Opinion by John Tutten: Donald Trump may have inadvertently helped the Republican cause this year with his stumbling over a hypothetical gotcha question about the abolition of Roe v. Wade. During an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, Trump stated that with abortion illegal, women seeking abortions should face “some form of punishment”. (Why is Trump […]
Read More »Mr. Curtis Sydney Cargill Jr. : Obituary
Curtis Sydney Cargill Jr. passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born in Johnson City, New York on September 14, 1946 to the late Curtis Everett and Charlotte (Harvey) Cargill. Curtis was a Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his wife Lisa Watson Cargill; daughters and sons-in-law, Miranda and […]
Read More »A Tree of Life? Not Exactly
Opinion by John Tutten: I bet about right now you are getting a little weary from all the political chaff exploding around us. How about something a little different this week? Here goes. A team of scientists from the University of California at Berkeley using a supercomputer have generated a vastly more complex model of […]
Read More »Budgeting – Tripwires and Landmines
Opinion by George McClellan: The 2015 Budget Control Act, agreed to by both parties and the Obama Administration, that should have set spending levels to not exceed $1.06 trillion, was tossed out by the GOP when they passed the Omnibus Spending Bill for 2016, a vote so contentious that ‘conservative’ congressmen everywhere, who voted for […]
Read More »The Power of God’s Word
Religion article written by Dr. Bob Allen: I want to give you a word of encouragement today. Perhaps some of you are going through fiery trials even now. Stand firm, keep trusting the Lord. I have noticed most people I know who truly live the Christian life, and not just go to church, but have […]
Read More »Open Letter to Prince Reibus
Dear Mr. Reibus: I will not be voting in the presidential election this year. The electoral college “process” has been so completely corrupted that the electors (citizens) are no longer involved. You have stated in public media that the candidate for president will be “chosen” in a contested convention. One of your primary handlers has […]
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Mr. Marvin W. “Mark” Parker: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mr. Marvin W. “Mark” Parker, age 91, of Hiawassee, who passed away on the morning of Friday, April 8, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family. Mark was born in Lithonia, Georgia, on March 2, 1925 to the late Dewey G. Parker and Ina Chewning Parker. […]
Read More »Mrs. Magnolia F. Rhodes: Obituary
Magnolia F. Ballard May 3, 1928 – April 11, 2016 Magnolia 87, called “Steel Magnolia” by her children for her enduring strength, passed away April 11, after an extended illness. Magnolia, named after the sweet Southern flower lived up to her name. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her would say she had a […]
Read More »Societal Retrogression
Opinion by George McClellan: I stand in amazement viewing the retrogression of modern society and our leaders slobbering acquiescence to it on grounds of what is politically correct so as not to hurt other peoples feelings, especially our college students, the Constitution and the rule of law be damned. For example, Socialism, as many times […]
Read More »Holy Spirit Remembrance
Religion column written by Larry Bennett Can you imagine how overwhelmed the disciples must have been when Jesus gave them the great commission? Jesus’ parting words were, “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations (people groups)…teaching them to observe all that I have commanded” (Matthew 28:19). For the most part, they […]
Read More »Mrs. Martha Cullars: Obituary
Mrs. Martha Cullars, age 97, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on April 13, 2016. Mrs. Cullars was born on April 29, 1918 in Riverdale, Georgia to the late James Hopson and Ione (Huie) McElroy. Martha was a member of Riverdale Presbyterian Church and was active in Sunday School and Women’s Circle. She was preceded in […]
Read More »Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/3 to 4/10
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 »Mr. Robert Johnson Sprinkles: Obituary
Mr. Robert Johnson Sprinkles, age 86, of Hiawassee passed away on Tuesday morning, April 5, 2016 at his home. He will be warmly remembered by all who knew him, but especially missed by his family: loving wife, Ruth Sprinkles; sons & daughters-in-law, Roy Dean & Nancy Sprinkles and Reggie & Alice Sprinkles; daughter & son-in-law, […]
Read More »GOP Incompetence or Betrayal?
Opinion by George McClellan: The mire that the GOP finds itself in is of their own making. A luncheon friend caused me to realize that it was actually we, the base conservative voters of the GOP, who are in fact, the RiNO’s (Republican’s in name only), and that the corrupt ones, those destroying the party’s […]
Read More »The GOP Hustle
Opinion by George McClellan: Mr. Kevin McCarthy, majority whip under Speaker, Paul Ryan, on behalf of the NRC, sent out a desperate email beseeching conservatives to “chip in” a contribution (enter your amount) to save the nation. The threat to our nation implies the fear that Nancy Pelosi would return as speaker again and it […]
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