Opinion by John Tutten: “My main job is to keep my job, to get reelected. It takes precedence over everything.” So says Congressman X in a soon to be published kimono-opening book entitled, “The Confessions of Congressman X”. Congressman X is a current or recent Democrat member of the U.S. House of Representatives who has […]
Read More »Mr. Carl F. Buser: Obituary
Mr. Carl F. Buser, age 83, of Blairsville, GA, formerly of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2016, following an extended illness. Carl was born in Cambridge City, IN, on January 30, 1933, and then moved with his family to Connersville, IN, where he met and later married the love […]
Read More »The GOP and The Donald
Opinion by George McClellan: The GOP is finally realizing that Donald Trump will be the conservative party candidate. Meetings are scheduled between Trump, Speaker Paul Ryan and GOP Chairman, Reince Priebus, to try to convince Trump to become the Republican candidate. To do this, the GOP must persuade him to accept the GOP’s principles so […]
Read More »Mr. George Wesley Seabolt: Obituary
Mr. George Wesley Seabolt age 61 of Old Farm Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday May 10, 2016 following an extended illness. Mr. Seabolt was born on Jan. 16, 1955 in Dahlonega, GA. the son of the late J.C. Seabolt and the late Juanita Wallis Seabolt. He was a lifelong resident […]
Read More »There’s a Revolution Coming (if it hasn’t already started)
Opinion By George McClellan: The media is trying to shape the news for us now that Donald Trump is the prospective GOP candidate. It’s probably time to completely turn off the TV news programs, including Fox News, and rest your minds for awhile secure in the knowledge that your are missing the left wings massive […]
Read More »Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 5/2 to 5/8
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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Mrs. Brenda Nell Smith: Obituary
Mrs. Brenda Nell Smith age 58 of Ridge Rd. Mineral Bluff passed away peacefully on Saturday May 7, 2016 in the Erlanger Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born on Sept. 17, 1957 in Plant City, FL., the daughter of Harvey and Magoline Dunkin Beasley. She had lived in the Fannin Area for […]
Read More »Mrs. Frankie Satterfield: Obituary
Mrs. Frankie Satterfield age 97, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. Frankie was born in Blairsville, Ga. She was a member of New Union Baptist Church since 1934. She loved gospel music, going to the senior center and visiting with her cousin Lorene (Tinkie) […]
Read More »A Hiccup!
Opinion by George McClellan: House Speaker Paul Ryan can’t yet bring himself to support Donald Trump on the misconstrued grounds that Trump does not meet Republican principles. He said: “the party needs a standard bearer who meets our standards.” Just what are “our standards” and now, who cares? Here’s a clue for Speaker Ryan: the […]
Read More »Mrs. Grace Ann Bartal: Obituary
Mrs. Grace Ann Bartal age 74 of Chatuge Shores Overlook Hayesville passed away peacefully on Friday May 6, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Bartal was born on Oct. 6, 1941 in Youngstown, OH., the daughter of the late Thomas Glenn and the late Grace Ann Haggerty Bartal. Grace had been employed […]
Read More »An Age Old Battle
Opinion by John Tutten: I believe I understand now why conservative supporters of Donald Trump’s candidacy are so ardent and so energized. I understand now why they continue to support him despite his floating the most absurd and despicable accusation in modern politics. I speak of Trump’s implication with zero proof that Ted Cruz’ father, […]
Read More »A Wild Wind Blows Bitter Weeds
Opinion by George McClellan: In light of Donald Trump’s decisive win in Indiana and Ted Cruz’s inevitable decision to abandon the chase, it only remains for the remnants of the GOP, if they wish to remain a political party of any significance, to rally around Trumps flag and ride the wild wind wherever it may […]
Read More »Mr. Dominic Compana: Obituary
Mr. Dominic Compana, age 78 of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, GA. Mr. Compana was born July 24, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph Compana and the late Philamina LaVita Compana. He was a member of the Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. In his […]
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Speaker David Ralston Responds to Governor Nathan Deal Veto of Campus Carry Bill
Speaker of the House of Representatives David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) issued the following statement concerning the Governor’s veto of HB 859, the Campus Safety Act: “I am deeply disappointed by Governor Deal’s decision to veto House Bill 859 – the Campus Safety Act. While I respect the Governor and his right to act as he […]
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