• Towns County Sheriff’s Office deems “Operation Trial Run” a success

    Operation Trial Run

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office conducted a drug operation dubbed “Operation Trial Run” consisting of a seven month drug investigation in which undercover agents, along with uniformed patrol officers, arrested suspects throughout the county on various drug and other related offenses. The operation was a seven month evaluation, beginning in May of 2018, […]

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  • Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report

    Towns County Fire and Rescue

    Towns County Fire Rescue Weekly Report 4/3/19 – 4/9/19 4/3/19 7 Medical calls 2 Landing zones 1 Canceled En Route 4/4/19 2 Medical Calls 2 Canceled En Route 1 Brush fire 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 1 Assist Other 4/5/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 1 Landing Zone 1 Canceled En Route 4/6/19 4 […]

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  • Towns County contracts vendor for tax assessment notices

    Towns County taxes

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, along with Towns County Chief Tax Appraiser Sonya Young, held a special-called meeting Friday, April 12, to announce a contract with Harris Computer Systems. The company assumed responsibility for notifying Towns County property owners of current appraisal values. Young estimated that the cost of the contracted service […]

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  • Rep. Doug Collins issues statement, rejects white nationalism

    Rep. Doug Collins

    WASHINGTON – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) made the following opening statement at today’s hearing rejecting white nationalism. Below are the remarks as prepared: Ranking Member Doug Collins: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the opportunity for us to again condemn white nationalism. This is an unfortunate, though not unimportant, hearing. This ideology lies […]

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  • Towns County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam

    YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – A circulating scam targeted toward Towns County residents was brought to FYN’s attention. Towns County Sheriff’s Office said the agency has recently received several complaints of attempted phone scams. The caller identified themselves as Towns County Sheriff’s Office personnel, trying to acquire funds or cash via telephone. Towns County Sheriff’s Office […]

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  • Movies and Music set to return to Hiawassee Town Square

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Town Square will feature another season of free concerts Saturday evenings at 7 pm, beginning April 25. This year’s line-up will include a mix of genres, ranging from southern rock, oldies, steel band, saxophone, big band, and gospel. Set to kick-off the season is Holman Autry Band. The Georgia natives take […]

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  • Mountain Movers and Shakers feature local animal advocate groups

    Movers and Shakers

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Several local animal groups attended the Mountain Movers and Shakers forum at Sundance Grill on Friday, March 22, to shine a spotlight on the importance of their combined mission in the area. Joan Crothers, a devoted volunteer involved in numerous community organizations, opened the meeting by explaining the aim of Operation PUP, […]

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  • Hiawassee Save-A-Lot store closing soon

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Save-A-Lot food store will soon be closing its doors, providing short notice for nine employees and countless shoppers. The reduced-price market is scheduled to close for business as early as April 3 or as late as April 6. A store supervisor told FYN that notice was given to staff Saturday, March 16, […]

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  • Two arrested in Young Harris for possession of methamphetamine

    Towns County crime

    YOUNG HARRIS, GA – Deputies and investigators with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects on drug charges following a March 12 traffic stop. Deputies stopped a white Ford Astro Van on Highway 17 in Young Harris, GA, on a traffic offense. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver provided the deputies with a […]

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  • Additional Details Surrounding Silvers’ Fatal Accident Surface

    Terry Silvers fatal accident

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – New discoveries have surfaced surrounding the death of Terry Samuel Silvers, a 52 year old Hiawassee resident who was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 23, in Clay County, N.C. Additional witnesses have come forth on Silvers’ behalf, attesting to Silvers’ condition on the evening […]

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  • Identity of victim in bicycle fatality released

    Young Harris accident

    YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – FYN has confirmed the identity of the victim in yesterday’s tragic accident on Young Harris mountain on Highway 76 West.   Stan Lee, 66, of Young Harris suffered fatal injuries Wednesday, Feb. 27, after a vehicle collided with the bicyclist. According to emergency responders dispatched to the scene, it is believed […]

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  • Red Cross building dedicated to late captain at surprise ceremony

    YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Dozens of grateful citizens, elected officials, and first responders gathered at the Red Cross headquarters on Jack Dayton Circle in Young Harris, Wednesday, Nov. 20, for a surprise dedication in honor of the late Sally Varao, a devoted captain of Towns County’s American Red Cross. The ceremony began shortly after 2 p.m. […]

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  • Bipartisan support apparent as Osborn launches sheriff’s campaign

    Osborn vs Clinton

    EDITORIAL – Daren “Bear” Osborn officially launched his campaign Oct. 11, challenging Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton in the 2020 sheriff’s election, and immediate support for the opposition candidate is proving widespread. The social media response to the veteran law enforcement officer’s announcement has revealed an outpouring of mixed approval from known Republican and Democratic constituents. […]

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  • S.A.F.E. says abusers need victims, more so than vice versa

    SAFE

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and  S.A.F.E., a local organization that assists victims, explained why the cycle of abuse often continues. The Office of Violence Against Women defines domestic violence as “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and […]

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