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COVID-19 precautions encouraged by Commissioner Bradshaw

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw and Chief Superior Court Judge Raymond George are recommending everyone to wear a…

5 years ago

Georgia sending more state-supported staff to help hospitals

ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp announced the state will increase the total number of supported staff in hospitals to 2,800…

5 years ago

Towns deputies bust organized theft ring

HIAWASSEE, Ga - Three individuals were arrested for theft and two on drug charges for stealing $5,000 worth of equipment…

5 years ago

Towns Elementary School is closed to in-person due to outbreak

HIAWASSEE, Ga: Towns County Elementary is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak with ten positive staff members and six positive students. The…

5 years ago

COVID-19 cases beginning to increase in Towns County

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County’s beginning to see an increase in cases possibly due to the spread of the Delta…

5 years ago

City Council declares Hiawassee a Purple Heart Community

HIAWASSEE, Ga - The City of Hiawassee became a Purple Heart City following Towns County’s move to do so last…

5 years ago

City council will continue to learn more about land use options

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Hiawassee City Council agreed to move forward with learning more about land use and potentially zoning options…

5 years ago

Qualifying for Hiawassee City Council election begins August 16

HIAWASSEE, Ga – City of Hiawassee qualifying for the upcoming election begins on Monday, August 16, and runs through Friday,…

5 years ago

Safety road check leads to two drug-related arrests

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two suspects on drug-related charges after receiving information at the Gumlog Road/…

5 years ago

August 12 Public Hearing Scheduled for Joint Comprehensive Plan

HIAWASSEE, Ga  - A public hearing concerning the comprehensive plan is scheduled for August 12 at City Hall, starting at…

5 years ago

Towns County becomes a Purple Heart County

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw signed the Purple Heart County Proclamation during the July commission meeting. “We support…

5 years ago

Full-time county employees receive $2,000 in ARP funds

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County employees received a lump sum payment from American Rescue Act (ARP) funds as part of…

5 years ago

Towns new courthouse designs near final stage

Hiawassee, Ga - The courthouse plans are almost complete and going through the final stages. Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw has…

5 years ago

Towns County asking citizens’ input in comprehensive plan

HIAWASSEE, GA – Towns County, City of Hiawassee, and City of Young Harris want citizens’ input in the joint comprehensive…

5 years ago

Ralston calls for GBI investigation into Fulton County elections

ATLANTA, Ga – Elected officials are taking aim and Fulton County and its elections director Richard Barron, following new details…

5 years ago

Building and planning ordinance amendment unanimously approved

HIAWASSEE, Ga – The second reading of the amended building and planning ordinance and later unanimously approved by Hiawassee City…

5 years ago