HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A female residing in Hiawassee city limits is currently being interviewed by Clay County, NC investigators, seeking information in connection with a murder. Hiawassee Police Department and Towns County Sheriff’s Office responded to the female’s residence earlier this evening, May 31, prior to transport for questioning. UPDATE, 6/1, 9:20 a.m.: Clay County Sheriff’s Office […]
Read More »TCSO continues to make methamphetamine arrests
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On Monday, May 20, a Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched to a call on Mining Gap Road in Young Harris. “The call was in reference to drugs which were discovered,” the sheriff’s office said. The deputy, upon further investigation into the call, arrested Richard Green, 29, of Hiawassee, Georgia. Richard […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Department participates in city clean-up efforts
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith put the city department’s new utility task vehicle (UTV) to good use May 21 by joining in the efforts to keep Hiawassee pristine. The litter shown in the feature image was collected by Chief Smith along a one-mile stretch on South Main Street on Tuesday. Smith, a […]
Read More »EMA Director Rickey Mathis retires after 42 years of service
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Emotion ran high at the courthouse Tuesday, May 21, as Towns County bid farewell to Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Rickey Mathis after 42 years of dedicated service. Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw was noticeably saddened as he presented a commemorative plaque to the county’s first paramedic. Mathis also served as […]
Read More »New information on Towns County Sheriff’s Office training discovered
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FetchYourNews (FYN) opened an investigation into the death of Terry Samuel Silvers, a father of six known to suffer from substance abuse, shortly after an accident claimed the Hiawassee resident’s life Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. The fatal collision left two victims injured, an eyewitness traumatized, and the community questioning whether Towns County […]
Read More »Towns County Fire-Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire and Rescue Weekly Report: 5/1/19 – 5/7/19 5/1/19 3 Medical calls 2 Cancelled En Route 1 Controlled Burn 1 Assist Other 5/2/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Controlled Burn 1 Assist Other 1 Landing Zone 5/3/19 3 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 1 Landing Zone 1 Brush Fire 5/4/19 […]
Read More »Canine trainer explains profession to Movers and Shakers
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Ed Abel, a Young Harris canine trainer, was the featured guest at this week’s Mountain Movers and Shakers meeting, May 10, at Sundance Grill. Abel shared information on his profession, a career that began in the military, followed by law enforcement and defense contracting. The 40-year veteran canine trainer explained that prior […]
Read More »Hiawassee receives Georgia Main Street affiliate designation
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Joint Economic Developer Denise McKay announced last week at City Hall that Hiawassee has been approved for Georgia Main Street affiliate designation. According to the Georgia Main Street website, the program began in 1980 as one of the original pilot state coordinating programs of the National Main Street Initiative launched by the National […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office arrests Hiawassee man for manufacturing marijuana
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators discovered illegal drugs at a residence searched Friday, April 26 on Foster Road in Hiawassee. Investigators arrested Roy Lee Moneypenny, 62, of Hiawassee, on the following charges: One Count of Violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act (Manufacturing Marijuana) One Count of Violation of Georgia Controlled […]
Read More »Cop turned professor recounts angelic rescue after crash
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Near-death experiences have a way of directing lives toward a destiny that was unknown prior to the encounter, and coupled with a spiritual revelation, the results can be profound. That proved to be the case for Dr. Anthony Sirianni. For the first time in 16 years, the criminal justice professor from North […]
Read More »“National Telecommunications Week” recognizes Towns County 911 dispatchers
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Emergency 911 operators are a literal lifeline for those in need of assistance from law enforcement, fire departments, or urgent medical services. Annually adopted, April 14-20 marked “National Telecommunications Week,” a period set aside to recognize the crucial, behind-the-scene duties conducted by dispatchers. Towns County 911 hosted a barbeque dinner, complete […]
Read More »Towns County Fire-Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire Rescue Weekly Report 4/11/19 – 4/17/19 4/11/19 5 Medical Calls 2 Motor Vehicle Accidents 4/12/19 4 Medical Calls 2 Motor Vehicle Accidents 2 Canceled En Route 1 Assist Other. 4/13/19 1 Medical Call 4/14/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Smoke Investigation 4/15/19 1 Medical Call 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 1 Assist Other […]
Read More »UPDATED: Attempted murder suspect captured in Clay County
HAYESVILLE, NC – Towns County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Crystal LeAnn Carter, an attempted murder suspect in a September shooting, was arrested Tuesday, April 16, in Clay County, NC. On Saturday evening, Sept. 8, 2018, Towns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee in reference to a male subject who was brought […]
Read More »Plant Affair on the Square features Earth Day awareness advocates
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Town Square was the site of the annual “Plant Affair on the Square” Saturday, April 13. The heart of Hiawassee was filled with vibrant blooms and vendors, including booths to support Earth Day awareness. The Rotary Club of Lake Chatuge-Hiawassee offered complementary, reuseable totes to visitors, an act to encourge a […]
Read More »Stolen fairgrounds’ truck recovered in Lake Chatuge by Towns County Dive Team
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A truck owned by Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds was recovered in Lake Chatuge this morning, Saturday, April 6, after being stolen by an unidentified subject. FYN obtained reports from multiple authorities stating an attempted ATM theft was involved in the incident. Towns County Fire and Rescue Water Rescue Recovery Team responded to a […]
Read More »Domestic violence leads to drug warrant arrest
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies responded to a residence Thursday, March 28, on Duncan Road in Young Harris in reference to a reported domestic incident involving physical injuries. Upon the officers’ arrival, a female victim was located at the residence with visible physical injuries. The victim refused medical treatment […]
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