UNG women’s basketball sophomore named Player of the Week
University of North Georgia February 4, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
University of North Georgia women’s basketball sophomore, Julianne Sutton, was named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week Monday afternoon.
In two games, Sutton averaged 19.5 points and 16.0 rebounds while shooting a 69% from the field. Sutton also scored 14 with 16 rebounds agains Lander, scoring 25 with another 16 against Georgia Southwestern.
Sutton is currently fifth in the PBC in rebounding, second in blocks, third in field goal percentage and 12th in scoring.
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“UNG The Gold I See!” Author meet-and-greet at Lumpkin County Library
University of North Georgia January 30, 2019
Dahlonega, GA
The Lumpkin County Library will host a meet-and-greet with University of North Georgia President, Dr. Bonita Jacobs, author of, “UNG The Gold I See! The Legacy of UNG’s Dahlonega Campus” on Thursday, January 31, from 4-5pm. Copies of Dr. Jacobs’ book will be available for purchase, and she will be available for book-signing.
“UNG The Gold I See! The Legacy of UNG’s Dahlonega Campus” is the first of five children’s books written by Dr. Jacobs, regarding each of the five UNG campuses. It is published by the University of North Georgia Press, and celebrates the history, heritage, and contributions by the college in Lumpkin County.
According to the UNG website the story tells a multi-generational story, “Benjamin Smith, his daughter Jamie, and grandson Tommy each have a different goal during Visitor’s Day at UNG’s Dahlonega Campus. The grandfather wants to recall the memories of his years in the Corps of Cadets. The mother wants to remember her years in the nursing program. And the grandson wants to find UNG Dahlonega’s legendary treasure: the gold hidden somewhere on campus.”
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Phyllis Blake: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2019
Phyllis Blake
February 27, 1933 – January 21, 2019
Mrs. Phyllis Blake, age 85, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.
Mrs. Blake was born in Greenfield, MA on February 27, 1933 to the late Joseph M. and Antoinette Wisk Rogalski. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Q. Blake. Mrs. Blake was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church. She was very active in the Ladies Guild and Bible Study groups. Mrs. Blake retired from Phoenix Mutual Insurance Company as the Director of Human Resources.
Survivors include her sister Ann M. Burton; nieces Lynne Burton, Kathy Jagodozinski, Nancy Haskins, Joanne Vacula, and Debbie Rogalski; nephews Brian Burton, Michael Rogalski, David Rogalski, and James Rogalski.
A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Father Michael Revak will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.
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Velma Sullens: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2019Velma Sullens
March 25, 1942 – January 15, 2019
Mrs. Velma Sullens, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Mrs. Sullens was born in Lumpkin County on March 25, 1942 to the late George Tate and Margaret Mozzella Ridley Grizzle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Lee Sullens, daughter Sara Nell Taylor, sisters Violet Blackwell, Vinnie Rodgers, and Verbie McClure, brothers Vernon Grizzle and Verlon Grizzle. Mrs. Sullens was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son Richard Garrison, Center, AL; grandchildren Brian and Teresa Hicks, and Regina Taylor; great-grandchildren Courtney Hicks and Lacey Hicks; sisters Viola Holden, Rome, Vienna Jones, Summerville, and Verdie Grizzle, Calhoun; brother Venson Grizzle, Rome; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, January 18, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Harris will officiate. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour on Friday at the funeral home.
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UNG rifle team wins sixth consecutive Georgia State Championship
University of North Georgia January 16, 2019
STATESBORO, Ga.
According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, the No. 19 UNG rifle team took home their sixth consecutive victory at the Georgia State Championship over Georgia Southern and Georgia Military. The Nighthawks fired a 4575 aggregate score to finish 57 points clear of the second place Eagles.
Photo courtesy UNG Athletics
UNG’s Ricky Medina earned second best shooter in the event, just one point behind GS’s Rosemary Kramer for the top shooter honor. Medina was the top smallbore shooter, firing a 574 with no string going for less than 95 points. Tobin Sanctuary was third-best in the smallbore discipline, using a perfect 100 string in the prone position to earn a 571.
Photo courtesy UNG Athletics
Kimberlee Nettles finished in fourth place in the overall shooting, using a 583 in the air rifle discipline that included two 99 strings and two 98 strings.
Kramer was the top shot in the air rifle discipline, firing a 595 that included two perfect 100 strings.
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Esther Lydia Evans: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
November 05, 1924 – January 06, 2019
Mrs. Esther Lydia Evans, age 94, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Mrs. Evans was born in Fowler, KS on November 5, 1924 to the late Joseph and Anna Oyer Switzer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Hilburn Lee Evans. Mrs. Evans was retired from Decatur School System with over 40 years of dedication to teaching elementary school children. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Michael Murden, and grandson Keith Allen Murden, all of Dahlonega.
Mrs. Evans’ wishes were to be cremated then she will interred in Georgia National Cemetery next to her beloved husband.
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Christian John Burns: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019August 22, 2002 – January 05, 2019
Christian John Burns, age 16, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Chris was born in Lumpkin County on August 22, 2002. He was preceded in death by his mother Johanna Burns, grandfather Juddy Welch, great-grandfather Clyde Spradley, and great-grandfather Leon Welch. Chris was a dedicated and loyal friend. His passion was music and gaming and he was a left-handed self-taught guitarist. He was an honor student at Lumpkin County High School and was a reliable, dedicated employee of Dairy Queen in Dahlonega. His friends called him “Chrisby Bacon”. Chris’ solution to fix things was “turn it off and turn it back on again”.
Survivors include his dad Bill Burns, brother Kenny Page, and sister Melinda Page, all of Dahlonega; maternal grandparents Edward and Jennifer Bilby, Moore, S.C.; maternal great-grandmother Georgia Mae Spradley, Dahlonega; uncle Stephen Welch, Dahlonega; aunt and uncle Jamie and Todd Holford, Mauldin, S.C.; uncles and aunts Aaron and Dana Welch, and Adam and Mary Welch, both of Dahlonega; Scott and Barbara Bassett, Sylva, N.C.; aunt Stacey Watts, Dahlonega; uncle Brian Bruning, Cornelia; and special friend Elizabeth Rodriguez, Murrayville.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tommy Panter will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.
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Thelma P. Whelchel: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
March 28, 1921 – January 02, 2019
Mrs. Thelma Whelchel, age 97, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Mrs. Whelchel was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on March 28, 1921 to the late Raleigh and Fannie Trammell Walden. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Johnnie Whelchel and her brother Jeff Walden.
Mrs. Whelchel was a loving mother and grandmother. She was loved and adored by her daughter and grandchildren who affectionately called her “Nannie”. Mrs. Whelchel was the oldest member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was faithful to attend church and she loved the Lord and spent her life serving Him.
Survivors include her daughter Barbara Vickers, Oakwood; grandsons Johnnie Vickers (Gayle), Oakwood, and Greg Vickers (Teresa Anne), Jacksonville, FL; granddaughter Teresa K. Vickers (Michael Satterfield), Gainesville; grandson Warren Vickers (Mechelle), Cleveland; great-grandchildren Christopher Vickers (Caitlin), Susan Vickers, Kristen Vickers, Matthew Vickers, Zackary Vickers, and Johnnie Vickers; great-great-grandchildren William Vickers and Molly Claire Vickers; sisters-in-law Sue Walden and Betty Whelchel; special caregivers who will always hold a special place in our hearts, Evelyn Carroll and Judith Williams.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church. The Rev. Bobby Whitmire will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Clifford Allen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated or you may make contributions to Hospice of Northeast GA Medical Center, Inc., 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501, or a charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Whelchel.
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BREAKING: Mother and infant rescued from river; DUI charges pending
News December 28, 2018
Forsyth County was en route but cancelled prior to getting on scene Lumpkin County Emergency Services made the rescues
DAHLONEGA, GA
According to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s office, LC first responders saved a female driver and her baby in a river rescue on Friday, December 28.
The vehicle had wrecked and ended up in the river south of Clay Creek Falls and was washing down the river, authorities told Fetch Your News. The Lumpkin County Fire Department tied off the vehicle for stabilization, and then extended a ladder for firefighters to use for retrieval.
Both mother and child were rescued and transported to the hospital for observation. The accident has been turned over to GSP for further investigation. The vehicle was left in Clay Creek Falls due to unsafe conditions.
UPDATE:
In a statement from Georgia State Patrol Post Commander, SFC Curtis Bradshaw, Andrea Marie McMeans of Dahlonega, (29) was traveling north on Clay Creek Falls Road in a 1996 Ford Ranger; the passenger was a two-month-old male also from Dahlonega. McMeans attempted to to negotiate a curve to the left, when her vehicle traveled onto the east shoulder and down a small embankment. After the vehicle struck a tree, it traveled into the creek, where the swift current of the rising creek pulled the Ranger approximately 300 feet downstream. The Ranger came to a rest in the middle of the creek facing north.
Due to the rising water in the creek and its swift current, the Forsyth County Swift Water Rescue team was en route to help the driver and passenger get out of the vehicle, but had to cancel prior to arriving on scene. Lumpkin County Emergency Services responded to the accident and were able to rescue McMeans and her infant. The driver and the passenger were transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville with non-life threatening injuries.
Bradshaw explained in the report that, “arrest warrants were obtained on Ms. McMeans for Failure to Maintain Lane, DUI, and DUI-Child Endangerment. It was raining at the time of the crash and the roadway was wet, and it appeared that the driver was wearing her seat belt and the baby was secured in a rear facing child seat at the time of the crash.”
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James Roger Mills: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
December 21, 1952 – December 25, 2018
Mr. James Roger Mills, age 66, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
Mr. Mills was born in Hall County on December 21, 1952 to the late Jewel Jake and Lorene Martin Mills. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Pug Mills, Winford Mills, and Gene Mills. Mr. Mills was a welder and his grandchildren called him “Papa”.
Survivors include his wife Melissa Mills, Dawsonville; son Roger Lee Mills, Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law April Lynn and Steven Dotson, Dahlonega; grandchildren Brandon Mills, Kaitlyn Mills, Gauge Dotson; sister and brother-in-law Charlene and James Moon; brother Gerald Mills, both of Gainesville; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Mr. Mills wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held.
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Eva Mae Brooksher: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
July 08, 1930 – December 08, 2018
Mrs. Eva Mae Brooksher, age 88, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Mrs. Brooksher was born in Suches on July 8, 1930 to the late William Ed and Addie Jane Holloway Thompson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Johnnie Brooksher, sons Edward Brooksher and Tim Brooksher, sisters Ruth Lingerfelt and Barbara Sue Thompson, brothers Freeman Thompson, Fred Thompson, Lewis Thompson, and Leford Thompson.
Mrs. Brooksher was of the Holiness Faith. She loved and adored her grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Granny Brooksher”. Gardening and cooking for her family were the things Mrs. Brooksher loved to do. The words often spoken by her, “if you ain’t got God then you ain’t got nothing”, will forever be cherished by her family.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Linda and Terry Bryan, Anchorage, AK; son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Sheila Brooksher, Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Lamar Gaddis, Dawsonville; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and Carolyn Brooksher, Clarkesville; son James Brooksher, Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Larry Rund, Dawsonville; son Ray Brooksher, Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law Mary and Danny Grizzle, Dahlonega; grandchildren Billy Brooksher, Chris Brooksher, Melanie Brooksher, Beth Ledford, Kim Chambers, Jonathan Bryan, Shelley Brooksher, John-Michael Brooksher, Justin Gaddis, Amanda McDonald, Shane Brooksher, Adrian Brooksher, Kalea Brooksher, Ariana Morgana, Jonathan Rund, David Keller, Chad Keller, Trenton Brooksher, and Tyler Grizzle; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Isabelle Butler and Eloise Thompson, both of Dahlonega; daughters-in-law Kathy Brooksher and Teresa Brooksher; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, December 10, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/09 to 12/16
Arrest Reports December 17, 2018
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Bruce Henry Stringer: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
January 07, 1936 – November 26, 2018
Mr. Bruce Henry Stringer, age 82, of Murrayville passed away Monday, November 26, 2018.
Bruce was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on January 7, 1936 to the late Colonel Henry and Catherine Stringer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Jewell Stringer, grandson Chance Stringer, brothers Bob Stringer and Allen Stringer, and sister Shirley Cochran. Bruce was a charter member of Solid Rock Baptist Church where he led the singing from the church’s beginning. He sang gospel music for more than 50 years. Bruce sang with the Master’s Quartet, Galileeman Quartet, Master’s Trio, Southern Harmony and most recently with the Holmans. His love for music was contagious and Bruce could bring up the volume on most any choir.
Survivors include his daughter and son in law Cindy and Reggie Powell, Murrayville; sons and daughters in law Tim and Becky Stringer, Marietta; and Cory and Marian Stringer, Waynesboro, VA; grandchildren Haley Powell (Joey), Conner Stringer, Caden Stringer, Jackson Stringer, Travis Powell, and Josh Powell; great grandchildren Major Powell, Tristen Powell, and Gracie Powell; sister Carol Housley, Dahlonega; brother and sister in law Barry and Ann Stringer, Mt. Olive, NC.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Kevin Holman and the Rev. Jerry Goss will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Solid Rock Baptist Church, 7662 Hwy. 115 West, Cleveland, GA 30528, or to the church of your choice.
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Gladys Mary Grizzle: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
August 23, 1924 – November 14, 2018
Mrs. Gladys Mary Grizzle, age 94, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Mrs. Grizzle was born in Oneida, TN on August 23, 1924 to the late Ben and Cora Mays Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul L. Grizzle, daughter Betty Head, and great granddaughter Taylor Caldwell. Mrs. Grizzle was the last of three siblings. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Grizzle was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and she loved to garden. Her love for sewing began when she would make clothes for her children. Mrs. Grizzle’s grandchildren affectionately called her “Grandma”.
Survivors include her daughter and son in law Kathy and Charles Caldwell; grandchildren Randy Head, Tammy and Stacy Avery, Tina and Danny Teater, Chuck and Shannon Caldwell, and Darian and Kim Caldwell, all of Dahlonega; nine great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; sisters in law Carrie Robinson, of Athens; Bertha Gooch,and Loretta Grizzle, both of Dahlonega; sister in law and brother in law Nell and Junior Simmons of Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Kris Butler, the Rev. Lyman Caldwell, the Rev. Stacy Avery, and the Rev. Terry Head will officiate. Interment will follow in Yahoola Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Andy Caldwell officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office seeks information regarding alleged criminal activity
Business November 13, 2018
DAHLONEGA, GA
According to a press release from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, criminal activity has been reported against the faith-based sobriety house, Experience of Grace Ministries, located at 111 Tipton Dr., in Dahlonega. The sobriety house has been operated by Starla Pope.
Pope, who was known by the alias Starla Occhito, was arrested by LCSO for reports of fraudulent activity, and is being detained on a warrant from Arkansas. Captain Marcus Sewell, of LCSO, is asking for anyone who may have been victimized by Occhito to please file a report. Cpt. Sewell can be contacted at 706-482-2619.
This investigation is ongoing; follow Fetch Your News for updates.
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Mary Idelle Davis: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
May 07, 1926 – November 06, 2018
Mary Idelle Davis, 98, of Murrayville, Lumpkin County, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville following a brief illness.
Born in Dawson County on May 7, 1920 to parents Joseph Newton and Nancy Wallace Davis, Idelle had lived most of her life in Lumpkin County. She maintained her church membership at Harmony Baptist Church in Dawson County but attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2 and most recently, Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she was a member of the ladie’s goodwill circle at each and helped prepare and serve many good meals. She was a retired seamstress from Babyland General.
In addition to her parents, Idelle was preceded in death by siblings, Charlie Davis and Imogene Bryan. She is survived by nieces and nephews; Judy and Chuck Gilreath, Cleveland, Alvin and Patsy Bryan, Dahlonega, Lee “Cub” and Charlotte Bryan, Dahlonega, Jerry and Barbara Bryan, Lula, Elaine Anthony, Lula. Great nieces and nephews and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services for Idelle will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2018 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Buice and Rev. Freddy Bryan officiating. She will lie in state at the church beginning at 1:30. Interment will follow in the Zion Baptist Church #2 Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Shelton officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 8th from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. at Dahlonega Funeral Home.
Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533, (706) 864-3683.