It’s Your Chance to Win $200 in Gifts!
Community November 9, 2017
FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY!
Happy Fall Ya’ll, from FetchYourNews.com! 
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We are so excited to be doing a GIVEAWAY!!!! We have partnered with local businesses to offer this basket WORTH OVER $200… Here’s what you get if you win:
– $50.00 Gift Certificate for a meal at River Street Tavern
– $25.00 Credit towards boarding or grooming with Benji & Friends Inc
– One Free Oil Change with Shottenkirk Ford Jasper
– Two Free scoops of Ice Cream from MooBears Ice Cream & Hotdogs
– Two Movie Tickets for East Towne Cinemas
– Two Tickets for a Wine Tasting at Cartecay Vineyards
– And a Beautiful Basket, Delicious Apples, & a Jar of Apple Butter from Aaron Family Orchards
What You Need to Do:
Click HERE for the Facebook post
Follow the directions in the post!
We will announce the winner on Monday, November 13th @ 12:00PM on Facebook
Georgia Apple Festival LIVE from Gilmer County – Watch FYNTV.com
Community October 7, 2016
Go to FYNTV.com and check out everything going on at the Georgia Apple Festival this weekend! FetchYourNews.com & FYNTV.com will visit with vendors and highlight all the action at the Apple Festival!
ELLIJAY CELEBRATES 45 FUN-FILLED YEARS!
Welcome to North Georgia! The Georgia Apple Festival brings two exciting weekends to Ellijay, Georgia every year with hundreds of vendors offering food, art, crafts, and more, as well visitors from all over.
The Ellijay Lions Club, the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay, and Gilmer County invite everyone to come and enjoy the 45th year of the Georgia Apple Festival. There are over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made. This year promises many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals. There is a parade and antique car show each year. The antique car show is held at the Civic Center on October 8th. The parade is on October 15th and begins at 10 AM in historic downtown Ellijay.
North Georgia Drug Task Force and Lavonia Police Department Arrest Tennessee man for Trafficking Methamphetamine
Featured, Featured Stories, News August 26, 2016
Lavonia, Georgia – On August 14, 2016, Travis Shelton Courtner, 33 years old, was arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of Xanax (a schedule IV drug), giving false name and date of birth, and two counts of obstructing of a law enforcement officer.
Lavonia Police Department received a call of a suspicious vehicle with Tennessee license plates on the vehicle that had been running for two hours with no one in the vehicle.
The Lavonia Police Officer arrived on scene and observed a prescription pill lying in plain view inside the vehicle. The officer encountered Courtner in the roadway who provided them with a false name. As a result, Courtner was arrested for providing a false name and obstruction.
The North Georgia Drug Task Force was called to the scene and initiated an investigation with the Lavonia Police resulting in the seizure of approximately a 1/2 pound of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $9,000.00. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are possible.
The North Georgia Drug Task Force is a Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force comprised of the following agencies: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Lavonia Police Department, Elberton Police Department, and Hartwell Police Department. The North Georgia Drug Task Force is supervised by a supervisory agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Who is Running High Speed Fiber Optic Cable through North GA and Why?
Featured, News March 22, 2017
Part One:
Have you been wondering what they are doing along the train tracks in North Ga? Have you noticed the big spools near the tracks? Why are they digging trenches along these rail road tracks? The answer: They are installing high speed fiber optic cable. But who is doing this and what is their reasoning?
#BKP gives us information about who is doing this and where in this video. He will tell us more about who and why they are doing this in part two.
Jennifer Hinckley and the Rough Ridge Fire Update
News November 18, 2016Brian presents a full update on the Rough Ridge Fire started by a lightning strike.
Jennifer Hinckley, Planning Section Chief with the Southern Area Gold Incident Management Team and US Forestry Service’s Forest Prescribed Fire Specialist on the Tahoe National Forest in California, walks you through the details of the Rough Ridge Fire, it’s cause, and details on the fight against it.
Reward Offered in the Rabun County Bank Robbery
Featured, Featured Stories, News May 27, 2016
Dillard, Georgia – In an effort to encourage public assistance in identifying the person responsible for the Rabun County Bank Robbery, a reward is being offered. The reward amount is $5000 and it is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the bank robbery.
On Monday, February 8, 2016 at approximately 12:50 PM, a bank robber entered the Rabun County Bank located at 7408 Highway 441 North, Dillard, Georgia and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of money was taken. The suspect left the scene in a late 1990s model black Ford Explorer. The suspect is described as a black male, with a light complexion, heavy build and standing approximately 6’2-6’4 inches in height. The suspect is believed to be in his late 20’s or early 30’s and had at least one visible tattoo and a facial piercing. The Dillard Police Department and the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and are investigating the robbery with the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The GBI, the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office and the Dillard Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the robbery suspect pictured in the attached photographs. Also included is a photograph of the Ford Explorer. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office at 706-782-6226 or the GBI tip line, 800-597-8477.
March One Harvest Food Program for North Carolina, North Georgia, & Eastern Tennessee
Featured, Featured Stories February 29, 2016
Angel Harvest Ministries is now accepting orders for the March One Harvest Food Program for North Carolina, North Georgia and Eastern Tennessee. Clay County residents can go to Samaritan’s Promise in Hayesville and make their in person orders. In person orders will also be taken at the Shepherd of the Mountains Church behind Eller and Owens Furniture store. All in person orders must be placed by Wednesday noon March 09th, 2016.
Please notice that all orders will have to be completed by Wednesday March 09th, 2016 at 11:59. There will not be any changes taken or made after that time.
Checks and money orders can be mailed to PO Box 275 Murphy NC 28906 but must be received by Noon Wednesday March 09th, 2016. Please make checks and money orders payable to Angel Harvest Ministries.
Orders will be distributed on Saturday March 19th, 2016 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Any order not picked up by 11:00 am will be considered a donation and given to the needy.
If you have any questions please call Roger Williams at 828-837-5921. If no answer please leave a message.
This month’s menu includes:
#1 FAMILY BOX $37.50
2 lb Avg Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
2 lb Chicken Drumsticks
16 oz Center Cut Ham Steaks
(2) 10 in Mozzarella & Pesto Pizza
20 oz RTC Garlic & Herb Encrusted Tilapia Filets (2 X 10 oz Trays)
16 oz Breaded Beef Steak Patties (5 x 3 oz patties)
2 lb Boneless Pork Roast
1 lb Premium Ground Beef
1 lb Premium Breakfast Sausage
4 oz Buttered Mashed Potatoes
12 oz Frozen Crinkle Carrots
16 oz Frozen Cut Corn
16 oz Long Grain Brown Rice OR White Rice
16 oz Spaghetti Noodles
7.25 oz Macaroni & Cheese
8.5 Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
10 Individual Heat & Eat Oatmeal Flavored Brown Sugar (6.75 oz ea)
4 (3 pkg) Cinnamon Rolls
#2 MORE THAN ENOUGH BOX $46.00
14 oz Hillshire Farms Kielbasa Sausage
2 lb Avg. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
16 oz Center Cut Ham Steaks
2 lb Avg Chicken Drumsticks
1.5 b Avg Hamburgers Patties (6 – ¼ lb patties)
1.5 lb Boneless Pork Chops
20 oz RTC Garlic & Herb Encrusted Tilapia Filets (2 X 10 oz Trays)
2 lb Boneless Pork Roast
(2) 10 in Mozzarella & Pesto Pizza
1 lb Premium Ground Beef
1 lb Premium Breakfast Sausage
16 oz Breaded Beef Steak Patties (5 x 3 oz patties)
2 lb Frozen Crinkle Fries
12 oz Frozen Crinkle Carrots
10 oz Frozen Chopped Broccoli
16 oz Frozen Strawberries
12 oz Wide Egg Noodles
16 oz Long Grain Brown Rice OR White Rice
7.25 oz Macaroni & Cheese
8.5 Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
10 Individual Heat & Eat Oatmeal Flavored Brown Sugar (6.75 oz ea)
4 (3 pkg) Cinnamon Rolls
#3 GOLDEN CUISINE MEALS 10 MEALS FOR $29.95 (MSG FREE)
Individually wrapped meals, easy to prepare in a conventional oven, microwave or toaster oven
Single Portion, Diabetic and Cholesterol Friendly
For nutritional information please click here
• Mesquite Chicken in Barbeque Sauce over a Black Bean & Rice Blend with Carrots & Green Beans
• Country Herb Chicken Breast with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Carrots
• Meat Lasagna, Green Beans & Cauliflower.
• Lemon Pepper Baked Fish, Green Beans, Cauliflower & Yellow Squash
• Chicken Ala King – Chicken Breast pieces, Vegetables & Sauce over Bowtie Pasta, Cheesy Cauliflower & Spinach & Chickpeas
• White Turkey & Dressing with Gravy, Corn & Green Beans
• Chicken & Rice with Mushroom Sauce with Swiss Cheese, Broccoli & Carrots
• Salisbury Steak with Gravy, Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Peas & Carrots & Cauliflower
• Meat Loaf Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts & Corn
• Spaghetti & Meatballs with Broccoli & Black Bean Blend
#4 FROZEN VEGETABLE BOX $27.00
**NEW VENDOR and NEW VARIETY**
1 lb Frozen Strawberries
12 ct Frozen Dinner Rolls
1 lb Frozen Diced Carrots
1 lb Frozen Fajita Blend
1 lb Frozen Broccoli Florets
1 lb Frozen Green Peas & Carrots
1 lb Frozen Blueberries
1 lb Frozen California Medley
1 lb Frozen Lima Beans
1 lb Frozen Butternut Squash
1 lb Frozen Cut Yellow Corn
1 lb Frozen Mixed Vegetables
1 lb Frozen Sugar Snap Peas
1 lb Frozen Italian Green Beans
1 lb Frozen Green Peas
1 lb Frozen Cut Green Beans
#5 BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS 10LB $27.00
10 lbs Ready to Cook Breaded Chicken Tenders (2 – 5 lb bags)
#6 PREMIUM GRILLING SPECIAL $49.95
(From Stampede Meats Inc.)
(4) 10 oz USDA Select T-Bone Steaks (2.5 lbs)
(4) 8 oz. Choice Cut USDA Sirloin Steaks (2 lbs)
3.75 lbs Choice Cut Bone In Pork Chops
#7 PORK CHOP 10LB $31.00
10lb Boneless Pork Chops
#8 KIDS BOX $29.00
(4) Sausage Biscuit Sandwich
(4) Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
(4) Bacon Cheeseburgers
(1) 7.25 oz Macaroni & Cheese
(2) 10 in Mozzarella Pizzas
4 (3 pkg) Cinnamon Rolls
(4) 4 oz Mandarin Orange Cups
(4) Omelet – Ham, Egg, Onion, Peppers (5 oz ea)
(6) Individual Heat & Eat Oatmeal Flavored Brown Sugar (6.75 oz)
(2) 10 oz Tyson FC Chicken Fries OR (1) Tyson Chicken & (3) 2.8 oz Jamwich
#9 BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST 10LB SEASONED $29.50
10lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
(Seasoned with sea salt, natural flavors, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika)
#10 EASTER BOX $37.50
11 – 14 lb Avg Whole Turkey
(1) 2 lb Spring Hill ½ Ham
(2) 6 oz. Cornbread Stuffing
24 oz Frozen Cut Corn
(2) l lb Bags Sliced Carrots
16 oz Frozen Broccoli Florets
(2) 6.6 oz Herb & Butter Mashed Potatoes
2 lb Brown Rice (2 – 1 lb bags)
8 oz. Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
8 oz Jiffy Buttermilk Biscuit Mix
(2) Pumpkin or Fruit Pies
#11 PREMIUM PROTEIN BOX $29.50
3.4 lb Chicken Tenders
3 lb Thigh Quarters OR 4 lb Avg. Chicken Drumsticks
2 lb Avg Pork Roast
2 lb Avg Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 lb Avg Premium Ground Beef
1 lb Breakfast Sausage
1 lb Center Cut Ham Steak
ONLINE ONLY Dessert Box $21.50
(1) 20 – 24 oz Blueberry Pie
(1) 20 -24 oz Peach Pie
(1) 20 -24 oz Cherry Pie
(2) 20 -24 oz Pecan Pies
(2) Pumpkin Pies
**Items weights are approximate. In the event of a shortage, items may be substituted.
For more information or to see the full menu please to go www.oneharvest.com.
Winter Weather Advisory for North Georgia
Featured, Featured Stories, News February 8, 2016
Winter Weather Advisory for north Ga extended until 10AM Wednesday. Overall, expecting rain to change to snow this evening. Snow bands will likely develop overnight and continue Tuesday. Hard to say exactly where the bands will set up but overall snow showers will be light. Though snow will be light, areas within any banding will see a little more snow than those outside of the bands. Highest accumulations still expected across the mountains where temperatures remain the coldest the longest. Snow will taper overnight Tuesday/early Wednesday.
Alert – Winter Storm Warning in effect from 12 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday
Featured, Featured Stories, News January 22, 2016
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Snow Coming Down in North Georgia
Featured, Featured Stories, News, Videos January 20, 2016
January 20th 2016 ~ Snow coming down in North Georgia.
Public Health Notice: DO NOT DRINK WATER FROM FLOODED WELLS OR SPRINGS
Featured, Featured Stories December 29, 2015
Public Health Notice: DO NOT DRINK WATER FROM FLOODED WELLS OR SPRINGS
North Georgia – Due to recent weather conditions, any well or spring that has been covered with flood waters must be considered contaminated. Do not drink the water until after flood waters have receded, the well or spring has been disinfected with household bleach and the water has been laboratory tested. Contact the local county Environmental Health Office for questions and further instructions, if needed.
Shock Chlorination
Disinfecting a Well
Well disinfection is necessary if the well or spring was covered with flood waters. Before chlorinating, it is important to check the integrity of the well or spring water source to prevent future contamination. Well construction must prevent entry of surface water, debris, insects and animals. The well casing and concrete slab should be sealed and the well cap or sanitary seal must be secure. Springs should be in a sealed spring house.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Thoroughly clean all accessible outside surfaces removing any loose debris and mud around the well or spring. Then, wash the well area with a strong chlorine solution (1 quart of household bleach per 5 gallon of water).
- Determine the amount of water in the well. Calculate the amount of bleach chlorine needed. DO NOT USE SCENTED BLEACHES. Health officials recommend using the normal strength household bleach, which is 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite.
- Remove the well cap or place a funnel into the small vent pipe of the well cap. Use the table below and add the appropriate amount of bleach. A minimum of 50 ppm chlorine solution is required:
| WATER
DEPTH (FEET) |
WELL DIAMETER | |||||
| 2” | 4” | 6” | 8” | 24” | 36” | |
| 20’ | 3 pints | 3 pints | ½ gal. | ½ gal. | 2 gal. | 3 gal. |
| 40’ | 3 pints | 3 pints | ½ gal. | ¾ gal. | – | – |
| 80’ | 3 pints | ½ gal. | ½ gal. | ¾ gal. | – | – |
| 100’ | 3 pints | ½ gal. | ¾ gal. | 1 gal. | – | – |
If depth and diameter are unknown, 1 gallon of bleach can be used. Extra bleach does not necessarily mean extra disinfection and can be a health hazard in itself.
DO NOT DRINK OR PREPARE FOODS WITH WATER WHILE BLEACH IS IN THE WATER SYSTEM!
- Run water from an outside faucet through a hose until a strong chlorine odor can be detected. Place the end of the hose in the well allowing the water to run down the sides of the casing and circulate for at least 15 minutes. Replace the well cap.
- Turn off the hose and enter the home opening each tap, one at a time, until the smell of chlorine can be detected. Please include hot water faucets, toilets, bathtubs, washing machine, etc.
- Once the chlorine odor reaches all outlets, let the water system stand for 8 hours, preferably overnight. Refrain from any water use during this time.
- Flush the system of chlorine by turning on an outside faucet letting it run until the chlorine odor dissipates. Finally, run indoor faucets until the water is clear and the chlorine odor is gone. Do not run any unnecessary water into the septic system or allow the chlorinated water to drain directly into a stream or pond. Continue this process until the odor of bleach is completely gone.
- The water should be laboratory tested to determine if it is safe to drink. It is recommended that over the next several weeks two additional samples be taken to be sure results are satisfactory. Repeated chlorination and/or a well professional should be called if problems remain.
- If not sure how to disinfect a well or spring, how to take a well sample or how to get laboratory results, contact the local county Environmental Health Office.
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Written by Raymond King, Director of Environmental Health, North Georgia Health District 1-2
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For direct access to this Public Health Notice on our website, log onto http://nghd.org/pr/34-/741-public-health-notice-do-not-drink-water-from-flooded-wells-or-springs.html
Governor Deal Declares State of Emergency in North Georgia
Featured Stories, Legal Notice, News December 25, 2015
Following heavy rains, thunderstorms, and flooding Georgia Governor has declared a State of Emergency in three counties in north Georgia, Fannin, Pickens, and Gilmer Counties.
More severe weather is in the forecast for Christmas day. Governor Deal has stated they will continue to monitor the situation. Additional counties may be added.
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Heavy Rains Bring Floods to North Georgia
Heavy Rains Bring Flooding in North Georgia on Christmas Eve
Featured, Featured Stories, News December 24, 2015
Heavy rains and thunderstorms throughout the night caused flooding in multiple areas in North Georgia. Rains and thunderstorms were steady throughout the night and into the morning with another round expected later today, Christmas Eve 2015.
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Reports and photos coming in show areas in Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens Counties where flood waters are rising. FYN has reports of roads covered in water, bridges closed or out, and other areas under water.
Authorities warn citizens to use caution and do not enter areas where you cannot tell how deep the water may be. We will bring additional information as received.