On December 25, 1932, Earl Gene Wright was born in a log cabin in rural Gilmer County, Georgia. The first born child of Norman and Annie Wright grew up in a loving, Christian home with five brothers and sisters on a small farm in Cherokee County, Georgia. He worked very hard as a child, tending […]
Read More »City of Blue Ridge Receiving Check from LGRMS
The City of Blue Ridge will be receiving a check on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 11:30AM. The check is from the Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS) for an approved safety grant. The check is in the amount of $5,029.40. These funds were used to purchase safety lights for the city trucks, flood lights, […]
Read More »Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/14 to 1/19
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 »Sylvia Corn Odom: Obituary
Mrs. Sylvia Corn Odom, age 96 of Knoxville, TN., formerly of McCaysville, GA., passed away January 27, 2016 at Beverly Park Place in Knoxville, TN. Mrs. Odom was born May 28, 1919 in McCaysville, GA to the late Charles J. Corn and the late Cordia N. Mull. A member of the 1st United Methodist Church […]
Read More »Kenneth “Kenny” James Jones: Obituary
Kenneth “Kenny” James Jones, age 57 of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born in Fannin County, GA on Saturday, September 6, 1958. Kenny was a home construction painter. He was of the Baptist Faith. Kenny was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his […]
Read More »GA DOL Office in Blue Ridge Will Open 2 Hours Later Today
Georgia Department of Labor office opens 2 hours late Thursday 1/21 due to inclement weather. Release Date: January 21, 2016 ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) Blue Ridge Career Center will open today at 10 a.m. The later-than-normal opening schedule is due to inclement weather conditions in the Blue Ridge area. The Blue Ridge office […]
Read More »Franklin Delano Sutton: Obituary
Franklin Delano Sutton, age 82 of Benton, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Mr. Sutton was born June 26, 1933 in McCaysville, GA to the late Clarence Sutton and the late Beulah Glazner Sutton. Mr. Sutton was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Clearview Baptist Church in Round Lake […]
Read More »Roy Edward Clore: Obituary
Rev. Roy Edward Clore, age 87, of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away Thursday, January 28, 2015 at his home. Rev. Clore was born in Mineral Bluff, GA on September 13, 1928 to the late Ed Clore and Nancy Adams Clore. He worked as an Electrician for Tennessee Chemical Company. Rev. Clore was a member of […]
Read More »Anh Phung Duong: Obituary
Anh Phung Duong, age 91 of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Duong was born September 15, 1924 in Cambodia, to the late Veng Suoi Duong and the late Muoi Tang. She was a very talented home maker who enjoyed cooking, sewing and caring for her grandchildren, she […]
Read More »Dawson William Lab: Obituary
Dawson William Lab, infant son of Jordan and Constance Huskins Lab passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Dawson is survived by mom and dad along with grandparents, aunts, uncles and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 24th at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Copperhill Chapel with Rev. Mark […]
Read More »Kerry Admits Obama is Funding Iran’s Terrorism
Opinion by George McClellan: What Kerry said, precisely, was: “Some sanctions relief money for Iran will go to terrorism,” (CNN, January 21, 2016). Who the hell’s side is he on any way? Does one suspect this represents the total knavery of the Democrat party or Obama’s treachery alone? We are only now learning why, during […]
Read More »Subsidies and Corruption
Opinion by George McClellan: I’ll tell you what I think. I think Ted Cruz is taking a lot of heat for his position on fazing out ethanol subsidies over five years, to Iowa’s corn farmers. Naturally, this is a slight blow to his campaign but a fight he needs to sustain for all taxpayers to […]
Read More »BRES Honor Roll & Principal’s List 2nd Nine Weeks
Principal Shannon Miller announces the Blue Ridge Elementary 2nd nine weeks Principal’s List and Honor Roll. Blue Ridge Elementary Principal’s List students must have a 93 or higher average in all classes, Honor Roll students must have an overall average of 90 or higher. Fifth Grade Principal’s List: Ava Queen, Lucas Whitaker, Finnegan Lassiter, Noah […]
Read More »William Lynn Harris: Obituary
Mr. William Lynn Harris, age 75, of Copperhill, TN passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. Mr. Harris was born in Mineral Bluff, GA and was retired from S & S Rock Quarry where he had worked as a Blaster. He was a member of the Hot House Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by […]
Read More »Jeanne Melissa Panter: Obituary
Jeanne Melissa Panter, age 45 of Mineral Bluff passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was born on Saturday, July 25, 1970 in Fannin County. Jeanne registered patients at Fannin Regional Hospital. She was a member of Hothouse Baptist Church. Jeanne was preceded in death by a daughter, Gracie Clinton. Survivors are son, Matthew […]
Read More »Jeanne Melissa Panter: Obituary
Jeanne Melissa Panter, age 45 of Mineral Bluff passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was born on Saturday, July 25, 1970 in Fannin County. Jeanne worked in patient registeration at Fannin Regional Hospital. She was a member of Hothouse Baptist Church. Jeanne was preceded in death by a daughter, Gracie Clinton. Survivors are […]
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