Religion column written by Dr. Bob Allen: What would Jesus say to us today? The Lord Jesus is saying the same thing He has always said. His word abides forever; be of good cheer I have overcome the world! You say, Bob Is it possible to be of good cheer today in this broken down, […]
Read More »Mr. Michael Dale: Obituary
Mr. Michael Dale age 45 of Ellijay, GA died Wednesday December 2, 2015. Mr. Dale was born February 23, 1970 in Gilmer County. He was a member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church and worked for Seth Wimpey as a truck driver and landscaper. He is preceded in death by his father, George Arthur Dale. […]
Read More »Living in the Father’s Love
Religion article written by Larry Bennett: Love trumps every human emotion. Anger separates and alienates us from those we care about the most. Jealousy becomes possessive behavior that drives our loved ones away. Pride keeps us from being real, and it sets up a wall that prevents us from developing transparent relationships. But our Heavenly […]
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 11/23 to 11/30
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 Report 11/22 to 11/28
Structure Fires: 2 Brush Fire: 4 Fire Alarms: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 57 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 15 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 2 Air Transports: 1 Search/Tech. Rescue: 1 Other: 1 Total Calls: 84
Read More »The Great Emitter Apologist
Opinion written by George McClellan: The President of the United States, supposedly occupies the seat of the leader of the free world. If one is a leader then he must have followers. Where are they? Germany was at Obama’s Climate Conference, nodding in agreement while it is quietly constructing new coal fired electrical generating plants […]
Read More »BOC Regular Meeting Announcement and Agenda
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: GILMER COUNTY JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM 1 Broad Street Ellijay, GA 30540 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: Charlie Paris, Chairman INVOCATION AND PLEDGE: III. AGENDA APPROVAL MINUTES 10/21/2015 Executive Session 11/12/2015 Work Session 11/12/2015 Executive Session 11/12/2015 Regular Meeting 11/12/2015 Executive Session FINANCIAL STATEMENT […]
Read More »BOC Work Shop Announcement and Agenda
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SHOP ANNOUNCEMENT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015 TIME: 8:00 AM LOCATION: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM 1 Broad Street Ellijay, GA 30540 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: Charlie Paris, Chairman II. AGENDA APPROVAL: III. OLD BUSINESS: A. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Update on River Park 2. Update on Whitepath Golf Course […]
Read More »BOC Public Announcement: Request for Bid Interest Rate for Tax Anticipation Note
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST FOR BID INTEREST RATE FOR TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE (TAN) PROJECT OR SERVICE NAME: Interest rate for Tax Anticipation Note of up to $5,000,000.00 for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. INSTRUCTIONS: Each sealed bid envelope shall be submitted to the […]
Read More »BOC Public Announcement Legal Notice
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INTEREST RATE FOR COUNTY CONTROLLED BANK DEPOSITS PROJECT OR SERVICE NAME Banking services and Interest rate for County controlled bank deposits for the period beginning January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. INSTRUCTIONS: Proposals must be submitted on a “Banking Services Proposal Form” which can […]
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 12/7 to 12/12
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: December 7, 2015 – December 12, 2015 Heath Lee – Library Manager Child Programs Family Storytimes Tuesday, December 8 @ 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 9 @ 4:00 PM This week’s theme is “The Man in Red”. December’s story themes are all about the wonderful winter holidays. All ages welcome. […]
Read More »Black Friday, A National Holiday?
Opinion by George McClellan: When did “Black Friday” become its own holiday? Like a shadow of doom, It always falls on the Friday immediately after Thanksgiving. It signals the abrupt end of what should be our greatest traditional holiday, apart from forth of July of course, where American’s once gave thanks to God for the […]
Read More »FREE DINNER AND A PLAY: A CHERRY LOG CHRISTMAS CAROL
CHERRY LOG, GA—November 30, 2015—On Thursday, December 10th, The Craddock Center invites the community to dinner and a play. It is the second greatest story ever told…that’s what some folks say about Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Clark Taylor, who performs all parts of this theatrical event, adapts the Christmas tale of love and redemption with […]
Read More »Mrs. Jeanine S. Eason: Obituary
Mrs. Jeanine S. Eason, age 75, of Ellijay, GA died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of November 29, 2015 after a battle with cancer. Mrs. Eason was born February 1, 1940, in Yuma, Colorado, the daughter of the late Emory Gilmore and Martha Margaret Soltwich Strickland. She is preceded in death […]
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Freedom or Security, Which Is Important to You?
Opinion by John Tutten: Several years go I was called for jury duty at the Broward County courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The highlight of my service was being selected as a possible juror for a wrongful death suit involving Ford Motor Company. A middle-aged widow was suing Ford over the death of her husband […]
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