Opinion by George McClellan: Everybody has an idea about the things they think Donald Trump should do on day one. My preference would be a simple task, call the British PM and ask her if the British people would consent to returning the bust of Sir Winston Churchill so callously discarded by Obama eight long […]
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Mr. Gary Burghardt Gray: Obituary
Gary Burghardt Gray, age 80, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday November 8, 2016. Gary was born on March 27, 1936 in Cleveland, OH; moving to Georgia in 1969 and finally to Dahlonega after retiring in 2001. He was an active member of Dahlonega Baptist Church. He had a passion for music and played […]
Read More »Beware of the Republican Party
Opinion by George McClellan: The euphoria sweeping the ranks of the GOP upon Trumps election must be tempered with common sense, a commodity sorely lacking in Washington politics, especially the Republicans. Please note that Speaker Paul Ryan did not get a unanimous vote from his caucus for the Speakership, but in his happy talk to […]
Read More »The Wicked One and His Evil Demons
Religion column written by Dr. Bob Allen: Part 1 of 3 1Peter 5:8 says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour.” Boy, that is a powerful statement. The roaring lion is the Devil. Peter says he is your adversary. He is nothing […]
Read More »Kelsey Hutchins Named Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week
11/14/2016 | Women’s Basketball AUGUSTA, Ga. – University of North Georgia senior forward Kelsey Hutchins has been named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. Hutchins, who was named to the Preseason All-Conference Team, had an incredible opening weekend averaging more than one point per minute played. The Lawrenceville […]
Read More »Mr. Ernest Webster Jones: Obituary
Ernest Webster Jones, age 75, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Thursday November 10, 2016. Ernest was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He worked in construction and was of the Baptist faith. Ernest was the son of the late Clarence Jones and Monnie Dowdy Jones Caldwell and was also preceded in death by his brother, […]
Read More »Healing Process
Opinion by George McClellan: I have come to hate the term, “healing Process.” For me, the healing process was when I broke my leg a few years ago racing my motorcycle. It hurt like hell but it did heal and both parts of my leg get along just fine. Life happens. In politics, the “healing […]
Read More »Thomas Elmer “Tom” Miller: Obituary
Thomas Elmer “Tom” Miller, age 94, of Dahlonega, GA passed away peacefully on the morning of November 14, 2016. Tom was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was a member and Deacon (55 years) at Yahoola Baptist Church in Lumpkin County. He was retired from the U.S. Postal service where he was […]
Read More »Protests
Opinion written by Jennifer Bassett It’s sad the protesters try to disrupt their cities because they don’t want to accept the election results. They don’t realize he will improve life for everyone. Our national security, way of life, and our civil liberties were at risk. They haven’t even given him a chance to fix this […]
Read More »Dahlonega Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Announcement & Agenda
Updated agenda revised Item 4. Notice of Determination
Read More »Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/7 to 11/12
Arrest report 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 charged, […]
Read More »Pfeiffer Rallies in Second Half To Down Nighthawks, 93-86
11/12/2016 | Men’s Basketball MIESENHEIMER, N.C. – Pfeiffer scored 67 second half points to rally and edge the University of North Georgia men’s basketball team, 93-86, on the final day of the Conference Carolinas/Peach Belt Conference Challenge in PU’s Merner Gym. North Georgia led by as many as 21 points, but a furious second half […]
Read More »UNG Set To Host NCAA Women’s Soccer Opening Rounds
11/10/2016 | Women’s Soccer DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The No. 20 University of North Georgia women’s soccer team is set to host the first and second rounds of the 2016 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship beginning Friday, Nov. 11, at the UNG Soccer Complex. General admission ticket prices are $8 for adults over 17, $5 […]
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