Rep. Tom Graves Continues Fight to End Sanctuary Cities Votes to stop federal funds to sanctuary cities Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement today after voting in favor of the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act (H.R. 3009), legislation that would cut off certain grants for cities that claim […]
Read More »Pickens Restaurant Health Scores Through July 8th
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 Environmental Health 1266 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143 Telephone: (706) 253-0900 Bent Tree 19th Hole (Food […]
Read More »Mrs. Nancy Regina Cantrell: Obituary
Mrs. Nancy Regina Cantrell, age 53, of Talking Rock passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. Regina was born February 1, 1962 to Howard and Imogene Bowers in Cumming, Georgia. She is survived by her husband, Henry Cantrell of Talking Rock; mother, Imogene Bowers of Jasper; children, Patricia Bryant of […]
Read More »A Change of Attitude
For some inane reason we Americans continue to believe if not wholly accept what politicians, Democrat and Republicans alike, and the corrupted news media, tell us about our political, economic and social status. Somehow, we stopped our own personal cognitive thinking processes long ago in the belief we would always be protected by a piece […]
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report 7/16 to 7/20
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 Role of Repentance
Religious column written by Larry Bennett: Repentance is one of the lost attributes of modern Christianity. In our quest to be culturally relevant and seeker sensitive we have forgotten the importance of repentance. But when we take a close look at Scripture we see the Lord continually nudging His children toward repentance. How did we […]
Read More »Mrs. Frankie Fitts McAfee: Obituary
Mrs. Frankie Fitts McAfee, age 88, of Jasper passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at Embracing Hospice in Cumming. Frankie was born November 15, 1926 to Abraham Lincoln Fitts and Ellen Bradley Fitts in Pickens County. Frankie married James Troy McAfee, Sr. and together they raised their three children in Pickens County. Mrs. McAfee devoted […]
Read More »Principles and Prizes
I call upon our unprincipled alleged President Obama to return the gold medal trinket awarded to him at the commencement of his destructive term as president of the United States, so some other undeserving sot can use it for awhile like say, John, the Vietnam vet, Kerry. The Nobel Peace Prize was debased when it […]
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Rep. Tom Graves Co-Sponsors Bill to Allow Military to Carry Firearms at U.S. Facilities
Click HERE to read the text of the Enhancing Safety at Military Installations Act. BACKGROUND In 1992, President George H.W. Bush issued a directive that prohibited most military personnel from carrying firearms. The directive can be found HERE.
Read More »Mr. Ronald Strickland: Obituary
Mr. Ronald Strickland, age 64 of Bent Tree, passed away at his residence on Monday night July 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife: Kathy Strickland of Bent Tree, sons & daughter-in-law: Michael Strickland of Jasper, Ronnie & Nichole Strickland of Jasper, daughter: Christy Lingerfelt of Ball Ground, brother & sister-in-law: Lee & Brenda […]
Read More »Mrs. Izzie Thacker: Obituary
Mrs. Izzie Thacker, age 94 of Nelson, passed away at Wildwood Nursing Home on Tuesday July 21, 2015. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Bennie & Brenda Thacker of Nelson, Troy & Penny Thacker of Nelson, Ricky Thacker of Nelson, daughters: Patsy Heath of Marietta, Jody Cagle of Nelson, sister-in-law: Grace Ray of […]
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The Coverup
Opinion by George McClellan: An interesting article in Red State today (7/20/15) points out the obvious, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Bill Killian, is an apologist for Islam especially the depredations caused by Islamic Jihadists in the United States. Killian is bending himself over backward trying to minimize the Chattanooga murders […]
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