Hiawassee, Ga – The planning and development ordinance language will change to six units per acre. The units per acre would increase by two since the existing ordinance lists four units per acre. Celtic Management proposed a new road next to Ross Lloyd Road so residents could make a left turn out of the property. […]
Read More »Celebrate the Fourth in the Mountains
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Independence Day is right around the corner, and Towns County has several events planned to keep everyone entertained. The Hiawassee Night Market will be held on Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the square. It takes place every first Friday from April to November. For those looking for a more […]
Read More »Largest meth bust in Towns County history
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga – Towns County Deputies executed the largest methamphetamine bust in the county with the arrest of suspect Alex Robinson of Monroe, Ga. Following a four-month investigation and the three-day round-the-clock operation, a team consisting of the Towns County drug agents, deputies, and Sheriff Ken Henderson converged on a heavily-armed Robinson and arrested […]
Read More »Towns still deciding how to properly use American Rescue Plan funds
HIAWASSEE, Ga – In a short and sweet June Towns Commission meeting, Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw gave an update on local business and the American Rescue Plan funds. Towns County received just over $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds last month and Bradshaw’s still deciphering how exactly the money can be used. On Wednesday, […]
Read More »Georgia State Patrol investigating pedestrian fatality at Sand Bar
HIAWASSEE, Ga – A pedestrian was killed in front of the Sand Bar and Grille on US Hwy 76 overnight on Saturday, June 12. Georgia State Patrol and Towns County Sheriff’s Office are in the midst of an active investigation. FYN has put a request into the GSP for more information about the tragic incident. […]
Read More »North Carolina woman arrested on trafficking methamphetamine charges
The Towns County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol makes a vital bust confiscating about a pound of methamphetamine. Sunday, June 6, 2021, the Georgia State Patrol initiated a traffics stop resulting in the arrest of Jennifer Lynn Williams 31 of Crumpler, NC. The Towns County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit in conjunction with the […]
Read More »Towns County Schools 2021-2022 calendar
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County Schools’ 2021-2022 calendar has 180 student days and 190 teacher days. Students will go back on August 5, 2021, and teacher pre-planning begins on August 2. Open house will be on August 3. Graduation will be on May 21, 2022.
Read More »Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black launches Senate campaign
JEKYLL ISLAND, GA – Gary Black, Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner who received more votes than any candidate for U.S. Senate or Governor in 2018 and 2014, today launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Raphael Warnock. “Warnock and Biden promised to ‘fundamentally change America,’” Black said. “They’re five months into it and […]
Read More »One arrested following a domestic-related shooting
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County Sheriff’s Office took Joshua Clarke Nelson into custody on June 1 for his suspected involvement in a May 9 domestic shooting. The incident occurred in the Hall Creek Community around 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 9. Nelson who was shot suffered from critical injuries following the altercation. He allegedly busted […]
Read More »Referendum for package stores will appear on November ballot
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Hiawassee City Council approved an alcohol referendum on the package sale of spirits to appear on the November ballot for city residents. The measure will read “shall the issuance of licenses for package sale of spirits be approved? Yes or no?” Previously, the state of Georgia required signatures to be presented before […]
Read More »Traffic concerns raised about planning development ordinance change
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Members of the public voiced several fears about the proposed planning development ordinance density change. The new ordinance would allow one acre or large lots to place more units per acre with a maximum of four structures. Discussion about the ordinance update started after the presentation of the Mountain Views Townhome project […]
Read More »Planning Development Ordinance Public Hearing on June 17
HIAWASSEE, Ga – The public hearing originally scheduled for May 24 was moved to June 17 to meet legal requirements for notice to the public. June 17 at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center is the new date for the public hearing dealing with the proposed changes to Hiawassee’s planning development ordinance. Density restrictions within […]
Read More »Transfer station updates on the way
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw provided some insight into the future of the transfer station during the May 18, 2021 meeting. Bradshaw and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have worked together to develop a safe layout that makes dumbing household garbage easier for residents. “Right now, as you know, you back in under […]
Read More »Towns County prioritizes its citizens safety
HIAWASSEE, Ga – During the Towns County May Commission meeting, EMA Director Marty Roberts presented details pertaining to E911 trunk lines and hopefully providing more precise 911 calls. Towns County’s currently updating 911 equipment which includes a project with AT&T to accurately direct 911 calls depending on location. “We receive a ton of calls from […]
Read More »Ralston and leadership issue Israel statement of support
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) and the leadership of the House Majority Caucus issue the following statement in support of Israel: “In the last two days, more than 1,000 rockets have been fired at innocent men, women and children in Israel. The Israeli people are being attacked […]
Read More »Planning Ordinance change public hearing scheduled
HIAWASSEE, GA – After passing its first reading, the public heading for the change to the planning and development ordinance will take place on May 24 before the work session. The new language affects Section 26A of the ordinance. If adopted into law, any parcels of land one acre or larger will be allowed to […]
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