Opinion by George McClellan: American politics are no longer about ideas. We passed that “rubicon” years ago and most of us are only now realizing it. It’s all about power and control and who has the unbridled ability to loot the American treasury (tax payers), enrich their friends and so control the lives of the […]
Read More »“Bully Free Zone” Poster Contest Winners
Students at Ellijay Elementary School participated in a bus safety poster contest. The theme for 2015 was “Bully Free Zone!”. Pictured below is 2nd grader, Samantha Whitley and 4th grader, Anthony Pastor Loarca. These two will represent EES in the district contest. A special thank you to Dr. Aimee Cribbs for overseeing this project at […]
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Bringing Good From Bad
Religion column written by Larry Bennett: (Read Genesis 37-42) When Joseph was relating his dream to his brothers little did he know that his life was about to take a dramatic turn. His brothers were burning with jealousy and anger and were plotting a way to destroy him. Soon after Joseph’s brothers put him in […]
Read More »The Losers, Here They Come Again
Opinion by George McClellan: I received the following important message from the RNC in my email yesterday. You probably got one too: “George — we need your input. As one of our top grassroots supporters, you’ve been selected to participate in a massive project of ours: The ASK AMERICA National Policy Survey. Your answers to […]
Read More »Joy Stanley: Obituary
Mrs. Joy Stanley, age 62, of Pisgah Rd Ellijay, died Wednesday September 16, 2015.. Mrs. Stanley was born June 27, 1953, in Fulton County the daughter the late John and Louise Rainwater Turner. She was office manager for H&R Block and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by parents and brother Roger […]
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 9/8 to 9/10
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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Gilmer Emergency and Fire Log 9/6 to 9/12
Structure Fires: 0 Brush Fire: 3 Fire Alarms: 0 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 68 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 15 Vehicle Fire: 1 Hazard Conditions: 4 Air Transports: 1 Search/Tech. Rescue: 0 Other: 6 Total Calls: 98
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, 9/21 to 9/26
CHECK IT OUT! – September 21 – September 26, 2015 Heath Lee, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager Children’s Programs Family Storytime Tuesday, September 22 @ 10:30 AM “Dealing with Dragons”– Is our weekly theme with associated stories and crafts about being a princess. – All ages with adults are welcome. Lapsit Storytime Thursday, September 24 […]
Read More »The Biggest Lie
Opinion by John Tutten: Have you had enough of the falsehoods and deceit coming from our societal leaders? The steady stream of what the sophisticated elite call nuance and clear thinkers called damned lies is becoming more than nauseating. Last week I wrote about the current “Big Lie” – manmade global warming. Every day we […]
Read More »War and Peace Part Two
Religion article written by Dr. Bob Allen: We, the Christians, the family, and members of the Kingdom of God are at war. The war will never end until the return of our Lord Jesus. This is a tough war to fight because we can’t see the enemy. He is a spirit who transforms himself into […]
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Georgia’s College and Career Academies Help Students Aim High
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) School is back in session, and the days of summer are officially over. Baseball games, summer camps and vacations have been replaced with homework, after-school activities and Friday night lights. It is often said that education is a gift that can never be taken away, which is why […]
Read More »Horace Ellington: Obituary
Mr. Horace Ellington passed away Friday September 11, 2015 at his residence. Horace was born on October 5, 1927 in Newton County. His parents were Grover and Marie Ellington. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Ellington; daughter and son in-law, Giger Marlene and Mike Epperson, of Ellijay, GA; granddaughter, Stefani and husband, Travis and […]
Read More »Jim Mullinax: Obituary
Mr. Jim Mullinax age 75 of Ellijay, GA died Friday September 11, 2015. Mr. Mullinax was born August 30, 1940 in Gilmer County, son of the late Delmer and Helen Oliver Mullinax. He worked for Mountain Milk as a truck driver and was a member of the Northcutt Baptist Church. Mr. Mullinax also a US […]
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