HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw signed a proclamation Wednesday, April 10, declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On hand for the signing were Molly Cousin, Paula Gregory, and Rosemary Flynn, who serve as members of the advocacy organization “S.A.F.E.” S.A.F.E. is an acronym for Support in Abusive Family Emergencies. S.A.F.E. is […]
Read More »Hiawassee holds first reading of 2019-2020 city budget
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council held the first of two readings on the proposed 2019-2020 municiple budget April 2 during their regular session. A public hearing will be held Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. The proposed budget is available for review at Hiawassee City Hall. The full council approved all agenda items, including […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire Report 3/21/19-3/27/19 3/21/19 3 Medical Calls 3 Canceled En Route 1 Assist Other 3/22/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Gas Leak 1 Smoke Investigation 1 Brush Fire 3/23/19 4 Medical Calls 2 Canceled En Route 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 1 Landing Zone 3/24/19 6 Medical Calls 2 Landing Zone 1 False Call 3/25/19 […]
Read More »Fluoride may soon be added to Hiawassee water supply
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Fluoride may soon be added to the local water supply. Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales announced the news during the March city council work session. The City of Hiawassee received notice from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) that fluoride has not been an additive in the water supply in over 20 years. […]
Read More »Young Harris traffic stop leads to methamphetamine arrest
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – On Saturday, March 23, Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect on drug charges following a traffic stop in Young Harris. A Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a White Jeep Liberty on Highway 66 on a traffic violation. Upon further investigation into the traffic stop, the deputy arrested Mary […]
Read More »Hiawassee updates community on loans, city advancements
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council convened for March’s work session on Monday to discuss numerous topics. Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales opened with a monthly report, including an update on city loan repayments. Mayor Ordiales announced that yet another Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) loan has been repaid, saving taxpayers $50,543 in interest. The payoff amount […]
Read More »Renowned speaker to address Islam, Jihad, and Sharia Law in Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Republican Party, in cooperation with Towns-Union Tea Party, is scheduled to host a presentation on Islam, Jihad, and Sharia Law, featuring Chris Gaubatz, a renowned expert on the subject. The presentation will take place Thursday, March 28, at the Towns County Civic Center in Hiawassee. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. […]
Read More »Towns County liquor ordinance adopted at county meeting
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – It’s official. After a lengthy process, a liquor-by-the-pour ordinance was adopted by Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw during his regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 19. Commissioner Bradshaw and county staff spent many hours drafting the mandate, and reported that as many as seven revisions were necessary prior to the commissioner’s approval. […]
Read More »“Ready-Set-Go” develops dialogue between fire departments and citizens
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Executive Director of Chestatee-Chattahoochee RC&D Frank Riley encouraged the community to take action against wildfire danger, a viable threat to the forest lands of Southern Appalachia. The highest hazard months for wildfires in North Georgia traditionally occur in November, March, and April due to low humidity and high winds, leaving dry vegetation […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire & Rescue 3/7/19 – 3/13/19 3/7/19 2 Medical Calls 1 Illegal Burn 3/8/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Landing Zone 3/9/19 2 Medical Calls 3 Canceled En Route 1 Search 3/10/19 3 Medical Calls 3 Canceled En Route 1 Fire Alarm 3/11/19 7 Medical Calls 2 Landing Zones 1 Gas Leak 1 Illegal Burn […]
Read More »AUDIO: 911 tape disputes Towns County Sheriff’s “facts” on fatal accident
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office released a written statement March 13, continuing to distance itself from what many in the community believe was a preventable tragedy. On the evening of Feb. 23, Hiawassee resident Terry Silvers crashed his Toyota truck head-on into a vehicle on NC-69, seriously injuring a grandmother and psychologically-damaging her […]
Read More »Young Harris woman faces drug and obstruction charges
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – On Saturday, March 2, Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on King Cove Road in Young Harris, in reference to a domestic incident. Upon arrival, deputies reported that a white, female subject was located in the yard of the residence. Following an initial investigation, the female was arrested […]
Read More »Towns County Schools apologize for late “shooter prank” notification
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Schools Superintendent Dr. Darren Berrong posted a message to the parents of students on socisl media March 7, notifying that a false threat of a possible school shooting was posted to Instagram by a student the day prior. Many parents responded that they should have been made aware sooner in […]
Read More »Victim and 911 caller involved in deadly crash recall fateful night
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – It has been a day shy of two weeks since a fatal accident took the life of Hiawassee resident Terry Silvers, and FYN has been on special assignment, tracking developments in the tragic case. A grandmother and her granddaughter continue to suffer heartbreaking effects of the deadly crash, and a good samaritan […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Chief warns of officer impersonation scam
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith warned citizens last week at City Hall’s work session of another telephone scam making the rounds. Chief Smith said that he received a phone call from a Blairsville resident, asking if the city police department had called earlier to solicit donations for a fallen officer fund. Smith […]
Read More »Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales attends PlanFirst Day at Capitol
Press Release Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Department of Community Affairs honored 18 communities as part of the 5th Annual PlanFirst Capitol Event on February 27. The 2019 PlanFirst honorees were recognized for their communities’ successes in coordinated comprehensive planning in Georgia. PlanFirst is a DCA program which recognizes and rewards communities that demonstrate an […]
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