101.1 The Pulse

August 8, 2026- Sandra interviews Renae Blair founder of Blair Haven Farm and Equine Rescue and Sanctuary in Ellijay. The organization does great work helping and adopting out horses and is in need of fosters right now.

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Did you know there’s a private Christian high school right here in Calhoun serving students from across the region and beyond? GCA Chaplain Josh Woods joins us to share what makes Georgia-Cumberland Academy special and gives us a look at the opportunities available to students and families.

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Brian Pruett joins us to talk about the upcoming Nonprofit Impact Workshop in Cartersville, designed to give nonprofit leaders, board members and volunteers practical tools to strengthen their organizations. Brian also shares more about his Giving Back Charity Nights and how they’re helping support nonprofits and causes throughout Bartow County.

Learn more about the Nonprofit Impact Workshops and upcoming events at nonprofitimpactworkshops.com.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Gilmer County Schools Superintendent Brian Ridgley about the new school year and the new Performing Arts Center that is now open at Gilmer High School. He also talks about changes coming to Ellijay Elementary School including demolition at the school.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra and Coleen talk about their back-to-school memories as another school year begins this week.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Gina Higgenbotham, who was a close friend of Pat Webb, talks about the legacy she leaves behind at the Blue Ridge Community Theater. Pat, who died unexpectedly this summer, is one of the original founders of the theater 25 years ago and behind its very successful Sunny D children's program. A memorial service will be held at the theater this afternoon and a memory garden for her will be dedicated as well.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson about his new band with other current and former law enforcement officers called Blue on Black Revival.  Their first concert will be on September 11th and 12th to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Steve Dusek, pastor of The Orchard Church in Ellijay about their new location. The beautiful new church building is finally complete, and members will be moving everything out following a brief final service at the old location Sunday. The first service at the new building on Highland Parkway will be August 9th at 9am and 11am.

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August 1, 2026--Sandra interviews Susanna Capelouto, the southern bureau chief for National Public Radio and incoming co-president of the Georgia Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists, about a new educational campaign to help people spot fake news. The Georgia Knows Media campaign trains local journalists to go into communities to educate people how to tell the difference.

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August 1, 2026-- Sandra interviews Jasper Mayor Kirk Raffield about the severe weather that came through the area and the damage done to the Oglethorpe Monument by lightening. He updates us on the future of the monument and planned repairs.

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