Opinion by Daniel McKeon I guess Republicans in New Hampshire didn’t get the memo that Trump is not a true Republican. In the state’s primary Tuesday night—the first in the nation of the political cycle—Trump won by a wide margin, whisking away 35% of the votes; Kasich won 16% and Cruz 12%. Socialist Bernie Sanders […]
Read More »Mr. Bill “Buckett” McCullough: Obituary
Mr. Bill “Buckett” McCullough, age 65 of Talking Rock, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at his residence. Mr. McCullough is survived by his wife: Jennifer McCullough of Talking Rock; son and daughter-in-law: Cody and Chasity McCullough of Dalton; step sons: David and Emily Peeples of Winterhaven, FL, Chris Loudermilk of Jasper, and Jody […]
Read More »Saturday Night’s GOP Debate
Opinion by George McClellan Let’s hope the GOP debates are finally over. I can’t go through another one of those debates. The Greenville, SC event was a tawdry spectacle eliciting nothing new except to illuminate what a bunch of idiots we have running for office. I sincerely excuse Dr. Ben Carson who is always […]
Read More »Mrs. Brenda Childers: Obituary
Mrs. Brenda Childers, age 64 of Jasper, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Childers is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Jason and Dilene Childers of Jasper and Joey Childers of Jasper; brothers and sister-in-law: Jackie and Teresa Brannon of Jasper and Randy Brannon of Jasper; sisters and brother-in-law: Teresa […]
Read More »One Mans Terrorist is Another Mans Patriot…
Opinion by George McClellan: Continuing my theme of the Obama administration being the greatest threat to America and American’s, we are now treated to a soft sell plan by the FBI to alert American’s to be aware of their plan to protect us from domestic terrorism. The message is to teach us to be aware […]
Read More »Mrs. Rosemary H. Johnston: Obituary
Mrs. Rosemary H. Johnston, age 87, of Tate GA passed away Friday February 12, 2016 at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. (Bob) Johnston. She is survived by Son & Daughter-in-law: Mike and Tammy Johnston of Talking Rock, GA; Daughters and sons-in-law: Robbie and Larry Robbins […]
Read More »Will the Real Conservative Please Stand Up
Opinion By John Tutten: Republican presidential candidate John Kasich enjoys a significant distinction over his rivals in the running for the nomination of the Grand Ol’ Party. The surging governor of Ohio has received the endorsement of not just the Boston Globe but the New York Times as well. In their endorsement, the Times stated […]
Read More »Who Owns What, Where? Follow the Money!
Who Owns What, Where? Follow the Money! The final arrests of the four remaining American protesters in the Wildlife Refuge in Burns, Oregon, is simply another step by a rogue government of jihadists, marxists and fascists, to force, at the point of a gun, the compliance of Americans to the unconstitutional practices of a criminal […]
Read More »Mrs. Leonora Ezzard Mullinax: Obituary
Mrs. Leonora Ezzard Mullinax, age 76 of Talking Rock, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Mrs. Mullinax is survived by her son: Jack P. Mullinax of Talking Rock; daughters Sarah Leonora Mullinax of Talking Rock and Doris West of Talking Rock; brother and sister-in-law: Mansell and Frances Ezzard of Eatonton; sisters […]
Read More »Mrs. Jean Boswell: Obituary
Mrs. Jean Boswell, age 84 of Jasper passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Canton Nursing Center. Mrs. Boswell is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Tommy and Susan Boswell of Jasper; daughters and son-in-law: Donna and Tony Kennedy of Jasper, Sandy Boswell Lowe of Jasper, and Stacy Boswell of Jasper; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 2/1 to 2/7
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 »Young Professionals of Pickens County January Meeting
By: Lexi Hardman The Young Professionals of Pickens County, a program of the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce, hosted their first event of 2016 on January 21 at Sharp Mountain Vineyards. With over 21 attendees, young professionals spent the evening networking, enjoying the beautiful venue, and discussing the future of this great up and coming […]
Read More »Mr. Mark James Elwarner: Obituary
Mark James Elwarner, age 49, of Jasper passed away Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. He was born April 28, 1966 in Detroit Michigan. Mark was currently serving the community as a firefighter with the Jasper Fire Department. He is survived by wife, Jacque Elwarner of Jasper; daughters, Jordan Elwarner and […]
Read More »BOC Called Meeting Announcement & Agenda
There will be a called meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Friday, February 12, 2016 AT 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room (Ste. 168) at 1266 East Church Street. AGENDA Call to Order Probation Services Agreements between the Appalachian Pretrial Probation Program and Pickens Superior Court, Pickens Probate Court and Pickens Magistrate […]
Read More »PHS Band Student of the Week
The Band Student of the Week is Allyson Dean. Allyson is a junior and plays alto saxophone in the band. She is in the Symphonic Band and Marching Band and has previously served with the leadership team. Allyson is always excited about band and her fun personality makes class and rehearsals a great experience. She […]
Read More »America and Obama’s Islamic Faith
Opinion by George McClellan: Obama’s early February visit to the ISIS Mosque in Baltimore, and the asinine remarks he made in the wake of that visit proclaiming Islam to be a religion of peace, but under attack by Christians, are acts by Obama setting the scene for the coming Marshal Law event he intends to […]
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