Opinion written by James F. Davis: Donald Trump was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His multi-millionaire father ($300 million) ensured that his son always had the wind at his back. Donald graduated from college in 1968 at the height of the Vietnam War. Initially found fit for military service, Trump got a medical […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 2/15 to 2/21
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 […]
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Mrs. Ruth Bryant: Obituary
Mrs. Ruth Bryant, age 83 of Jasper, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Mrs. Bryant is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Melvin Bryant of Jasper, and Greg and Donna Bryant of Jasper; sister: Ruby Bors of Jasper; grandchildren: Christy Wilson and DeLaney Jernigan; great-grandchildren: James, Chelsea, Zoe, and Ella; and […]
Read More »We Need a New Team
Opinion by John Tutten: Is what we are hearing out of the Republican Senate leadership surprising to you? Do you really think they will stand firm and uphold an eighty-year precedent of not confirming Supreme Court nominees in a presidential election year? Initial comments out of Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell seemed encouraging, but yet […]
Read More »Mr. Abner “Joe” Joseph Elkins, Jr. : Obituary
Abner “Joe” Joseph Elkins, Jr. (Moonhawk) departed this life February 19, 2016 after a long battle with renal disease. Joe passed at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born August 9, 1947 in Montezuma, Georgia, Joe grew up in Byron, GA where he attended Byron High School. He then went on to graduate from Georgia […]
Read More »Pickens Restaurant Health Scores 1/1/16 to 2/17/16
We strive to provide the most accurate and up to date inspection information. If you have any questions or comments about a specific inspection or about Environmental Health programs in general, please call the local office: Pickens County Environmetal Health 1266 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143 Telephone: (706) 253-0900 Fax: (706) 253-0902 Bent Tree […]
Read More »Disasters in the Making
Opinion by George McClellan: Do we ever see any reaction from Obama to his collapsing foreign policy except to blame Republicans, blame Bush or blame the voters for not understand his genius? America’s foreign policy is a disaster because the lessons learned over decades of prior diplomatic experience have been recklessly chucked out the door […]
Read More »Obama’s Direction, or Ours?
Opinion by George McClellan: What more evidence do Americans need to be convinced that Obama hates America and is doing everything he can do to destroy it? Obama is an evil person, a crypto Islamists, constantly testing the resolve of the American people and our own weak politicians. Why do we continue to accept the evils of […]
Read More »Pickens County BOC Regular Meeting & Agenda
Employees recognized for Years of Service in the February 18, 2016 BOC Meeting Sheriff’s Department Sherman McEntire – 20 years – 2/15/1996 Bailiffs: All 10 years William Cantrell Dolly Hawkins Inez Poole Ella M. Reece James Wheeler Don Quinton The Bailiffs have worked longer but have only been paid through our system for 10 years.
Read More »Mrs. Frances L. Carney: Obituary
Mrs. Frances L. Carney, age 87, of Nelson passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton. She was born August 19, 1928 to Sam and Annie Mae McCullough in Greensboro, Georgia. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Jim Blankenship of Nelson, Susan and George Armstrong of Tate; grandchildren, […]
Read More »The Favor of the Lord
Religion column written by Dr. Bob Allen There is a way to understand the value of the favor of the Lord. Now Let me help you to understand how to get it. Psalm 115:16 says, ”The heavens, even the heavens, are the Lord’s; but the earth hath He given to the children of men.” My […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 2/8 to 2/14
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 Politics of Justices
Opinion by George McClellan: Expect Obama to try every stratagem, trick, threat, or hollow promise that allows him to make a signature appointment of another leftist hack to fill the now vacant seat of Antonin Scalia, Supreme Court Justice, recently deceased. Good or bad, for Obama it would be the ultimate act for his legacy. […]
Read More »Mr. Mickey J. Andrews: Obituary
Mr. Mickey J. Andrews, age 50 of Tate, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Piedmont Hospital Atlanta. Mr. Andrews is survived by his wife: Misty Andrews of Tate; parents: Jerry and Peggy Andrews of Tate; sons: Jake Andrews and Nate Andrews both of Tate; step children: Amber Burnett of Germany and Blake Belcher […]
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