HAYESVILLE, NC – FetchYourNews (FYN) spoke with Clay County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Todd Wingate this morning, Monday, June 3, in reference to a suspicious death investigation conducted in the North Carolina jurisdiction. At this time, FYN was able to confirm with the investigator that human remains were discovered in Clay County last week, although identification […]
Read More »Hiawassee’s Downtown Development Authority activation postponed
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council met for their monthly regular session Tuesday, June 4, passing a “Broadband Ready” ordinance, while delaying the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Activation Resolution listed on the agenda. FetchYourNews previously reported on the scheduled activation. Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales explained the broadband ready ordinance. “It’s just a matter of getting us […]
Read More »Local artists and galleries join Arts Tour 2019
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The 2019 Arts Tour is scheduled for June 7 – 9, with area artists and galleries displaying their specialties throughout the region. The self-guided tour guides visitors through Towns, Union, White, Habersham, and Rabun counties, including the backroads of Clay County, N.C. Pam Coste of Artworks Gallery in Hiawassee will demonstrate paper […]
Read More »Suspect in Clay County murder apprehended by authorities
MURPHY, NC – Brett “Dakota” Wilson, 22, a suspect in a Clay County, NC murder investigation, was apprehended by law enforcement Saturday, June 1, in Cherokee County, NC. Clay County Sheriff’s Office sought Wilson for questioning in connection to the discovery of the remains of a missing male. FetchYourNews (FYN) is awaiting an official statement […]
Read More »Towns County 911 speaks out on fatal BOLO
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Three months have passed since a fatal crash took the life of Hiawassee resident Terry Silvers, leaving two victims injured, a 911 caller traumatized, and the citizens of Towns County questioning the responsibilty of the authorities involved in the controversial tragedy. On the evening of Saturday, Feb.23, a “be-on-the-lookout” (BOLO) for […]
Read More »District Attorney issues statement on Towns County mistrial
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FYN reported of a mistrial occurring in Towns County last week, the result of a Towns County Sheriff’s Office poster displaying photographs of arrested subjects, scheduled to face drug-related charges in court. The poster, shown in the feature image with Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton (left) and Enotah Circuit District Attorney Jeff […]
Read More »Young Harris traffic stop results in meth arrest
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – On Saturday, May 18, a Towns County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 76 in Young Harris that resulted in a felony drug arrest. A deputy stopped a black Chevrolet pickup on a traffic offense and discovered illegal drugs within the pickup upon further investigation. Frederic Debray, 61, of Morganton, […]
Read More »Author Kim Terry holds book signing at local library
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Library held a book signing Monday, May 13, for Kim Terry, the author of the debut novel, From Her Mother’s Arms. Terry explained that she began scripting the novel in 2009, sharing that the story is the first in a continued series. “Mona Lisa, abandoned at birth and renamed ‘Rona’ by a […]
Read More »Hiawassee water rate increase passes city council
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee residents should expect to see a rate increase on their June water bills, following full city council approval May 7. As previously reported, Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales proposed before the council in late March for water rates to more than double over a five-year span. Mayor Ordiales reminded that a rate increase […]
Read More »Towns County Emergency Management to hold Blood Drive – May 30
Towns County EMA Blood Drive Towns County Public Library 99 South Berrong Street Hiawassee, GA 30546 Thursday, May 30, 2019 10 AM to 2:30 PM Register online at redcrossblood.org or call 706-896-6169. ALL BLOOD TYPES NEEDED!
Read More »On-Scene Exclusive: Towns County holds active shooter drill, tests medical response
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Realistic is the most accurate adjective to describe an active shooter drill which took place in Towns County on the morning of Friday, May 3, 2019. The full-scale training, directed jointly by the Georgia Mountains Healthcare Coalition and the Northeast Georgia Health System, was designed primarily to test the response of emergency medical […]
Read More »Hiawassee receives negative feedback on water fluoridation
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FYN previously reported the potential addition of fluoride to the local water supply through the City of Hiawassee, a requirement brought to the attention of Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) in March. Fluoride Action Network published FYN’s article on the city’s intent in the following days. According to […]
Read More »Four, unidentified citizens render aid to prevent fuel explosion
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FYN received information, including the featured photo, on a vehicle fire that occurred at the Valero gas stattion on State Route 76 in Hiawassee on Monday evening, April 22. Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith received the photograph from a witness, with additional details on the incident. Chief Smith relayed that as the […]
Read More »Towns County Fire-Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire and Rescue Weekly Report 4/17/19 – 4/23/19 4/17/19 5 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 4/18/19 2 Medical Calls 1 Brush Fire 1 Assist other 4/19/19 3 Medical calls 1 Cancelled En Route 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 1 False Call 1 Prescribed Fire 4/20/19 6 Medical Calls […]
Read More »Full scenario for upcoming Towns-Union active shooter training
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Officials are in the process of planning a full-scale emergency response drill in Towns and Union Counties, consisting of a prison break and active shooter scenario. Meetings were held April 15, and today, April 24, at the Emergency Operations Center in Blairsville. The exercise is scheduled Friday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to […]
Read More »Honeybees: Earth’s essential insects
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Honeybees are essential for humanity’s well-being, serving as the world’s most important pollinator of food crops. It is estimated that one third of the food that we consume each day relies on pollination. Honey is a natural product made from bees, and honeybees visit millions of blossoms in their lifetimes, making pollination of plants […]
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