William Joseph Donlevy, age 88, of Jasper passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at his home. He was born November 29, 1927 to Frank Morse Donlevy and Earline Kemper Donlevy in Savannah, Georgia. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and then worked as an architect with the U.S. Army Corps […]
Read More »Congratulations Pickens Dragons 2016 Seniors
Congratulations 2016 Seniors! Pickens High School Graduation is on Saturday, May 28, from 9am – 11am at the PHS football stadium. https://vimeo.com/166821886 2016 List of Graduation Candidates: Elizabeth Katherine Adams Luc Lee Anderson Emily Taylor Arp Marilyn Hope Atkins William Kyle Baker Cassandra Natasha Barnes Matthew Lee Bearden Mitchell Taylor Bell Zachary Morris Betts […]
Read More »“By Our Creator” Is Still the Truth
Opinion by John Tutten: “You think about the United States of America. We have a really good story called the Declaration of Independence. ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal; that we’re endowed with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’ That’s […]
Read More »I Saw the Straight Gate
Religion column written by Dr. Bob Allen: Most recently while just standing up from my couch in the middle of the afternoon; I had a quick vision of the Lord Jesus. I did not see a full face of Him, but I did see the whole person. I came up behind him. Jesus was wearing […]
Read More »It’s Trump, Oh My!
Opinion by George McClellan: It’s all over but the shouting. Trump has achieved the required 1237 delegates vote count and will be the GOP candidate for president. There will be no brokered convention, no behind the scene machinations to bring in Jeb Bush or Mitt Romney, no nothing! Oh my! The GOP Establishment is opposed […]
Read More »Mr. John Alvin Bentley: Obituary
John Alvin Bentley, age 60, of Talking Rock, Georgia passed away May 26thbat Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. He is survived by daughters, Jessica Johnson and Carrie Bentley; mother, Joyce Bentley; brother, James Bentley; sister, Patty Bentley; grandchildren, Kimberly Hill and Luke Michael Johnson. Several other family members also survive. A memorial service will be […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 5/16 to 5/22
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 […]
Read More »General Primary and Nonpartisan Election Results for Pickens County
Check here for election results: sos.ga.gov Election results by Pickens Precinct: YELLOW CREEK United States Senator, Isakson – REP 13 of 13 Precincts Reporting Percent Votes MARY KAY BACALLAO 12.58% 59 DERRICK GRAYSON 16.20% 76 JOHNNY ISAKSON (I) 71.22% 334 469 United States Senator, Isakson – DEM 13 of 13 Precincts Reporting Percent Votes JIM […]
Read More »Ms. Catherine Adams: Obituary
Ms. Catherine Adams, age 78 of Canton, passed away Tuesday May 24, 2016 at Sunshine Manor Personal Care Home. Ms. Adams is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Phillip & Brenda Moss of Talking Rock, Greg & Donna Moss of Jasper, Marty & Shelty Moss of Talking Rock, and Benjamine & Gilda Moss of Canton; […]
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Diagnosing an Illness
Opinion by George McClellan: Some well meaning blog writers on conservative subjects fail to grasp the true nature of America’s eclipse. They have bought into the left’s message that a good life through government assistance is possible. They compare the changes America is now experiencing to an aging process folks encounter as they grow older […]
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Mrs. Louise Richards: Obituary
Mrs. Louise Richards, age 75 of Ludville Community, passed away Monday May 23, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Richards is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Michael & Melissa Richards of the Ludville Community, Marshell Richards of the Ludville Community, Mithchell & Dena Richards of Ludville Community, and Tracy & Christie Richards of Ludville Community; […]
Read More »Impeachment(s)
Opinion by George McClellan: I don’t mind giving kudos when they are deserved. In my last essay, I mentioned detecting some twitch of movement in what has long been considered an inert and moribund life form, the GOP congress. Apparently, the House Oversight and Reform Committee, chaired by Jason Chaffetz, the House Freedom Caucus, chaired […]
Read More »Mr. Roy Glenn Hyde: Obituary
Roy Glenn Hyde, age 54, of Jasper passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his residence. He was a loving husband and father that will be greatly missed. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Glenda Hyde of Jasper; children, Catrina Hyde Bowen, Jason Hyde, Joey Hyde, Dallas Hyde and his wife Kristin; mother, […]
Read More »A Peril of Our Own Making
Opinion by George McClellan: Our dilemma is trying to understand the how and why our constitutional republic does not function the way as was originally laid out in the US Constitution. The answer is that politicians have meddled with it at a time when no one was apparently looking. First, the 16th amendment, ratified in […]
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