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TCSG State Board Approves New Fee Structure for GED® Test-takers

Staff Writer — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:14:12 UT

Georgia’s adult learners who want to improve their education have easy access to free programs that offer adult education and GED preparation through the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Office of Adult Education...

Norm's Tasting Notes - 2010 Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio

Norm Bentley — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:42:45 UT

So what do you serve with salmon salad? Our choice last night was a bottle of 2010 Mezzacorona Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Grigio, which proved to be an excellent choice for a warm spring evening repast...

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2009 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:06:04 UT

I don't know how many vintages of the Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay I have sampled over the years, but I do know that I don't ever remember a bad one. The 2009 vintage is another excellent example of a good bottle of wine for a good price...

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2010 Dry Creek Fume Blanc

Norm Bentley — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:26:34 UT

It was so good a couple of decades ago, that the Chardonnay Queen and I served it at our wedding. The 2010 Dry Creek Fume Blanc brought back memories of that great taste, the same, only different, We had a bottle last night with grilled steelhead, and it was wonderful. Now I am not sure whether I can tell the difference between steelhead and salmon, but I do know a good Sauvignon Blanc, when I taste one...

“Sine Die” Legislative Update

Sen. Steve Gooch — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:45:19 UT

The Georgia legislature concluded the 2012 session by passing a $19.3 billion dollar budget, keeping in line with the state’s commitment to pass fiscally sound money management policies. Through the passage of HB 742, Georgia’s economy will be better positioned to grow, create more jobs and get more Georgians back to work. Due to these fiscally conservative management policies, Georgia has continued to maintain its AAA bond rating, which is extremely attractive to businesses seeking to grow or expand their business in Georgia...

Grady Lee Roberts Obituary Notice

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:33:44 UT

Grady Lee Roberts, 60, of Dawsonville passed away March 31, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.Born August 22, 1951 in Dawsonville to the late Selma Lee “Scrouge-Eye” and Dolly Roberts, he had lived in Dawson County most of his life. A beloved husband and father, Mr. Roberts retired from the Fulton County Fire Department after 37 years of service as a firefighter/EMT...

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2010 Kim Crawford Marlborough Un-Oaked Chardonnay

Norm Bentley — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:07:38 UT

Delightful and refreshing are the first thoughts which come to mind after sampling the 2010 Kim Crawford Un-Oaked Chardonnay from Marlborough, New Zealand. Although New Zealand is best known for Sauvignon Blanc, there are also some very good Chardonnays, especially from the Marlborough area. This is a clean and crisp, fruit forward Chardonnay, with none of the more heavy characteristics of an oak finished Chardonnay...

Georgia Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Staff Writer — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:42:55 UT

In a great show of bipartisan support today, the Georgia Senate passed HB 1176 by a vote of 51 to 0. The comprehensive sentencing and corrections reform bill promises to save Georgia taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, move low-level offenders permanently out of the system, and improve overall public safety. Sen. Bill Hamrick (R-Carrollton), a long-time supporter of criminal justice reform in Georgia, carried the bill...

Rep. Graves Announces Spring/Summer 2012 County Connection Days

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:55:55 UT

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-9) has announced the 2012 spring/summer dates for his 9th Congressional District County Connection Program. A Constituent Services Representative from Congressman Graves’ office will be available to meet with constituents on the following dates and locations...

Bobby B. “Bob” Duke Obituary Notice

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:36:32 UT

Bobby B. “Bob” Duke, 82, of Loganville passes away Tuesday March 20, 2012 at Walton Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness...

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2009 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Norm Bentley — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:30:57 UT

I love steak. I love steak cooked on the grill. I love steak cooked on the grill and paired with a good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon! For me, there is no better meal than a two inch thick fillet mignon cooked on the grill medium rare, and served with a good bottle of Cab, like the 2009 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. What else can I say? Well I could tell you what a beautiful place the Knights Valley is...

Sen. Gooch: Weekly Legislative Update

Sen. Steve Gooch — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:28:56 UT

Bidding will start next Friday on the new Cleveland Connector project, which is scheduled to break ground in June 2012.White County, which is in the heart of Georgia’s mountain country, is home to several of North Georgia’s most popular tourist destinations. On any given weekend, travelers come from all over to visit the cities of Helen and Blairsville. The Cleveland Connector, which will run from U.S. highway 129 south to state route 115 near the intersection of Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd., will help ease congestion during peak tourism months...

Lauri Jo’s Southern Style Canning Takes Home First Place at the2012 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:23:55 UT

This year’s 2012 winner of the Flavor of Georgia food product contest in the jam, jelly and sauce category is Muscadine Pepper Jelly from the kitchen of Lauri Jo’s Southern Style Canning. Final judging was held on March 13 at the Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta during the Governor's annual agricultural awareness week...

Regents Approve 17 General Education Courses for Transfer to Support Complete College Goals

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:23:55 UT

Today, the Board of Regents voted to accept an additional 17 general education courses in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) as transferable to the University System of Georgia (USG) for credit in the core curriculum, the basic courses all students must take to earn a degree...

The County Commissioner

Bascomb Biggers — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:18:37 UT

I been thinkin a lot about all the political shenanigans we been watchin lately, and it reminded me of old Dub Johnston when he ran for County Commissioner down here in Nankipooh. Now Dub had moved into Nankipooh about fifteen years before, when he bought old man Robertson's Feed and Grain. Dub was a likable man mainly cause he was the one always buyin the drinks, or pickin up the tab down at the cafe. In fact his favorite sayin was "I got money I ain't even spent yet"...