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Leaf Report, Many Migrants, Beautiful Weather Continues
The really wonderful weather continues, a bit warmer, and also with less wind. Today has seen the most bird activity we’ve had, presumably migrants, as they will hardly sit still for an instant in their quest for food. I’ve been … Continue reading
Kristy Lindstrom Interviews Stan Helton, Runoff Candidate Forum with Stan Helton and Jamie Hensley Set For Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 on ETC 3
Here’s a You Tube clip of a “Talk of the Town” show featuring an interview with Stan Helton. The”Runoff Candidate Forum,” with Stan Helton and Jamie Hensley is set for July 15 on ETC 3 at 7:00 PM. I understand … Continue reading
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July 15 Candidate Forum ETC TV 3 at 7:00 PM – Stan Helton & Jamie Hensley
Here’s an early notice for a candidate forum to take place on July 15 on ETC TV 3 at 7:00 PM. Stan Helton and Jamie Hensley are the contenders in the Republican Runoff for Fannin County Chairman. As the Democrats … Continue reading
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Much Warmer After Our “Blackberry Winter”
We have had what the locals like to call “Blackberry Winter,” with a couple days featuring freeze warnings. At least where we are, it didn’t really drop down to the freeze, but it came pretty close, and the winds were … Continue reading
So Most All of the Leaves Are Down
The leaves were really late coming off the trees this fall. At this point, they are mostly all down, other than the ones that are going to be up there for a while. So … if you haven’t been up … Continue reading
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Up and Down Leaf Report
Despite the cool temperatures – it was 26 this morning – fall still seems to be late. There’s a lot of color in the woods, and some of the oaks haven’t turned at all. On a cloudy day, there doesn’t … Continue reading
Rain, Blessed Rain
Our rainfall total for October was 6.79 as of yesterday at Merciers weather station. That puts us at 59.61 total for the year, in sight of the annual average, which I think is still at about 70 inches. It’s a … Continue reading
Wonderful Cool Morning, Drone Shot of New Fire Station with Invitation to Open House on August 30
I got up early to see if I could see any of the Perseid meteor showers from the deck. The moon was full last night, and the mercury vapor security light over on Dividing Ridge sure didn’t help things any, … Continue reading
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Hot Weather, Deadline to Comment on Forest Service Rule Changes Extended, Endangered Species Act Gutted, Stan Helton Shares Millage Rates Comparison
We’ve had some very hot days, with the hottest being 88 on our porch. That’s very unusual, but if we do have it, it’s usually in August. Of course, it was 98 in Atlanta at the time, so things could … Continue reading
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My Comment on Proposed Forest Service Rule Changes
Someone asked me what I said in my comment to the Forest Service on the proposed rule changes, which seek to severely limit public comment on the Forest Service’s management plans and activities. So … here’s what I wrote. “The … Continue reading