Beware of the Republican Party
Opinion by George McClellan: The euphoria sweeping the ranks of the GOP upon Trumps election must be tempered with common sense, a commodity sorely lacking in Washington politics, especially the Republicans. Please note that Speaker Paul Ryan did not get a unanimous vote from his caucus for the Speakership, but in his happy talk to […]
Read More »Fannin Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Edd Stepp Agency-Alfa Insurance
The Fannin Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Edd Stepp Agency, Alfa Insurance 10081 Blue Ridge Dr. Blue Ridge, GA. Specializing in Home, 2nd Home, Auto, Umbrella, Boat and Commercial Coverage.
Read More »Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/6 to 11/13
Arrest report provided by the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. 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, […]
Read More »Aftermath, Poor Losers
Opinion by George McClellan: Well, it’s all over but the shouting. Trump wins and the “left” is still shouting. Who would ’a thought? Poor losers I reckon! Demented in thought, ungracious in loss, ungrateful, whether they realize it or not, for their salvation from totalitarism and to the fact, for most of them, that they […]
Read More »Annual Thanksgiving Open Table Dinner
The Fannin County Good Samaritans will be serving our annual Thanksgiving Open Table Dinner at Fannin High School from 12-4 pm on Thanksgiving Day. We will be serving smoked Turkey and all the fixins’ + drink and desserts. All are welcome to share a traditional holiday meal on Thanksgiving Day at the Fannin County High […]
Read More »Mrs. Lillian “Justine” Beard Whitman: Obituary
Mrs. Lillian “Justine” Beard Whitman, age 71 of Blue Ridge, passed away November 16, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Whitman was born August 17, 1945 in Nashville, TN to the late Archibald Beard and the late Mable Dickens Beard. She attended The Ridge Baptist Church in Blue Ridge. In addition to her parents, she was […]
Read More »Rachel Mae Turner: Obituary
Rachel Mae Turner, age 71, of Ooltewah, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 14, 2016 at a local hospital. She was born in Fannin County on March 31, 1945, to the late Julius and Blanche Panter. She worked for Gem Products and Sears Service Center. She was of the Baptist […]
Read More »Polk County TN Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/8 to 11/14
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 »Fannin Chamber of Commerce 11/15 e-Newsletter
Fannin Chamber of Commerce 11/15 e-Newsletter
Read More »WFES Thanksgiving Meals & More!
West Fannin had two wonderful days of Thanksgiving Meals. We feed 1,197 students and adults on Tuesday, November 8th and Wednesday, November 9th. This event is such a success because of the many volunteers and our wonderful cafeteria staff. Thank you! Farm-to-Table Sweet Potato Pies West Fannin fourth grade parents had a special treat […]
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Missing the Clues
Opinion by George McClellan: The Democrats, the Clinton’s especially, totally underestimated the wrath of the American people by ignoring the political, economic and social problems so clearly revealed by the elections of 2012 and 2014 that returned the Congress into Republican hands. Those millions of “little people” not within that special circle of “Royal” favor, […]
Read More »Mr. Luther James Rhodes: Obituary
Luther James Rhodes, age 93 of Morganton, passed away November 13, 2016 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Luther Rhodes was born April 7, 1923 in Morganton, GA. A member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. He retired from City Services Chemical Company where he was employed for thirty two years and enjoyed playing […]
Read More »Mrs. Fay Oleta Shields Weaver: Obituary
Mrs. Fay Oleta Shields Weaver, age 84, of College Park, GA passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her home. She was born in Cherokee County, GA, on June 23, 1932, to the late Harley Shields and Lowneys Fox Shields. She retired as an Insurance Agent for Weaver Insurance Agency and was a member […]
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