Opinion by John Tutten: “My main job is to keep my job, to get reelected. It takes precedence over everything.” So says Congressman X in a soon to be published kimono-opening book entitled, “The Confessions of Congressman X”. Congressman X is a current or recent Democrat member of the U.S. House of Representatives who has […]
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 5/16 to 5/21
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: May 16, 2016 – May 21, 2016 Heath Lee – Library Manager The 2016 Summer Reading Program (SRP) begins 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 […]
Read More »Gilmer Chamber of Commerce 5/11 Newsletter
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Read More »The GOP and The Donald
Opinion by George McClellan: The GOP is finally realizing that Donald Trump will be the conservative party candidate. Meetings are scheduled between Trump, Speaker Paul Ryan and GOP Chairman, Reince Priebus, to try to convince Trump to become the Republican candidate. To do this, the GOP must persuade him to accept the GOP’s principles so […]
Read More »Mrs. Wilma Ruth Peeples Rice: Obituary
Mrs. Wilma Ruth Peeples Rice age 85 of Ellijay died Wednesday May 11, 2016. Mrs. Rice was born June 1, 1930 in Murray County the daughter of the late R.S and Ethel Ruth Leonard Peeples. She worked in the Textile Industry and was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She is preceded in […]
Read More »Mrs. Daisy Marie Lowman Greer: Obituary
Mrs. Daisy Marie Lowman Greer, age 64, of Ellijay, died Wednesday May 11, 2016. Mrs. Greer was born April 7, 1952 in Gilmer County the daughter of the late Wayne and Mildred Chastain Lowman. She was a homemaker, seamstress and member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. Her husband Donald Greer preceded her in death. She […]
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 5/2 to 5/8
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 »Mr. Tim Parker: Obituary
Mr. Tim Parker age 70 of Ellijay died Tuesday May 10, 2016. Mr. Parker was born November 3, 1945 in Gilmer County the son of the late Clayton and Jean Osborne Parker. Tim graduated from Gilmer High School Class of 1964, after graduation he served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for the State […]
Read More »There’s a Revolution Coming (if it hasn’t already started)
Opinion By George McClellan: The media is trying to shape the news for us now that Donald Trump is the prospective GOP candidate. It’s probably time to completely turn off the TV news programs, including Fox News, and rest your minds for awhile secure in the knowledge that your are missing the left wings massive […]
Read More »Gilmer Emergency & Fire Report 5/1 to 5/7
Structure Fires: 0 Brush Fire: 0 Fire Alarms: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 58 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 13 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 4 Air Transports: 0 Search/Tech. Rescue: 0 Other: 3 Total Calls: 79
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A Hiccup!
Opinion by George McClellan: House Speaker Paul Ryan can’t yet bring himself to support Donald Trump on the misconstrued grounds that Trump does not meet Republican principles. He said: “the party needs a standard bearer who meets our standards.” Just what are “our standards” and now, who cares? Here’s a clue for Speaker Ryan: the […]
Read More »Mr. W.T. Evans: Obituary
Mr. W.T. Evans, age 89, of Ellijay, died Saturday May 7, 2016. Mr. Evans was born May 20, 1926, in Gilmer County the son of the late William Thomas, SR and Pearl Withrow Evans. He was a 1949 graduate of Ellijay High School, was a retired Master Brick Mason from Smith and Green Construction and […]
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An Age Old Battle
Opinion by John Tutten: I believe I understand now why conservative supporters of Donald Trump’s candidacy are so ardent and so energized. I understand now why they continue to support him despite his floating the most absurd and despicable accusation in modern politics. I speak of Trump’s implication with zero proof that Ted Cruz’ father, […]
Read More »A Wild Wind Blows Bitter Weeds
Opinion by George McClellan: In light of Donald Trump’s decisive win in Indiana and Ted Cruz’s inevitable decision to abandon the chase, it only remains for the remnants of the GOP, if they wish to remain a political party of any significance, to rally around Trumps flag and ride the wild wind wherever it may […]
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