Religion article by Larry Bennett: When we became a follower of Jesus we were placed into Christ. That means wherever Christ is, we are also. We see this truth in Ephesians , “God. . .has raised us up with Him and seated us in heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:5-6). There is another element […]
Read More »Letter to the Editor…
Submitted by Pat Thibodeaux: Tis the Season! Tis the season for “gifts” from the Gold Dome! Counties have sent in their lists, the “officials” have checked to see which Senators or Representatives have been naughty and which have been nice, (and which ones might need a little help in the upcoming primary) and the sleighs have been […]
Read More »Margaret Ruth Standridge: Obituary
Mrs. Margaret Ruth Standridge, age 91 of Wolf Creek, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home. Margaret was born January 24, 1924 in Polk County, TN to the late Harvey Alvin Gaddis and the late Elizabeth Withrow Gaddis. She was Baptist in faith. In her spare time she enjoyed […]
Read More »My Name is Rufus…
Rufus is a lovely young man with a ready smile and very ready for a cuddle. His true breeding is unknown but if there was a breed called friendly that’s what he is. He seems to be a Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix. He has a beautiful short hair brindled coat. He is neutered, house trained and has […]
Read More »BRES Thanks Sponsors for Shirts
Blue Ridge Elementary would like to thank all of our sponsors for this year’s t shirt. Every student along with all faculty and staff member will receive a shirt. Each grade level has a different color. These shirts will be worn on field trips and on field day. A list of our sponsors are as […]
Read More »Rescue Day at Blue Ridge Cotton Company
Saturday, September 26, 2015 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Downtown Blue Ridge, 544 East Main Street – Suite 2 Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Representatives from Humane Society of Blue Ridge, Tri State Pet Rescue, and Horse Creek Stable Bed and Breakfast will be present all day with information booths. Blue Ridge Cotton Company will introduce a […]
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FCHS FFA Members Visit UGA’s Animal Science in Action Program
Two Fannin County High School FFA members Adriana Smith and Montana Pearson traveled to the University of Georgia in Athens on June 22-23 for UGA’s Animal Science in Action Program. The program gives students a better taste of what animal science is and what an animal science student would have to do with an animal […]
Read More »Obama’s Coming After More of Our Wealth
Opinion by George McClellan: It’s important to listen to Obama’s words when he tells us what he thinks is best for us, as Americans, because somewhere down the line he intends to act on them. In seven years he has either successfully or unsuccessfully attempted to initiate many of those loony socialist, business killing ideas […]
Read More »Clinton Modus Operandi
Opinion by John Tutten: CNN accomplished its two prime directives at this week’s Republican presidential debate. First, they received their highest ratings in the last twenty years and delivered a spectacle worthy of a WWE pay-per-view. I have to wonder why the Republican candidates would so enthusiastically participate in such a forum. Why do these […]
Read More »Tain Elisha Ross: Obituary
Mr. Tain Elisha Ross, age 84 of Mineral Bluff, passed away September 19, 2015 at Pruitt Health Care of Blue Ridge. Mr. Ross was born June 21, 1931 in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Arthur Ross and the late Doshin Stiles Ross. He was preceded in death by parents, wife, Aleane Ross and 2 […]
Read More »William Wade Lovine: Obituary
Mr. William Wade Lovine, age 88 of Blue Ridge, passed away September 18, 2015, at Pruitt Health Care Nursing Home. He was born September 15, 1927, in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late William Timothy Lovine and the late Vernie Mae Arp Lovine. Mr. Lovine attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Star Creek Baptist Church. […]
Read More »Polk County TN Arrest Report 9/8 to 9/14
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 »WFES Celebrates International Dot Day
On Tuesday, September 15 fifth graders at West Fannin celebrated International Dot Day. The day revolved around the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Students learned about the importance of creativity, bravery and self expression. Creating a picture from a dot, using the IPads to make three dimensional dots, painting dot t-shirts, and hosting […]
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The Ruling Class, Is it Sustainable?
Opinion by George McClellan: American politics are no longer about ideas. We passed that “rubicon” years ago and most of us are only now realizing it. It’s all about power and control and who has the unbridled ability to loot the American treasury (tax payers), enrich their friends and so control the lives of the […]
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