Opinion by John Tutten: I picked up my shiny, new Ford F150 last night. You know there’s just something good and right about getting behind the wheel of such a classic American machine. I couldn’t resist keeping the turbocharger whining all the way back to the homestead. I like the idea of recklessly expanding my […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 2/29 to 3/8
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 »Mrs. Kathryn Hammontree: Obituary
Mrs. Kathryn Hammontree, age 86 of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Hammontree is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Miles & Beth Hammontree of Jasper; sister: Opal; grandchildren: Nikki Hammontree of Orlando, Jessica Golding of Clarksville, Jillian Hammontree of Jasper, and Shae Hammontree of Jasper; and 6 great-grandchildren. A […]
Read More »Mr. Gene Tunney McPherson: Obituary
Mr. Gene Tunney McPherson, age 88 of Talking Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at his residence. Mr. McPherson is survived by sons: David McPherson of Jasper, Johnny Stephens of Jasper, Tommy McPherson of Jasper, and John McPherson of Ludville Community; daughters and sons-in-law: Shirley & JR Totherow of Ball Ground, Debbie & Tex […]
Read More »The Turmoil of a Republican Presidency
Opinion by George McClellan: Has it dawned on anybody yet, the supreme importance of not only defeating the Clinton machine in the general election, but of neutralizing, at the same time, the influence of Mitch McConnell, Karl Rove, Paul Ryan, & etc. if either Ted Cruz or Donald Trump succeeds to the Presidency? There is […]
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Conda Goodson Announces Campaign for Georgia State Senate
Murray County Republican, Conda Goodson is pleased to announce her run for State Senate District 54. Conda Goodson is a life long resident of Whitfield and Murray Counties. She is an avid volunteer working for causes such as the Red Cross, Breast Cancer Awareness, United Way, Conasauga River Cleanup, Humane Society of North Georgia and […]
Read More »PHS Band Student of the Week
This week’s Band Student of the Week is Rosa Willis. Rosa is a freshman flute player in the Symphonic Band. Since her first day with us, Rosa has proven herself to be a hard worker, diligent with her preparation for class and eager to do the best she can. She is an Honors student and […]
Read More »Tom Graves Qualifies for Re-Election to U.S. House for Georgia’s 14th District
ATLANTA, GA – Tom Graves today qualified for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Georgia’s 14th District, formally placing his name on the ballot. “The focus of my work every single day is to secure and expand freedom for the people of the 14th District,” said Graves. “I believe our Constitutional rights are […]
Read More »Replacement Underway
Opinion by George McClellan: We are in a “Catch-22” Situation. The grassroot voters, those Americans who now see clearly that we are losing our constitution, our culture and our country to proponents of bigger and bigger government, have also made it quite clear that the old, unbending, corrupt GOP, long in league with the Democrat […]
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Mrs. Dorthy Evans Lanning: Obituary
Mrs. Dorthy Evans Lanning, age 68 of Jasper passed away March 7, 2016 at her residence. She is survived by her sos and daughters-in-law, Christopher Thompson, Valdosta, Danny and Marie Lanning, Jasper and Todd Lanning and Tracy Fitts, Marble Hill; brothers and sister-in-law, Gene Evans, Jasper, Fred Evans, Jasper and Jack and Martha Evans, Palmetta; […]
Read More »Mrs. Jennifer Marie Jones Galligan: Obituary
Jennifer Marie Jones Galligan, age 41, of Jasper passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Keith Galligan of Jasper; mother and step-father, Lois and Rodney Gibson of Jasper; sons, Owen Galligan of Jasper and Eli Galligan of Jasper; daughter, Stella Galligan of Jasper; brothers and […]
Read More »Mr. Ernest Calvin Collett: Obituary
Mr. Ernest Calvin Collett, age 65 of Jasper passed away March 4, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, GA. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Collett, Jasper; step-sons, Doug Worsham, Jasper and Andy Blair, Blairsville; step-daughter and husband, Mechelle and Lamar Logan, Jasper; brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Carol Collett, Jasper, Coy and […]
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