Helen Hobson Low, age 84, of Talking Rock passed away Thursday, March 24 2016 at Rock Creek Manor in Jasper. She was born August 23, 1931 to Mose and Alma Hobson in Pickens County. She was married to the late N. C. Low for 54 years. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Holly and […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 3/14 to 3/21
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 »The Government-Educational Complex
Opinion by George McClellan: Once Upon a time, president Eisenhower, in his farewell speech upon leaving office, warned us to “beware of the military-industrial complex.” We see that his warning was heard, ignored but not forgotten. Why? Because war cycles makes money for industry, gives power and control to politicians and keeps everyone else enslaved […]
Read More »SHAME
Opinion by George McClellan: Shame is simply not a strong enough word to describe the acute pain most Americans now feel toward Obama and his pipe dreams of a utopian Cuba style government right here in the USA. There cannot be enough words in the English language to properly describe the shame and humiliation our […]
Read More »Faith for this Day
Religion column written by Dr. Bob Allen: Faith for this day, God and His word are one. God will back up everything that He promises. Not only will He back It, but His throne is back of it. He said, “I watch over my word to perform it.” God is a business man. He knows […]
Read More »Mrs. Doris S. McHan: Obituary
Mrs. Doris S. McHan, age 90 of Ball Ground, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Phoenix Senior Living in Roswell. Mrs. McHan is survived by her son: Mark McHan of Ball Ground, daughter and son-in-law: Nancy and Al Camp of Fayetteville; and grandson: Allen Camp of Fayetteville. Mrs. McHan was preceded in death by […]
Read More »Pickens County Government Offices Closed 3/25, Good Friday
Pickens County Government Offices Closed 3/25, Good Friday. Happy Easter!
Read More »Mrs. Lola Faye Greene: Obituary
Mrs. Lola Faye Greene, age 79, of Jasper passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at home. She was born May 8, 1936 to Judson and Lillie Davis in Canton, Georgia. Faye is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Nina and Rick Tucker of Jasper, Laura Jean Martin of Waleska; sisters, Linda Wade of Canton, Barbara McGee […]
Read More »Our Intelligence Dilemma
Opinion by George McClellan: Following the 9/11 terrorist attack, the federal government immediately reformed its existing security programs by creating new bureaucracies. The previously unknown Patriot Act immediately hove into view and while the smoking ruins of the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and the hole in the Pennsylvania farm were still burning in peoples minds, […]
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Mrs. Patsy Evans Rudnicki: Obituary
Mrs. Patsy Evans Rudnicki, age 65 of Saint Simons Island, formerly of Jasper, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Grady Memorial Hospital. Patsy is survived by her granddaughter: Macy Evans of Jasper; sisters and brother-in-law: Sue and Jerry Blackwell of Jasper and Thelma and Dale Slaton of Saint Simons Island; brothers and sisters-in-law: […]
Read More »PHS Band Student of the Week
The Band Student of the Week is Dylan Ross. Dylan is a Junior in our percussion section and will be the Drum Captain next year for the marching band. Dylan is an outstanding leader due to his ability to think ahead, make it happen and help others in the process. He is one of the […]
Read More »Mr. Lawrence Davis Cooper: Obituary
Mr. Lawrence Davis Cooper, age 55 of Nelson, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife: Nanette Cooper of Nelson; sister and brother-in-law: Kathryn and Neal Robinson of Hoschton, GA; nephew: Cooper Bennett Robinson of Cumming; and nieces: Kathryn Robinson King of Jefferson and Elizabeth Cooper of […]
Read More »Speaker Ralston Press Release: Free Exercise Protection Act Passed by General Assembly
ATLANTA – On Wednesday, March 16, the Georgia General Assembly gave final approval to HB 757, the Free Exercise Protection Act. This bill began as the Pastor Protection Act which was proposed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) last summer. Sponsored by Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville), the final bill protects the religious liberties of individuals […]
Read More »UPDATED PCSO Arrest Report 3/9 to 3/13
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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