Mr. Lindsey Grier Ivey age 77 of Ellijay died Monday June 6, 2016. He was born October 29, 1938 to the late William Grier and Rose Mary Ivey. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Troy Ivey. He was a graduate of Mary Persons High School in Forsyth and served his […]
Read More »Ms. Verna Lee “P.J.” Seigfreid: Obituary
Ms. Verna Lee “P.J.” Seigfreid age 69 of Ellijay died Sunday June 5, 2016. Ms. Seigfreid was born October 30, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska the daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Miller Demont. She worked for the court system and was a member of the Good Samaritan Catholic Church. Survivors include: Husband; James Arthur […]
Read More »Mr. Hassell McClure: Obituary
Mr. Hassell McClure, age 89, of Ellijay, died Friday, June 3,2016. Mr. McClure was born October 25, 1926 in Gilmer County the son of the late John Arvil and Eunie Weaver McClure. He retired from Lochkeed in 1983, served in the US. Army in WWII and was a member of the Mt Pleasant (Top of […]
Read More »Gilmer Tax Assessors Meeting Announcement & Agenda
Gilmer County Board Of Tax Assessors Meeting June 10, 2016 Meeting Time 3:00 P.M. Assessor’s Office Gilmer County Courthouse 1 Broad Street, Suite 104, Ellijay. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2016 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. OLD BUSINESS: Homestead Application Tabled 4-21-16 BOA Meeting – Parcel 1065C 007 […]
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 6/6 to 6/11
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: June 6, 2016 – June 11, 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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Moral Relativism
Opinion by George McClellan: Listening to the various political radio talk show commentators, all conservatives of course because Liberal sites only last long enough to go bankrupt, it’s amusing to hear the liberal callers as they whine about moral relativism when defending Hillary or Bernie. At the moment the issues are really all Trump vs. […]
Read More »BOC Regular Meeting Announcement & Agenda
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Thursday, June 09, 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: IV. MINUTES: 05-11-2016 Work Session 05-12-2016 Public Hearing – Disposal of Surplus Property 05-12-2016 Public Hearing – […]
Read More »BOC Work Shop Announcement & Agenda
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Work Shop Wednesday, June 08, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Board of Commissioners Conference Room, 1 Broad Street Ellijay, GA 30540 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: Charlie Paris, Chairman II. AGENDA APPROVAL: III. OLD BUSINESS: A. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Update from Parks and Recreation (Kevan White) 2. Update from Whitepath Golf […]
Read More »Defender of the Faith
Opinion by George McClellan: I have no doubt that Mr. Bill Kristol, editor of the Weekly Standard, is a good man, intelligent and well meaning, pure in his intentions, who loves America and little children. I also think he sees himself filling the titular role of the late Mr. Bill Buckley, the one and only […]
Read More »Mr. Leonard Huey: Obituary
Mr. Leonard Huey age 74 of Ellijay died Wednesday June 1 2016. Mr. Huey was born September 16, 1941 in Cullcoka, TN the son of the late Robert Dale and Aletha Karnile Huey. He worked in the garment industry, served in the U.S. Navy and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: wife: Phyllis Adkins […]
Read More »Mrs. Mary Sue Keys: Obituary
Mrs. Mary Sue Keys age 75, of Ellijay died Wednesday June 1, 2016. Mrs. Keys was born September 3,1940 in Statesboro, GA the daughter of the late Cecil Columbus and Leta Mae Barber Newman. She was a homemaker, longtime resident of Fairburn, GA before moving to Ellijay, and a member of the Faith Chapel Church […]
Read More »Mrs. Betty Louise Massey: Obituary
Mrs. Betty Louise Massey, age 85, of East Ellijay, GA died Tuesday May 31,2016. Mrs. Massey was born October 28, 1930 in Atlanta, she was a merchant, having been in the Antique Business and was a member of the Turniptown Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by ,her husband Russell Massey, son Monty Massey […]
Read More »Gilmer Emergency & Fire Report 5/22 to 5/28
Structure Fires: 2 Brush Fire: 2 Fire Alarms: 2 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 98 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 4 Vehicle Fire: 1 Hazard Conditions: 3 Air Transports: 1 Search/Tech. Rescue: 1 Other: 4 Total Calls: 118
Read More »UPDATED GCSO Arrest Report 5/23 to 5/30
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 »Walk Brings Veteran Suicides to the Forefront
May 28, 2016 by Gary Gobeo Awareness for the 22 veteran deaths a day by suicide was the theme for Saturdays 22 mile walk from Andrews to Murphy, NC. Over 50 veterans and patriots from three states aged 18 to 78 participated in all or various phases of the walk that was broken down into […]
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