Charles “Joe” Mosie Waters, age 79, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Friday May 13, 2016. Joe retired from Burlington at 62 after 44 years of working there because he loved go-karts, but mostly he loved his go-karting friends. Joe was the son of the late Ed and Lela Chester Waters and was also preceded in […]
Read More »A Word of Comfort for Today
Religion article by Dr. Bob Allen: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” That’s you, my friend. He is talking about you. He sent His Son for you. Friend, you are the highest order of […]
Read More »A Second American Revolution
Opinion by John Tutten: “My main job is to keep my job, to get reelected. It takes precedence over everything.” So says Congressman X in a soon to be published kimono-opening book entitled, “The Confessions of Congressman X”. Congressman X is a current or recent Democrat member of the U.S. House of Representatives who has […]
Read More »The GOP and The Donald
Opinion by George McClellan: The GOP is finally realizing that Donald Trump will be the conservative party candidate. Meetings are scheduled between Trump, Speaker Paul Ryan and GOP Chairman, Reince Priebus, to try to convince Trump to become the Republican candidate. To do this, the GOP must persuade him to accept the GOP’s principles so […]
Read More »Mr. Vernon Cecil “V.C.” Palmer: Obituary
Mr. Vernon Cecil “V.C.” Palmer, age 89 , of Dahlonega passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Gold City Nursing Center following a period of declining health. Born in Dahlonega on July 7, 1926 to parents William L. and Lona Grindle Palmer, V.C. had lived in Dahlonega all of his life with the exception […]
Read More »There’s a Revolution Coming (if it hasn’t already started)
Opinion By George McClellan: The media is trying to shape the news for us now that Donald Trump is the prospective GOP candidate. It’s probably time to completely turn off the TV news programs, including Fox News, and rest your minds for awhile secure in the knowledge that your are missing the left wings massive […]
Read More »Johnnie Ray Horney, Sr. : Obituary
Johnnie Ray Horney, Sr., age 81, of Suches, GA passed away on May 9, 2016. Johnnie was the son of the late John M. and Ethel May Horney and was also preceded in death by brothers, Marion Horney and Carl Horney; as well as a sister, Henrietta Pereival. Johnnie graduated from Orlando High School. After […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 5/1 to 5/7
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, however, […]
Read More »Teresa Turner: Obituary
Teresa Turner died in Suches, Georgia, at the age of 90, after a happy life of friendships and fun. She was predeceased by her parents Alee S. and Dr. Thomas L. Tidmore, brother Dr. Thomas L. Tidmore, Jr., and the-love-of-her-life August B. Turner, her husband of 68 years. Teresa was born in Atlanta, attended […]
Read More »A Hiccup!
Opinion by George McClellan: House Speaker Paul Ryan can’t yet bring himself to support Donald Trump on the misconstrued grounds that Trump does not meet Republican principles. He said: “the party needs a standard bearer who meets our standards.” Just what are “our standards” and now, who cares? Here’s a clue for Speaker Ryan: the […]
Read More »Mr. Sherman Head: Obituary
Sherman Head, age 71, passed away at his home Friday afternoon, after a successful morning of bass fishing on Lake Lanier. He was employed at Pine Tree Plant in Dahlonega for 42 years, where he worked in various departments before retiring. He enjoyed spending much of his time fly fishing local streams for native trout […]
Read More »An Age Old Battle
Opinion by John Tutten: I believe I understand now why conservative supporters of Donald Trump’s candidacy are so ardent and so energized. I understand now why they continue to support him despite his floating the most absurd and despicable accusation in modern politics. I speak of Trump’s implication with zero proof that Ted Cruz’ father, […]
Read More »A Wild Wind Blows Bitter Weeds
Opinion by George McClellan: In light of Donald Trump’s decisive win in Indiana and Ted Cruz’s inevitable decision to abandon the chase, it only remains for the remnants of the GOP, if they wish to remain a political party of any significance, to rally around Trumps flag and ride the wild wind wherever it may […]
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Speaker David Ralston Responds to Governor Nathan Deal Veto of Campus Carry Bill
Speaker of the House of Representatives David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) issued the following statement concerning the Governor’s veto of HB 859, the Campus Safety Act: “I am deeply disappointed by Governor Deal’s decision to veto House Bill 859 – the Campus Safety Act. While I respect the Governor and his right to act as he […]
Read More »The Glory of the Obama Legacy
Opinion by George McClellan: This years annual Washington’s Correspondence Dinner, Obama’s last try as a stand up comedian, disintegrated into a tawdry example of second class citizens laughing at uncouth third class jokes by an almost unknown negro comedian who, because he was a negro and on the cast of Saturday Night Live, assumed he […]
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