ATLANTA – Earlier today, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan released a statement on his decision to not run for reelection. He plans to focus on forging a new version of the Republican Party. Duncan’s political energy will go toward the organization GOP 2.0. The group seeks to reform the Republican Party through policy, empathy, and tone, […]
Read More »Hiawassee 2021-2022 budget hearing scheduled
HIAWASSEE, GA – The city council will hold a public hearing concerning the 2021-2022 budget on May 24 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The proposed Hiawassee budget is available for viewing at city hall and should also be available online. The council is set to adopt the budget on June 1 and held the […]
Read More »Kemp and State Labor Commissioner to end federal unemployment programs
ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler outlined a plan to combat the labor shortage and jumpstart Georgia’s economic recovery. Federal pandemic unemployment programs will end on Saturday, June 26, 2021. State officials will provide resources for job search support, education and training opportunities, childcare and transportation services, and […]
Read More »Gooch asks Kemp to end federal unemployment relief
ATLANTA – Majority Whip and State Senator Steve Gooch (R-51) has asked Governor Brian Kemp (R) to halt the federal unemployment relief in Georgia. In a letter sent to Kemp’s desk today, Gooch details how many small businesses are struggling to find people to work. Many restaurants can’t fully open because they don’t have the […]
Read More »Kendrick recognized as part of Municipal Clerks Week
HIAWASSEE, GA – Hiawassee City Council recognized City Clerk Bonnie Kendrick and all her hard work as part of Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Mayor Liz Ordiales presented a proclamation to Kendrick and thanked her for everything she does for the city. A clerk serves as the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies […]
Read More »Highway safety checks continue to clean up Towns’ streets
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Increased road safety checks are a part of Sheriff Ken Henderson’s proactive approach to law enforcement in Towns County and so far, they’ve proven successful. On April 29, Henderson, Highway Safety, and other law enforcement agencies conducted a road safety check in Young Harris. The check resulted in a “major drug bust […]
Read More »Four arrested in connection to Satuday drug raid
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Following multiple complaints about a high volume of traffic along West Union Church Road, Towns County deputies executed a raid of one of the residences. Early on Saturday, April 24 deputies and investigators entered a home and allegedly uncovered methamphetamine, heroin, and controlled substances in the possession of three individuals. The three […]
Read More »Doug Collins officially bows out of 2022 election cycle
GAINESVILLE, Ga – Former Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins (R) announced his intentions to not run in 2022 for either the governor or U.S. Senate. Collins joined a law firm and started his own radio program following his loss in the 2020 primary for retiring Senator Johnny Isakson’s (R) seat. Raphael Warnock (D) went on […]
Read More »New language for planning ordinance decided on
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Hiawassee City Council will be lessening the acreage requirements for the number of units with a new ordinance change. Though not officially part of the code yet, the council is moving forward with adjusting the planning ordinance language to state: “lots one acre or larger shall be limited to 12 living units […]
Read More »Towns County prepares for summer months
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County’s gearing up for summer season, scheduling the beach’s opening day, and using local detainees to clean county property. The county beach and associated bathrooms will officially open on May 15. By mid-May, the weather should be warm enough. Sheriff Ken “Ode” Henderson implemented a jail detainee road crew since Colwell […]
Read More »Vernon Jones launches campaign for governor
ATLANTA – Former State Representative Vernon Jones announced his intentions to run for Georgia Governor on Friday, April 16 at Liberty Park next to the Georgia State Capitol. “This is the beginning of a movement whose time has come,” Jones opened. “For those of you who feel the incumbent Governor didn’t fight for you, a […]
Read More »RNC Spokesperson Dennard addresses MLB’s decision
ELLIJAY, Ga – RNC National Spokesperson Paris Dennard called out Major League Baseball, Stacey Abrams, and President Joe Biden for their actions following Georgia’s passage of SB 202. MLB, according to Dennard, cares more about politics and should have taken the time to talk to Governor Brian Kemp, Speaker of the House David Ralston, and […]
Read More »Ralston reviews the 2021 legislative session
ATLANTA – Speaker of the House David Ralston (R – 7) commented on the General Assembly’s accomplishments for the 2021 session. Starting off with the hottest issue of 2021, Ralston stated that he was “very pleased” with the Election Integrity Committee’s work. Chaired by Barry Fleming, they reviewed numerous bills submitted by Republicans and Democrats […]
Read More »Hiawassee City Council returning to in-person public meetings
Hiawassee, Ga – Hiawassee City Council will host its first in-person public meeting at the end of April – a little over a year since the pandemic began. Announced during the April 6 regular meeting, Mayor Liz Ordiales confirmed that the work session will be held at the Civic Center on April 26. Masks will […]
Read More »Hiawassee moving forward with planning ordinance modifications
Hiawassee, Ga – City Council agreed everyone needed to participate in the review and potential rewrite of the planning ordinance. After Celtic Management presented its plan to develop 16 townhomes on two acres next to Georgia Vision Center, it was clear the ordinance would need rewriting. The existing ordinance only allows for four units per […]
Read More »Hiawassee City Council hears proposal for townhomes
HIAWASSEE, Ga – New townhomes project would require a change to existing the city ordinance for it to proceed. Celtic Management presented the Mountain View Townhomes project during the March Hiawassee City Council work session. Mountain View Townhomes would be built on two acres off Hwy. 76 across from the Taco Bell and next to […]
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