Opinion written by George McClellan: I feel great remorse and abject pity for that poor woman in Redlands, Ca., neighbor of the Muslim ISIS Jihadists murders, husband and wife, who knows deep down in her heart she should have said something to the authorities about her observations of the goings on in her neighbors house […]
Read More »Mrs. Shannon Quarles: Obituary
Mrs. Shannon Quarles, age 34 of Ball Ground, passed away at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital on Saturday December 5, 2015. She is survived by her husband: Leon Quarles of Ball Ground, mother: Retha Cantrell of Jasper, daughter: Shanna Walden of Ball Ground, step-son: Hunter Quarles of Ball Ground, step-daughter & husband: Brenda & Joshua Jordan of […]
Read More »9th Annual Night of Lights Celebration
On December 5, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Santa Claus is coming to visit the children of Pickens County! Stop by to see him in front of the Pickens County Courthouse, from 4:00 – 6:00, and secure your spot on the “Nice” list. Don’t forget to turn your ear to Main Street for the […]
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The Face of Jihad
Opinion by George McClellan: San Bernardino, Ca. is my home town. I was born there, started my family there and left there in 1972 on my life of travel and adventure never to return except to bury my Dad and Mom in turn. While shocking, what happened there this week does not surprise me because […]
Read More »Mr. Travis Ansted: Obituary
Mr. Travis Ansted, age 24 of Jasper, passed away on Friday December 4, 2015 as the result of an auto accident. He is survived by his father: Bill Ansted of Jasper, grandmother: Rochelle Ansted of Jasper, fiancee: Holly Kenan of S.Carolina, son: Evan Ansted of S. Carolina, aunt: Valerie Ansted of Jasper and cousins: Austin, […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 11/23 to 11/29
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 High Court Desision
Religion column written by Dr. Bob Allen: What would Jesus say to us today? The Lord Jesus is saying the same thing He has always said. His word abides forever; be of good cheer I have overcome the world! You say, Bob Is it possible to be of good cheer today in this broken down, […]
Read More »Living in the Father’s Love
Religion article written by Larry Bennett: Love trumps every human emotion. Anger separates and alienates us from those we care about the most. Jealousy becomes possessive behavior that drives our loved ones away. Pride keeps us from being real, and it sets up a wall that prevents us from developing transparent relationships. But our Heavenly […]
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The Great Emitter Apologist
Opinion written by George McClellan: The President of the United States, supposedly occupies the seat of the leader of the free world. If one is a leader then he must have followers. Where are they? Germany was at Obama’s Climate Conference, nodding in agreement while it is quietly constructing new coal fired electrical generating plants […]
Read More »Mr. Robert Lee Mewborn: Obituary
Mr. Robert Lee Mewborn, age 73 of Jasper, passed away at his residence on Monday November 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife: JoAnne Mewborn of Jasper, son: Dusty Mewborn of Jasper, daughters & son-in-law: Jennifer Corbin of Jasper, Robin & Jason Ivey of Jasper, brothers: Lonnie Mewborn of Austell, Ronnie Mewborn of Ellijay, […]
Read More »Freedom or Security, Which Is Important to You?
Opinion by John Tutten: Several years go I was called for jury duty at the Broward County courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The highlight of my service was being selected as a possible juror for a wrongful death suit involving Ford Motor Company. A middle-aged widow was suing Ford over the death of her husband […]
Read More »Youth Leadership Pickens Government Session
Article written and submitted by: Lexi Hardman Youth Leadership Pickens strives to bring together children from all walks of life, in order to better prepare them for their future as leaders in their community. To continue developing leadership skills this year, the YLP Steering Committee took the 32 participants to the Tate House for their […]
Read More »Black Friday, A National Holiday?
Opinion by George McClellan: When did “Black Friday” become its own holiday? Like a shadow of doom, It always falls on the Friday immediately after Thanksgiving. It signals the abrupt end of what should be our greatest traditional holiday, apart from forth of July of course, where American’s once gave thanks to God for the […]
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