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Sheriff candidate responds to agency’s virus response

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - In response to a report on a Tuesday meeting at the Towns County Courthouse called to bring…

6 years ago

Financial relief for Towns County businesses in the works

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - As more consumers heed official advice to avoid crowds and practice social distancing to slow the spread…

6 years ago

Towns County prepares as COVID-19 spreads in Georgia

HIAWASSEE, Ga. -  Elected and appointed officials from all Towns County, Hiawassee, and Young Harris government and emergency agencies, with…

6 years ago

Towns County teacher tests negative for COVID-19

HIAWASSEE, Ga- Towns County Schools announced Tuesday, March 17, that an elementary school teacher who was thought to have possibly…

6 years ago

Towns County family quarantined for coronavirus speaks out

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - A wife and mother quarantined with her family to monitor for COVID-19 in Towns County reached out…

6 years ago

Energy assistance available for elderly and medically homebound

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Brenda Dalin, Program Director, Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. recently announced "Cooling Help for the Elderly and Medically…

6 years ago

VIDEO: 2020 Towns County Sheriff Candidates’ Forum

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - The COVID-19 scare did not prevent a crowd of constituents from attending the 2020 Towns County Sheriff Candidates'…

6 years ago

UPDATED: Government and Business Closings – COVID-19

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - On the day of President Trump's declaration of a national emergency, Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw notified…

6 years ago

Local businesses, elderly population fear affects of coronavirus

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Although the infamous coronavirus has not made a known appearance in Towns County, local businesses are reporting…

6 years ago

UPDATED: Towns County teacher suspected of coronavirus

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - FYN learned from Towns County EMA on Monday morning, March 16, that a patient suspected of contracting…

6 years ago

Nine arrested in Towns County drug raid

HIAWASSEE, Ga, - On Monday, March 9, Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies obtained and executed a search warrant…

6 years ago

Hiawassee mayor knew to include county in fluoride vote

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - In recent weeks, FYN investigated and reported details leading to the exclusion of Towns County voters' ability…

6 years ago

Towns County officials ‘closely monitoring’ coronavirus developments

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County officials and health providers gathered in recent days, focused on disseminating information related to COVID-19,…

6 years ago

Local philanthropists honored for generous contributions

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - The Towns County Historical Society honored Betty Phillips and her late husband, Dr. Richard Allen Schmidtke, at…

6 years ago

Tombstones stolen from historic cemetery

HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Headstones from the historic Old Smyrna Cemetery were discovered missing last week, reported by Steve Eller, a caretaker…

6 years ago

Head-on crash closes U.S. Route 76 in Young Harris

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - A two-vehicle accident occurred shortly after 1 pm. Monday, March 9, on U.S. Route 76 in…

6 years ago