We strive to provide the most accurate and up to date inspection information. If you have any questions or comments about a specific inspection or about Environmental Health programs in general, please call the local office: Towns County Environmental Health 1104 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris, Georgia 30582 Telephone: (706) 896-8873 BRASSTOWN MANOR (Food Service […]
Read More »Debbie Jean Canup: Obituary
Debbie Jean Canup, age 58, of Lula, Georgia passed away at her home on January 18, 2017. Debbie was born on November 23, 1958 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Ross and Martha (Thomas) Canup. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Connie Canup of Hiawassee, Georgia and sister and brother-in-law, Tricia […]
Read More »In My Opinion…
Opinion written by Jennifer Bassett: In my opinion, I think we should all send Putin a fruit basket, flowers or a gift certificate to his favorite day spa for his alleged email hacking instead of sanctions. I personally don’t believe it was the Russians doing it. I think it was an insider who gained a […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Statement On Meeting With General James Mattis
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today met with General James Mattis, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense: “General Mattis is a highly experienced and decorated military leader. He fully understands the principle of civilian control of the military, which is so […]
Read More »Mr. Ed Unger: Obituary
Mr. Ed Unger, age 76 of Young Harris, passed away Thursday January 5, 2017 at Chatuge Regional Hospital. Ed was a member of Union Hill United Methodist Church where he was a soloist. Ed loved to sing. He also wrote gospel songs and poetry. Ed also wrote Children’s Stories, but most often, love letters to […]
Read More »Mrs. Sheree Leoma Cook: Obituary
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Hiawassee announces Memorial Services for Mrs. Sheree Leoma Cook, age 38 of Cleveland, GA who passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Sheree was born in Hiawassee on May 19, 1978 to Herman and Shirley (Sprinkles) Swanson. A woman of faith, she was […]
Read More »Mrs. Katie Wynne Waldroup: Obituary
The Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Katie Wynne Waldroup, age 97 of Hiawassee, who passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Mrs. Waldroup was born May 10, 1919 in Hiawassee, GA to the late Ed and Bell (Stroud) Hedden. A lifetime resident of the […]
Read More »Mrs. Lesli Susanne Seiler: Obituary
Mrs. Lesli Susanne Seiler age 54 of Hiawassee passed away peacefully at her home on Monday December 26, 2016 following a brief illness. Mrs. Seiler was born on July 29, 1961 in Jersey City, New Jersey the daughter of Christine Davis Seiler and the late Robert Seiler. She had made her home in the Towns […]
Read More »Mr. James William Turpin Jr. : Obituary
Mr. James William Turpin Jr., age 84, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on December 20, 2016. James was born on January 09, 1932 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late James Irwin and Bonnie (Berrong) Turpin. Junior, as he was known, was a Deacon and a member of Old Union Baptist Church. He was preceded […]
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 »Mr. Truett Luther Foster: Obituary
Mr. Truett Luther Foster of Hiawassee passed away peacefully on Wednesday Dec. 14, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Foster was born on Sept. 22, 1928 in Hiawassee, GA., the son of the late Adam Foster and the late Hattie Nicholson Foster. He was a native and lifelong resident of Towns County. […]
Read More »“JOY”
Religion article written by Dr. Bob Allen: RECOVERING THE POWER OF JOY News Of Great Joy “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who […]
Read More »Myrtle Lougene Garrett: Obituary
Myrtle Lougene Garrett, age 96, of Hiawassee, GA passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Lougene was born on February 11, 1920 in Towns county to Loyd and Maude McKinney. She was of the Baptist faith belonging to Mt Zion Baptist Church. She worked at Carolina Dress Plant for 20 years. She enjoyed working outside in […]
Read More »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. Tate William Walls: Obituary
Tate William Walls born August 7, 1946 at the upper head waters of the Hiawassee River in Towns County, GA passed away Friday, November 25th, at the Northeast Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Tate has gone home to be with his Mama and Daddy and Brothers Wayne and Ansel Walls and Nephew Anthony Shirley. The […]
Read More »Mr. Robert McKenzie “Ken” Sandefur: Obituary
Mr. Robert McKenzie “Ken” Sandefur, 68, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 in Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Ken was born in Carthage, Texas on September 10, 1948, a son of the late Williard Lee Sandefur and the late Vera Earlene Cox Sandefur. Ken and his wife Sharon had moved to […]
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