The 10th Annual Leadership Snowball Golf Tournament enjoyed a sunny but cold day on Monday March 21st at Arrowhead Country Club. [cincopa AoEAlVdvf7-m] The event raises funds for the Pickens County Youth Leadership program. Seventeen teams played this year and the winners are: Congratulations to 1st Place Gross winner Amicalola EMC and 2nd Place Gross […]
Read More »School Board Public Hearing March 17th 2016- Strategic Waivers School System
The Pickens County School Board held a public hearing on March 17th regarding Pickens County School District’s Strategic Waivers School System Application and Contract. The Pickens County School District held a public hearing Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. regarding its application and contract to become a Strategic Waivers School System (SWSS), one of […]
Read More »Pickens County Board of Commissioners Holds Regular Meeting March 17th 2016
The Pickens County held its regular board meeting on March 17th 2016. The Board signed the Keep Pickens Beautiful Proclamation. FYN would like to remind everyone that April is old tire month where each household can take up to four old tires to the landfill for free during the month. April was designated as Great […]
Read More »St. Petrick’s Day Celebration March 19th
Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and our love of our pets combine in downtown Ellijay this Saturday. The annual “St. Petrick’s Day” activities begin with a pet parade, lining up at City Hall from noon to 1 p.m. and a Blessing of the Pets just before 1. After the parade down North Main, around the […]
Read More »Missing Bassett Hound in Cherry Log GA – Please help us find Gomer
Gomer is a 14 year old Bassett Hound who has lived in Cherry Log, GA in our back yard for 14 years, since he was 8 weeks old. He has been missing since Wednesday, February 24, 2016. We posted on Facebook and we want to thank everyone who has shared our post. Gomer being a […]
Read More »Superior Court Judge Honorable Judge Roger Bradley Enjoys Retirement Celebration
A celebration was held January 26th 2016 in honor of Superior Court Judge Roger Bradley’s retirement. A large crowd of colleagues, friends, and family attended the gathering to honor Judge Bradley and wish him well on the next chapter of his life. Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver spoke of Judge Bradley’s career and […]
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Superior Court Judge Honorable Roger Bradley Set to Retire
Superior Court Judge Honorable Roger Bradley has announced his retirement effective January 31st 2016. Judge Bradley spoke with FYN earlier and expressed how much he will miss all the wonderful people he has had the opportunity to work with over the years. However he is looking forward to visiting with family and has made […]
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Search for Wanted Man Ends with Coleman Arrested on April 1st
UPDATE….ARREST According to authorities on April 1st Mr Coleman was captured by the US Marshall Service in the Marietta area. During the arrest, he assaulted a K9 and the last known information of the dog was that it was in critical condition. Please be on the lookout for this individual. If you believe […]
Read More »Pickens Sheriff’s Office Searching for Wanted Man
According to Pickens County Sheriff’s Office a search is launched for a wanted man. FYN pulled the following from a post by Pickens Authorities. Roger Crocker is actively being searched for after he fled from Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Georgia. Crocker was last seen wearing only a hospital gown with his EKG leads […]
Read More »Governor Deal Declares State of Emergency in North Georgia
Following heavy rains, thunderstorms, and flooding Georgia Governor has declared a State of Emergency in three counties in north Georgia, Fannin, Pickens, and Gilmer Counties. More severe weather is in the forecast for Christmas day. Governor Deal has stated they will continue to monitor the situation. Additional counties may be added.
Read More »Flooding on Christmas Eve Leaves 4 Roads Closed in Pickens County
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms created flooding conditions in several areas in Pickens County on Christmas Eve 2015. FetchYourNews.com spoke with Pickens County Commission Chair Rob Jones this afternoon who told us a total of 11 roads were shut down due to the flooding and issues with washed out culverts. Jones said he was happy to […]
Read More »Heavy Rains Bring Flooding in North Georgia on Christmas Eve
Heavy rains and thunderstorms throughout the night caused flooding in multiple areas in North Georgia. Rains and thunderstorms were steady throughout the night and into the morning with another round expected later today, Christmas Eve 2015. [cincopa AQFAdId_6Ccu] Reports and photos coming in show areas in Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens Counties where flood waters are […]
Read More »Local DA is Leading the Way – Sosebee Presents Weapons of Mass Destructions
Some technology has been around forever while smart phones are relatively new. The majority of kids have one and are responsible users however kids are kids and our greatest investment and resource. Recently it came to our attention how fast times have changed and some misuse with smart phones. Most kids have cell phones […]
Read More »Donations! Where Does Your Money Go?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It is also one of the most giving times as well. People open their hearts and their wallets to help worthy causes and most are legit. When making a decision on which charity to donate to, most people consider the “efficiency” of the organization. What percentage of […]
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