Mr. George Edward Chadwick age 73, of Ellijay, died Friday January 13, 2017. Mr. Chadwick was born in Ellijay to the late Alfonzo & Rosa Chadwick. He is survived by his Daughter: Patricia Hernandez of Tifton, Sisters & Brother-in-law: Louise Rogers of Ellijay; Judy & Euel Southern of Ellijay, Grandchildren: Balbino Hernandez of Chicago, IL ; Daniel Hernandez […]
Read More »How to Wield Power, A lesson in…
Opinion written by George McClellan: ‘Hope’ is a simple word but in practice a fleeting concept lacking any substance and one easily dashed. ‘Change’ is, well, we know it when we see it. Together they can create a vision but it’s still only a slogan, basically on the level of propaganda or, as Shakespeare put […]
Read More »Obama’s Real Legacy
Opinion by George McClellan: “In five days, we will fundamentally start to change America”… Barak Obama, January 2009. Today, eight years after that promise and a mere six days from the inauguration of his successor, Donald J. Trump, Obama still meddles in issues of his failed and destructive foreign policy. He sends in the clown, […]
Read More »News/Announcements from the GHS Counseling Department
Attention sophomores and juniors: Are you interested in the veterinary profession?UGA’s VetCAMP may be a great opportunity for you to attend over the summer. 52 students will be selected to attend this seven day camp. The cost is $900.00 and includes lodging, meals, instruction, and social activities. Student must apply by January 27, 2017. The application may be […]
Read More »The Old Tricks Don’t Work Anymore
Opinion by George McClellan: Even two months after the 2016 General Election that, to the complete shock of nearly everyone, swept away decades of carefully crafted, cunningly supported and voraciously defended Marxist tenants of socialism forced upon the American people, the Left’s visible meltdown continues. The rejected class are still publicly displaying paroxysms of angst, […]
Read More »Getting Started in 2017
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) On January 9, we reconvened for the first session of the 154th Georgia General Assembly. This year promises to be very busy and offers endless opportunities. I am honored to represent you in the Senate and motivated to serve you at the Capitol in 2017. I continue to […]
Read More »Mrs. Sidney Lee Bramlett Romack: Obituary
Mrs. Sidney Lee Bramlett Romack, age 66 of Havana, FL, formerly of Tallahassee and Panama City, FL went to be with her Lord on January 13th, 2017. Mrs. Romack was born May 26th, 1950 in Ellijay, GA to her late parents Wade Edward and Evelyn Barber Bramlett. Sidney was a member of Lake Talquin Baptist […]
Read More »Mr. James Richard “Jim” Pack, Sr. : Obituary
Mr. James Richard “Jim” Pack, Sr., age 79, of Ellijay, died Thursday January 12, 2017. Mr. Pack was born October 12, 1937 in Gordon County the son of the late Fred and Viola Bearden Pack. He was a graduate of Red Bud High School, a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and retired from […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Statement On Meeting With General James Mattis
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today met with General James Mattis, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense: “General Mattis is a highly experienced and decorated military leader. He fully understands the principle of civilian control of the military, which is so […]
Read More »Sgt. Charles William “Trey” Huff, III : Obituary
Sgt. Charles William “Trey” Huff, III age 30 of Ellijay, GA passed on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017. Trey was born March 10th, 1986 in Knoxville, TN. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, a graduate of Gilmer High School, Class of 2004, and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Sgt. Huff served […]
Read More »Gilmer County Emergency & Fire Report 1/1 to 1/7
Structure Fires: 2 Brush Fires: 2 Fire Alarms: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 77 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 10 Vehicle Fire: 2 Hazard Conditions: 5 Air Transports: 0 Search/Rescue: 0 Other: 0 Total Calls: 99
Read More »Those Pesky IC Reports
Opinion by George McClellan: The media, including fair and balanced Fox news, has bought into the Left’s narrative that Russia gave the election to Donald Trump by ‘hacking’ the DNC, revealing the DNC’s secrets thus costing Hillary Clinton the Presidency. The IC Reports said so! The biggest secret the DNC had to hide was its […]
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/3 to 1/9
FYN publishes the arrest report 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 »Mrs. Stella Elizabeth Mooney Bramlett: Obituary
Mrs. Stella Elizabeth Mooney Bramlett, age 80, of Ellijay, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 Mrs. Bramlett was born October 13, 1936 in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late George Washington and Sallie Smith Mooney. She was a homemaker and member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and […]
Read More »News/Announcements from the GHS Counseling Department
Please note that a number of colleges have Jan. 15th deadlines to have materials in. Don’t wait until the last moment to ask for a recommendation. This Weeks’ Feature: The Importance and How-To of Academic Goal Setting This is the time of year when people are typically making and trying to keep New Year’s resolutions. […]
Read More »The Trouble With Legacy’s
Opinion by George McClellan: Ever since the elections that delivered the House into Republican hands in 2012, and the subsequent disappointing inaction they showed, I have taken the position that their form of conservatism should have never taken the floor if they were not willing to fight the Democrats, i.e.: Progressive-Socialist party over the direction […]
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