Opinion written by George McClellan: “For many of Mr. Bush’s longest-serving advisers” (i.e.: Mike Murphy), “Mr. Rubio’s run is a personal betrayal: Mr. Bush backed Mr. Rubio’s bid for House speaker in Florida and persuaded important donors to endorse him for Senate. A few of Mr. Bush’s supporters have taken to calling Mr. Rubio “Judas.”…. […]
Read More »Who Believes the Press?
Opinion by George McClellan: CNN seems to be leading the charge against GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson, in an attempt to discredit him in the publics mind by labeling him as a prevaricator (liar) on his version of unsubstantiated events from forty-five years ago. “There’s no evidence but the seriousness of the charges requires further […]
Read More »The Left’s Weaponization of Science
Opinion written by John Tutten: Now that Ben Carson is leading in some national polls in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, the left is beginning to sharpen their attacks on the former neurosurgeon. This week, Fareed Zakaria, the CNN news host, conducted an interview with famed atheist and evolution pundit, Richard Dawkins. Dawkins […]
Read More »Blue Ridge City Council Meeting Announcement and Agenda
Council Meeting November 10, 2015 6:00 pm 480 West First Street A G E N D A Call Meeting to Order Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Council Meeting Rules of Procedures (to be presented at each meeting by the City Clerk) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting (if minutes are completed and available) August 25,2015 […]
Read More »Georgia ranked No. 1 state in U.S. for business
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the third consecutive year by Site Selection magazine, a leading economic development trade publication. “Once again, Georgia has been named the top state in which to do business, reflecting our success in […]
Read More »Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Blue Ridge, Saturday 11/7
The Blue Ridge Veteran’s Day Parade will take place on November 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. The parade route will run from the Gazebo in downtown Blue Ridge through town to Veterans Memorial Park near Fannin County Middle School. The parade will include the North Georgia Honor Guard, a military color guard and the Fannin […]
Read More »Polk County TN Arrest Report 10/27 to 11/2
Pursuant to the state open records law, Tennessee Code Ann. section 10-7-503 to 10-7-512; 10-7-701 to 10-7-702; 10-8-101 to 10-8-103 Open Records Act allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Polk County, Tennessee. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for your viewing pleasure. Please remember […]
Read More »Stephen James Trantham: Obituary
Mr. Stephen James Trantham, age 60, of Copperhill, TN passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. Stephen was born in Polk County and was a salesman with Carport Cars in Murphy, NC. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Brown Trantham and a daughter, Melissa Sue Trantham. He is survived by his wife Cynthia […]
Read More »Fannin County Arrest Report 10/27 to 11/4
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Fannin 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 Bush Too Far!
Opinion by George McClellan: A book was just released, a biography in fact about the presidency of George H.W. Bush. In it however, are passages decrying the sinister and wicked efforts of Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld, during George W. Bush’s presidency, suggesting they gave bad advice to George that ultimately undermined his legacy of […]
Read More »Financial Focus November 2015 Newsletter
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Read More »FCHS Students Tour CNN and GPB in Atlanta
The Audio Video Technology and Film class from Fannin County High School recently toured CNN and GPB studios in Atlanta, GA. According the Governor’s office, the Video Industry in Georgia generated an economic impact of over $5 billion dollars in Fiscal Year 2014. The impact is projected to continue to grow and generate more and […]
Read More »Fannin County Incident Report 10/27/15 to 10/31/15
Date: 10/27/15 Incident: Battery, Cruelty Toward Child: Madola Rd. – Epworth Total Number Arrested: 1 Date: 10/28/15 Incident: Aggravated Assault/Battery-Gun, Criminal Trespass: Meadows Ridge – Mineral Bluff Total Number Arrested: 0 Date: 10/29/15 Incident: Domestic Violence, Battery: Marble City Rd. – Mineral Bluff Total Number Arrested: 1 Date: 10/30/15 Incident: Barbituate-Possession of: School House Rd. […]
Read More »Daniel “Dan” Ernest Bailey: Obituary
Daniel “Dan” Ernest Bailey, age 80, of Morganton, GA passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015 in Hiram, GA. He was born on September 9, 1935 in Fannin County, GA to the late Milus W. Bailey and Ruby Lee Kendall Bailey. Dan proudly served his country in the Air Force from 1953-1958. He married Nancy […]
Read More »Herbert Payne: Obituary
Mr. Herbert Payne, age 86, of Epworth, GA, passed away November 6, 2015. Born in Fannin County, GA, he was the son of the late Kit Carson and Ollie Patterson Payne. Mr. Payne had cut timber most of his life and was a long time member of the Bethany Church. Also preceding him death are […]
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