• Betty Ruth Carroll: Obituary

    Mrs. Betty Ruth Carroll, age 71 of Ellijay, Georgia passed from this life on Saturday, September 5, 2015, She was born May 17, 1944 in Atlanta, GA. to her late parents Jessie Melissa Pless Whitaker and Theodore Roosevelt Whitaker. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by son […]

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  • Eugene Godfrey: Obituary

    Eugene Godfrey, age 83 of Ellijay, Georgia passed from this life on Saturday, September 5, 2015. He was born August 14, 1932 to his late parents Preston and Rosa Wheeler Godfrey in Pickens County, Georgia. He was self employed as a farmer. Survivors include wife Patsy Godfrey of the home in Ellijay; daughters and sons-in-law […]

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  • James Henry Cochran: Obituary

    Mr. James Henry Cochran, age 69 of the Tails Creek community, Ellijay, Georgia passed on Friday evening, September 4, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 26, 1945 in Chatsworth, Georgia to his late parents Fonzo and Essie Bea Scott Cochran. Mr. Cochran was a member of Mount Shoemach Baptist Church in Cisco, GA. […]

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  • Anchor Babies

    Opinion written by George McClellan:   It is reported that some Illegals (Mexicans in fact) are suing the state of Georgia demanding that  the state of Georgia issue them drivers licenses. Their claim is that not doing so violates their constitutional rights. Hummn? The Constitution of Mexico is available on line and after an exhaustive […]

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  • Updated: Gilmer County Public Safety Reports Chlorine Spill

    Gilmer Fire hazardous material techs prepare to enter into building to assess and control a hazardous chlorine spill off of Progress Road. FYN has learned from the Gilmer County Fire Chief Tony Pritchett that the Hazmat crew made entry into the wastewater treatment facility building and the chlorine leak was from a faulty chlorine filter. […]

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  • Letter to the Editor…

    By Pat Thibodeaux Are we being represented by those we elected? Well, would you have voted in this economy for the largest tax increase in Georgia history? Would you go on vacation while babies were being slaughtered and their little parts sold? Would you allow illegal aliens to have Driver’s Licenses which are virtually indistinguishable […]

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  • Gilmer Emergency and Fire Report 8/23 to 8/29

    Structure Fires: 0 Brush Fire: 0 Fire Alarms: 2 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 52 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 14 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 3 Air Transports: 2 Search/Tech. Rescue: 0 Other: 3 Total Calls: 76

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  • Drive-by Flu Shot Clinics Opening Soon in North Georgia

    NorthGeorgia – Residents can once again roll in, roll up a sleeve and arm against four strains of flu at Drive-by Flu Shot Clinics opening soon throughout North Georgia. Always fast, safe, and convenient, public health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties have conducted the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinics annually since […]

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  • Working Past A Cain Mentality

    Religion article written by Larry Bennett: If you’ve ever entertained the thought that Satan’s old tactics are ineffective in today’s contemporary society, then consider the affect of the “Cain mentality.” Cain, who was a son of Adam and Eve, was a farmer that took a great deal of pride in his ability to produce beautiful […]

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  • GCSO Arrest Report 8/25 to 8/31

    The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Gilmer County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been […]

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  • Conversation with an Atheist – Part Three

    Religion article written by John Tutten: What follows is part three of an actual conversation I had with an atheist friend.  While my friend’s name has been changed and some details have been modified, the conversation presented below faithfully represents the arguments and points of reason that were made during the course of this exchange. […]

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