Fannin County is currently experiencing heavy flooding. DO NOT attempt to drive through flooded areas. If you have an emergency call 911. For Non-Emergent calls please call Fannin County 911 Non-Emergency number at 706-632-6022. The following roads may be impassable due to flooding: Edgewood Ln, Blue Ridge Little Creek Crossing, Blue Ridge… Dial Rd, Blue […]
Read More »What Regime Should We Change?
Opinion by John Tutten: At least one good thing came out of the Republican Presidential debate on CNN this week. The differences between Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio were made clear and unmistakable. The race to the nomination may very well come down to these two men since I still have the feeling Donald Trump […]
Read More »My Opinion…..
My Opinion by Ralph C. Barker “Ex Nihilo” in Latin means making something out of nothing. This is what God did in the beginning. God spoke, and it was. Simple to understand, right? What is fascinating to me is that liberals believe in Ex Nihilo. They think they can speak things into existence. They seem […]
Read More »Read It and Weep
Retired Army Lt. Col Allen West, on 19 Dec 2015, eloquently wrote: “Wednesday morning, the Congressional leadership (GOP+ Reid & Pelosi) introduced a 2,000-page, $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill. It adds an additional $80 billion in spending over the next two years, beyond what Congress already planned to spend! This is an unbelievable action from […]
Read More »Something Stupid
Opinion by Ed Huber December 17, 2015 I remember growing up, whenever I did something stupid my dad would tell me: “Son, if your brain was in a bird it would fly backward.” I would think to myself, but dad, you’re the source of my gene pool. If Obama, or Hillary read one of my […]
Read More »Words, Just Words!
Opinion by George McClellan: Progressive/Leftists, especially those in Obama’s administration, (where else?) rail against trifling misdemeanors (Gen. Patarus) but ignores the important felonies (Lois Learner, Hillary Clinton, et. al.) like they were of no importance what so ever. They demand open minded examination of the facts then, when facts are presented, stick their fingers in […]
Read More »Polk County TN Arrest Report 12/8 to 12/14
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 […]
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WFES Character Ed Word of the Month
The Character Ed word for the month of December was Compassion. The definition we used was “Being aware of others’ troubles and wanting to help” These students were chosen for consistently displaying this character trait throughout the month. Congratulations to all of you! Pictured from left to right- Front: Cooper Huffman, Josalyn Newman, Kylie Locke, Olivia […]
Read More »Fannin County Arrest Report 12/9 to 12/14
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 »Obama and National Protection
Opinion by George McClellan: It is demonstrably a stupid policy for our intelligence agencies, those that are tasked with protecting us from our enemies, foreign and domestic, to be forbidden by Obama’s policy to look at social media sources like Facebook, Twitter, & et.al to identify those immigrants who wish to enter our country as […]
Read More »FCHS FFA Student Competes in Career Event
Fannin County High School Freshman Hannah Payne competed in the Area 1 FFA Quiz Career Development Event, which was held at Cass High school in Cartersville. She placed 6 of 38 contestants and received a gold ranking.
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Gilmer County Teacher Town Hall on Merit Pay
Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston. Teacher Town Hall concerning merit pay in Gilmer County. Terry England Chairman Appropriations Committee, Brooks Coleman Chairman Education Committee.
Read More »Cold Water Trout Fishing
When entering the deep winter like we get in January and February, it is important to plan ahead. There are several factors to consider before making your next outing onto a trout stream. Things like your clothing, thermals, socks, when will the trout be feeding, does my wading gear leak, what if my guides begin […]
Read More »FCMS 8th Grade Teams Announce November Student of the Month
Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for November. 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 November are: Emily Deal (Team 8A), daughter of […]
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