Mr. Charles A. Perkins, Jr., age 92, of Ellijay, died Friday December 9, 2016. Mr. Perkins was born September 10.1924, in Pike County Ga the son of the late Charles and Bertha Harris Perkins. He was retired from General Motors, Lakewood Plant and was a veteran of WWII serving with the U.S. Army. His parents […]
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/28 to 12/4
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 »What About Hillary?
Opinion by George McClellan: Like a cloths hamper full of old gym socks, the disgusting, smelly aura of Hillary’s campaign still lingers in the air. Obama has been swept away and while he still has a few day’s remaining of his pointless final term, he still has his phone and pen. But what about Hillary? […]
Read More »Mr. Charles Leon Ray: Obituary
Mr. Charles Leon Ray, age 75 of Ellijay, GA, passed on November 24th, 2016, at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, Georgia. Mr. Ray was born August 6, 1941 in Tate, Georgia to his late parents Fred William and Edith Juanita Bradburn Ray. He was a member of River Hill Baptist Church and worked for J.C. Sanford […]
Read More »News/Announcements from the GHS Counseling Department
Attention Juniors! Amicalola EMC announces the 2017 Washington Youth Tour Scholarship. The Washington Youth Tour is the oldest and largest youth leadership program in Georgia. Delegates from all over Georgia travel together on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC. Amicalola EMC delegates also receive a college scholarship. Who can enter? Applicant must be a high […]
Read More »Gilmer Emergency & Fire Report 11/27 to 12/3
Structure Fires: 1 Brush Fires: 3 Fire Alarms: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 48 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 10 Vehicle Fire: 1 Hazard Conditions: 9 Air Transports: 2 Search/Rescue: 0 Other: 25 Total Calls: 100
Read More »Perceptions Can Be Dangerous
Opinion by George McClellan: Perceptions are like magic tricks, now you see it, now you don’t. We struggled for years thinking the Democrat Party was all powerful. We allowed them to shove odious ideas down our throats like LGBT bathroom use, “If you like your health care plan you can keep your health care plan,” […]
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 12/5 to 12/10
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: December 5, 2016 – December 10, 2016 Heath Lee – Library Manager Child Programs Kelly Bingham Saturday, December 10, 2016 @ 1:00 PM Local award winning author, Kelly Bingham, will speak about a few of her books like Shark Girl & Z is for Moose. This event is a […]
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Mr. Vernon Dobbs West: Obituary
Mr. Vernon Dobbs West, 80, of Ellijay, died Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Piedmont Mountianside Hospital following a brief illness. Vernon was born in East Ellijay to the late Newman and Flora Mae West. His brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Joyce West, preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Mary […]
Read More »Mrs. Sarah Ann Sanford DeFoor: Obituary
Mrs. Sarah Ann Sanford DeFoor, age 83 of Fayetteville, Georgia passed on Friday, November 25th, 2016, at her residence in Fayetteville, Georgia. Mrs. DeFoor was born May 29, 1933 in Ellijay, Georgia to her late parents Burt Sanford and Lona Barnes Sanford. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Ellijay and worked for […]
Read More »The Liar
Religion article written by Dr. Bob Allen: It looks like, for sure, all liars will go to a burning hell! The Lie, The devil’s foundation is built on it. The devil lied to Eve in the garden and brought sin into the whole world, upon all mankind. Lying spirit: The devil is a liar and […]
Read More »What Will Trump Do?
Opinion by George McClellan: Presently, two questions surrounding Trump’s transition constantly rise to the fore and nobody but Trump really knows the answers. First: Who will Trump select for Secretary of State? Answer: I haven’t a clue. Only Trump knows. Second: Will Trump interfere with the course of justice concerning Hillary Clinton’s offenses, thus telling […]
Read More »Mr. Raymond Albert Bayer: Obituary
Mr. Raymond Albert Bayer age 90 of East Ellijay, died Sunday December 4, 2016. Mr. Bayer was born May 13,1926 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Joseph Bayer and Gertrude Ward Bayer. He worked as a Truck Driver/Dispatcher and was a veteran serving in WWll with the U.S Army. He was preceded in […]
Read More »Gilmer BOC Regular Meeting Announcement & Agenda
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Thursday, December 8, 2016 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Gilmer County Jury Assembly Room 1 Broad Street Ellijay, GA 30540 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: Charlie Paris, Chairman II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE: III. AGENDA APPROVAL: MINUTES: 11-9-2016 Work Session 11-10-2016 Public Hearing (Farm Wineries) 11-10-2016 Public Hearing (Land […]
Read More »Gilmer BOC Work Session Announcement & Agenda
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Work Session Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Board of Commissioners Conference Room 1 Broad Street, Ellijay, GA 30540 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II AGENDA APPROVAL III. OLD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION ITEMS: Update from Joint Development Authority (Executive Director Debbie Sadler) Update from Parks and Recreation (Kevan White) […]
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