The Illegal Immigration Problem Will Still Persist I was seriously alarmed listening to radio host Hugh Hewitt’s interview with Attorney General, Jeff Sessions on the subject of illegal immigration. In fact I couldn’t believe my ears when Hewitt argued on the basis of unfounded compassion “for the children” who are separated from their parents when […]
Read More »Ivan G. Addington: Obituary
Mr. Ivan G. Addington age 89 of Port Charlotte FL, died Sunday July 1, 2018. Mr. Addington was born March 27, 1929 in Morganton, GA the son of the late Robert Lee and Olive Orton Addington. He served in the US Airforce, was retired from General Motors and was a member of the Wilscott Baptist […]
Read More »June Public Health Inspection Scores
EL REY 945 MADDOX DR EAST ELLIJAY, GA 30540 Phone Number: (706) 276-1515 Permit Type: FS Last Inspection Score: 100 Last Inspection Date: 06-27-2018 For More Information Call: (706) 635-6050 WHITE COLUMNS RESTAURANT 200 INDUSTRIAL BLVD ELLIJAY, GA 30540 Phone Number: (706) 273-7134 Permit Type: FS Last Inspection Score: 99 Last Inspection Date: 06-27-2018 For […]
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 06/23 to 06/30
FYN publishes the arrest reports provided by the GCSO. 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, […]
Read More »Larry G Fields: Obituary
Mr. Larry G Fields, age 81, of Ellijay, died Friday June 22, 2018. Mr. Fields was born November 1, 1936 ,in Stone Mountain, GA the son, of the late Eugene and Iva Thompson Fields , he attended Hapeville High School and Mercier University. He retired from Delta Airlines as a Senior Auditor. Mr. Fields was […]
Read More »Eastern Tent Caterpillar
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent As I ride through the county I’ve noticed some webs are back in the wild cherry trees but before you start having nightmares about the webbing we had last fall, you can rest assured that this insect is different. This culprit is the Eastern Tent Caterpillar. The webs serve […]
Read More »GDOT begins maintenance safety work in Gilmer County
ELLIJAY, Ga. – A Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) Maintenance crew begins today its work on replacing the obliterated and damaged reflective raised pavement markers on state Route (SR) 2 in Gilmer County. Work will proceed daily Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. This safety maintenance operation and the lane closures it necessitates are weather permitting […]
Read More »Prevent Problems with Leyland Cypress
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Leyland cypress is a popular, fast growing hedge or border tree reaching heights of 50 to 100 feet and widths of 20 to 30 feet. Though Leyland cypress originally appeared pest resistant, problems have recently become apparent. Over use of this plant, improper site selection, improper planting, and stressful […]
Read More »Short Takes – How Deep is the Deep State?
How Deep is the Deep State? The outrage from the remnants of the Bush, Clinton, Obama administration’s, supported by the Leftist media keeps trumpeting against the supposed “faux pas” Trump made in his Helsinki summit with Putin. This includes the seriously nonsensical cries of “TREASON.” Definitely not treason. I’ll go with a “faux pas” […]
Read More »Elder Paul Felix Mooney, Sr.: Obituary
Elder Paul Felix Mooney, Sr., age 86, of the Quill community, in Gilmer County, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born February 23, 1932 to the late Nalis Roosevelt Mooney and the late Rilla McClure Mooney. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by brothers James […]
Read More »FREE HIV Testing at Public Health Facilities in North Georgia
NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY June 27th North GA – Why should you get an HIV test? Because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in seven people in the United States are HIV positive and they don’t know it. If you are age 13 to 64, you should get tested for HIV at least […]
Read More »Doris Jean Watkins: Obituary
Mrs. Doris Jean Watkins age 83 of Ellijay died Tuesday June 12, 2018. Mrs. Watkins was born November 26, 1934, in Holden W. VA the daughter of the late Merle Morris and Birdie Davis Maynard Shepherd . She worked as a nurse’s aid for many years with the Gilmer Nursing Home and was a member of […]
Read More »Kenneth W. Buckner: Obituary
Mr. Kenneth W. Buckner age 58 of Ellijay, GA died Wednesday June 6, 2018. Mr. Buckner was born July 15, 1959 in Gilmer County to the late Ernest, Sr. and Ethel Moss Buckner. He retired from the City of Ellijay and was a member of the Old Faith Baptist Church. He is preceded in death […]
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 05/28 to 06/03
FYN publishes the arrest reports provided by the GCSO. 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, […]
Read More »I support Casey Cagle for Governor
On July 24th – it is vitally important that we cast our ballots for a strong leader who is prepared to be our state’s next CEO. As your state Senator, I want you to know that I’m 100% behind Casey Cagle for governor. I have served with him for 8 years in the Senate now […]
Read More »Debra Jean (Debbie) Patterson: Obituary
Mrs. Debra Jean (Debbie) Patterson, age 59, of Ellijay, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Mrs. Patterson was born August 7, 1958, in Cherokee County the daughter of the late Chester Breeden and Mary Emmaline Nicholson Breeden. She was a homemaker; Survivors include, her husband; Srinivasa Tandra, children; Bryne Eaton, Jason Hendrix and Beckey McCollum all […]
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