Mr. Claude K. Ridings age 85 of Chatsworth, died Friday April 8, 2016. Mr. Ridings was born September 19, 1930 in Gilmer County the son of the late John Oliver and Ethel Stone Ridings. He was retired from Georgia Marble Co where he worked as a Foreman, he was a member of the Zion Hill […]
Read More »Societal Retrogression
Opinion by George McClellan: I stand in amazement viewing the retrogression of modern society and our leaders slobbering acquiescence to it on grounds of what is politically correct so as not to hurt other peoples feelings, especially our college students, the Constitution and the rule of law be damned. For example, Socialism, as many times […]
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What We Don’t See
Opinion by George McClellan Does anyone not remember that all but one of the Islamic terrorists involved in the attack on America on 9/11 were Saudi’s? One must ask why does our media downplay anything involving the Saudi’s? Americans who have recognized the problem and sounded the alarm, have been attacked as being Islamaphobic, racist […]
Read More »Personhood? That is the Question!
Opinion by John Tutten: Donald Trump may have inadvertently helped the Republican cause this year with his stumbling over a hypothetical gotcha question about the abolition of Roe v. Wade. During an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, Trump stated that with abortion illegal, women seeking abortions should face “some form of punishment”. (Why is Trump […]
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Financial Guideposts April Newsletter
Click here: FINANCIAL FOCUS April 2016 Newsletter Also, have you taken the time to review your life insurance coverage?
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 4/11 to 4/16
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: April 11, 2016 – April 16, 2016 Heath Lee – Library Manager Child Programs Family Story Times Tuesday, April 12 @ 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 13 @ 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 13 @ 4:00 PM Join us for this week’s story “Mud Puddle Mania” All ages welcome. Both Story […]
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Holy Spirit Remembrance
Religion column written by Larry Bennett Can you imagine how overwhelmed the disciples must have been when Jesus gave them the great commission? Jesus’ parting words were, “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations (people groups)…teaching them to observe all that I have commanded” (Matthew 28:19). For the most part, they […]
Read More »Mr. Larry Donald Walker: Obituary
Mr. Larry Donald Walker, age 75 of the Cartecay community, Ellijay, Georgia passed on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Walker was born February 11, 1941 in Lawrenceville, Georgia to his late parents Wachel Woodrow and Mable Hewatt Walker. He was a member of Juno Baptist Church, and a retired truck driver for […]
Read More »Mrs. Christy D. Eidson Sisson: Obituary
Mrs. Christy D. Eidson Sisson age 42 of Chatsworth died Wednesday April 6, 2016. Mrs. Sisson was born April 25, 1973 in Douglasville.GA the daughter Ronald Joe Edison and Patricia Steward Edison. She was a graduate of Gilmer High and worked for the Gilmer County Schools. She was a member of the Harvest Missionary Church. […]
Read More »Ms. Brenda J. Williams: Obituary
Ms. Brenda J. Williams age 68 of Ellijay died Tuesday April 5, 2016. Ms. Williams was born May 4, 1947 in Pisgah, Al the daughter of the late Royce Alton and Helen Garner Williams. She worked in the Textile industry. Her parents, infant brother, Bobby Alton Williams and niece Brooke Williams preceded her in death. […]
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 3/27 to 3/31
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 Log 3/28 to 4/2
Structure Fires: 2 Brush Fire: 6 Fire Alarms: 0 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 67 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 8 Vehicle Fire: 2 Hazard Conditions: 4 Air Transports: 0 Search/Tech. Rescue: 0 Other: 4 Total Calls: 93
Read More »Mrs. Anita Marie Beck: Obituary
Mrs. Anita Marie Beck age 75 of Canton, Ga died Sunday April 3, 2016. Mrs. Beck was born February 26, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Christian Ann Beck. Survivors include: Husband; Walter Beck, son Walter Beck, Jr., Daughters: Tamara Marie Manchester, […]
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