UPDATE: Gov. Kemp instructs medically at-risk individuals to shelter in place

6 years ago

ATLANTA, Ga - In a March 23 press conference, Gov. Kemp issued multiple executive orders and asked for the public's…

Local nursing home requests letters from children

7 years ago

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Many of Towns County's most vulnerable residents, its senior citizens, are facing an added burden from the…

Towns County jail procedures amended due to COVID-19

7 years ago

PRESS RELEASE from the Towns County Sheriff's Office: YOUNG HARRIS. Ga. - The Towns County Sheriff’s Office in response to…

Ask the Doc! All things Covid-19

7 years ago

#BKP and Dr. William Whaley are joined by Dr. Raymond Tidman to discuss all things Covid-19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUuEayr0hKQ

Georgia Receives SBA Statewide Disaster Declaration

7 years ago

Atlanta, GA – On March 18, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has received an official statewide disaster declaration…

Sheriff candidate responds to agency’s virus response

7 years ago

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - In response to a report on a Tuesday meeting at the Towns County Courthouse called to bring…

Jail populations under evaluation for potential release

7 years ago

BLUE RIDGE, GA – With a judicial emergency in place across the state, Georgia district attorneys and offices are evaluating…

Financial relief for Towns County businesses in the works

7 years ago

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - As more consumers heed official advice to avoid crowds and practice social distancing to slow the spread…

Towns County prepares as COVID-19 spreads in Georgia

7 years ago

HIAWASSEE, Ga. -  Elected and appointed officials from all Towns County, Hiawassee, and Young Harris government and emergency agencies, with…