Richard Harold Kephart, age 78, of Murphy, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2019 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of Frank Lee Kephart and Josephine Dockery Kephart, who preceded him in death in 2005. He was also preceded in death by […]
Read More »Brittany Alexandria Riden: Obituary
Mrs. Brittany Alexandria Riden, age 23, of Talking Rock, GA, passed away on October 15, 2019. She was born in Fannin County, GA on October 16, 1995. She was a loving mother and a member of the Freedom Baptist Church in Polk County, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, James Richard Penwell. […]
Read More »2019-2020 1st 9 weeks HR PL Release
1st Nine Weeks Keith Nuckolls, principal at Fannin County Middle School, is proud to announce the following students who have received both Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the 1st nine weeks. Students on the principal’s list must have all grades of 93 or above while students on the Honor Roll must have an […]
Read More »Fannin County EMA/EMS Report for September 29 thru October 5
Fannin County EMA/EMS Director Robert Graham 20 Station Ridge Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513 706-632-1958 Fax 706-632-8003 September 29, 2019 thru October 5, 2019 Responses M1: 41 M3: 21 M4: 38 M11: 32 Polk EMS: 1 Union EMS: 1 Total: 134 Includes 24 out of town transfers. Law: 406 Fire: […]
Read More »William “Bill” Robert Champ: Obituary
Mr. William “Bill” Robert Champ, age 83, of Blairsville, GA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Bill was born on September 20, 1936 to parents James and Jennie Champ. He is preceded in death by his only sibling, Joyce Oldham. Bill was born and raised on a farm […]
Read More »Polk County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/2 – 12/8
Arrest report provided by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Polk County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, […]
Read More »Johnnie Lee Watkins: Obituary
Mrs. Johnnie Lee Watkins, age 84, of McCaysville, GA, passed away on December 4, 2019 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Born in Fannin County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Carl Clifford and Nona Margaret Cobb Crawford. She had worked as a Machine Operator for both Van Raalte and Shaw Industries. Mrs. […]
Read More »Yvonne Ledford McNelley: Obituary
Mrs. Yvonne Ledford McNelley, age 67, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on November 30, 2019 in the Emory University Hospital. She was surrounded by her closest family and friends. Yvonne was born in Blue Ridge, GA on January 30, 1952. She along with her husband, owned and operated the Blue Ridge Theatre along with […]
Read More »Debbie Jean Riffle: Obituary
Debbie Jean Riffle, age 49 of Calhoun, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Born on October 24, 1970, in Copperhill, TN, to Silas Roberts and Pat Stiles Phillips . She is preceded in death by infant brother Richard Roberts and grandchild Paisley Faith Perry. She is survived by her husband Russ Riffle of Calhoun, […]
Read More »Austin Lee Gilleland: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Austin Lee Gilleland, age 24, of Blairsville, who passed away on Friday, November 15th, 2019. Austin was born in Athens, Georgia, a son of Dwayne Gilleland and Amee Fowler Gilleland. He had lived in Blairsville for the past year and a half, and attended […]
Read More »Frances Geraldine “Jerri” Walden: Obituary
Frances Geraldine “Jerri” Walden, age 71, of Epworth, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. She was born on May 29, 1948 in Blue Ridge, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Poley Gordon Campbell and Mamie Arlean Patterson Campbell; son, Tim Walden; and sister, Ruth Ann Key. She is survived by her […]
Read More »Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/28 – 11/3
Arrest report provided by the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Polk County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, […]
Read More »Severe Weather Preparedness Day, November 6
For Immediate Release: October 28, 2019 News Release Georgia announces Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day, November 6. Exercise encourages preparedness for severe weather and tornadoes (ATLANTA) – Governor Brian Kemp, in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service, is declaring Nov. 6, as Georgia’s Fall Severe […]
Read More »Michael W McCray: Obituary
Mr. Michael W McCray, age 60, of Hayesville, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019. Mr. McCray was born January 18, 1959, in Murphy, NC, to the late Theron McCray and Ellavee Canup McCray. He was a member of Fires Creek Baptist Church, enjoyed working outside, and loved spoiling on his pet bird ‘Baby.’ Mr. McCray […]
Read More »2nd Grade Field Trip
The entire 2nd grade from Blue Ridge Elementary School visited New Echota State Historic Site in Calhoun, GA on October 16. The children were able to tour various historic buildings and visit Sequoyah’s printing press. This field trip was free to the children and was funded by The “Get Outdoors (GO) Georgia” Field Trip Grant which […]
Read More »Bob Allen Palmer: Obituary
Mr. Bob Palmer, age 91 of Jasper, passed away Tuesday October 15, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Palmer is survived by his Son & Daughter-in-Law: Scott & Heidi Palmer of Dallas, Step-Son & Daughter-in-Law: Doug & Robyn Platt of Jasper; Daughters: Maureen McDowell of Douglasville and Barbara Barber of Marietta; ten Grandchildren; several Great-Grandchildren and […]
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