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Read More »Larry Junior Bowers: Obituary
Mr. Larry Junior Bowers age 63 of Indian Ridge Blairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 20, 2018 in the Erlanger Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Bowers was born on Feb. 26, 1955 in Murphy, NC., the son of the late Ernest Edgar Bowers and the late Mildred Alline Ashley Bowers. Larry loved riding […]
Read More »Short Takes – The Derangement of Compassionate Fascists
The Derangement of Compassionate Fascists As a conservative, I could not be more grateful or pleased for their contributions to Trump’s continued Presidency and the assurance of his re-election in 2020, then that provided by the continuing Mueller circus, the daily visual presence of Hillary Clinton and the deranged mutterings of California’s premier female nut […]
Read More »William “Billy” Nelson Poteete: Obituary
Mr. William “Billy” Nelson Poteete age 82 of Poteete Creek Rd. Blairsville passed away on Thursday June 7, 2018 in the North East GA Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Poteete was born on August 20, 1935 in Union County, the son of the late Ulius Poteete and the late Ina Mae Davenport Poteete. […]
Read More »Union County Fire Department Incident Report 06/04 to 06/10
UNION COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENTS June 4, 2018 thru June 10, 2018 DATE INCIDENT 6/4/2018 Medical Call- Station 6-Pat Colwell Medical Call- Station 7-Dooly Medical Call- Station 10- Blairsville Smoke Detector Install-Station 4-Ivy Log Smoke/Fire Alarm- Station 7-Dooly Search for Missing Person- Station 7-Dooly 6/5/2018 Smoke/Fire Investigation- Station 2-Jones Creek Medical Call- Station 2-Jones Creek […]
Read More »The 15th Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
June 9th and 10th – 9am to 5 pm THIS WEEKEND AT MEEKS PARK Location: Meeks Park (1/2 mile west of Blairsville off Hwy. 515W) 11 Pool Lane Blairsville, GA Date/Time Information: June 9th & 10th, 2018 9am – 5pm Fees/Admission: Adults $10 per day or $15 for 2 days Children 12 & under FREE Pay […]
Read More »Short Takes – The Illegal Immigration Problem Will Still Persists
The Illegal Immigration Problem Will Still Persist I was seriously alarmed listening to radio host Hugh Hewitt’s interview with Attorney General, Jeff Sessions on the subject of illegal immigration. In fact I couldn’t believe my ears when Hewitt argued on the basis of unfounded compassion “for the children” who are separated from their parents when […]
Read More »Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 05/28 to 06/03
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and […]
Read More »S.A.F.E. Kids Fishing Derby Results
What a splendid day May 19 was for all of the families who attended the first annual S.A.F.E. Kids Fishing Derby at Nottely Marina. The parking lot was filled. The sun was shining and the fish were biting. The excitement was evidenced by all who participated. This was a terrific way to celebrate the ending […]
Read More »Herbert “Cecil” A. Collins: Obituary
Mr. Herbert “Cecil” A. Collins age 89 of Dallas Hwy Marietta, GA. formerly of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 23, 2018 in the North East GA. Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Collins was born on July 16, 1928 in Blairsville, GA., the son of the late Edwin Paul Collins and the […]
Read More »Mary Clarinda Hodges Dell: Obituary
Mrs. Mary Clarinda Hodges Dell, Age 82, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, went home to Heaven on May 16, 2018. Mary was born in Miami, Florida on May 1, 1936, to the late T.K. and Ada Hodges. She married her High school sweetheart, the late Raymond A. Dell, on April 9, 1955 . They made a […]
Read More »Pat Howell Phillips: Obituary
Mrs. Pat Howell Phillips age 77 of Hillsyde Drive Blairsville passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 8, 2018 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Phillips was born on March 14, 1941 in Lubbock, TX., the daughter of the late J.D. Howell and the late Alma Inez Parker Howell. Pat was a […]
Read More »Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 04/30 to 05/06
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and […]
Read More »Michael Garrett: Obituary
Mr. Michael Garrett age 52 of Shake Rag Rd. Hiawassee passed away peacefully on Saturday April 21, 2018 in the North East GA Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Garrett was born on Jan. 20, 1966 in Towns County, the son of Judy Henderson Garrett and the late Joel Garrett. He was a native […]
Read More »James Hall Davis: Obituary
Mr. James Hall Davis age 82 of Blairsville passed away on Tuesday April 17, 2018 in the Chatuge Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born on Feb. 10, 1935 in Celina, TN., the son of the late Landon Davis and the late Erie Scott Davis. James was a resident of Union County […]
Read More »Union County Fire Department Incident Report 04/09 to 04/15
UNION COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENTS April 9, 2018 thru April 15, 2018 DATE INCIDENT 4/9/2018 Medical Call- Station 5-Suches Medical Call- Station 6-Pat Colwell Motor Vehicle Accident- Pat Colwell Rd/ Hwy 325 4/10/2018 2-Medical Calls- Station 2-Jones Creek 4/11/2018 Medical Call- Station 10-Trackrock Medical Call- Station 10- Blairsville 4/12/2018 Motor Vehicle Accident- Blue Ridge Hwy […]
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