Mrs. Birdie Mae Murray age 96 of Holly Hill Landing Blairsville passed away peacefully on Thursday May 19, 2016 in the Union County Nursing Home following a brief illness. Mrs. Murray was born on April 8, 1920 in Bamburg, SC., the daughter of the late Simmi and Elizabeth Ayer. Birdie loved sports and was a […]
Read More »Mrs. Geraldine L. Baughman: Obituary
Mrs. Geraldine L. Baughman age 95 of Frog Pond Rd. Hiawassee passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 18, 2016 at her home following a very fulfilled life. Mrs. Baughman was born on July 15, 1920 in Point Pleasant, W. VA., the daughter of the late Claude Nott and the late Caroline Long Nott. Geraldine was […]
Read More »Mr. Christopher Charles Chircop: Obituary
Mr. Christopher Charles Chircop age 67 of Emerald Pond Drive Blairsville passed away at his home on Wednesday May 18, 2016 following an extended illness. Christopher was born on Oct. 29, 1948 in Detroit, MI., the son of the late Lawrence Chircop and the late Kathleen Couch Chircop. He was a member of the Teamsters […]
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Read More »Escaping the Sheepfold
Opinion by George McClellan: The potential disaster for the GOP is already beginning to reveal itself. America is no longer government of the people, by the people, or for the people instead, it has become government of, by and for the politicians who believe it is their right to remain there, at least until they […]
Read More »Attorney General Olens Issues Statement on the Obama Administration’s “Dear Colleague” Letter
ATLANTA, GA- Today, Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens issued the following statement: “I am confident that Georgia’s parents, teachers, and local communities will take every measure necessary to ensure that no child is harassed or intimidated at school for any reason—that is our responsibility as parents and leaders. But the “Guidance” Letter recently issued by […]
Read More »Tea Party of Gilmer County Endorses John Williamson for State Senator in District 51
In the past the goal of the Tea Party of Gilmer County has been to present our members with information and let them make informed decisions about their candidate. But we now have a person who has been active in our Tea Party since it’s founding. We know John, we know his values and we […]
Read More »Mrs. Dessie Wimpey Ledford: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Dessie Wimpey Ledford, age 95, of Blairsville, who passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Dessie Wimpey Ledford, age 95, was born in Union County on January 23, 1921. She was the fifth child born to James L. […]
Read More »Mrs. Betty Marie Vanderlike: Obituary
Mrs. Betty Marie Vanderlike age 95 of Wesley Mtn. Drive Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home on Monday May 16, 2016 following an extended illness. Mrs. Vanderlike was born on April 16, 1921 in Detroit, MI., the daughter of the late La Vern H. Southerland and the late Bessie Western Southerland. Betty had worked […]
Read More »Mrs. Carol Jones: Obituary
Carol Jones passed away with peace and grace on May 16th with Bill Jones, her loving husband of 54 years by her side. Carol is survived by her two daughters Robyn and Kindra and predeceased by son Greg. Carol embraced a passion for life that touched everyone she came in contact with, whether she was […]
Read More »Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 5/9 to 5/14
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 charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has […]
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Mr. Paul Allen Allums: Obituary
On Sunday morning, May 15, 2016, Paul Allen Allums’ struggle with cancer came to an end. He was born in Bastrop LA on January 4, 1933 to the late Louis Baker Allums and Ethel Lucile Neal. Paul was raised in Louisiana, moving to Alabama and then onto Florida. He enlisted in the military in 1953 […]
Read More »Crisis Everywhere
Opinion by George McClellan: Is the GOP in crisis? Yes, of course it is, but worse, so is America. The GOP’s crisis is called Donald Trump in whose hands potentially lies the salvation of an America quickly slipping away. America’s crisis is called the Democrat Party (Progressive socialists) which has worked fastidiously to denigrate, downgrade […]
Read More »Mrs. Katherine Carolyn Ledford Twiggs: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Katherine Carolyn Ledford Twiggs, age 87, of Blairsville, who passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mrs. Twiggs was born the year of the great depression, on April 11, 1929, in Cherokee County, North Carolina. A daughter of the […]
Read More »A Word of Comfort for Today
Religion article by Dr. Bob Allen: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” That’s you, my friend. He is talking about you. He sent His Son for you. Friend, you are the highest order of […]
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