• Commissioner encourages homeschoolers to join Jr. Board of Local Government

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw requested the media’s assistance in getting the word out to home-schooled students who may want to participate in the Junior Board of Local Government.  Bradshaw initiated the program shortly after taking office in response to an inquiry from his son, asking what it is, exactly, that do […]

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  • Clinton announces 2020 re-election bid for sheriff

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton made an appearance at the Thursday, Sept. 19, Towns County Republican Party meeting to publicly announce his intent to seek re-election in 2020. “I am absolutely seeking your vote, your support, for my campaign in 2020,” Clinton said. “I plan to run for sheriff of Towns County again, […]

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  • Burglary suspect arrested in alleged Hiawassee theft

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on State Highway 76 in Hiawassee Wednesday, Sept. 11 in reference to a reported burglary. Upon arrival, deputies met with the homeowners who advised a white male had entered the residence, leaving the area on foot. A lookoiut was placed on the subject […]

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  • City of Hiawassee approves first reading of small cell ordinance

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council held the first reading of a “Small Cell Ordinance” Sept. 3, gaining  unanimous approval. On April 26, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law the Streamlining Wireless Facilities and Antennas Act. The law is scheduled to go into effect Oct. 1. The legislature is designed to make it simplier for […]

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  • Toddler suffers burns after falling in campfire

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A 16 month old toddler suffered burn injuries this morning after falling into a campfire at Enotah Mountain Retreat on State Route 180. Towns County first responders were dispatched to the accident site shortly after 11 am, Sunday, Sept. 1. The child sustained scattered burn injuries, primarily to the arm region. The toddler […]

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  • Towns County organizations benefit $5K from mystery donor

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – For the second year in a row, an anonymous donor presented Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw with a $5,000 check to disperse among organizations that serve to better the local community. Commissioner Bradshaw chose to equally divide the donation between three institutions: Towns County Food Pantry, Almost There, and the Drug Abuse […]

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  • Restaurant owner charged in fatal Hiawassee accident

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Jacalyn Ann Gagnon, 68, was arrested and charged with homicide by vehicle in the 2nd degree Aug, 17 after an accident claimed the life of a local motorcyclist. Gagnon, the owner and operator of Papa’s Pizza, was attempting to turn from U.S. 76 into the restaurant’s parking lot on the afternoon of […]

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  • State Senators Wilkinson and Gooch address Towns County Republican Party

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Georgia State Senators John Wilkinson and Steve Gooch were invited to address the Towns County Republican Party Thursday, Aug. 15, at Daniel’s Steakhouse in Hiawassee. The evening began with acoustic entertainment by student Summer Rahn, who later led the National Anthem. followed by a well-received rendition of two classic county songs. Student […]

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  • UPDATED: Hiawassee subject in custody, tased after police pursuit

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga.- A Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputy engaged in the pursuit of a fleeing vehicle, following an attempted traffic stop, Wednesday, Aug. 14, on State Route 288 in Hiawassee. Patrick Ryan Oakes, 40, of Hiawassee, led authorities on a short chase this afternoon before wrecking the white Chevrolet SUV that he was driving, causing […]

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  • Commissioner Bradshaw meets with Towns County Democratic Party

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw told local Democrats last week that one of the biggest challenges facing him as commissioner is managing the county’s expected growth. “We are going to expand, and we need to be involved with that growth because we want it to be controlled growth,” Bradshaw told the […]

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  • Towns County Fire & Rescue Activity Report

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    Towns County Fire Rescue Weekly Report 7/31/19 – 8/6/19   7/31/19 3 Medical Calls 1 Assist Other 8/1/19 2 Medical calls 8/2/19 2 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 1 Fire Alarm 8/3/19 4 Medical Calls 2 Motor Vehicle Accidents 1 Fire Alarm 8/4/19 3 Medical Calls 3 Cancelled En Route 2 False Alarms 8/5/19 […]

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  • Local support groups offer hope to those suffering from grief

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The loss of a loved one is an experience that many people will encounter at some point in their life, and GriefShare is a weekly support group designed to help those in mourning better cope with what may be delibitating pain. Larry Tomlinson and George Dinsmore, Blairsville-based facilitators who were once participants […]

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  • Towns County amends alcohol ordinance during special-called meeting

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw called a special meeting Friday, July 26, to amend the local alcohol mandate, making it simpler for area establishments to understand the terms of agreement. Bradshaw described the previous verbiage on the mandate as “too hard to understand.” The commissioner has worked alongside Towns County Attorney […]

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  • Towns County GOP announces “Let Freedom Ring” art contest

    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Republican Party Chairwoman Betsy Young announced Thursday evening during July’s monthy meeting that the GOP will sponsor an amateur art contest for students and adults, encompassing the theme of freedom. “There will be three different divisions, based on age,” Young said. “Division One, Middle School; Division Two, High School; and […]

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  • Georgia Mountain Fair Parade: Making Memories since 1950

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    HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The hot, humid weather didn’t discourage a strong turnout of visitors to watch a caravan of floats, vintage vehicles, horse-drawn wagons, and revellers celebrate the annual opening of the Georgia Mountain Fair. The parade route began at South State Bank at 11 am Saturday, July 20, near Hiawassee Town Square, and slowly […]

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