Joann H. Leonard, 82, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday April 12, 2017 at her residence following a period of declining health. Born August 2, 1934 in Floyd County to the late Henry H. and Mary Lou Haney, she had lived in Dawson County for the past 38 years having moved from Austell. Joann worked in […]
Read More »Mr. Dennis Alfred Lawson: Obituary
Dennis Alfred Lawson age 71 of Dahlonega passed away on April 7, 2017. Mr. Lawson moved to Dahlonega in 2009 and was a former Marine. He enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family, and his beloved Lily; his toy poodle. Dennis is survived by his sister Lois Fuller of New York, his brother Jack Lawson […]
Read More »The New Democracy
Opinion by George McClellan: What is the new democracy? We know it when we see it and we see it every day. It’s been around for about four decades and it’s ugly but we’ve gotten used to it.. We’ve been conned over the years to accept that our government is a democracy, not a republic, […]
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Incidental Collection
Opinion written by George McClellan: Incidental collection, in other words, intercepting other peoples cyber communications, cell phones and internet messaging, is both a blessing and a curse, for the sender, the receiver and the interceptor. Today, it’s big business, both for government searching for crimes, and commercial services looking to sell products. Sometimes they overlap. […]
Read More »Mrs. Evelyn Lemley Rice: Obituary
Mrs. Evelyn Lemley Rice, age 85, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her residence. Evelyn was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a member of the Fountain Church of God of Prophecy in Dahlonega, GA. Evelyn was retired from the Lumpkin County School System. She […]
Read More »A Quagmire
Opinion written by George McClellan: How to kill a mandated wealth transfer scheme, i.e.: theft by government, seems to be a problem for the GOP. Why? The unaffordable no health care tax scheme is probably the one law in legislative history that the GOP can’t be blamed for creating so they can enact more laws […]
Read More »The House Dysfunction
Opinion written by George McClellan: Can the GOP save themselves? The Party is apparently still in the hands of incompetent weaklings whose strings are being pulled by the forces of the establishment government. One might ask does Harry Reid still lead the Senate? Obamacare is the standing achievement of the Democrats plan for top down […]
Read More »Mr. Floyd Means Mattox: Obituary
Floyd Means Mattox, age 62, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. Bub always had his watch and radio with him at all times. He is at peace and ready to go home now. Floyd was the son of the late Albert and Fannie Dean Mattox. Floyd is survived by his brother, […]
Read More »Evelyn McDonald: Obituary
Evelyn McDonald, age 86, of Braselton, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was a lifetime member of Friendship Baptist Church and enjoyed reading her bible every day. Evelyn had a love for gardening, but her rose garden was her pride and joy. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Elijah and Sarah […]
Read More »Margie Lee Beavers: Obituary
Margie Lee Beavers, age 74, of Ellijay, GA passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was a loving mama and nana who took anyone in to her home and took care of them. Margie will be missed by those she loved. Margie was the daughter of the late Earnest and Leonia Rider Reece. She […]
Read More »Mr. Roy Clayton “R.C.” Grizzle: Obituary
Roy Clayton “R.C.” Grizzle, age 78, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Daddy, we sure hope there are trucks in heaven and you are sittin’ behind the finest steering wheel of the prettiest Peterbilt there! We loved driving trucks with you and we will never forget you. Also, […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 2/19 to 2/25
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 »Lumpkin County Obituary Notices
Click on the funeral home link below to view recent Lumpkin County Obituary Notices: Banister Funeral Home Dahlonega Funeral Home
Read More »Mrs. Martha Catherine Woodward: Obituary
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Martha Woodward, passed away the morning of November 26, 2017. A beautiful woman inside and out – the wife of Ren Woodward and mother to David Woodward, Jerry Jarrard, Jr, Stacy Jarrard, and Jody Jarrard Anderson. Known by all of us as Nanny and Mama, she is survived by […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/6 to 11/11
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 […]
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