The Derangement of Compassionate Fascists As a conservative, I could not be more grateful or pleased for their contributions to Trump’s continued Presidency and the assurance of his re-election in 2020, then that provided by the continuing Mueller circus, the daily visual presence of Hillary Clinton and the deranged mutterings of California’s premier female nut […]
Read More »Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 06/14 to 06/20
PCSO arrest report/photos provided by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Pickens County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and […]
Read More »Anson C. “A.C.” Edwards: Obituary
Mr. Anson C. “A.C.” Edwards passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Gordon Hospital in Galhoun, GA. after a brief illness. Mr. Edwards was born March 28, 1937 to Andrew J. and Ola Jones Edwards. Survivors include his Sisters: Dessa Caylor of the Jerusalem Community, Bessie Cochran of Fairmount. Nephews: John Caylor of Jerusalem Community, […]
Read More »Edna Gibson: Obituary
Mrs. Edna Gibson, age 92 of Jasper passed away Saturday, June 16 at her residence. Mrs. Gibson is survived by her Sons and Daughters-in-Law: Bobby & Joyce Gibson of Dawsonville, Jeff & Teri Gibson of Talking Rock. Son: Jim Gibson of Yellow Creek. Daughters and Sons-in-Law: Sue & Lindsay Petty of Marble Hill, Ann & […]
Read More »Japanese Knotweed
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Driving around the area, I have been seeing a plant that has become a problem in both Gilmer and Fannin Counties. The weed I’m talking about is Japanese knotweed, commonly known as crimson beauty, Mexican bamboo, or Japanese fleece flower. It was probably introduced to the U.S. as an […]
Read More »Martha Jean Graham Dobbs: Obituary
Ms. Martha Jean Graham Dobbs, age 73 of Marble Hill, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Ms. Dobbs is survived by her daughter, Lori Graham of Jasper; Son and Daughter-in-Law: Bob and Pam Graham, of Waleska; Sisters: Ann Winkler of Cumming; Chris Salome, of Tucker; and Teena Glazier of Senoia. Ms. […]
Read More »Sarah Walterine “Granny Rine” Roper: Obituary
Sarah Walterine “Granny Rine” Roper, age 89 of Ball Ground passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Seasons Hospice. Survivors include grandchildren, Steven and Amy Roper of Ball Ground, Kevin and Leslie Roper of Canton, Brian Roper of Panama City Beach, Trina and Brent Chastain of Ball Ground; great-grandchildren, Brittany Parham, Dalton Roper, William Roper, Thomas […]
Read More »Chamber ribbon cutting for Ball Ground Upper Cervical Chiropractic
BALL GROUND, Ga. – The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce recently had a ribbon cutting at Ball Ground Upper Cervical Chiropractic located at 11027 Ball Ground Highway in Ball Ground. At Ball Ground Upper Cervical Chiropractic, their mission is to offer impeccable patient care through the latest advancements in chiropractic procedures. Ball Ground Chiropractic Orthospinologist Dr. Ryan […]
Read More »Beecher Wayne McDaniel: Obituary
Beecher Wayne McDaniel, Jr (AKA: Wahoo) of Woodstock, GA graduated from this life on May 30, 2018. He was born on September 10, 1942 to Beecher Wayne and Margarette Elizabeth (Cato) McDaniel in Mullins, SC and grew up in Nichols, SC. He loved the outdoors, creating things, and tinkering in his shop. He was a […]
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Chris Anthony Thompson: Obituary
Chris Anthony Thompson, age 55 of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. Survivors include: wife, Nona Louise Thompson of Dawsonville; mother, Doris Clay of Jasper; brothers, Clint Thompson of Cartersville, Marvin Thompson of Canton, Scotty Godfrey of Jasper, Ray Godfrey of Jasper, Billy Cole Godfrey of Cumming; grandchildren, Rocky Suddeth of Dawsonville, Ricky […]
Read More »Short Takes – Is a Cataclysm Coming?
The answer depends on what drives ones personal social, religious or economic opinion. One media source warns of a coming war and asks should we be concerned? We’re already at war. Other sources warns that the government is poised to seize all our bank savings and we should convert to gold, while yet other sources […]
Read More »Short Takes – A Return to the Draft? A Memorial Day Thought
Suggestions are swirling again about a return to the draft. For those born after the 1960’s, the draft was compulsory military service for two or more years. Throughout America’s history from the Civil War to Vietnam, different rules governed who was drafted, how one could get a deferment or a buy out, or get a […]
Read More »Avis Barnett Buchanan: Obituary
Avis Barnett Buchanan, age 85 of Jasper, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Pruitt Health in Jasper. She was born November 11, 1932 to Nolan and Maybelle Barnett in Cartersville, Georgia. Survivors include: husband, Troyet Buchanan of Jasper; sister-in-law, Mrs. James Buchanan; nephew, Charles and Marianne Lawson of Jasper; great-niece, Sherry Woodall of Wetumpka, […]
Read More »Mary Aline Dangar: Obituary
Mary Aline Dangar, age 89, of Ball Ground passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, John and Ella Mae Watkins; brothers, Guy Watkins, Gene Watkins; and sister, Rachel Jenkins. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Joyce Kelley of Fairmount; brother and […]
Read More »Thelma Mae Reeves: Obituary
Thelma Mae Reeves, age 87, of Canton, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her home. Survivors include nephews, Chris Denson of Canton, Junior Denson of Canton, Gene Denson of Canton; nieces, Diana Ratcliff of Waleska, Christine Poole of Waleska, Carolyn Byess of Jasper, and Janet Blackwell of Jasper. Several other family members also […]
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