Dear Editor: Democrats need to stop the violence! With this most recent, despicable attack by four African Americans on a defenseless mentally challenged white man, it appears that there are few, if any, responsible people left in the Democrat Party, starting with President Obama on down to lowest Democrat precinct leader. And it’s long past […]
Read More »Mr. William Floyd Anderson: Obituary
Mr. William Floyd Anderson, age 82, of Ellijay died Friday January 6, 2016. Mr. Anderson was born August 15, 1934 in Gilmer County, the son of the late William and Carrie Brown Anderson. He was a mechanic and of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by parents and brothers, Clarence “Andy” Anderson and […]
Read More »David Ralston Re-elected as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 9, 2017 ATLANTA — David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has again been re-elected as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Ralston was first elected as Speaker in January 2010 and serves as the 73rd Speaker of the House. Speaker Ralston addressed the House following his re-election. “It is my hope […]
Read More »Looking Forward: 2017 Legislative Session Priorities
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) For your state lawmakers, a new year brings motivation and a fresh perspective on the needs of Georgians. Monday, January 9, 2017 marks the beginning of the first session of the 154th Georgia General Assembly, and your legislators have been preparing for months by researching potential topics and […]
Read More »Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors Meeting Announcement & Agenda
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS MEETING JANUARY 12, 2017 MEETING TIME 3:00 P.M. ASSESSOR’S OFFICE GILMER COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1 BROAD STREET, SUITE 104, ELLIJAY, GA AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 2016 ADOPTION OF AGENDA NOMINATION AND VOTE FOR 2017 BOARD OF ASSESSOR’S CHAIRMAN NOMINATION AND VOTE FOR 2017 BOARD […]
Read More »Russian Hacking Boondoggle
Opinion by George McClellan: The main theme of this Russian hacking of the DNC non-story is that the hackers, whoever they are, did it for the benefit of Donald Trump with the specific intent to harm Hillary Clinton in her campaign to become looter in chief. Nonsense! It’s fake news and takes our eyes off […]
Read More »Mrs. Ashley Quinette Weaver: Obituary
Mrs. Ashley Quinette Weaver, age 43 of Ellijay, died Thursday January 5, 2017. Mrs. Weaver was born July 2, 1973, in Thomasville, Ga. She was a member of the Cherry Log Christian Church. Survivors include: husband; Dale Weaver, Parents, Charlie and Sandy McCann, Ellijay, Wayne and Patrice Bullock, Thomasville, sister; Alexa Crosby, Ellijay, brother and […]
Read More »Mrs. Magreta Maria Gatewood Spickard: Obituary
Mrs. Magreta Maria Gatewood Spickard, age 83 of Evans, GA formerly of Ellijay, GA, passed Sunday, January 8th, 2017. Mrs. Spickard was born December 11th, 1933 in Springfield, MO to her late parents Enis and Grada Mickelson Gatewood. She held a bachelors degree in accounting and was a homemaker. Magreta is preceded in death by […]
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Mrs. Debra Ann Buckner: Obituary
Mrs. Debra Ann Buckner, age 54, of Ellijay, GA, died Thursday January 5, 2017. Mrs. Buckner was born January 27, 1962 to the late J.L. & Jeanette Plumley in Pickens County GA. She was a member of Turniptown Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, as well as, Brothers: Douglas, Dewayne and […]
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/27 to 1/2
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 »Gilmer County Emergency & Fire Report 12/25 to 12/31
Structure Fires: 3 Brush Fires: 2 Fire Alarms: 3 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 59 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 5 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 7 Air Transports: 0 Search/Rescue: 0 Other: 9 Total Calls: 88
Read More »Mrs. Claudine Rogers Hollifield: Obituary
Mrs. Claudine Rogers Hollifield, age 77 of Ellijay died Tuesday January 3, 2017. Mrs. Hollifield was born July 13, 1939 in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Fred and Ada Green Rogers. She was a former employee of Blue Ridge Carpet and was a member of the Rock Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, […]
Read More »Mrs. Louise Lisacchi Marmorato: Obituary
Mrs. Louise Lisacchi Marmorato, age 90 of Talking Rock, GA passed on January 2nd, 2017 at the Gilmer Nursing Home. Mrs. Marmorato was born on March 3rd, 1926 in Newark, NJ to her late parents Charles and Henrietta DeNardo Lisacchi. She was a housewife and enjoyed cooking. She is preceded in death by her husband, […]
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