There is a popular TV show called “What Would You Do?” This show reveals how people behave when they think no one is watching. It uses hidden cameras to record real reactions to thought-provoking scenarios created by actors.
Greetings to all Big Canoe folks and beyond. Inside the Gates Radio is approaching two years of operation and your all-volunteer community radio station is gaining momentum and listeners each week. For those unfamiliar with us, now would be a great time to get on board. We broadcast the “gr…
Penelope is a one-year-old diluted calico with beautiful markings and very soft eyes. Penelope was rescued along with her mother and three brothers PJ, Pixie and Petie in the Wood Poppy View section of Wildcat in July 2019. After their rescue and examination by BCAR’s veterinarian, they were…
Last Saturday I overheard a couple discussing the high price of tomatoes at the market. We were standing in front of a farmer who sells his organically grown heirloom tomatoes for $3 each.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education announced dates for hearings on proposed property tax increases that would be levied in Dawson County for 2020.
Pickens County Schools are, once again, having to roll with the punches of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to increased community spread and at least one case of exposure at Hill City Elementary School, the start of school has been delayed two weeks.
Two Republican candidates faced one another in an online forum on July 17 to offer voters an opportunity to see where they stand on issues including the economy, COVID-19, taxes and term limits.
Piedmont encouraging donations of convalescent plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19
The need is growing for donations of convalescent plasma, an experimental treatment for COVID-19, as hospitalizations for patients with the disease continue to increase throughout Georgia. Piedmont Healthcare is participating in a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded access progr…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released a statement regarding the death of a Dawson County teen. Jonathan Sanford was 18 when he was arrested and taken into custody by Dawson County Sheriff’s deputies on June 1, 2020.
Joe Tipton, builder of the High Gap Park walking trail system in Big Canoe, is the recipient of the 2020 Big Canoe President’s Award, given to the person who epitomizes volunteerism and contributes substantially to improving Big Canoe. He received 52 nominations from Big Canoe residents. On …
Americans have far too many reasons to be angry. And far too many of those reasons involve matters of life and death and dignity. I could fill this page with reasons for anger and still not have listed all of them. It appears to me that the major sticking point in America’s anger is politics…
Introducing Hailey and Bart—a sweet and dynamic duo now residing in Maggie’s House. The were found on the trails of Big Canoe by visitors who snuggled them in their T-shirts and brought them to BCAR. We estimate them to be 10 weeks old.
Big Canoe Travel Club members have another chance to book the club’s most popular group trip originally scheduled for this August that had to be cancelled due to the Corona virus. Mike Ziegenbalg of Dream Vacations and Monika Pasquerelllo of Princess Cruises announced at the July 15 Zoom mee…
Tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, okra, potatoes ,green beans, squash and zucchinis are the vegetables du jour. This time of the year just about every farmer has some sort of tomatoes on their farmers market table.
No fruit on your tomato plants is likely due to the weather. Tomatoes thrive in warm, sunny conditions, but temperature extremes can prevent otherwise healthy plants from setting fruit.
Today’s savvy consumers don’t want to serve their families food grown three continents away with the aid of chemicals then shipped by boat, truck and who knows what to their area.
A General Primary Runoff Election for the U.S. Representative 9th Congressional District seat will be held August 11, 2020 for both Republican and Democratic candidates. This election is to fill the seat currently occupied by Congressman Doug Collins (R) who is running for the Georgia Senate…
Great Decisions is one of the several life-long learning programs offered here at Big Canoe through the Knowledge Series. This is an initial call for pre-registration for anyone who may be interested in participating in interactive, non-partisan, foreign policy discussions in Big Canoe! We …
The long-awaited tomato season has officially begun! Several vendors had tomatoes last Saturday with the promise of many more this week. The market has an abundance of squash, zucchini, cucumbers, potatoes, corn, beans, blueberries and peaches. I bought the first okra last Saturday and it ha…
Happy summer to everyone out there from your fellow community volunteers at Inside the Gates Radio. We've enjoyed a growing audience and have now a fairly consistent live show weekend lineup for you, broadcasting from the incredible community of Big Canoe.
Keep your garden looking its best and reduce your workload by enlisting practices that provide multiple benefits. Your garden will flourish and you’ll have more time to enjoy its beauty.
Camp Invention is now coming to Dawson County Junior High School the week of July 20-24.
