Opinion written by George McClellan: What are Obama’s priorities? Our alleged president, spoke publicly about his plan to release, by Executive Order, thousands of “non-violent” black and latino offenders from their prison cell’s. This is only to continue his plan to destroy America. Obama opined that these people simply “made a mistake,” and it’s only […]
Read More »Judge Amanda Mercier Releases Statement
Judge Amanda Mercier released the following statement concerning her appointment to the State Court of Appeals. “I am so proud to have had the opportunity to serve the citizens of Fannin, Pickens and Gilmer counties as a Superior Court Judge for the last five years. It has been one of my greatest joys to work […]
Read More »Notice of Special Called Council Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Called Council meeting of the COUNCIL of the CITY OF Blue Ridge will be held at City Hall 480 West First Street Blue Ridge, Ga 30513. Special Called Council Meeting November 19, 2015 4:00 PM 480 West First Street A G E N D A Call Meeting to […]
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WFES Character Ed Word of the Month “Citizenship”
The West Fannin Elementary School’s Character Ed word for the month of October was Citizenship. The definition we used was “doing your best to make your home, community, neighborhood, and school better places. A good citizen obeys rules and respects authority” These students were chosen for consistently displaying this character trait throughout the month. Congratulations to […]
Read More »Wilma M. Godfrey: Obituary
Mrs. Wilma M. Godfrey, age 97, of McCaysville, GA passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 in the Life Care Center of Ducktown, TN. Mrs. Godfrey was born in Mascott, TN on August 22, 1918 to the late Bruce and Anna Myrtle Thrasher Merrell. She attended Kingtown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her […]
Read More »RNC : Restraining National Conservatives
Opinion written by John Tutten: Can the leadership at the Republican National Committee really be that dumb? Did they really expect that a debate moderated by a faction of NBC was going to provide a meaningful showcase of the Republican presidential candidates? They had to have known that the amateurish CNBC moderators would do everything […]
Read More »Our Despotic Government
Opinion written by George McClellan: Can we now affirmatively say that we are under siege of a rouge government, one completely estranged from the people, its laws and morals of what the United States once stood for? We are at war with Russia and it’s occurring in Syria. The Obama regime has spent billions […]
Read More »Fannin County Halloween Events!
Halloween Costume Parade and Trick or Treat Downtown McCaysville, GA North on Hwy 5 from Hwy 515 in Blue Ridge: Halloween Costume Parade and Trick or Treat “Safe Zone”, October 30th, 2015. 4:30pm to 7:30pm Ghosts & goblins come out in their best costumes to compete in the annual Halloween Costume Parade. Costume Judging will […]
Read More »Polk County TN Arrest Report 10/20 to 10/26
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 »Fannin County Incident Report 10/16/15 to 10/25/15
Date: 10/16/15 Incident: Miscellaneous Offenses: Mineral Bluff Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: Theft Offense: Robert Miller Lane – Mineral Bluff Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: Disorderly Conduct, Damage to Property: Tennis Court Rd.- Blue Ridge Total Number Arrested: 1 Date: 10/18/15 Incident: Theft Offense: Jones Rd. – Epworth Total Number Arrested: 0 Date: 10/19/15 Incident: […]
Read More »Debates October 29, 2015
Opinion written by Ed Huber: After watching three GOP debates and one from the other side I sit here trying to figure out what I’ve learned. Is there a “frog hair” of difference between any of them or are they all liars? Chris Christi said the government has stolen the taxpayer’s money and can no […]
Read More »Fannin County Arrest Report 10/21 to 10/26
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 »Fannin County Emergency and Fire Log 10/19 to 10/25
FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street Blue Ridge 706-632-1958 Robert Poole, PIO Report Period: Oct 19, thru Oct 25, 2015 Total Calls answered by 911 Center (including non-emergency) 1534 The following figures represent emergency calls dispatched Law Enforcement (cities & county) 368 Rescue 24 Fire 108 EMS McCaysville Ambulance 33 […]
Read More »WFES Students Grow Radishes in Raised Beds
West Fannin’s 4th and 5th grade students have 6 raised planting beds. The students have used the beds to learn about growing and tending to plants. They are learning about different types of soil and what works best in raised beds. They planted various herbs, vegetables, and greens. Recently, they harvested their radishes and our […]
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