs and cats.
“Attractants” — household garbage — is the main cause of food-conditioned bears that need to be euthanized or relocated. (Photo by The Associated Press)

“Attractants” — household garbage — is the main cause of food-conditioned bears that need to be euthanized or relocated. (Photo by The Associated Press)

During hyperphagia, it’s more important to be ‘bear wise’!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
A fed bear is a dead bear! This axiom is not referring to a black bear eating acorns, berries, larvae, insects or even honey. It is referring to the intentional and often unintentional food, known as attractants, which humans provide each and every day to black bears.
Cherokee County officials seized these two horses from their owner almost one year ago. After being cared for at Double 00 Farm in Tuskeegee, the horses could be returned to their owner if a ‘not guilty’ verdict is returned in the upcoming trial. Photo by Matthew Osborne/Cherokee Scout

Cherokee County officials seized these two horses from their owner almost one year ago. After being cared for at Double 00 Farm in Tuskeegee, the horses could be returned to their owner if a ‘not guilty’ verdict is returned in the upcoming trial. Photo by Matthew Osborne/Cherokee Scout

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Seized horses have cost Cherokee County $25K

Regional Wire Content
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Murphy – Cherokee County taxpayers are on the hook for more than $25,000 to care for horses seized in an animal cruelty case. The latest invoice approved by county commissioners on Tuesday, Sept.
Principal Chief Richard Sneed (fifth from right, black polo shirt) visited with well-wishers in Cherokee County on Election Day for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday in Marble.

Principal Chief Richard Sneed (fifth from right, black polo shirt) visited with well-wishers in Cherokee County on Election Day for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday in Marble.

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Sneed, incumbents roll in Tribal elections

Regional Wire Content
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
    Cherokee – Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made a strong statement Thursday that they are happy with their leadership.
N.C. Rep. Kevin Corbin (right) jokes with N.C. Sen. Jim Davis after they announced Corbin would run for Davis’ seat in 2020.

N.C. Rep. Kevin Corbin (right) jokes with N.C. Sen. Jim Davis after they announced Corbin would run for Davis’ seat in 2020.

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Davis out, Corbin in for state senate race in 2020

Regional Wire Content
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
    Franklin – North Carolina Sen. Jim Davis will not run for re-election in 2020, and state Rep. Kevin Corbin will give up his House seat in a bid to take the vacant senate seat.