Opinion by George McClellan: Our dilemma is trying to understand the how and why our constitutional republic does not function the way as was originally laid out in the US Constitution. The answer is that politicians have meddled with it at a time when no one was apparently looking. First, the 16th amendment, ratified in […]
Read More »Mrs. Geraldine L. Baughman: Obituary
Mrs. Geraldine L. Baughman age 95 of Frog Pond Rd. Hiawassee passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 18, 2016 at her home following a very fulfilled life. Mrs. Baughman was born on July 15, 1920 in Point Pleasant, W. VA., the daughter of the late Claude Nott and the late Caroline Long Nott. Geraldine was […]
Read More »Attorney General Olens Issues Statement on the Obama Administration’s “Dear Colleague” Letter
ATLANTA, GA- Today, Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens issued the following statement: “I am confident that Georgia’s parents, teachers, and local communities will take every measure necessary to ensure that no child is harassed or intimidated at school for any reason—that is our responsibility as parents and leaders. But the “Guidance” Letter recently issued by […]
Read More »Impeachment(s)
Opinion by George McClellan: I don’t mind giving kudos when they are deserved. In my last essay, I mentioned detecting some twitch of movement in what has long been considered an inert and moribund life form, the GOP congress. Apparently, the House Oversight and Reform Committee, chaired by Jason Chaffetz, the House Freedom Caucus, chaired […]
Read More »Mr. Neil Wallace McCullough: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mr. Neil Wallace McCullough, age 89, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, formerly of Hiawassee, Georgia, who passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 in Mt. Airy. Mr. McCullough was born in Manistique, Michigan, on March 25, 1927, a son of the late William Wallace McCullough and the late […]
Read More »Escaping the Sheepfold
Opinion by George McClellan: The potential disaster for the GOP is already beginning to reveal itself. America is no longer government of the people, by the people, or for the people instead, it has become government of, by and for the politicians who believe it is their right to remain there, at least until they […]
Read More »Mr. Billy J. Peters: Obituary
Billy J. Peters (BJ), age 75, of Hiawassee,Georgia passed away at his home on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Mr. Peters was born August 18, 1940, in Gaskin, Florida to the late Hubert and Louise Tidwell Peters. BJ and his wife, Zadie King Peters, moved in 2007 to Hiawassee, where he was a member of Union […]
Read More »Tea Party of Gilmer County Endorses John Williamson for State Senator in District 51
In the past the goal of the Tea Party of Gilmer County has been to present our members with information and let them make informed decisions about their candidate. But we now have a person who has been active in our Tea Party since it’s founding. We know John, we know his values and we […]
Read More »Alice Faye Jones: Obituary
Alice Faye Jones, age 75 of Hiawassee, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Alice was born January 29, 1939 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Samuel Melvin and Leona Kathryne King Jones. She attended Enotah Baptist Church. Survivors include: sister, Sandra Joyce (Noel) Nicholson of Hiawassee, sister, Patsy O’Dell of […]
Read More »Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 5/8 to 5/15
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 Towns 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 »A Word of Comfort for Today
Religion article by Dr. Bob Allen: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” That’s you, my friend. He is talking about you. He sent His Son for you. Friend, you are the highest order of […]
Read More »Crisis Everywhere
Opinion by George McClellan: Is the GOP in crisis? Yes, of course it is, but worse, so is America. The GOP’s crisis is called Donald Trump in whose hands potentially lies the salvation of an America quickly slipping away. America’s crisis is called the Democrat Party (Progressive socialists) which has worked fastidiously to denigrate, downgrade […]
Read More »A Second American Revolution
Opinion by John Tutten: “My main job is to keep my job, to get reelected. It takes precedence over everything.” So says Congressman X in a soon to be published kimono-opening book entitled, “The Confessions of Congressman X”. Congressman X is a current or recent Democrat member of the U.S. House of Representatives who has […]
Read More »Obama Most Successful President
Dear Editor: In my opinion, President Obama is one of the most successful presidents in the history of our country. Five days prior to taking office, he said; “We are five days away from fundamentally changing the United States of America.” And he has succeeded in implementing his agenda better than any president since FDR! […]
Read More »Mella Marguerite Hay Williams: Obituary
Mella Marguerite Hay Williams passed away on April 24, 2016 in Hiawassee, GA where she has resided since 2002. She was born in Fenton Michigan on September 09, 1918 to the late Sydney and Josephine (Fuller) Hay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Williams; daughter, Carolyn Schretter and brother, Sydney (Bud) Hay […]
Read More »Mrs. Liz Nichols Garrett: Obituary
Mrs. Liz Nichols Garrett, age 73 of Hiawassee, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Northside Hospital-Forsyth. Mrs. Garrett was born September 8, 1942 in Flat Creek, AL to Otis and Elva McGough Nichols. Mrs. Garrett was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother who loved God absolutely. Liz loved […]
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