Mr. Edward C. Woodward, age 81, of Darian Way, Ellijay, died Wednesday August 20, 2014.
Read More »Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Chancey: Obituary
Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Chancey, age 95 of the Boardtown community, Ellijay, Georgia died on Wednesday evening, August 20, 2014, at his residence.
Read More »Blitz at Black Rock Mountain Will Boost Understanding of Bats
News release from the GADNR Wildlife Resources Division: Bat Conservation Presentation Planned for Public Sept. 5. SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (Aug. 20, 2014) – The night life around Black Rock Mountain State Park will keep researchers from across the state busy Sept. 4-7. It’s all part of the Georgia Bat Working Group’s first Bat Blitz.
Read More »Mrs. Kimberly Knox Webb: Obituary
Mrs. Kimberly Knox Webb, age 51 of the Boardtown community, Ellijay, Georgia passed on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at the North Georgia Medical Center.
Read More »Letter to the Editor by Conrad Quagliaroli
Dear Editor: On Facebook, I recently read; “Who in their right mind would even support the tea party?” The answer is, EVERYONE in their RIGHT mind.
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Ruth Schwaninger Thompson: Obituary
Ruth Thompson, age 92, died Monday, August 18, 2014 in Shalimar, FL.
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GDOL to Help Toyo Tires Hire Workers in Gordon County Saturday
News Release from GDOL: ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help Toyo Tires recruit a number of workers for its manufacturing facility in Bartow County on Saturday, Aug. 23. The recruitment will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gordon County Parks and Recreation Center, 7494 Fairmount Highway, S.E. […]
Read More »Grubs in the Ground
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent White grubs live in the soil and feed on the roots of turf. Most white grubs have a one year life cycle in Georgia. Adult beetles lay eggs in late spring or early summer. The eggs hatch into grubs which feed and grow through the summer and fall, then […]
Read More »Arrest Report 8/12 – 8/18
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 »Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Paws & Claws Thrift & Gift Shop
On Thursday August 19th at 11:30 the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Paws & Claws Thrift & Gift Shop located at 24 South Main Street, Suite C in Ellijay. Proceeds from the shop go to Homeward Bound Pet Rescue. The shop takes donations of jewelry, household items, furniture and clothing.
Read More »Elderly Couple Found!
Great news! Willie and Pearl Billiot were found safe in Marietta. They were confused and did not know where they were or where they’d been. Police issued a special nationwide thanks for everyone’s help.
Read More »Celebration of Life Memorial Party Announcement
There will be a celebration of life in memory of “Shiny” Cheyenne Watkins on Saturday August 23, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Please see flyer below:
Read More »Benefit to be Held for the Gilmer County Boys & Girls Club
Sunday August 24th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cartecay Vineyards, flyer below:
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