Opinion by George McClellan: What Kerry said, precisely, was: “Some sanctions relief money for Iran will go to terrorism,” (CNN, January 21, 2016). Who the hell’s side is he on any way? Does one suspect this represents the total knavery of the Democrat party or Obama’s treachery alone? We are only now learning why, during […]
Read More »Shanna Elizabeth Stafford Van Buren: Obituary
Mrs. Shanna Elizabeth Stafford Van Buren, age 55, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 27, 2016 following an extended illness. Mrs. Van Buren was born June 24, 1960 in Encino, California to parents Clifford Allan and Julie Gessell Stafford. She had lived in Dahlonega since 2006 and was a homemaker. […]
Read More »Principle vs. Expediency
The 2016 election offers our best opportunity since 1980 to put a real conservative back in the White House. Given the direction of our economy, the mess the present administration has made of our foreign policy, and the laughable slate of “Demarxist” candidates in the race, there’s no way a Democrat will be elected this […]
Read More »William Harrison Peck: Obituary
Mr. William Harrison Peck, age 85, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 following an extended illness. Mr. Peck was born in Hall County on March 12, 1930 to parents Ferd and Florence Sears Peck. He was a former heavy equipment operator with Gainesville Stone and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting and was […]
Read More »The GOP Debate
Opinion by George McClellan: I think I can safely say that Fox News puts on a pretty good debate, one that allows the candidates to reveal themselves without feeling they must be on guard for “gotcha questions” as the Left usually throws at them. Even Neil Cavuto managed, most of the night, not to interrupt […]
Read More »We Will Have a New President in 2017
Opinion by John Tutten: The start of a new year always brings hope and optimism for better times ahead. And conservatives should be especially excited for better things unfolding this year. While we get a chance to make a fresh start on many aspects of our personal lives, this year we will elect a new […]
Read More »Leroy Elliott: Obituary
Leroy Elliott, age 86, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed way January 18, 2016 at his residence. Leroy was a sawmiller and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Dahlonega, GA. Leroy is preceded in death by his parents, Will and Eula Elliott; wife, Inez Elliott; brothers, Jim Elliott and J.B. Elliott; sisters, […]
Read More »Lisa Rhee Payne: Obituary
Lisa Rhee Payne, age 58, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Pruitt of Toccoa Nursing Home following an extended illness. Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Harold Nickelson and Mary Williams Nickelson. Lisa is survived by her brother, John Nickelson, Dahlonega, GA and sister, Nancy Gene Smith, Dahlonega, GA. […]
Read More »2016 Annual Youth Day ~ Yahoola Creek Park
Guess what is coming up?!! It’s the annual YOUTH DAY! Come to Yahoola Creek Park for hunter safety, skeet shooting, free lunch and much more! *All ages are welcome. January 16th 8-3 or Rain Date January 23, 2016. Please see flyer below for more details:
Read More »Happy New Year from FYN
All of us at FYN wish you a happy, healthy, prosperous new year!
Read More »Lorene Nix Higgins: Obituary
Mrs. Lorene Nix Higgins, age 87, of Canton, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born in White County on June 27, 1928 to parents Nelson Anderson and Matilda Winkler Nix and had lived in Lumpkin County most of her life. She was the widow of Rev. J.D. Higgins, former Lumpkin County […]
Read More »Alfred Caldwell: Obituary
Alfred Caldwell, age 58 of Dahlonega passed away on January 3, 2016. Alfred is preceded by his grandparents George and Mae Dover and father VC Caldwell. He is survived by his mother Barbara Jean Caldwell, sister Gina Caldwell, and nephew Rodney fields all of Dahlonega. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday January 5, 2016 at […]
Read More »Alfa Sue Wehunt Peck: Obituary
Alfa Sue Wehunt Peck age 79 of Murrayville, Ga passed away on December 30, 2015. Sue loved spending time with her family and loved watching Wheel of Fortune. Sue is preceded by her parents John K. Wehunt and Birdie E. Roper Wehunt; brothers Ronald Wehunt, Dean WeHunt, and Junior Wehunt; sisters, Wilma Granger, and […]
Read More »Brenda Carol Dipietropesce: Obituary
Brenda Carol Dipietropesce, age 55, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday December 27, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Brenda was born in Bronx, NY, formerly lived in Las Vegas, NV and had lived in Dahlonega for the past 12 years. She was employed with Atlanta Computer Group as an Administrative Assistant. […]
Read More »Cold Water Trout Fishing
When entering the deep winter like we get in January and February, it is important to plan ahead. There are several factors to consider before making your next outing onto a trout stream. Things like your clothing, thermals, socks, when will the trout be feeding, does my wading gear leak, what if my guides begin […]
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