Zelda Mae Wilson, 82, of Dahlonega entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday December 22, 2016. Born November 8, 1934 in Atlanta to the late James R. and Evelyn D. Cooke, she lived in Mableton, GA for more than 40 years before she and her husband retired to Dahlonega in 2002. She was a 1952 graduate of […]
Read More »The Glacial Update of Georgia’s Water Plan
Opinion written by Benita M. Dodd: Imagine a group project today where everyone must put their electronic devices in a basket and use a blackboard, notepad, pencil, slide rule or manual typewriter. Consider how many people still drive a 1955 or ‘65 Chevrolet on a daily basis. Then ask yourself if it makes sense to operate […]
Read More »Supreme Court of Georgia Rulings on Ralston and Ellis
The Supreme Court of Georgia unanimously voted today to accept House Speaker David Ralston’s petition for voluntary discipline and ordered that he receive a “Review Panel reprimand” by a panel of the State Bar of Georgia. The opinion is below: Also today, the high court voted to reinstate former DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis to […]
Read More »Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: After this election, needless to say, Thanksgiving was interesting this year. However, my biggest surprise came as I talked to an old friend whom I have always considered a moderate Republican. And while I was not too surprised to learn he had voted for Clinton as I knew he supported Jeb Bush, I […]
Read More »Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/21 to 11/26
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 Dawson County, Georgia. 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 […]
Read More »Mr. Daniel E. Riley, Sr. : Obituary
Daniel E. Riley, Sr., 94, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday January 1, 2017 at Tanglewood Assisted Living. Born August 17, 1922 in Moundsville, WV to the late John and Agnes Riley, he had lived in Dawson County since 2008 having moved from Lula. Mr. Riley was an automobile mechanic for 50 years and worked for […]
Read More »Mr. Leonard E. “Skip” Comeau: Obituary
Leonard E. “Skip” Comeau, 70, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday December 20, 2016 at Northside Forsyth Hospital. Born August 12, 1946 in Norwood, MA to the late Oliver and Agnes Comeau, he had lived in Dawson County for over 30 years. Mr. Comeau formerly owned and operated a forklift repair service. A U. S. Army […]
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The Liar
Religion article written by Dr. Bob Allen: It looks like, for sure, all liars will go to a burning hell! The Lie, The devil’s foundation is built on it. The devil lied to Eve in the garden and brought sin into the whole world, upon all mankind. Lying spirit: The devil is a liar and […]
Read More »Mr. Marvin C. Owen: Obituary
Marvin C. Owen, 84, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday November 24, 2016 at Cumming Nursing Center following a period of declining health. Born February 4, 1932 to the late Mack and Alma Owen, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. Mr. Owen was formerly employed in the textile industry after which he worked for […]
Read More »Mr. Jerry Smallwood: Obituary
Jerry Smallwood, 59, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday November 22, 2016. Born August 21, 1957 to the late Bill and Ruby Smallwood, he had lived in Dawson County for the past 10 years having moved from Lumpkin County. Mr. Smallwood was employed in the plastics industry for over 30 years. Jerry took great pride that […]
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Mr. Jacky Evans: Obituary
Jacky Evans, 63, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday November 23, 2016 at Northside Forsyth Hospital following a period of declining health. Born April 7, 1953 in Cobb County to the late Jack and Barbara Evans, he had lived in Dawson County for over 30 years. Mr. Evans worked most of his life as a heavy […]
Read More »It’s a Cultural Thing Stupid
Opinion by George McClellan: Slowly the opprobrium that had long been directed to Donald Trump by the fawning far left wing media, as well as the loser establish GOP elites, are slowly shifting to refocus on the abysmal campaign the Democrats thought they were conducting through the inevitable presidency of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the anointed […]
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Mrs. Guinnett Chester Holtzclaw: Obituary
Guinnett Chester Holtzclaw, 64, of Dawsonville passed away Monday November 14, 2016. Born April 2, 1952 to the late Arvel “Bit” and Elsie Bearden Chester, she was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. Guinnett was a 1971 graduate of Dawson County High School and was formerly employed at H. D. Lee in Jasper. She was […]
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