By: D.A. King Last week, Georgia Republican Governor, Brian Kemp, announced his appointment of a metro-Atlanta police chief, John King, to be the replacement for the now-suspended elected Insurance Commissioner, Jim Beck. In Georgia, Insurance Commissioner is a statewide, constitutional office. Jerry Gonzalez, Executive Director of the corporate-funded, anti-enforcement lobbyist group, GALEO, was quick to send […]
Read More »Become a sponsor for the Dizzy Dean Tournament broadcast
Sponsor our LIVE tournament coverage by advertising your business! TeamFYNSports and FYNTV.com is offering you a great advertising opportunity. Advertise your business on our broadcast stream of the Dizzy Dean 12 U District 6 All-Star Baseball Tournament hosted by White County Park and Recreation. This tournament runs from Thursday, June 13 through Monday, June 17 and can be […]
Read More »GILMER COUNTY WOMAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR ARSON
INSURANCE AND SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER – State of Georgia – NEWS RELEASE GILMER COUNTY WOMAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR ARSON ATLANTA – Nora Patricia Richardson, 37, of Ellijay, Georgia was recently sentenced to ten years in prison with five to serve for setting a fire in Gilmer County on January 12, 2019. “Richardson set […]
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report 05/24 to 6/13
FYN publishes the arrest reports provided by the GCSO. 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, […]
Read More »Restricted Latino Group: State E-Verify law a burden for illegal aliens – should be “reduced”
By: D.A. King From the “that’s pretty much the point” department: Georgia’s E-Verify law represents a challenge for illegal aliens who want to open a business and be more visible in Georgia. This critical analysis from the executive director and founder of an ethnic-based Decatur group supported by Coca-Cola, Georgia Power and UGA’s Small Business Development […]
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When it comes to sports coverage if it is happening in North Ga, Team FYN Sports is #AllOverIt Join the team…#TeamFYNSports!!! Join us on the sidelines for Friday Night Lights as a member of our sports crew! GREAT opportunities for: Internship in either high school or college Part-time and/or full-time work Experience in […]
Read More »Missing person originally from Gilmer
MISSING PERSON: Randy Pierce D.O.B 05/04/76 Last seen in Knoxville TN. 0n 04/16/2019 He was employed by the Coca-Cola company in Knoxville. The police departments have been contacted. If you know anything regarding this person please contact your local authorities. He is originally from Ellijay Ga. and was living in Dalton with his brother Jammie […]
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Read More »CINCO DE MAYO – A HISTORY
(NOT A BEER FEST) May fifth commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It was a large victory for Mexico as they were able to defeat a the larger, better equipped French army of 6500 with a small militia of 4500 men. It was a […]
Read More »Drug arrest made in Gilmer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Sunday, March 24, 2019 at approximately 1208 hrs, a Gilmer County deputy stopped a black Chevrolet Silverado for speeding and window tint. Upon making contact with the driver, Bradley James Stone, and the passenger, Henard Alexander Blackwell, the Deputy could smell an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A consent […]
Read More »Despite state law, Georgia Department of Public Safety not 287(g) authorized
By: D.A. King State law requires DPS agreement with ICE and ten officers to be trained annually Updated in 2011, Georgia law requires the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to negotiate an agreement with ICE to be 287(g) authorized and to designate no fewer than ten peace officers to be trained for the program – […]
Read More »Bobcat Scramble Golf Tournament Info
BOBCAT SCRAMBLE Golf Tournament Friday, May 31st, 2019 – Tee times will begin @ 9:00am Shot Gun Start 4 Man best ball WhitePath Golf Club Registration opens at 8:00- Cantaberry will sponsor lunch Raffle Prizes, Trophies for Winning Teams, Longest Drive, and Longest Putt Contest. Mulligans sold day of Tournament. Ronnie Thompson Ford Will be […]
Read More »Speaker Ralston Announces Signing of Georgia’s Heartbeat Bill (HB 481)
Speaker David Ralston PRESS RELEASE Speaker Ralston Announces Signing of Georgia’s Heartbeat Bill (HB 481) ATLANTA – Today, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed HB 481, the LIFE Act commonly known as the “Heartbeat Bill,” into law at the State Capitol. HB 481 prohibits abortion when an unborn child has […]
Read More »Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks – Spring Forward
Spring is quickly approaching this year. It’s the time again to “spring forward”. Dalight Savings for 2019 is March 10, 2019 around 2 AM. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed on Sunday. While changing the clocks it is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke […]
Read More »Speaker Ralston Announces Passage of Heartbeat Bill (HB 481)
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kaleb McMichen Friday, March 8, 2019 (404) 656-5020 [email protected] Speaker Ralston Announces Passage of Heartbeat Bill (HB 481) ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announces that the House of Representatives passed House Bill 481, commonly referred to as the “Heartbeat Bill,” on Thursday, March 7. The legislation is […]
Read More »Proper Pruning Pays Off
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Almost all shrubs in your yard require some pruning from time to time. If your landscape is gifted with a lot of shrubbery or fruit trees, then you should take time to learn the why, when, and hows of proper pruning. Unsightly plants often result from not pruning or […]
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