Mr. George Lamar Clark, age 68 of Jasper, Georgia passed on Sunday evening, June 19, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Clark was born April 2, 1948 in Jasper, Georgia to his late parents George Lamar and Louvelle Gayton Clark. He was a member of Arbor Hill Baptist Church, was formerly employed by Pickens County as […]
Read More »Mrs. Mary Frank Ruppenthal: Obituary
Mrs. Mary Frank Ruppenthal, age 73, of Ellijay, died Friday June 17, 2016. Mrs. Ruppenthal was born November 10, 1942 in Montgomery, AL, the daughter of the late Frank Thomas and Mary Gibbons Flemming. She worked as a court reporter for the Montgomery County court system and attended Harvest Missionary Church. Survivors include: Kathy R. […]
Read More »Mrs. Joan Bynum Hudaski: Obituary
Mrs. Joan Bynum Hudaski, age 85 of Ellijay, Georgia passed on Thursday morning, June 16, 2016, at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga. Mrs. Hudaski was born August 30, 1930 in Murray, Kentucky to her late parents John Thomas and Hilda Evans Bynum. She was a member of the Waltham Avenue Baptist Church and retired from […]
Read More »Mrs. Leola Carroll Griggs: Obituary
Mrs. Leola Carroll Griggs, age 93 of Ellijay, GA, died Friday June 17, 2016. Mrs. Griggs was born September 16, 1922 to the late William Herbert and Annie Mae Lacky Carroll. She was a homemaker. Her husband Glen Griggs and sons, Raymond, Alden and Gene Griggs preceded her in death. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law; […]
Read More »It’s Our Guns They Want
Opinion by John Tutten: The Islamic “true believers” are winning the battle against western civilization. The responses of our federal government and media to Islamic violence clearly confirm this. I call terrorists like the perpetrator of last weekend’s massacre in Orlando “true believers” because they are acting out just what Muhammad demands of Muslims in […]
Read More »Who Decides Who and What is a Terrorist?
Opinion by George McClellan: 9/11, Boston marathon, Chattanooga, Ft. Hood, San Bernardino and now, Orlando, Fl., will forever be events etched into our history as Islamic attacks against Americans, American culture and American freedoms.The only question that remains is who will write that history and who will the writers deem to be be the terrorists? […]
Read More »How About a Cruise Vacation?
It is time to take that cruise you have always been dreaming of. Check out the link below to find your perfect cruise vacation: Click here for the Cruiseone site Ralph & Susan Barker are ready to help you plan your cruise.
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 6/20 to 6/25
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: June 20, 2016 – June 25, 2016 Heath Lee – Library Manager The 2016 Summer Reading Program (SRP) started 5/20/2016 and concludes 7/29/2016. SRP is for all age groups not just children. GCL will host fun, exciting events and programs for all ages throughout this summer. Check our Facebook […]
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Gilmer Emergency & Fire Report 6/5 to 6/11
Structure Fires: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 71 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 7 Vehicle Fire: 2 Hazard Conditions: 4 Air Transports: 4 Search/Tech. Rescue: 1 Other: 2 Total Calls: 92
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 6/6 to 6/13
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 […]
Read More »The Latest From the Gilmer County Extension Agent
As We Approach Father’s Day… By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent We are getting close to Father’s Day, so I would like to take this opportunity to pass along a few ideas that you might want to use for your Dad on his special day. First of all I am very fortunate that I still […]
Read More »Orlando, FL, An Attack on Society
Opinion by George McClellan: The jihadist attack in Orlando, Fl. was unspeakable for the breath of its devastation, but not senseless. Unspeakable because Americans just don’t do that sort of thing anymore but, not senseless because it was an act required by the Koran of all true believers. The attacker was indeed a true believer, […]
Read More »“All Things Vegas” Information
Click on the following link for All Things Vegas written by Ralph Barker.
Read More »Mrs. Linda Dianne Baxter Holcombe: Obituary
Mrs. Linda Dianne Baxter Holcombe, age 68 of Ellijay, Georgia passed on Monday, June 13, 2016, at her residence. Born April 26, 1948 in Marietta, Georgia to her late parents Charles Washington and Joyce Elizabeth Young Baxter. She was a graduate of Sprayberry High School and owned and operated Faded Memories Antiques.She was a loving […]
Read More »Gilmer BOC Special Called Meeting Announcement & Agenda
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 8:00 AM Location: Board of Commissioners Conference Room 1 Broad Street Ellijay, GA 30540 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE III. AGENDA APPROVAL IV. OLD BUSINESS NONE V. NEW BUSINESS 1) Consideration of Letter in Support of Appeal to […]
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