Are the Tea Party’s Moribund? “Associated Press declares Republican ‘Tea Party’ era has faded away…..” Hummn? Maybe, but I disagree with the premise asserted here by noting that pop-up, grass root political organizations like Tea Party’s, were mostly filled with aroused, angry people born in the 40’s and 50’s, who lived through the WW2 years […]
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Rosemary Landrum Entz: Obituary
Mrs. Rosemary Landrum Entz age 84 of Rosemary Drive Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday May 20, 2018 following a brief illness. Mrs. Entz was born on July 17, 1933 in Paragould, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John Landrum and the late Grace Butler Landrum. Rosemary obtained her teaching degree and […]
Read More »Union County Fire Department Incident Report 05/14 to 05/20
UNION COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENTS May 14, 2018 thru May 20, 2018 DATE INCIDENT 5/13/2018 Smoke/Fire Alarm- Station 7- Dooly Smoke/Fire Alarm- Station 6- Pat Colwell Search and Rescue- Appalachian Trail Medical Call- Station 5-Suches 5/14/2018 Vehicle Unlock- Station 10-Blairsville Control Burn- Station 7-Dooly Smoke Investigation- Station 4-Ivylog Medical Call- Station 8-Gumlog 2-Medical Calls- Station […]
Read More »Patricia Ann Light: Obituary
Patricia Ann Light, 79, of Hiawassee, GA died on May 13, 2018. She is survived by her three children: Mary George, Tim Malolepsy, and Mary Ann Richards. A private celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to S.A.F.E. (safeservices.org) or Towns County Food Pantry (townscountyga.org/food-pantry.html). Mountain View Funeral […]
Read More »Tick tock, set your clock so you don’t miss the S.A.F.E. Kid’s Fishing Derby!
Saturday, May 19, 2018, is almost here, Towns and Union County families! Nottely Marina, located at 86 Doucette Circle in Blairsville, is the place to be. The Kid’s Fishing Derby starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. You don’t want to miss this end-of-the-school-year family event. Admission and parking are free. Parents must […]
Read More »Dalton GOP Sen. Payne Faces Primary Challenger From His Right
This article appeared in http://insideradvantage.com/2018/04/27/dalton-gop-sen-payne-faces-primary-challenger-from-his-right/ on Friday. Dalton GOP Sen. Payne Faces Primary Challenger From His Right D.A. King Here’s another race to watch: The Republican primary race for state Senate District 54 in the Dalton area has heated up over the topic of illegal immigration and the failed attempt at illegal alien driver’s license reform […]
Read More »Don Franklin Phillips: Obituary
Mr. Don Franklin Phillips, age 86 of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening at Wood Dale Health Care Center in Dalton, Georgia. Mr. Phillips was born in Blairsville, Georgia, August 14, 1931 a son of the late Robert Franklin “Bob” and Bonnie Alexander Phillips. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death […]
Read More »Barbara Roche: Obituary
Barbara Roche age 79 of Young Harris, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday April 14, 2018 in her own apartment home following an extended illness. Barbara was born in Miami, FL July 20, 1938, the daughter of John Roy Roche and Alice Andersen Roche. She is survived by her niece Tina Jelly. Barbara loved the […]
Read More »Adam Lee Williams: Obituary
Mr. Adam Lee Williams age 41 of Fires creek Road Hayesville passed away on Saturday April 14 a this home. Adam was born on April 3, 1977 in Willows California . Adam was preceded In death by his father Aubrey Williams ,a brother John Williams and a son Collin Williams. Adam had lived in the […]
Read More »Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 04/13 to 04/22
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 »Ann J. Waite: Obituary
Mrs. Ann J. Waite, age 93, of Ivy Meadow Lane, Blairsville, passed away peacefully at Union County Nursing Home on Friday April 6, 2018 following an extended illness. Mrs. Waite was born in 1924 in Chicago, IL., the daughter of the late Clarence Tusinski and the late Joanna Hildenbrant. Ann was a loving mother, sister, […]
Read More »Mary Owenby Dockery: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Mary Owenby Dockery, age 93, lifelong resident of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Clay County Care Center in Hayesville, North Carolina. Mrs. Dockery was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She will always be remembered by […]
Read More »Ronnie Lee Deyton: Obituary
Mr. Ronnie Lee Deyton age 60 of Overlook Court Blairsville formerly of Blue Ridge passed away on Sunday March 25, 2018 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Deyton was born on Jan. 23, 1958 in Blue Ridge, GA., the son of the late Baxter Deyton and the late Edith Kinser Deyton. […]
Read More »Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 03/19 to 03/25
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 »James Robert Hadas: Obituary
Mr. James Robert Hadas age 55 of Forsythia Lane Hayesville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday March 5, 2018 following a brief illness. Mr. Hadas was born on August 12, 1962 in Key West, FL., the son of Samuel Hadas and Janet Cormack Hadas. He was a lifelong resident of Clay County. He […]
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