Mrs. Velma Sue “Susie” Woody age 50 of Ellijay died Sunday April 3, 2016. Mrs. Woody was born November 22, 1965 in Gilmer County the daughter of Velma Shook Stanley and the late James Stanley. She was a housewife. Survivors include; Husband; James Woody, Daughters, Jennifer Woody, Ellijay, Jessica Wisdom, Fairmount, Mother; Velma Stanley, Ellijay, […]
Read More »JDA of Gilmer County and the Cities of Ellijay & East Ellijay Special Called Meeting
The Joint Development Authority of Gilmer County and the Cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay, GA announce a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 8:00 a.m. at the Gilmer Chamber. AGENDA Call to Order Approval of the Agenda Citizens Wishing to Speak Executive Session: For the discussion or deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action […]
Read More »Miss Jessica Loren Davis: Obituary
Miss Jessica Loren Davis age 21 of Ellijay, died Saturday April 2, 2016. Miss Davis was born January 2, 1995 in Whitfield County, the daughter of Larry and Audrey Cruse Davis. She was a Graduate of Gilmer High, worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office and was a member of the […]
Read More »Mrs. Kathryn “Kay” Page Davis: Obituary
Mrs. Kathryn “Kay” Page Davis, age 93, of Ellijay, died Saturday April 2, 2016. Mrs. Davis was born January 13, 1923 in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late George Western and Marietta Waddell Page. She was a retired textile worker, a housewife and member of the East Ellijay Baptist Church. She is preceded in […]
Read More »Mrs. Alice Marie Carroll Cromer: Obituary
Mrs. Alice Marie Carroll Cromer, age 84 of Ellijay, Georgia passed on Saturday morning, April 2, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Cromer was born February 28th, 1932 to her late parents William Gilbert and Annie Mae Lacky Carroll in Dalton, GA. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a retiree of Gold Kist Poultry […]
Read More »Mr. Gary Arvil Wilson: Obituary
Mr. Gary Arvil Wilson, age 64 of Ellijay, Georgia passed on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Gary was born January 30, 1952 in Ellijay, Georgia to his late parents Arvil Henry and Joyce Ann Abernathy Wilson. He was a member of the Flat Branch Baptist Church, was employed by Tuft-Co in Dalton for 20 years and […]
Read More »The GOP Hustle
Opinion by George McClellan: Mr. Kevin McCarthy, majority whip under Speaker, Paul Ryan, on behalf of the NRC, sent out a desperate email beseeching conservatives to “chip in” a contribution (enter your amount) to save the nation. The threat to our nation implies the fear that Nancy Pelosi would return as speaker again and it […]
Read More »Are You Ready For Madame President?
Opinion by John Tutten: You know what’s scaring me? Hillary Clinton is still in the running for president and there is no other viable Democratic candidate in play. Forget Sanders. He would make Walter Mondale look competitive in the general. With all the super delegates in play in the Democratic process, despite the Sanders surge, […]
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Mr. John William “Bill” Burkett: Obituary
Mr. John William “Bill” Burkett, age 64 of Ellijay, Georgia passed on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his residence after suffering from ill health for several years. Mr. Burkett was born on September 27th, 1951 in Kentucky, and moved with his family to Ellijay, GA when he was 16 years old. He was a member […]
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 4/4 to 4/9
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: April 4, 2016 – April 9, 2016 Heath Lee – Library Manager Child Programs Family Story Times Tuesday, April 5 @ 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 6 @ 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 6 @ 4:00 PM Join us for this week’s story “Playing in the Rain” All ages welcome. Both […]
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Mrs. Delores Ann Green: Obituary
Mrs. Delores Ann Green age 76 of Talking Rock, GA passed Tuesday March 29, 2016. Mrs. Green was born August 17, 1939 in Fannin County to the late John and Della Cochran Hyde. She was a member of the Salem #2 Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Vernie Green; brothers, Truman Hyde […]
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 3/21 to 3/26
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 […]
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