Judge Amanda Mercier released the following statement concerning her appointment to the State Court of Appeals. “I am so proud to have had the opportunity to serve the citizens of Fannin, Pickens and Gilmer counties as a Superior Court Judge for the last five years. It has been one of my greatest joys to work […]
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Mrs. Adez Childers Johnson: Obituary
Mrs. Adez Childers Johnson age 89 of Jasper, passed away Saturday morning October 31, 2015 at her home. She is survived by her Daughters and Son-in-law: Vanessa Harbin, Jasper and Nancy & Lonnie Sexton, Ball Ground, Grandchildren, Joseph Harbin, Jasper, and Jonathon & Karen Sexton, Ball Ground, Great-Grandchildren Isaiah and Maverick Sexton, Ball Ground, Brother […]
Read More »RNC : Restraining National Conservatives
Opinion written by John Tutten: Can the leadership at the Republican National Committee really be that dumb? Did they really expect that a debate moderated by a faction of NBC was going to provide a meaningful showcase of the Republican presidential candidates? They had to have known that the amateurish CNBC moderators would do everything […]
Read More »Mrs. Faye Godfrey: Obituary
Mrs. Faye Godfrey, age 78 of Talking Rock, passed away at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital on Sunday November 1, 2015. She is survived by her sons: Larry Godfrey of Talking Rock, Jamie Godfrey of Talking Rock, daughters and sons-in-law: Glennis Ray of Talking Rock, Sherry Gibson of Talking Rock, Mary & Terry Wilson of Jasper, Vickie […]
Read More »Mr. Jimmy Worley: Obituary
Mr. Jimmy Worley age 80 of Cherokee County passed away at his residence Saturday Oct. 31, 2015. Mr. Worley is survived by one daughter & son-in-law: Donna & David Ryno Buford,Ga., two sisters: Brenda Kazimer – Penn., Helen Tucci -Jacksonville,Fla.,two grandchildren: Ricky Matthew Crane and Daphne Lynn Crane. Visitation: will begin Sunday Nov. 1 at […]
Read More »Our Despotic Government
Opinion written by George McClellan: Can we now affirmatively say that we are under siege of a rouge government, one completely estranged from the people, its laws and morals of what the United States once stood for? We are at war with Russia and it’s occurring in Syria. The Obama regime has spent billions of […]
Read More »Halloween Events in Jasper
Trick or Treat on Main Street, Jasper October 31, 2015 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Zombie Walk/Run Jasper October 31, 2015 Time: 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM: 50/50 Drawing and Raffles – Hay Ride from Talmadge Brothers Funeral Home & Casket Company Haunted House – Movie at sundown – Food at park and other […]
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Mrs. Reba Nell Bryant: Obituary
Reba Nell Bryant, age 69, of Jasper passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at Dekalb Medical. She was born to James and Ruby Anderson on December 22, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Bryant is survived by daughter, Rebecca Rewis of Jasper; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Stanley Segler of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren, Lindsay Chadwick […]
Read More »Politically, The Sands Are Still Shifting
Opinion by George McClellan: I have long since fallen out of love with the RNC. No longer do I send them my money so they can use it to destroy highly qualified conservative candidates. Last night debate performance, however, revealed several interesting facets of debating that cannot go unremarked. The GOP base, its hardliners, moderates, […]
Read More »Mr. Lloyd Benson Cloud: Obituary
Mr. Lloyd Benson Cloud, age 77, of Jasper, Georgia passed away October 27, 2015 at his home. Mr. Cloud was born July 17, 1938 to Lloyd and Geraldine Cloud in Cherokee County, Georgia. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Jean Cloud of Jasper; daughters, […]
Read More »Mrs. Alma L. Bryant: Obituary
Mrs. Alma L. Bryant, age 75 of Jasper, passed away at her residence on Wednesday night October 28, 2015. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Angelia Champion of Peachtree City, Tara & Timothy Thigpen of Griffin, brother: Bob Parker of Riverdale, sisters: Sue Parris of Jasper, Louise Parker of Dallas, Ga., granddaughter: June […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 10/19 to 10/25
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 proven […]
Read More »Police Brutality? I Don’t Think So
Opinion by George McClellan: The video of the school police officer doing his job reminds us how difficult it is to be a law enforcement officer these days, even in a school. He surely doesn’t get paid enough! Why do schools have police officers anyway. They weren’t there when I was a child. It’s because […]
Read More »Silent Witness
“Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.” (Philippians 1:27 NLT) This challenge from the Apostle Paul is a great reminder of our role as followers of Jesus. We are to live our lives as if we are already citizens of heaven. […]
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