Gilmer Emergency and Fire Report 12/20 to 12/26
Structure Fires: 1 Brush Fire: 1 Fire Alarms: 0 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 64 Extrication: 1 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 23 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 5 Air Transports: 0 Search/Tech. Rescue: 2 Other: 8 Total Calls:105
Read More »Mr. Paul Grady Mullinax: Obituary
Mr. Paul Grady Mullinax age 81 of Ellijay, GA passed Monday December 28, 2015. Mr. Mullinax was born June 5, 1934 in Gilmer County; son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Woody Mullinax. He worked as a Mechanic for Galaxy and was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents and […]
Read More »George Ivey Bennett: Obituary
Mr. George Ivey Bennett, age 78 of Doraville, Georgia, formerly of Ellijay, GA passed on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, He was a member of Skyland United Methodist Church, born February 28, 1937 in Lagrange, GA to his late parents George Clyde and Mae Will Gordon Bennett. Mr. Bennett graduated Gilmer High School Class of 1956, […]
Read More »Mrs. Janine Marie Donaldson: Obituary
Mrs. Janine Marie Donaldson, age 56 of Ellijay, died Saturday December 26, 2015. Mrs. Donaldson was born August 14, 1959 in New York the daughter of the late George and Marian Harding. She was a homemaker and foster parent. She was preceded in death by son J.C. Donaldson Survivors include: Husband Douglas Donaldson, daughters; Amanda […]
Read More »Islamization
Opinion by George McClellan: Question: What describes an innocent, peaceful muslim? Answer: one who is not trying to kill or convert you. Those are usually dead ones. The rest are actually waiting their turn. Quran, 8:12,”I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every […]
Read More »Mr. John C. Shute: Obituary
Mr. John C. Shute age 59 of Ellijay died Saturday December 26, 2015. Mr. Shute was born October 21, 1956 in Ft. Smith, KY. He worked in the construction industry as a sub-contractor. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Shute. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law: Josh and Christina Shute, Ellijay, daughter and […]
Read More »Flood Warning
***EMERGENCY*** PLEASE TAKE NOTE – The Cartecay river is now at flood stage and quickly rising. DO NOT…DO NOT…DO NOT travel on the roads in this vicinity until further notice. Many Gilmer County streets and roads are now under water, some houses are currently flooded. All residents are urged to remain at their current location […]
Read More »The Latest from the Gilmer County Extension Agent
Firewood Tips, Kissing Bugs, Pesticides and Children, Fescue Toxicosis Firewood Tips By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent To me there is nothing more calming than sitting in front of a fire on a cold winter’s night. Gas is efficient and convenient, but it’s hard to replace the feeling of a wood fire. If you have […]
Read More »Mr. Ed R. Stamey: Obituary
Mr. Ed R. Stamey age 74 of Fountain, FL died Monday December 21, 2015. Mr. Stamey was born May 27, 1941 in Hayesville, NC to the late Rastus A. and Laura Meadows Stamey. He worked as a parts man and was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by parents, foster parents; Richard […]
Read More »BOC Public Hearing Announcement and Budget
PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 36-81-5(f), the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6:00pm on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at which time any person wishing to be heard concerning the proposed 2016 budget may appear. The public hearing will be held in the Jury Assembly Room of the […]
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 12/28
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: December 28, 2015 – January 2, 2016 Heath Lee – Library Manager GCL will close at 5:00 PM on 12/31/15 and be closed 1/1/16 for the New Year’s Day Holiday. Child Programs Family Storytimes Tuesday, December 29 @ 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 30 @ 4:00 PM Thursday, December 31 […]
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 12/14 to 12/20
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 and Fire Log 12/13 to 12/19
Structure Fires: 3 Brush Fire: 1 Fire Alarms: 3 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 64 Extrication: 1 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 16 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 4 Air Transports: 1 Search/Tech. Rescue: 0 Other: 1 Total Calls: 94
Read More »Read It and Weep
Retired Army Lt. Col Allen West, on 19 Dec 2015, eloquently wrote: “Wednesday morning, the Congressional leadership (GOP+ Reid & Pelosi) introduced a 2,000-page, $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill. It adds an additional $80 billion in spending over the next two years, beyond what Congress already planned to spend! This is an unbelievable action from […]
Read More »My Opinion…..
My Opinion by Ralph C. Barker “Ex Nihilo” in Latin means making something out of nothing. This is what God did in the beginning. God spoke, and it was. Simple to understand, right? What is fascinating to me is that liberals believe in Ex Nihilo. They think they can speak things into existence. They seem […]
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