Short Takes – Predictable Outrage – Stop SCOTUS
Predictable Outrage – Stop SCOTUS First, the good news: The danger of a youthful soccer team perishing in a monsoon filled cave deep in the jungles of Thailand after nearly two weeks, is now ended. All twelve boys and their leader have been rescued by the splendid efforts of Thai Navy divers and other volunteers. […]
Read More »John Lausman: Obituary
Mr. John Lausman, age 92, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully Friday, July 6, 2018. His wife and daughter were by his side along with the loving care of Gardens of Gainesville Assisted Living Facility. Mr. Lausman was born in Stevensville, MI on November 26, 1925 to the late John Sr. and Erma Lean Lausman. In […]
Read More »Short Takes – A View of Revolutions
A View of Revolutions The Progressive media propagandists and Democrats, when unable to mount a viable argument supporting their version of why fascistic socialism is good for America, inevitably turn to name calling, their favorite being to call Conservatives Nazi’s. In their beady little minds that word encompasses racism, sexism, islamophobia, white privilege, etc., etc. […]
Read More »Voles or Moles?
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Are some of your plants suddenly dying? Did the tulips forget to bloom this spring? After you hunted for some bulbs, did you find little tunnels in and around your flower beds? If so, you may be a victim of the pine vole. Often confused with moles, pine voles […]
Read More »Dorothy Seabolt Aaron: Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy Seabolt Aaron, age 73, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side. Dorothy was born in Lumpkin County on September 10, 1944 to the late Marlow and Ella Waldrip Fortner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 05/20 to 05/26
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and […]
Read More »Short Takes – A Return to the Draft? A Memorial Day Thought
Suggestions are swirling again about a return to the draft. For those born after the 1960’s, the draft was compulsory military service for two or more years. Throughout America’s history from the Civil War to Vietnam, different rules governed who was drafted, how one could get a deferment or a buy out, or get a […]
Read More »Morrison, Perez Earn D2CCA Second Team All-Region Honors
Morrison, Perez Earn D2CCA Second Team All-Region Honors 5/18/2018 | Baseball MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – After being named to the NCBWA All-Region Second Team earlier this week, University of North Georgia baseball players Parker Morrison and Andres Perez earned D2CCA All-Region honors as announced by the association Friday evening. A redshirt freshman from Cumming, Georgia, Morrison is the second team All-Region reliever after […]
Read More »Donald “Don” Alfred Vining: Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald “Don” Alfred Vining announces his passing after a long illness on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the age of 73 years. Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife of four years, Elsie, and his children, Jeanne (Carl) Keller and Jim (Robyn) Vining. Don will […]
Read More »Paul Underwood Tritt: Obituary
Mr. Paul Underwood Tritt, age 78 of Suches and Cumming passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. Mr. Tritt was born in Suches on July 16, 1939 to the late Lester and Bertha Lunsford Tritt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Parker and brother Ralph Tritt. Mr. Tritt graduated from […]
Read More »Sudie Ann Peace: Obituary
Mrs. Sudie Ann Peace, age 44, of Monroe, Georgia passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, in Athens following an extended illness. Sudie was born in Hall County on April 7, 1974. She had lived in Monroe the past eighteen years. She was a graduate of Lumpkin County High School […]
Read More »UPDATED: Truitt, Kirkland Claim PBC Championships on Final Day of Conference Meet
Truitt, Kirkland Claim PBC Championships on Final Day of Conference Meet 4/21/2018 | Women’s Track & Field PEMBROKE, N.C. – Brittany Truitt and Abigail Kirkland earned Peach Belt Conference Championships Saturday as the University of North Georgia track & field team finished in fourth place at the conference meet. Truitt ran a 17:30.92 to win the 5000 meter race in come-from-behind […]
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