HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales announced that residential water rates are proposed to more than double for city citizens over a five-year span. Rates are scheduled to increase from $19.27 per month to $24.67 this year, rise to $30.09 in 2020, climb to $34.61 in 2021, spike to $38.76 in 2022, and level […]
Read More »UPDATED: Overturned truck blocks through traffic on State Route 76, east of Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A construction truck hauling asphalt overturned while headed eastbound from Hiawassee, near Abe Cove Road on State Route 76, shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. Towns County Fire and Rescue reported that the driver did not sustain significant injuries, adding that the accident was likely due to muddy conditions on the […]
Read More »Commissioner Bradshaw signs Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclaimation
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw signed a proclaimation Wednesday, March 27, declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. In attendance for the signing was Enotah Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Executive Director Linda D’Angelo, Towns-Union Advocate Supervisor Nicole Lonano, and Board Member John Seymour. “Children are critical to Towns County’s future success, […]
Read More »Million gallon water release rushes along Bell Street
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The City of Hiawassee began draining the million gallon water tank, which sits high upon a hill above Wood Street, this morning, Sunday, March 17. The city plans to pressure wash the inner and outer portions of the vessel. Residents and motorists on the southern portion of Bell Street in Hiawassee weren’t […]
Read More »Hamilton Gardens, Hiawassee’s hidden gem
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Historical Society hosted a full house of guests interested in learning the history of Hamilton Gardens, a botanical paradise tucked away beside the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Executive Director of Hamilton Gardens, Grace Howard, offered a lively presentation of how the gardens were in the past, and what the board of […]
Read More »Towns County GOP delegate registration March 9
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Republican Party will hold the GAGOP County, District, and State delegate registration Saturday, March 9, at the Towns County Civic Center on the Towns County Courthouse campus. Towns County GOP asks, “Do you support the US Constitution? Our President? The Wall? Voter Accountability? Become a delegate.” A total of 105 […]
Read More »Bicyclist killed on Young Harris mountain
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Earlier this afternoon, Wednesday, Feb. 27, a 66-year-old local bicyclist was struck and killed by a motorist while traveling west on Highway 76, in the vicinity of Young Harris mountain. According to Towns County emergency responders dispatched to the scene, it appeared that the man may have slightly swerved into traffic […]
Read More »Rep. Matt Gurtler opposes amended state budget
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Georgia House recently voted on the amended, “small” state budget in Atlanta with District 8 Representative Matt Gurtler boldly opposing the measure. Gurtler stated that he voted “no” with confidence as he continues to find fault, specifically with subsidies and free market intervention. Gurtler relayed that he believes over 40 percent […]
Read More »Towns County awarded grant to improve roadways
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced at his monthly meeting Feb. 19 that the county was awarded a grant in the amount of $160,727 to improve area roadways. “We learned of this last year and I couldn’t wait to announce it,” Bradshaw said. The commissioner read aloud a portion of a letter […]
Read More »Area’s premier CBD shop opens in Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Randal Forehand and Vicky Bateman, owners of Natures Health and Body, celebrated the grand opening of the area’s first retailer dedicated to hemp-based CBD oil products, Wednesday, Nov. 20. CBD is the medical abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the primary active compounds derived from cannabis plants. The extracted compound is highly acclaimed […]
Read More »Hiawassee develops plan to capitalize on natural, cultural assets
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A team from the City of Hiawassee participated in a three-day workshop designed especially for towns and communities bordering national or state parks, forests, and other treasured public lands in the Appalachian Region. Working with national and regional experts on sustainable tourism, economic development, the arts, natural and cultural resources, transportation, and […]
Read More »VFW seeks community’s help stuffing stockings for troops
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – VFW Auxilary Post 7807 Senior Vice-President and Co-Chair of Operation Care Package John Whalen requests the community’s assistance stuffing holiday stockings to send to military troops serving overseas. The Operation Care Package event will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Towns County Recreation Center at Foster Park in Young Harris. Click […]
Read More »Appalachian soul music planned for “Pickin’ on the Porch”
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Debra Lynn Rodriguez, a Hiawassee native, will be the featured performer at “Pickin’ on the Porch” of the Old Rock Jail museum this Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 pm. The event, sponsored by the Towns County Historical Society, is free to the public. “I am a soul singer, a storyteller, and a […]
Read More »Clinton receives unfavorable response to campaign announcement
EDITORIAL – Mountain Movers and Shakers announced Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton will be their featured speaker at the group’s weekly meeting, Sept. 27. The agenda follows the sheriff’s proclamation before the Towns County Republican Party last week, stating intent to seek re-election in 2020. If the public’s initial response to the elected official’s announcement […]
Read More »Weekend motorcycle accident results in trauma care
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Several motorcycle accidents have occurred in Towns County in recent months, with a crash occurring Saturday afternoon on State Route 76. A 46 year old male suffered serious injuries following a single vehicle collision Sept. 17, east of Hiawassee. The motorcyclist was airlifted by medical helicopter to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in […]
Read More »Seaplane debate continues in Towns County
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Wing-N-It Seaplane Adventures continues to be a hot topic of discussion in Towns County with citizens both in favor and opposed to the aerial tour company. Letters to the editor of the county’s legal organ have appeared on a weekly basis since FetchYourNews (FYN) broke the story of the heated debate in […]
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