Mrs. Barbara Argueta, age 68 of Murray County, formerly of Pickens County, passed away at Gordon County Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, James Parker, Murray Co. and Keith & Tammy Parker, Murray Co.; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra & William Simmons, Dalton; brothers, Billy Parker, Mark Parker, […]
Read More »Mrs. Zella Pearl “Zip” Palmer: Obituary
Mrs. Zella Pearl “Zip” Palmer died peacefully at Heritage Hospice on September 7, 2015 in Marietta, GA at the age of 97. Zella is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Jeanette Lee Pickett of Jasper, Shirley Edna Dix and husband Charles Dix of Marietta; grandchildren, Lorraine “Lori” Pickett of Jasper, James Picket, Jasper and Kimberly […]
Read More »Another Big Lie
Opinion written by John Tutten: Our dear president made history this week with his trip to Alaska. He is the only Oval Office occupier to cross the Artic Circle and as NBC reports “become the first U.S. president to receive a crash course in survival techniques from Bear Grylls”. I can’t say I know who […]
Read More »Letter to the Editor: Radicals in Robes
In June 2015 the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefeld v. Hodges that gay marriage is the law of the land. All Attorney’s Generals, Governors, Judges, clerks, etc, must now issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Those that refuse due to religious conviction are said to be breaking the law. That simply isn’t true. The Supreme […]
Read More »What’s To Be Done With The GOP?
Opinion by George McClellan: America is rapidly changing and the GOP doesn’t know it. America is being divided, possibly even Balkanized, into various ethnic, political, sexual and religious portions by deliberate intent of Socialists advocates as introduced through the Democrat Party by super American Communist, Saul Alinsky as laid down in his Rules for Radicals […]
Read More »Visitor Information Kiosk Located Outside the Chamber
Click here for Pickens Chamber of Commerce info: www.pickenschamber.com
Read More »News From the DNR Wildlife Division
SUMMARY OF RELEASES: 1. OPENING DAY OF ARCHERY DEER SEASON IS SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 2. BE SAFE AND BE SMART WHEN USING TREE STANDS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPENING DAY OF ARCHERY DEER SEASON IS SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (Sept. 4, 2015) Archers will get the first opportunity at bringing home a deer beginning […]
Read More »Financial Guideposts September 2015 Newsletter
Click here for Financial Focus September 2015 Newsletter
Read More »Letter to the Editor…
By Pat Thibodeaux Are we being represented by those we elected? Well, would you have voted in this economy for the largest tax increase in Georgia history? Would you go on vacation while babies were being slaughtered and their little parts sold? Would you allow illegal aliens to have Driver’s Licenses which are virtually indistinguishable […]
Read More »The Long Table Set for October 17th
Always searching for an intriguing venue and an exciting theme, Prevent Child Abuse Pickens (PCAP) announced The Long Table 2015 will take place at the Pickens County Airport, with dining and dancing right down the middle of the runway. The theme of ‘Come Fly with Me’ harkens back to the days when air travel was […]
Read More »Anchor Babies
Opinion written by George McClellan: It is reported that some Illegals (Mexicans in fact) are suing the state of Georgia demanding that the state of Georgia issue them drivers licenses. Their claim is that not doing so violates their constitutional rights. Hummn? The Constitution of Mexico is available on line and after an exhaustive review […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 8/24 to 8/30
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 »Working Past A Cain Mentality
Religion article written by Larry Bennett: If you’ve ever entertained the thought that Satan’s old tactics are ineffective in today’s contemporary society, then consider the affect of the “Cain mentality.” Cain, who was a son of Adam and Eve, was a farmer that took a great deal of pride in his ability to produce beautiful […]
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Planning Commission Regular Scheduled Meeting Canceled
Notice The Pickens County Planning Commission’s regular scheduled meeting for September 14, 2015, has been canceled due to a lack of items on the agenda.
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