Saturdays with Sandra

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 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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July 25, 2026--Sandra and Coleen talk about Big Foot and the fun topic that has tourists coming to North Georgia from all over hoping to catch a glimpse of the mythical creature.

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July 25, 2026-- Sandra interviews Alexandra Sinclair about her Farmstand 382 in Gilmer County. Farmstands have become a growing trend in North Georgia. She also created an interactive map of nearly 20 farmstands around Gilmer County.

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July 25, 2026-- Sandra interviews Sherry Turner, administrator for the Christian Community Outreach Ministry, about their 10th annual Back to School event in Calhoun.

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July 25, 2026-- Sandra interviews Irina Garner, assistant manager at the Chief Vann House in Chatsworth, about the annual Vann House Day.

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