Have you worked out of state this year? Do you live in a different state than you work? What work related travel expenses can you use for a tax credit? Find out answers to all of these questions and more in today’s “Tax Tips” segment with Beth Bennett. Visit any of her three H&R Block […]
Read More »Halloween Trick-or-Treating Schedule for Lumpkin
Don’t miss Trick-or-Treating festivities downtown tomorrow starting at 6 PM
Read More »Restricted Latino Group: State E-Verify law a burden for illegal aliens – should be “reduced”
By: D.A. King From the “that’s pretty much the point” department: Georgia’s E-Verify law represents a challenge for illegal aliens who want to open a business and be more visible in Georgia. This critical analysis from the executive director and founder of an ethnic-based Decatur group supported by Coca-Cola, Georgia Power and UGA’s Small Business Development […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 06/2 to 06/10
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 […]
Read More »CINCO DE MAYO – A HISTORY
(NOT A BEER FEST) May fifth commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It was a large victory for Mexico as they were able to defeat a the larger, better equipped French army of 6500 with a small militia of 4500 men. It was a […]
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Lumpkin County and State Election Results 2018
*These election results are unofficial until being certified by the Secretary of State’s office. 2018 Georgia Primary Election Results County Comm 4 – R REP C. GRINDLE 47.41% 486 REP J. MORAN 34.05% 349 REP M. ZELLER 18.54% 190 1,025 County Comm 4 – D DEM T. B. GAY 71.90% 197 DEM […]
Read More »Dr. Hardee named dean of College of Education
Dr. Sheri Hardee has been named the new dean of the College of Education at the University of North Georgia (UNG), Dr. Tom Ormond, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced Wednesday. Hardee has served as associate dean of the College of Education since 2015 and has worked at UNG since 2009. As the […]
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The Weekly Word Devotional
Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc. In 2005 my wife Mary Ann was diagnosed with cancer. I posted signs in our home that read: Too Blessed to be Stressed. Following surgery, she underwent months of radiation treatments. Today she is cancer free! We were shocked to learn that her surgeon lost her life to cancer. […]
Read More »“And, Here Comes Baraky! “
Sorry, but using Johnny Carson’s stage entry line as a metaphor in an essay may be a bit churlish but damn it, it fits. That cheap schmuck Barak Obama simply couldn’t stand it anymore and had to come clambering back onto the political stage like he was really wanted. Trumps robust America, almost out […]
Read More »DEAD CHILD YES, BUT THE MEDIA IS THE CULPRIT
Last week, a military style compound was raided by Federal officers in New Mexico. They liberated eleven, malnourished children, along with guns and Islamic propaganda. It is alleged that the children were being groomed to become school shooters. The man who was running the compound with other family members happens to be the son of […]
Read More »GA 9th District Congressman Collins (R) Interview on the new Tax Bill and its passing
Georgia’s 9th District Congressman Doug Collins joined us for a brief phone interview this morning. He started out the interview by saying today is going to be a good day and a good day for the American people. The new Tax Bill should be on the President’s desk by the end of the week, Collins […]
Read More »Ask the Doc – arthritis, disk replacement surgery, and vitamin C
Today Doctor Whaley had great information for us as usual! He also brought us a little table decoration. In this segment the Doc answered the following viewer questions: My doctor says I have degenerative changes in my spine. Does this mean I have arthritis? Is disk replacement surgery an effective treatment for low back pain? […]
Read More »Ask the Doc with Dr. Whaley: stapling ears, flu shots and more
Today Dr. Whaley had some great information to share with us about the viewer questions. The questions of the day were: I’m considering having my ears stapled to help me lose weight. Does this work? Is it ok to exercise if I have a cold? Is it ok to get a flu shot if I’m […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue: The Stories Of Heroism And Faith Will Not Be Forgotten
“Out of one of the darkest days in our country’s history came the spirit of American resolve and resilience.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) comments on the sixteenth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks: “Even sixteen years after the terrorist attacks on September 11th, the stories of heroism and faith will […]
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