Mr. Ronald Thomas Twiggs (“Mushy”), age 68, of Blue Ridge, GA went home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Born March 22, 1948 at the Tennessee Copper Company Hospital to the late Johnny Thomas Twiggs and Kathreen (Whitlow) Twiggs. Ronny was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. By trade he was a machinist […]
Read More »There’s a Revolution Coming (if it hasn’t already started)
Opinion By George McClellan: The media is trying to shape the news for us now that Donald Trump is the prospective GOP candidate. It’s probably time to completely turn off the TV news programs, including Fox News, and rest your minds for awhile secure in the knowledge that your are missing the left wings massive […]
Read More »Mrs. Tommie Jo Williams Hamby: Obituary
Mrs. Tommie Jo Williams Hamby, age 73 of Copperhill, TN passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Bradley Health and Rehabilitation in Cleveland, TN. She was born in Copperhill to the late Harvey Jackson and Edith Ramsey Williams. She was a lifelong member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Postelle. She enjoyed Vacation […]
Read More »Edith Elizabeth Newton: Obituary
Edith Elizabeth Newton, age 85, of the Life Care Center of Ducktown went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 9, 2016. Mrs. Newton was born in Polk County to the late William Lonas and Millie Dalton Hedden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar David Newton, and siblings, William Roy […]
Read More »West Fannin Elementary Donates Vegetables to Feed Fannin
The students from WFES have been growing many plants in the greenhouse. The students had extra cabbage, kale, and tomato plants that they donated to Feed Fannin. Pictured above L-R: (all students are 5th graders): Bryan Stiles, Zora Herr (from Feed Fannin), Lily Oliver, Ivy Hyde, Roger Moore, Kneeling in front is Roger Herr (from Feed […]
Read More »Mrs. Patsy Ann Bruce Heldt: Obituary
Mrs. Patsy Ann Bruce Heldt, age 73 of Loganville, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Heldt was born July 26, 1942 in Postelle, TN to the late Cecil Bruce and Bonnie Patterson Bruce. A member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Postelle, TN, she was preceded in death by […]
Read More »A Hiccup!
Opinion by George McClellan: House Speaker Paul Ryan can’t yet bring himself to support Donald Trump on the misconstrued grounds that Trump does not meet Republican principles. He said: “the party needs a standard bearer who meets our standards.” Just what are “our standards” and now, who cares? Here’s a clue for Speaker Ryan: the […]
Read More »Switzerland, Italy, France and Spain Meeting at FCHS
On Saturday May 14th at 11:00am, there will be an enrollment and informational meeting for the next Fannin Community European Trip at Fannin County High School. Brian Tesoriero, foreign language teacher at FCHS will host the meeting. Students, parents and adults of any age are invited to travel on this exciting trip. Participants will experience […]
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Polk County TN Arrest Report 4/26 to 5/1
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 »Upcoming Events at FCHS
Senior Scholarship Ceremony Thursday, May 12 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center Awards Ceremony (for all students) Tuesday, May 17 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center Graduation Friday, May 20 8 p.m. Stadium
Read More »FCMS SOTM for April & May Announced
Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for April and May. Students are chosen by their academic teachers for this distinction. Qualifications for this honor include outstanding citizenship, good attendance, respectfulness toward faculty and peers, and a good academic standing. Students chosen for April are: Hannah Navarro […]
Read More »West Fannin Elementary School 2nd Place in State SAR Poster Contest
Jack Hyatt was the first place winner of the Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Poster Contest. Jack’s poster went to the state competition where he placed second in the state of Georgia! President Sid Turner presented Jack with a certificate and a check for $75. Congratulations, Jack! Above […]
Read More »An Age Old Battle
Opinion by John Tutten: I believe I understand now why conservative supporters of Donald Trump’s candidacy are so ardent and so energized. I understand now why they continue to support him despite his floating the most absurd and despicable accusation in modern politics. I speak of Trump’s implication with zero proof that Ted Cruz’ father, […]
Read More »A Wild Wind Blows Bitter Weeds
Opinion by George McClellan: In light of Donald Trump’s decisive win in Indiana and Ted Cruz’s inevitable decision to abandon the chase, it only remains for the remnants of the GOP, if they wish to remain a political party of any significance, to rally around Trumps flag and ride the wild wind wherever it may […]
Read More »Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/28 to 5/4
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, […]
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