Lauren Souther

Towns County Courthouse renovations on the way

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Now that the new SPLOST tax passed, Towns County’s courthouse renovation can officially begin. Sole Commissioner Cliff…

6 years ago

Runoff details emerge; Anderson qualified for tax commissioner

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga – Board of Elections announced that the August 11 runoff elections will take place in the same…

6 years ago

See who’s in the August 11 runoff elections

NORTH GEORGIA – Now that the General Primary is over, several candidates are facing runoff elections across North Georgia. The…

6 years ago

Traffic stop leads to multiple drug-related arrests

Press Release - On Sunday, May 31, 2020, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Towns County Sheriff’s Office with…

6 years ago

Towns County General Primary 2020 Election Returns

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga – The polls have closed for the June 9 General Primary. To review the unofficial election returns…

6 years ago

FYN sends our condolences to the family of Bill Kokaly

FYN's saddened to report the passing of dear friend and longtime Field Representative for Congressman Doug Collins, Bill Kokaly. He…

6 years ago

Union General Hospital Receives ACC Advanced Heart Failure Accreditation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Union General Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients…

6 years ago

Operation changes to COVID-19 specimen collection sites

GAINESVILLE, GA – Nine specimen collection sites operated jointly by the Georgia National Guard and Augusta University ended operations effective…

6 years ago

Early voting adjusts to social distancing guidelines

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County voters started casting their ballots on May 18 when early voting opened and noticed all…

6 years ago

Remember to complete your 2020 Census

HIAWASSEE, Ga – One aspect of 2020 that is proceeding as scheduled is the Census except now American households have…

6 years ago

Kemp opens bars and renews state of emergency

ATLANTA, Ga – Gov. Brian Kemp decided to continue the state of emergency and stay at home order for the…

6 years ago

BRMEMC Opens Lobby to Public on May 18

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Blue Ridge Mountain EMC will open its lobby to the public on Monday, May 18 with…

6 years ago

Georgia DPH distributes Remdesivir to hospitals for treatment of COVID-19

Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is distributing an initial allotment of the drug Remdesivir received from…

6 years ago

District 2 announces changes in specimen collection sites

GAINESVILLE, GA – District 2 Public Health announces updates to schedules, testing criteria and specimen collection sites. Previous testing criteria…

6 years ago

Kemp changes restaurant and childcare restrictions

ATLANTA, Ga – On May 12, Gov. Brian Kemp continued to ease restrictions on certain industries – restaurants and childcare…

6 years ago

COVID-19 testing available to all Georgians

Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has reached its goal of testing 100,000 individuals in 10 days. More…

6 years ago