Opinion by George McClellan: I have long since fallen out of love with the RNC. No longer do I send them my money so they can use it to destroy highly qualified conservative candidates. Last night debate performance, however, revealed several interesting facets of debating that cannot go unremarked. The GOP base, its hardliners, moderates, […]
Read More »John Walden Williams: Obituary
Mr. John Walden Williams age 59 of Ranger, GA, died Saturday October 31,2015. Mr. Williams was born August 7, 1956 in Whitfield County Ga the son of the late John C. and Marie Vick Williams. He was a graduate of Gilmer High School, a member of the Fairmount First Baptist Church and employed by the […]
Read More »Police Brutality? I Don’t Think So
Opinion by George McClellan: The video of the school police officer doing his job reminds us how difficult it is to be a law enforcement officer these days, even in a school. He surely doesn’t get paid enough! Why do schools have police officers anyway. They weren’t there when I was a child. It’s because […]
Read More »Silent Witness
“Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.” (Philippians 1:27 NLT) This challenge from the Apostle Paul is a great reminder of our role as followers of Jesus. We are to live our lives as if we are already citizens of heaven. […]
Read More »Audrey Spivey Scott: Obituary
Mrs. Audrey Spivey Scott, age 77 of Ellijay, GA passed away Wednesday October 28, 2015. Mrs. Scott was born October 15, 1938 in Gilmer County, daughter of the late Ennus and Pearl Wood Spivey. She was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church, a graduate of Gilmer High School and worked for North Georgia […]
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 10/19 to 10/25
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 »More Treachery! What Do We Expect?
Opinion by George McClellan: It can only be in the dying throes of a failed leadership that a party can still believe it has the ability to thwart the will of an aroused conservative electorate by trying to convince us that the debt ceiling must be raised. What Republican congressman could possibly have called this […]
Read More »“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 11/7/15
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: November 2 – November 7, 2015 Heath Lee – Library Manager Children’s Programs Family Storytimes Tuesday, November 3 @ 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 4 @ 4:00 PM This week’s theme is “I Wish I May, I Wish I Might”. November’s story themes are all centered in dreams, wishes, etc. […]
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Read More »Gilmer Fire and Emergency Report 10/18 to 10/24
Structure Fires: 0 Brush Fire: 0 Fire Alarms: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 68 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 19 Vehicle Fire: 1 Hazard Conditions: 3 Air Transports: 1 Search/Tech. Rescue: 0 Other: 5 Total Calls: 98
Read More »How Does Washington Spell Fear C-R-U-Z!
Opinion by John Tutten: You can always tell when the Washington statists really fear something. They become like jackals on a carcass in the savannah, tearing and ripping at it until there is nothing left. Anything or anyone that might upset the symbiosis between the political hacks and their corporate cronies must be eliminated. After […]
Read More »Donna Belle Triplet Tresslar: Obituary
Donna Belle Triplet Tresslar, 71 of Canton, Georgia passed from this life on Friday morning, October 30, 2015, at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, Georgia. Mrs. Tresslar was born Friday, May 5, 1944 in Clay, West Virginia to her late parents Mr. and Mrs. Don Triplett. Donna was a graduate of Clay County High School […]
Read More »Mayoral and Council Candidates Forum Announcement
CITY MAYORAL & COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM, A NON-PARTISAN FORUM GAHA AUDITORIUM ELLIJAY, 7:00 – 8:30 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Come and hear the candidates respond to questions on their vision for Ellijay’s future. First, the Mayoral candidates will have 30 minutes to present their positions. After a short break, the Council candidates will have 45 minutes to […]
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