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 »Gilmer Emergency & Fire Report 4/10 to 4/16
Structure Fires: 1 Brush Fire: 1 Fire Alarms: 3 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 63 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 8 Vehicle Fire: 1 Hazard Conditions: 3 Air Transports: 4 Search/Tech. Rescue: 0 Other: 8 Total Calls: 92
Read More »When He Is She and She Is He
Opinion by John Tutten: When is a five foot nine white guy not a five foot nine white guy? When he asserts to today’s college kids that he is a six foot five Chinese woman. What’s hard to figure out about that? The recent Internet video by Jason Backholm of the Family Policy Institute shows […]
Read More »Jack Kingston Endorses Doug Collins for Congress
Cites Effective Representative and Consistent Conservative Values Gainesville, GA., April 18, 2016 – Former US Congressman Jack Kingston today endorsed Doug Collins for Congress in the May 24th GOP Primary. Kingston served along side two of the candidates in this race in the US House of Representatives. He also volunteers his time serving as the Foundation Chairman for the […]
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Gilmer Chamber of Commerce 4/21 Newsletter
Click here for the April 21st Gilmer Chamber Newsletter
Read More »Mr. James Ralph Cantrell: Obituary
Mr. James Ralph Cantrell, age 57 of Ellijay, GA passed on Monday, April 18th, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Rome, GA. Mr. Cantrell was born September 3rd, 1958 in Jasper, GA to his late parents Wayne Ralph Cantrell and Julia Inez Perry Cantrell. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Pickens county. […]
Read More »Mrs. Pat P. Hester: Obituary
Mrs. Pat P. Hester, age 78, of Ellijay, formerly of Kennesaw, died Monday April 18, 2016, in her home after a brief terminal brain disease. She was born February 17, 1938 in Cartersville, GA to the late Lee and Vesta Grant. She and her family moved to Kennesaw when she was seven. Pat attended Sprayberry […]
Read More »Mrs. Mary M. Martin: Obituary
Mrs. Mary M. Martin, age 84, of Talking Rock, died Sunday April 17,2016. Mrs. Martin was born May 3,1931 in Pike County, KY the daughter of the late William and Maudie Ramey Salyer. She worked as a Dietician for North Georgia Medical Center and was a member of the Ellijay Church of Christ. Her parents […]
Read More »Mr. Clarence L. Mealer: Obituary
Mr. Clarence L. Mealer age 82, of Douglasville died Wed. April 20, 2016. Mr. Mealer was born October 8, 1933 in Gilmer County the son of the late Daniel Phillip and Lola Turner Mealer. He graduated from Gilmer High School, Class of 1951 as Valedictorian, was self-employed as a Brick Mason and was a member […]
Read More »The Power of God’s Word
Religion article written by Dr. Bob Allen: I want to give you a word of encouragement today. Perhaps some of you are going through fiery trials even now. Stand firm, keep trusting the Lord. I have noticed most people I know who truly live the Christian life, and not just go to church, but have […]
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Ms. Clotilde Salgado: Obituary
Ms. Clotilde Salgado, age 75 of the Coosawattee community, Ellijay, Georgia passed on Friday, April 15, 2016 at her residence. Ms. Salgado was born March 17, 1941 in Caguas, Puerto Rico to her late parents Francisco Salgado and Clotilde Riviera. She was of the Catholic faith and worked for Kroger grocery store. Clotilde enjoyed crocheting […]
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 4/25 to 4/30
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: April 25, 2016 – April 30, 2016 Heath Lee – Library Manager Money Smart Week 4/23/16 – 4/30/16 Celebrate National Money Smart Week with GCL. GCL and the Gilmer County Extension Office will be partnering throughout the week to offer the following amazing programs: Monday 4/25/16 – Getting Out […]
Read More »Mr. Charlie R. Fleming: Obituary
Charlie R. Fleming, 89, of Ellijay passed away Friday April 15, 2016 at Gilmer Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Born December 23, 1926 in Cherokee County to the late Cleve and Carrie Fleming, he lived most of his life in Gilmer County. Mr. Fleming was formerly employed by Gilmer Lumber Company. Surviving […]
Read More »Gilmer County Earth Day Proclamation Signed
Charlies Paris, Chairman of the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners signed the 2016 Gilmer County Earth Day Proclamation which proclaims April 22, 2016 as Earth Day in Gilmer County. Several members of the Keep Gilmer Beautiful Advisory Committee members were there for the signing. Pictured above, L-R: right behind Charlie Paris are Greg Altman, Betsy Sheppard, Nanci Dubarton […]
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