Opinion by John Tutten: At least one good thing came out of the Republican Presidential debate on CNN this week. The differences between Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio were made clear and unmistakable. The race to the nomination may very well come down to these two men since I still have the feeling Donald Trump […]
Read More »Mrs. Oma Florence Sanford: Obituary
Mrs. Oma Florence Sanford Oliver age 84 of Ellijay, GA passed Saturday December 19, 2015. Mrs. Oliver was born April 28, 1931 in Gilmer County, daughter of the late Howard and Nellie Mae Dotson Sanford. She was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, […]
Read More »Words, Just Words!
Opinion by George McClellan: Progressive/Leftists, especially those in Obama’s administration, (where else?) rail against trifling misdemeanors (Gen. Patarus) but ignores the important felonies (Lois Learner, Hillary Clinton, et. al.) like they were of no importance what so ever. They demand open minded examination of the facts then, when facts are presented, stick their fingers in […]
Read More »Cold Water Trout Fishing
When entering the deep winter like we get in January and February, it is important to plan ahead. There are several factors to consider before making your next outing onto a trout stream. Things like your clothing, thermals, socks, when will the trout be feeding, does my wading gear leak, what if my guides begin […]
Read More »Mr. Charles Harold Deboard: Obituary
Charles Harold Deboard, age 78 of Ellijay, Georgia passed Friday, December 18, 2015, at his residence. He was born Saturday, July 17, 1937 in Ellijay, Georgia. He was a graduate of Gilmer High School and retired from Lockheed Martin. Mr. Deboard served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the First […]
Read More »BOC Special Called Meeting Announcement and Agenda
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015 TIME: 8:00 A.M. LOCATION: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM 1 Broad Street Ellijay, GA 30540 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE III. AGENDA APPROVAL OLD BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS Action on Resolution to Approve Advertising of the […]
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Obama and National Protection
Opinion by George McClellan: It is demonstrably a stupid policy for our intelligence agencies, those that are tasked with protecting us from our enemies, foreign and domestic, to be forbidden by Obama’s policy to look at social media sources like Facebook, Twitter, & et.al to identify those immigrants who wish to enter our country as […]
Read More »Possible $2,000,000 Environmental Disaster in Gilmer County
A local environmental disaster could cause Gilmer County to face a potential $2,000,000 clean up project as sludge has been dumped into local water sources. Atlanta Gas and Light was undertaking a natural gas line project on 282 and Tails Creek at Roberts Ridge. The company contracts installation of these lines, this time using contractor […]
Read More »Mrs. Valeire Gloria Luhman: Obituary
Mrs. Valeire Gloria Luhman, age 89 of Ellijay, formerly of Moore, Oklahoma, passed on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at the Cameron Hall of Ellijay. Born September 4, 1926 in Elkhart, Indiana to her late parents, Cordia and Juanita Phillips. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moore, Oklahoma. Mrs. Luhman is preceded […]
Read More »Infant David Page Cogdill: Obituary
Infant David Page Cogdill, age 5 months, of Ellijay GA. passed on Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 at Egleston Childrens Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. Survivors include parents Timothy and Kristy Cogdill of Ellijay, GA; grandparents James & Kim Andraska of Hatley, WI, Ken & Lorrie Lucas […]
Read More »Mr. Clifford Calvin Painter, Sr. : Obituary
Mr. Clifford Calvin Painter, Sr. age 90, of Ellijay, died Wednesday December 16, 2015. Mr. Painter was born October 26, 1925 in Gilmer County the son of the late James Boyd and Rosa McClurd Painter. He retired from Firestone Rubber Co after 35 years of service as a tire builder, during that time he never […]
Read More »Are You Safer Now?
Opinion by John Tutten: Fourteen years ago, this country suffered a terrible attack, an attack perpetrated by Muslims motivated by the literal interpretation of the Qur’an. Since then, we have been waging a “War On Terror” with the goal of eradicating further threats by those that share the same perverted devotion to Islam as the […]
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 12/8 to 12/13
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 12/6 to 12/12
Structure Fires: 1 Brush Fire: 0 Fire Alarms: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 72 Extrication: 1 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 16 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 2 Air Transports: 1 Search/Tech. Rescue: 1 Other: 0 Total Calls: 95
Read More »A Losing Game
Opinion by George McClellan: Were playing against a stacked deck in the game of politics and America is the worse for it. We vote people into congress hoping they will fulfill their promises and they run into a brick wall of entrenched entitlements, favoritism and self-protection they cannot penetrate unless they yield their principles and […]
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