Opinion by George McClellan: It would seem that only the most ruthless or the truly most criminal aspirants to power and control have the chutzpah to even want to run for President of the United States. Good people don’t run because they fear being criminalized by insinuation by a press no longer fairly fulfilling the […]
Read More »Mrs. Marlene Riker: Obituary
Marlene Riker, age 72, of Fairmount, Georgia passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at her home. Marlene is survived by her husband, Charlie Riker of Fairmount, Georgia; children, Cindy Robbins (Mike) of Jacksonville, Florida, Robert Johnson (Jayme) of Jacksonville, Florida; brothers, Carl Barkoskie of Screven, Georgia, Richard Barkoskie of Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Sarah Stalvey of […]
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Mr. Barry McDaniel: Obituary
Mr. Barry McDaniel, age 42 of Jasper, passed away Sunday June 5, 2016 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Mr. McDaniel is survived by his parents: Frank & Deborah McDaniel of Jasper; grandparents: Ralph & Eloise Hendrix of Jasper and Delmer & Belle McDaniel of Jasper; sister and brother-in-law: Amanda & James Abbott of Jasper; and nephew […]
Read More »Let The Games Begin
Opinion by George McClellan: To hell with the conventions, let the games begin. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are already trading barbs loaded with explosive ordnance specifically designed to make the next President of the United States, look like an incompetent moron. They shouldn’t try so hard, it has already been done. Trump is gifted […]
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Moral Relativism
Opinion by George McClellan: Listening to the various political radio talk show commentators, all conservatives of course because Liberal sites only last long enough to go bankrupt, it’s amusing to hear the liberal callers as they whine about moral relativism when defending Hillary or Bernie. At the moment the issues are really all Trump vs. […]
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Defender of the Faith
Opinion by George McClellan: I have no doubt that Mr. Bill Kristol, editor of the Weekly Standard, is a good man, intelligent and well meaning, pure in his intentions, who loves America and little children. I also think he sees himself filling the titular role of the late Mr. Bill Buckley, the one and only […]
Read More »BOC Work Session Announcement & Agenda
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners Work Session is June 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Commission Conference Room – Ste. 168 AGENDA Items for Discussion: 1) Vineyard Way Dedication Discussion 2) Statewide Mutual Aid & Assistance Agreement 3) Refund Policy – Water Department 4) Capital Lease for 9-1-1 upgrade and two ambulances 5) Smoking Policy […]
Read More »Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 5/23 to 5/29
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 charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been […]
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Mrs. Charlotte Jean Bradley: Obituary
Mrs. Charlotte Jean Bradley, age 80 of Jasper, passed away Tuesday May 31, 2016 at Grandview Health Care in Jasper. As a loving mother and housewife, Mrs. Bradley is survived by her son: Robert Leonard Jr. of Woodstock; daughters: Robin Jean Leonard of Jasper, Debra Blanchard of Woodstock, and Becky Leonard of Jasper; 10 grandchildren […]
Read More »Walk Brings Veteran Suicides to the Forefront
May 28, 2016 by Gary Gobeo Awareness for the 22 veteran deaths a day by suicide was the theme for Saturdays 22 mile walk from Andrews to Murphy, NC. Over 50 veterans and patriots from three states aged 18 to 78 participated in all or various phases of the walk that was broken down into […]
Read More »Mr. David Otto Brents: Obituary
David Otto Brents, age 71 of Jasper, passed away Sunday May 29, 2016 at his residence from complications due to cancer. Mr. Brents was born on September 16, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama to Mary Kate and William C. Brents. He graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, Alabama. After high school he joined the […]
Read More »Mrs. Rhoda Lea Wynn: Obituary
Mrs. Rhoda Lea Wynn, age 85, of Jasper passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at her residence. Born on February 16, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Rembert Oscar Parker and Dolly Odell Dean Parker. Mrs. Wynn was employed as a beautician for several years. She was preceded in death by her […]
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