US Navy Secretary Ray Mabus called the Chattanooga terrorist’s attack “insidious and unfathomable.” Insidious it was but unfathomable, no, not at all. America is under attack by Islam, the worlds premier hate group and the Chattanooga attack was another Islamic act of war against us. When will we realize that? I won’t even use the […]
Read More »Sodom and Gomorrah
Letter to the Editor by Ed Huber: July 16, 2015 What if someone told you what was going to happen in the future. Would you believe them? What if they were correct would you believe them the next time? What if they told you repeatedly with 100 percent accuracy, every time! Would you believe them? […]
Read More »John Henry Mealer: Obituary
John Henry Mealer, age 82, of Copperhill passed away Friday, July 17, 2015. Mr. Mealer was a native of the Copper Basin area and was a son of the late William and Martha Phillips Mealer and was of the Baptist Faith. He retired as a Steel Mill worker, having worked in Pennsylvania. He is survived […]
Read More »Imogene Juanita O’Neal: Obituary
Imogene Juanita O’Neal, age 78, of Copperhill, TN passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at her home. Imogene was a daughter of the late Walter and Venie Smith Hicks. She was a member of the Mt. Liberty Baptist Church. She retired from the Blue Ridge Health Care where she had workedin the Dietary Department. She […]
Read More »Polk County TN Arrest Report 7/7 Through 7/13
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 […]
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What’s Happening at the Fannin Library…
Upcoming Events: · Family Evening in the Park! Friday, July 24th at 7:00 the library is partnering with Fannin County Emergency Management Agency for a fun-filled family evening in the park! Starting at 7PM, there will be fun, crafts, popcorn, popsicles, a bouncy house, and more! Around 9 PM the last Flicks in the Sticks […]
Read More »FCHS Announces 2015/16 Bell Schedule
Information for immediate release from Erik W. Cioffi, Principal, FCHS Fannin County High School Announces 2015-16 Bell Schedule In order to continue to increase the opportunities for students to achieve and excel academically, Fannin County High School will be implementing a “flex period” for the 2015-16 school year. “Flex Time” will occur daily at the […]
Read More »Fannin Arrest Report 7/7 to 7/13
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 »Mrs. Dorothy Ann Petty: Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Petty, age 87 of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the Copper Basin Medical Center. Mrs. Petty was born August 29, 1927 to the late Horace A. Byrn and the late Willma Corlew Byrn. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Copperhill, she was preceded in death […]
Read More »Dr. John Earl Webb, DDS : Obituary
Dr. John Earl Webb, age 80 of Blue Ridge, passed away July 15, 2015 at N.E. Georgia Medical Center. Dr. Webb was born September 10, 1934 in Pueblo, CO to the late William C Webb and the late Audrey Leonard Webb. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tim Webb. Dr. Webb […]
Read More »Fannin County Incident Report 6/30/15 to 7/13/15:
Date: 6/30/15 Incident: Animal Case(Agressive dog): Marble City Rd. – Mineral Bluff Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: Forgery Offense: Ridgetop Circle – Blue Ridge Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: Traffic Offense(Driving while lic. suspended): Ada St./Curtis Switch Total Number Arrested: 1 Incident: Traffic Offense(Driving while lic. suspended): GA 2 WB – Blue Ridge Total Number […]
Read More »Cash for Body Parts, Bombs for Iran!
What is becoming of our America? America, history’s most exceptional country, birthed in revolution, a once proud and glorious nation of refugees who wanted to escape the tumult of their own countries to live, work and raise their families as free citizens in a nation devoted to freedom of speech, religion and opportunity without a […]
Read More »Blue Ridge Taxpayer Association Announcement
Blue Ridge Taxpayer Association July Message TO ALL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND FUTURE MEMBERS On this third writing, we hope you all enjoyed a safe and happy 4th of July. It was a wonderful day in Blue Ridge and surrounding Fannin County in spite of some early weather concerns. Beginning with a spirited Main Street parade […]
Read More »Changing Events, Changing Needs
Opinion by George McClellan: Scott Walker has finally announced for President. That’s great news indeed! Walker is the one accomplished politician with an positive record achieved by defeating the democrats and unions in a dark blue state at a Governors level. My apologies to Rick Perry, Bobby Jindal, et.al., who also have demonstrable gubernatorial skills […]
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