Country Backroads TV livestream...
** IF PLAYER HAS REACHED CAPACITY, CLICK HERE TO WATCH AT GINIKO USA **Lots of changes at Ridgeline TV...
Ridgeline TV has officially shut down its family-oriented streaming channel effective September 1st. The local channel began in 2010 and had been seen on channel 99 on Windstream Cable Television for 12 years until Windstream closed down its cable television operations in April of 2022. Ridgeline TV streamed on the internet but was unable to maintain appropriate viewership to continue local programs and production.
As our sister network Country Backroads TV is more national / regional in scope, we will continue to stream the channel in the interim. We are working towards offering Country Backroads TV to small broadcast stations as a digital sub-channel.
Weather services, software
Business-wise, Ridgeline TV also provides customized local weather forecasts to broadcast and cable TV channels as a monthly service. Locations currently served include the Chicago and San Francisco area. View sample forecast videos here
Additionally, Ridgeline TV has developed several custom software programs designed for small TV stations. Info Spot Creator can be used to create basic public service announcement video spots complete with AI-generated voiceover, graphics and music bed. The program can also create video spots for real estate ads or simple picture-based video ads. Crawl Creator is useful for creating and scheduling horizontal text crawls for MasterPlay automation systems or any system that uses text files for crawls. Election Results Creator can be used by TV stations to create graphical screens for election results.
Want free TV?? More than 70 live streaming channels added to ROKU lineup
With cable TV no longer available in the area, Ridgeline TV is making it easier for viewers to watch a slate of other streaming TV channels - and all for free! Over 70 free streaming TV channels have been added to our ROKU app, ranging from 24-hour news, weather, sports, hunting, outdoors, religious, movie and entertainment channels. Just like Ridgeline TV and Country Backroads TV, all streaming channels are provided for free.
The channel lineup is available through Ridgeline TV's free app for ROKU. ROKU is an inexpensive streaming device which connects your high speed internet service to your TV. ROKU devices cost as low as $35 and can be purchased online, at WalMart and other stores. Ridgeline TV's app for ROKU is free and can be added by searching ROKU's streaming channel store (instructions, right column on this page.)
Ridgeline TV's free ROKU app also allows viewers to watch past local programs, such as high school sports, local parades and concerts on demand (VOD).
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Mountain Community Chorus Autumn Harvest Concert
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Nana's Treehouse2020
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Christmas at Young Harris College 2019
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Union County Christmas Parade
North Georgia Chamber Symphony Holiday Concert
Young Harris College Concert Band: AMERICAN BLUES
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North Georiga Chamber Symphony Spring Concert
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Union County Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
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Christmas at Young Harris College
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North Georgia Chamber Symphony Holiday Concert 2018
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Peach Belt-Conference Carolina Challege
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2018 Blairsvile Pro Rodeo
John Cochran & His Cowhands
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Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony in Union County
Towns County Historical Society Opens Old Rock Jail Museum
John Cochran & His Cowhands
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Gulf South Conference College Lacrosse Invitational Tournament
Jeremy Currier Named Men's Head Basketball Coach at YHC
Young Harris College Installs Drew Van Horn as 23rd President
Young Harris College Music Department presents: ACAPALOOZA 20018
College Baseball
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Young Harris College presents: Art in Motion
Young Harris College Memorial Service for U.S. Senator and Governor Zell B. Miller
YHC Men's Head Basketball Coach Pete Herrmann to Retire
Jim Davis Named Women's Head Basketball Coach at YHC
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North Georgia Chamber Symphony Holiday Concert 2017
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Boys High School Basketball
YHC Community Band Veteran's Day Concert 2017
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Young Harris College presents: Christmas at Young Harris
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Young Harris College Baccalaureate 2016
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Former Brave Hank Aaron Commencement Speech at Young Harris College
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Union County Schools Fine Arts Center
Sorghum Festival Parade 2015
6th Annual Tractor Show & Parade
Pat Haralson Law Office Museum
Nana's Treehouse
Dedication of Choestoe School Community Center & Voting Precinct
Clay County Tractor Parade 2013
Open house at upgraded Union County Fire Department Headquarters
Dedication of Major Leon Davenport Veterans Building
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In The Kitchen with...Ridgeline TV to shut down streaming channel September 1st
Due to changes in the television viewing marketplace, Ridgeline TV has announced the closure of Ridgeline TV's streaming channel on Friday, September 1st.
Owner Jon C. Moon launched the community-oriented channel Sept. 1st, 2010, debuting on Windstream Cable Television channel 99. During the past 13 years, Ridgeline TV has provided local community programming, sporting events, concerts to viewers, along with classic movies, westerns and TV shows. The channel provided some live programming such as Union County Panther Football and Softball and the annual Battle of the States Christmas Tournament at Towns County High School.
"It has been fun and lots of work providing local coverage for the area," Moon said. "But with the closure of local cable television in the area and changing viewing habits, it's time to move on."
Moon noted that Ridgeline TV as a company will shift away from broadcasting but continue to provide live internet production and streaming of events to its various clients, including Young Harris College and Conference Carolina Sports Network.
Ridgeline TV also will continue to provide services to small television stations across the country. Moon pointed out that the company provides automated weather forecast video spots to several television operations, including stations in Chicago and San Franciso. Ridgeline TV also provides development of custom software for the small television market.
"I'd like to personally thank all the people who enjoyed watching Ridgeline TV, those who collaborated on local programming and, of course, our local advertisers," Moon added.
UCHS Panthers @ FCHS Rebels - How to watch...
Fannin Rebels TV will livestream the game. Watch at their YouTube channel: Fannin Rebel TV
Ridgeline TV adds new viewing options...
In addition to live streaming on our website (above) and through our free ROKU and FIRE TV apps, Ridgeline TV can also be viewed at: GINIKO USA website. GINIKO USA has a selection of many other streaming channels, many of which are available for free.
Friday football against Model High School only on radio...
Due to lack of internet connectivity and extremely high GHSA fees, Ridgeline TV will be unable to live stream Union County Panthers' away game against Model High School on Friday, Nov. 11th. The game audio will, however, be broadcast live on WJRB 95.1 FM with Spencer Mathis on the call. You can listen online at WJRB 95.1 FM beginning at 7:06 PM.
Friday football against Athens Academy Spartans only on radio...
Due to previous commitments, Ridgeline TV will be unable to live stream Union County Panthers' away game against Athens Academy Spartans on Friday, Oct. 28th. The game audio will, however, be broadcast live on WJRB 95.1 FM with Spencer Mathis on the call. You can listen online at WJRB 95.1 FM beginning at 7:06 PM.
LIVE: Providence Christian Academy Storm vs. Union Co. Panthers football...
Tune in this Friday night, Oct. 14th, as Ridgeline TV will livestream the Providence Christian Academy Storm vs. Union Co. Panthers game on our YouTube channel and Facebook Live. You can watch live here on the website through the web player at top right on this page or our YouTube channel. (The game will not be live on our main channel stream above). The game, however, will be replayed on Ridgeline TV this Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 PM. You can also watch the replay on demand at our YouTube channel any time following the game.
The game audio will also be broadcast live on local radio station WJRB 95.1. In addition to FM radio, you can listen to the game online at: WJRB 95.1 FM or through the Tune In app.
LIVE: Union Co. Panthers vs.
Towns Co. Indians football...
Tune in this Friday night as Ridgeline TV will livestream the Union Co. Panthers vs. Towns Co. Indians game on our YouTube channel and Facebook Live. You can watch live here on the website through the web player at top right on this page or our YouTube channel. (The game will not be live on our main channel stream above). The game, however, will be replayed on Ridgeline TV this Saturday at 4:00 PM and Tuesday / Thursday at 8:00 PM. You can also watch the replay on demand at our YouTube channel any time following the game.
The game audio will also be broadcast live on local radio station WJRB 95.1. In addition to FM radio, you can listen to the game online at: WJRB 95.1 FM or through the Tune In app.
LIVE: Lumpkin Co. Indians vs.
Union Co. Panthers football...
Tune in this Friday night as Ridgeline TV will livestream the Lumpkin Co. Indians vs. Union Co. Panthers game on our YouTube channel and Facebook Lve (if technical problem are overcome). You can watch live here on the website through the web player at top right on this page or our YouTube channel. (The game will not be live on our main channel stream above). The game, however, will be replayed on Ridgeline TV this Saturday at 4:00 PM and Tuesday / Thursday at 8:00 PM. You can also watch the replay on demand at our YouTube channel.
The game audio will also be broadcast live on local radio station WJRB 95.1. In addition to FM radio, you can listen to the game online at: WJRB 95.1 FM or through the Tune In app.
Windstream's KINETIC TV shuts down April 1st, more viewing options added...
Windstream's KINETIC TV will officially shut down on Friday, April 1st, 2022. However, Ridgeline TV will continue to stream live on the internet (above) and through our ROKU and FIRE TV apps. And now, Ridgeline TV can also be viewed at: GINIKO USA website. GINIKO USA has a selection of many other streaming channels, many of which are available for free.
LIVE: Gilmer Co. Bobcats vs.
Union Co. Panthers football...
Tune in Friday, Nov. 5th, as Ridgeline TV will broadcast the final regular season football game pitting Gilmer Co. Bobcats vs. Unon Co. Panthers. Watch live here on the website (HD in player on right), through our ROKU and FIRE TV apps, or through Windstream's KINETIC TV channel 99. The game will also be replayed on channel 99 Saturday at 4:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 PM.
The game audio will also be broadcast live on local radio station WJRB 95.1. In addition to FM radio, you can listen to the game online at: WJRB 95.1 FM or through the Tune In app.
UCHS @ Heard Co. Playoff game only on radio...
Due to work schedules, Ridgeline TV will be unable to live stream or film the first round football playoff game against Heard Co. Braves on Saturday at 1:00 PM.
However, the game will be broadcast live on WJRB 95.1 FM with Jeff Batten and Chris Mathis on the call. You can listen online at WJRB 95.1 FM.
Live coverage continues for Union County
Panthers football games
Ridgeline TV is live streaming Unon County Panthers games this year in cooperation with UCHS and local radio station WJRB 95.1. You can watch the live action right here at our website, on channel 99 through Windstream's KINETIC TV or through our ROKU and FIRE TV apps on traditional TVs.
All games will be replayed Saturday afternoons at 4 PM on Ridgeline TV channel 99 and will also be aired on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8 PM. Games can be replayed on demand through our website or our YouTube page.
Use the livestreaming link (above, right) to view the games live.
Ridgeline TV App Now Available
on Amazon Fire TV streaming devices...
Ridgeline TV is now available for viewing on Amazon Fire TV devices. Owners of Fire TV and Fire TV sticks can download a free app which will allow viewing of Ridgeline TV's live video stream. On demand content will also be added in the future.
Fire TV boxes and sticks attach to your flatscreen TVs and high-speed internet service, providing a sit-back viewing experience for many different channels of entertainment, news and sports. No subscription to cable or satellite is required to view Ridgeline TV, however other channels / apps may require fees.
Fire TV users can add the free app by doing the following: Navigate to the home screen of your Fire TV device. Press right on your remote until you reach the Apps section. Press down on your remote control to enter the Apps section, then select the category Movies & TV. Press down until you find the Ridgeline TV ap (near the very bottom). With Get selected, press the button in the center of the directional pad.
You can also add the app through your web browser by logging in to your account at the Amazon website. Use the following link to find the RIDGELINE TV app: RIDGELINE TV Make sure your Fire TV device is listed on the right side of the screen.
26th Annual Battle of the States Basketball Tournament Results
Murphy High School Lady Bulldogs won the Battle of the States Basketball Tournament Saturday night, defeating Hokes Bluff, Alabama, Lady Eagles 54-47. Lady Bulldogs last won the tournament in 2017.
On the men's side, Towns Co. Indians took the championship with a close win over arch-rival Union County Panthers 67-61. This marks the first time Towns Co. has ever won the tournament it has hosting for the past 26 years at Bill Kendall Gymnasium.
Earlier in the day, Union County Lady Panthers were 3rd place winners against Polk Co. Lady Wildcats 66-41. Hayesville Yellowjackets took 3rd place in the following game, defeating Lumpkin County Indians 57-45.
To watch replays of the local games, see our YouTube channel: Watch Here
26th Annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament on Ridgeline TV
Ridgeline TV will be live broadcasting a number of local games from the 26th annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament in Hiawassee. The games will be presented live on Channel 99 and through our website and YouTube channel. The tournament, now in its 26th year, is held yearly at the Bill P. Kendall Gymnasium at Towns County Schools and includes the Hayesville Yellowjackets, Union County Panthers and Towns County Indians and other teams from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.
Live streaming added to website,
Ridgeline TV Roku Channel
Want to watch Ridgeline TV 24-hours a day? Now you can! Ridgeline TV recently began live streaming to this website and also to the Ridgeline TV app on Roku. To watch here at the website, simply use the player below. For more information on Roku, a streaming device which attaches to your broadband connection and TV, see right column.
Battle of the States Tournament Results
Congratulations to the Lumpkin County Indians for winning the girls championship game of the 25th annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament held Dec. 27th - 29th in Hiawassee. The Walhalla Razorbacks won the boys championship. Ridgeline TV Channel 99 aired 17 games from the tournament live on Windstream Cable TV and on YouTube, with Adam Penland, Kendall Floyd and Tommy Jenkins as sports commentators.
To watch replays of the games go here.
- Girls Championship - Lumpkin County Lady Indians / 2nd - Murphy Lady Bulldogs
- Boys Championship - Walhalla Razorbacks / 2nd - Lumpkin County Indians
- Girls Third Place - Towns Co. Lady Indians / 4th - Union County Lady Panthers
- Boys Third Place - Union County Panthers / 4th - Polk County Wildcats
25th Annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament on Ridgeline TV
Ridgeline TV will be live broadcasting a number of local games from the 25th annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament in Hiawassee. The games will be presented live on Channel 99 and through our website and YouTube channel. The tournament, now in its 25th year, is held yearly at the Bill P. Kendall Gymnasium at Towns County Schools and includes the Hayesville Yellowjackets, Union County Panthers and Towns County Indians and other teams from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.
Ninth season of Young Harris College
Mountain Lions Basketball is here!
Ridgeline TV is bringing our viewers another exciting season of Young Harris College Mountain Lions Basketball. Home games air live on the YHC Mountain Lions athletics website during the contests (www.yhcathletics.com) and will be replayed on Ridgeline TV the following day. The games will also be archived here on Ridgeline TV's website and may be viewed at any time on demand. Sports broadcaster Tommy Jenkins is behind the mic for all the play-by-play action.
Coverage begins for Union County
Panthers home football games
Coverage of Union County High School Panthers Football on Ridgeline TV kicked off Friday, Aug. 24th, with the home game against the East Hall Vikings (watch game here). All Panther home games will be aired Saturday afternoons at 4 PM following the games and will also be replayed on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8 PM. The games will be available for viewing on demand here at the website and on through our Roku TV channel (for more information about our Roku TV channel, read the post on the right column, fourth post down).
Ridgeline TV is again teaming up this year with WJRB 95.1 The Talk of the Mountains to air video replays of Panthers football games. The voice of the Panthers, Jeff Batten of WJRB-FM, will be doing play-by-play for the games.
Sponsorship opportunities for remaining UCHS Panther football games are still available. If your business is interested in supporting Panthers football games on Ridgeline TV, sponsorship prices are very affordable. Call us at 706-897-0872 for more information. An example of a sponsorship commercial is available by clicking here.
Memorial service for U.S. Senator Zell Miller held at Young Harris College
Ridgeline TV worked with Young Harris College to provide a live video stream Monday of the memorial service honoring the late Senator Zell B. Miller. The service was held at Glenn-McGinnis Hall that morning at 10:00 a.m.
Miller, who served as governer of Georgia and U.S. Senator, died Friday morning at age 86, surrounded by his family. The Young Harris native served as Mayor of Young Harris from 1959-1960. He served as a Georgia State Senator from 1961-1964. He held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Georgia for 16 years from 1975-1991. He is currently the longest serving Lieutenant Governor in Georgia history.
Senator Miller was an alumnus and lifelong supporter of Young Harris College. He was an active member of the Board of Trustees for 30 years, served on the faculty and as the baseball coach for numerous years, and was a regular fan at many YHC athletic events and fine arts performances, the college's website notes.
Battle of the States Tournament Results
Congratulations to the Murphy Lady Bulldogs for winning the girls championship game of the 24th annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament held Dec. 27th - 29th in Hiawassee. The Hokes Bluff Eagles won the boys championship. Ridgeline TV Channel 99 aired twelve games from the tournament live on Windstream Cable TV and on YouTube, with Adam Penland and Kendall Floyd as sports commentators.
To watch replays of the games to here.
- Girls Championship - Murphy Lady Bulldogs / 2nd - Hokes Bluff Lady Eagles
- Boys Championship - Hokes Bluff Eagles / 2nd - Murphy Bulldogs
- Girls Third Place - Union County Lady Panthers / 4th - Towns Co. Lady Indians
- Boys Third Place - Union County Panthers / 4th - Towns County Indians
Eighth season of Young Harris College
Mountain Lions Basketball is here!
Ridgeline TV is bringing our viewers another exciting season of Young Harris College Mountain Lions Basketball. Home games air live on the YHC Mountain Lions athletics website during the contests (www.yhcathletics.com) and will be replayed on Ridgeline TV the following day. The games will also be archived here on Ridgeline TV's website and may be viewed at any time on demand. Sports broadcaster Tommy Jenkins is behind the mic for all the play-by-play action.
24th Annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament on Ridgeline TV
For the eighth consecutive year, Ridgeline TV is bringing to its viewers local action from the annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament in Hiawassee. Games involving the Hayesville Yellowjackets, Union County Panthers and Towns County Indians will be broadcast on Ridgeline TV Channel 99. The tournament, now in its 24th year, is held yearly at the Bill P. Kendall Gymnasium at Towns County Schools. See the online programming schedule for air times or you can watch the games hereon this website.
Coverage begins for Union County
Panthers home football games
Coverage of Union County High School Panthers Football on Ridgeline TV kicked off Friday, September 8th, with the home game against the Andrews Wildcats (watch game here). All Panther home games will be aired Saturday afternoons at 4 PM following the games and will also be replayed on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8 PM. The games will be available for viewing on demand here at the website and on through our Roku TV channel (for more information about our Roku TV channel, read the post on the right column, third down).
Ridgeline TV is teaming up this year with WJRB 95.1 The Talk of the Mountains to air video replays of Panthers football games. The voice of the Panthers, Jeff Batten of WJRB-FM, will be doing play-by-play for the games.
Sponsorship opportunities for remaining UCHS Panther football games are still available. If your business is interested in supporting Panthers football games on Ridgeline TV, sponsorship prices are very affordable. Call us at 706-897-0872 for more information. An example of a sponsorship commercial is available by clicking here.
Local forecasts added
Local weather forecasts for all areas in Ridgeline TV's coverage area have now been added to the channel. The icon-based forecasts appear periodically at the bottom of your TV screen along with current weather conditions throughout Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina. The forecasts will be integrated into this website in the future.
Current weather conditions
added, forecasts coming soon
With the recent expansion to more areas of Northeast Georgia, Ridgeline TV Channel 99 is updating how local weather is presented on the channel. A redesign of the channel's multi-zone layout has added local weather conditions from a number of cities to the "headline zone" along the bottom of the screen.
Current weather conditions for Andrews NC, Young Harris, Gainesville, Cornelia, Toccoa, Jefferson and Athens GA rotate through about once every five minutes. The current conditions come from airports at those locations via the National Weather Service (NWS). The exception is Young Harris, which is recorded from a weather station at the TV station.
Ridgeline TV is working to add in weather forecasts for the various areas as soon as possible.
Ridgeline TV Channel 99 gains
more distribution in Northeast Georgia
Ridgeline TV is now available to more viewers throughout Northeast Georgia who are served by Windstream Cable TV. Programming from the channel is now available in Dawsonville, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Helen, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Jefferson and Commerce due to technical changes made by Windstream in early February.
"We're excited to have more Northeast Georgia residents see our family-friendly lineup of gospel music, concerts, classic movies and local programming," said Ridgeline TV owner Jon C. Moon. "It's encouraging that Windstream, being a company representing rural America, values local and family-friendly programming and has made our channel available in greater areas."
Programming from Ridgeline TV will be available from noon until 11:00 PM daily on Windstream's channel 99.
Seventh season of Young Harris College
Mountain Lions Basketball is here!
Ridgeline TV is bringing our viewers another exciting season of Young Harris College Mountain Lions Basketball. Home games air live on the YHC Mountain Lions athletics website during the contests (www.yhcathletics.com) and will be replayed on Ridgeline TV the following day. The games will also be archived here on Ridgeline TV's website and may be viewed at any time on demand. Sports broadcaster Tommy Jenkins is behind the mic for all the play-by-play action.
Battle of the States Christmas
Basketball Tournament results
Congratulations to Hokes Bluff (AL) Lady Eagles for winning the championship game of the 23rd Annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament. The tournament was held December 28th - 30th at Bill P. Kendall Gymnasium in Hiawassee. The Lady Eagles defeated the Hayesville (NC) Lady Yellowjackets 53-22 for the title. The Lumpkin County Indians were victorious in their game over the Towns County Indians 70-67 to cement a second-year title in the boys championship game.
The Union County Panthers girls team placed third in the tournament, defeating Towns County 62-16. Swain (NC) Maroon Devils won 3rd on the boys side, upending Hayesville Yellowjackets 80-38.
If you miss the replay of the games on Ridgeline TV Channel 99, you can watch online here: WATCH PROGRAMS
Ridgeline TV soon to be available on Roku
Local programming airing on Ridgeline TV will soon be availabe via Roku, the popular streaming box which helped launch Netflix and other popular streaming channels. Ridgeline TV's upcoming Roku channel will give viewers with high speed broadband the ability to watch local programming on their TVs even if Windstream Cable TV is not available in their area. Like the website, viewers will be able to watch locally-produced programs at any time and at their convenience.
Sixth season of Young Harris College
Mountain Lions Basketball is here!
Ridgeline TV is bringing our viewers another exciting season of Young Harris College Mountain Lions Basketball. Home games air live on the YHC Mountain Lions athletics website during the contests (www.yhcathletics.com) and will be replayed on Ridgeline TV the following day. The games will also be archived here on Ridgeline TV's website and may be viewed at any time on demand. Sports broadcaster Tommy Jenkins is behind the mic for all the play-by-play action.
Watch UCHS Panthers home football games on Ridgeline TV
Coverage of Union County High School Panthers Football on Ridgeline TV will kick off Friday, August 28th, with neighboring rival Towns County Indians. All Panther home games will be aired the Saturday afternoon at 4 PM following the games and will also be replayed on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8 PM. Games will also be posted here on the website for online viewing.
Ridgeline TV once again is working in partnership with WCNG FM 102.7 FM Murphy / 101.3 FM Blairsville on the game broadcasts. WCNG airs Panther home games live Friday nights, with Dennis Gene behind the microphone. The radio personality has been covering the Panthers for over 30 years.
Sponsorship opportunities for remaining UCHS Panther football games are still available. If your business is interested in supporting Panthers football games on Ridgeline TV, sponsorship prices are very affordable. Call us at 706-897-0872 for more information. An example of a sponsorship commercial is available by clicking here.
Have a Community Calendar Announcement?
Ridgeline TV Channel 99 has expanding its Community Calendar to include video spots aired within our daily video programming. In addition, community announcements in textual form will continue to be displayed in the "Info Zone" at the bottom of your TV screen and on this website. If you have a non-profit community announcement, feel free to email or snail-mail that to us. Use the "Contact" link on the menu bar above for contact information.
21st Annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament on Ridgeline TV
For the fifth year, Ridgeline TV is bringing to its viewers local action from the annual Battle of the States Christmas Basketball Tournament in Hiawassee. Games involving the Hayesville Yellowjackets, Union County Panthers and Towns County Indians are being broadcast on Ridgeline TV Channel 99. The tournament, now in its 21st year, is held yearly at the Bill P. Kendall Gymnasium at Towns County Schools. See the online programming schedule for air times or you can watch the games hereon this website.
Fifth Season of Young Harris College
Mountain Lions Basketball is here!
Ridgeline TV is bringing our viewers another exciting season of Young Harris College Mountain Lions Basketball. Home games will air live on the YHC Mountain Lions athletics website during the contests (www.yhcathletics.com) and will be replayed on Ridgeline TV the following day. The games will also be archived here on Ridgeline TV's website and may be viewed at any time on demand. Sports broadcaster Tommy Jenkins will once again be handling the play-by-play for the Mountain Lions.
New phone number for Ridgeline TV
We have a new phone number here at Ridgeline TV: 706-897-0872.
Fourth Season of Young Harris College
Mountain Lions Basketball is here!
Ridgeline TV is bringing our viewers another exciting season of Young Harris College Mountain Lions Basketball. Home games will air live on the YHC Mountain Lions athletics website during the contests (www.yhcathletics.com) and will be replayed on Ridgeline TV the following day. The games will also be archived here on Ridgeline TV's website and may be viewed at any time on demand. Sports broadcaster Tommy Jenkins will once again be handling the play-by-play for the Mountain Lions.
'Fright Night' Fridays
Each Friday night through October tune in to Fright Night Theater here on Ridgeline TV for classic horror films. We'll be bringing you a number of frightfully-entertaining movies, like: Horror Hotel, The Devil Bat, and Night of the Living Dead. See our programming schedule for what's coming up onFright Night Theater each Friday at 9:00 PM.
Upcoming John C. Campbell Folk School
Fall Festival featured on Out & About
On Out & About we're featuring a preview of the upcoming 40th Annual Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. Use the SCHEDULE link on the menu bar to see when Out & About is airing on Ridgeline TV Channel 99, or you can watch the show right here on the website. Just scroll down the page for the latest videos.
Watch UCHS Panthers home football games on Ridgeline TV
Coverage of Union County High School Panthers Football on Ridgeline TV kicked off Friday, August 30th, with neighboring rival Towns County Indians. All Panther home games will be aired the Saturday afternoon at 4 PM following the games and will also be replayed on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8 PM. Games will also be posted here on the website for online viewing.
Ridgeline TV once again is working in partnership with WCNG FM 102.7 FM Murphy / 101.3 FM Blairsville on the game broadcasts. WCNG airs Panther home games live Friday nights, with Dennis Gene behind the microphone. The radio personality has been covering the Panthers for over 30 years now.
Sponsorship opportunities for remaining UCHS Panther football games are still available. If your business is interested in supporting Panthers football games on Ridgeline TV, sponsorship prices are very affordable. Call us at 706-897-0872 for more information. An example of a sponsorship commercial is available by clicking here.
Enhancements Made to Web Schedule
We've been working on our online programming guide to give our viewers more information about the programming here on Ridgeline TV. The web schedule now includes more information about each program we air. Beside each program listing in our schedule, you'll see a small arrow in a box. Click the box and more information will be shown about that program. You'll see a description for most programs, and for movies, you'll see the director, writers and actors also.
Third Season of Young Harris College
Mountain Lions Basketball is here!
Ridgeline TV is bringing our viewers another exciting season of Young Harris College Mountain Lions Basketball. Home games will air live on the YHC Mountain Lions athletics website during the contests (www.yhcathletics.com) and will be replayed on Ridgeline TV the following day. The games will also be archived here on Ridgeline TV's website and may be viewed at any time on demand. Sports broadcaster Tommy Jenkins will once again be handling the play-by-play for the Mountain Lions.
Election Results
Results from Tuesday, November 6th, General Election:
Union County
Towns County
Fright Night Week
From Monday, October 29th - Sunday, November 4th, it's Fright Night Week here on Ridgeline TV. Tune in at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. most days forFright Night Theater featuring classic horror films. You'll see movies like: Horror Hotel, The Devil Bat, and Night of the Living Dead. See our programming schedule for a full schedule of what's on Fright Night Theater.
Fright Night Theater
Each Saturday afternoon in October tune in to Fright Night Theater here on Ridgeline TV for classic horror films. We're putting Saturday Sci-Fi Cinema on hold for a few weeks to bring you a number of frightfully-entertaining movies, like: Horror Hotel, The Devil Bat, and Night of the Living Dead. See our programming schedule for Saturday's Fright Night Theater.
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival,
Sorghum Festival featured on Out & About
On the latest edition of Out & About, you'll get a preview of the upcoming Georgia Mountain Fall Festival in Hiawassee. Join Ridgeline TV's Jon C. Moon as he talks with the Georgia Mountain Fair's Hilda Thomason about the ten-day fall event. And, we're replaying a previous show on the annual Sorghum Festival in Blairsville. See the daily schedule for airtimes for both of these shows.
John C. Campbell Folk School
Fall Festival featured on Out & About
Check out our latest edition of Out & About. We feature the upcoming 39th Annual Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. Use the SCHEDULE link on the menu bar to see when Out & About is airing on Ridgeline TV Channel 99, or you can watch the show right here on the website. Just scroll down the page for the latest videos.
Bluegrass Road Television Show added
You may have noticed a new show on Ridgeline TV Channel 99. Several week ago, Bluegrass Road was added to our programming lineup. The half-hour show is hosted by Little Roy Lewis and Lizzy Long and Darin and Brooke Aldridge. Bluegrass Road features performances from bands both established and up-and-coming. See our daily programming schedule for airtimes.
UCHS Panthers home football games continue on Ridgeline TV
Well into a successful season with three wins, the Union County High School Panthers football team continues play on Friday, Sept. 28th against the Washington-Wilkes Tigers. WCNG FM 102.7 / 101.3 will air the game live that night with the video replay on Ridgeline TV the following day at 4:00 p.m. The game will be rebroadcast on Monday of the following week at 1:00 p.m. and on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
Sponsorship opportunities for UCHS Panther football games are still available. If your business is interested in supporting Panthers football games on Ridgeline TV, sponsorship prices are very affordable. Call us at 706-897-0872 for more information. An example of a sponsorship commercial is available by clicking here.
Great American Gospel TV show
now airing!
Ridgeline TV has added the half-hour video music show Great American Gospel to the weekly programming lineup. The award-winning show is hosted by well-known gospel singer Ed O'Neill. See the daily schedule for air times.
RidgeTrack NEXRAD Doppler Radar
now on web site
Now you can see Ridgeline TV's RIDGETRACK NEXRAD Doppler Radar on our website. Just click on the radar image at the upper right of our web page. The radar loop centers on Union, Towns, Clay and surrounding counties is updated continuously. RIDGETRACK NEXRAD Doppler Radar is displayed on Ridgeline TV Channel 99 in times of serious weather. More local weather will be added to the website in the coming weeks.
New shows airing on Ridgeline TV
Ridgeline TV Channel 99 announces new shows on the local family programming channel:
Each week Evangelist Jason Brothers provides a half-hour of biblical teachings, guest interviews and inspirational messages. Jason Brothers Ministries International airs each Monday at 7:30 p.m. with repeats throughout the week.
Christ for All People Ministries presents: Salvation Celebration, a teaching and preaching show with minister of the Gospel Jim McKeral. The half-hour show airs each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with several repeat airings throughout the week.
Also new to the channel is: Pet Connection a show where you can see cats and dogs that are available for adoption at Castaway Critters Pet Rescue. See our schedule for air times.
Also in production is In The Kitchen with... Past shows have featured Dan Mellendorf of Bitter Creek Meat Market & Deli near Young Harris,
RidgeTrack NEXRAD Doppler Radar added
Ridgeline TV Channel 99 has added RidgeTrack NEXRAD Doppler Radar to the locally-based channel. RidgeTrack NEXRAD Radar provides a detailed radar view specifically for the area. RidgeTrack NEXRAD Radar can zoom in to show storms approaching the Union, Towns and Clay county areas. Severe thunderstorm, tornado and flood warnings are also indicated.
Depending on the severity of an incoming storm, RidgeTrack NEXRAD Radar can be displayed fullscreen over programming, or through picture-in-picture mode, with a programming window and radar window both displayed onscreen. RidgeTrack NEXRAD Radar is the perfect companion to Ridgeline TV's weather forecasts and current weather conditions, says Ridgeline TV owner Jon C. Moon. Forecasts on Ridgeline TV are currently shown in two different ways. A brief icon forecast is shown in the "InfoZone" area every two to three minutes. A more detailed text forecast airs periodically during Ridgeline TV's many local shows, movies and westerns, generally about six times per hour.
Family-friendly local programming
Family-friendly, locally-oriented television is important to Ridgeline TV. From music programs, to community events, to local sporting events, Ridgeline TV is dedicated to bringing you enjoyable television. You'll also enjoy classic movies, westerns and television shows from yesteryear. Shows include the following: VIEW LIST OF PROGRAMS...
Programming on Ridgeline TV is a mixture of locally-produced shows, classic movies and westerns from the 30s & 40s, weather for your area, and community information. Local shows include "Out & About", "Nanna's Treehouse" and "Union County Historical Society Concert Series", "Bluegrass Tracks" and others.
Ridgeline TV has expanded viewing options by adding a local programming channel viewable on TVs through inexpensive ROKU streaming devices. The addition will allow TV viewers to watch Ridgeline TV live 24-hours a day regardless of whether they subscribe to cable TV or not.