• Towns County Robotics Team improves beach trail, adds QR code to site

    Towns County Robotics Team

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Middle School Robotics Team recently volunteered their time and skills to improve the public area surrounding the Towns County Beach on Lake Chatuge while assisting the future of tourism. Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw invited the students to the December courthouse meeting to share the details of the group’s appreciated accomplishment. […]

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  • Blairsville felon arrested in Hiawassee for meth, firearm possession

    Hiawassee Police Department

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A recent traffic stop led to the arrest of a Blairsville man on multiple charges  An officer with Hiawassee Police Department conducted a stop on a 1999 Buick Intrique for alleged improper lighting equipment on North Main Street, Dec. 9. Upon initial investigation, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle […]

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  • Walls receives EMS award from Sons of American Revolution

    Curtis Walls - Towns County EMS

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Paramedic Curtis Walls received the 2019 Emergency Medical Service Award from the Sons of the American Revolution “in recognition of dedication to the preservation of life and health under emergency conditions and performing beyond the duties normally called for” within the profession. The award was presented to Walls at the […]

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  • Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report

    Towns County Fire and Rescue

    Towns County Fire & Rescue Weekly Report 12/4/19 -12/10/19   12/4/19 5 Medical Calls 1 Cancelled En Route 12/5/19 6 Medical Calls 3 Cancelled En Route 1 False Alarm 12/6/19 7 Medical Calls 1 Cancelled En Route 12/7/19 5 Medical Calls 12/8/19 2 Medical Calls 12/9/19 2 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 12/10/19 1 […]

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  • Must-see Christmas display lights up Scataway Road

    Towns County Christmas lights

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A longheld tradition in Towns County is an annual pilgrimage to view a spirited display of Christmas lights on Scataway Road. Robert Buchanan and family welcome the holiday season by decorating their land with thousands of dazzling lights, complete with Christmas music, for young and old to marvel. The display came to […]

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  • Young Harris shooting leaves community baffled

    Dawn Thurman shooting

    YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Limited details released by authorities surrounding the recent shooting of Dawn Thurman Wright have puzzled a community concerned with Wright’s well-being and their own sense of security. As previously reported, Wright – the ex-wife of late Hiawassee Police Chief Jimmy Wright – suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound at a residence on Chicken […]

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  • 16 arrested on drug charges in past month

    Towns County drug arrests

    YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – During the past month, 16 suspects were arrested on drug charges in Towns County. “The Towns County Sheriff’s Office continues to make good on its promise to pursue the arrests of suspects on drug-related charges in the community, with more traffic stops and searches producing drug arrests in recent weeks,” Towns […]

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  • Guide to Towns County’s 2020 elections

    Towns County Election Guide

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Six Towns County seats are open for election in 2020, including Office of the Sole Commissioner, Office of the Sheriff, County Coroner, County Tax Commissioner, Judge of Probate Court, and Superior Clerk of Court. The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020. In the event of a run-off, a deciding vote […]

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  • Mayor Ordiales named ‘Elected Official of the Year’ by GMRC

    Liz Ordiales

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales received recognition from the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission (GMRC) as the organization’s ‘Elected Official of the Year’ on Friday, Dec. 6. Mayor Ordiales was initially elected to serve on Hiawassee City Council, Post 5, in 2015, and was selected by fellow council members to serve as mayor pro […]

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  • Hunt continues for Hiawassee theft suspects

    Hiawassee Antique Mall burglary

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects believed to be involved in thefts occurring at Hiawassee Antique Mall on State Route 76.  According to authorities, an unidentified, masked white male allegedly entered the business through a broken window during the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 3, […]

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  • Light Up Hiawassee ushers season of holiday cheer

    Towns County Historical Society

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Light Up Hiawassee transformed the town’s square into a winter wonderland Saturday, Dec. 7,  setting the heart of town aglow with magical illuminations for the holiday season. Children of young and old gathered to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, taking part in various activities such as cookie decorating, rock […]

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  • 2020 candidates attend opening of Republican headquarters

    Towns County Republican Party

    YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County Republican Party celebrated the opening of its local GOP headquarters Saturday, Nov. 16, during an open house invite for candidates and constituents. Several contenders for Towns County elected seats attended the event, including District 8 State House challenger Stan Gunter, Towns County sheriff challenger Daren “Bear” Osborn, and Towns […]

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  • TCSO issues official statement on Young Harris shooting

    Young Harris shooting

    PRESS RELEASE – Dec. 6. 2019: The Towns County 911 Center received a call at 05:35 hours Tuesday morning of a shooting at a residence on Chicken Pit Road in Young Harris. The victim was identified as Dawn Thurman Wright of Young Harris. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital. The injury was non-life […]

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  • EPD launches investigation into Hiawassee’s sewer shutdown

    Hiawassee sewer, Shooting

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources – Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has launched an investigation into the City of Hiawassee’s controversial “Roadrunner” sewer station shutdown. FetchYourNews (FYN) broke the story on the repercussions of Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales’ decision to disconnect numerous Towns County businesses from wastewater disposal earlier this week. Click to […]

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  • Towns County Fire & Rescue Incident Report

    Towns County fire department

    Towns County Fire & Rescue Weekly Report 11/27/19 – 12/4/19 11/27/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Cancelled En Route 11/28/19 6 Medical Calls 3 Landing Zones 1 Illegal Burn 11/29/19 4 Medical Calls 2 Landing Zones 11/30/19 5 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 1 Public Assist 12/1/19 3 Cancelled En Route 2 Medical Calls 1 […]

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  • UPDATED: Shooting confirmed in Young Harris

    shooting - Young Harris

    YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – FYN has confirmed a shooting in the vicinity of Chicken Pit Road in Young Harris during the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, Dec. 3. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a gunshot wound at approximately 5:30 a.m. FYN will provide additional information as it becomes available. UPDATE: Towns County Sheriff’s Office […]

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