HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee water customers are expected to be given an option on the May 2020 primary ballot regarding the addition of fluoride. A petition opposing the addition of fluoride was recently circulated in the community, garnering enough signatures to place the decision on the ballot for both Hiawassee citizens and Towns County consumers […]
Read More »Chastain to replace Berrong on Hiawassee City Council
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Qualifying for Hiawassee City Council ended at 4 pm, Friday, Aug. 23, and the three open seats have been determined. Incumbents Anne Mitchell, Post 4, and Nancy Noblet, Post 5, qualified unchallenged for four year terms. Post 3 Councilman Kris Berrong opted not to re-qualify, with former Hiawassee Councilman Jay “Junior” Chastain […]
Read More »Hiawassee’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors Selected
HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Board members for the recently created Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) were named per open records request sent last week to the city of Hiawassee by FetchYourNews (FYN), following activation of the DDA by Hiawassee City Council Tuesday, Aug. 6. A list of the individuals selected to serve on the authority was delivered […]
Read More »Motorcyclist severely injured in Hiawassee crash
HIAWASSEE, Ga.- A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries following a collision in front of Papa’s Pizza on State Route 76, west of Hiawassee, as an employee was leaving the restaurant’s parking lot. Towns County first responders were dispatched to the site of the accident at 3:15 pm, Tuesday, Aug. 13. The two vehicle accident caused life-threatening […]
Read More »Towns County Board of Education updates schools’ tobacco-free policy
HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Towns County Board of Education revised its 100% Tobacco-Free School policy to include prohibiting vapor, hemp, and cannabis products on campus. All forms of tobacco products, including chewing tobacco and E-cigarettes, along with items depicting or promoting tobacco use, were previously banned from Towns County Schools, and the former measures remain in effect. […]
Read More »Towns County Schools 2019-2020 Calendar
2019 – 2020 Towns County Schools Calendar Teacher Pre-Planning – August 7 – 14, 2019 Open House – August 13, 2019 First Day of School – August 15, 2019 Labor Day Holiday – September 2, 2019 Progress Reports – September 18, 2019 End of 1st Nine Weeks (42 Days) October 15, 2019 Teacher Work Day […]
Read More »Phillips replaces McPeak on Hiawassee Ethics Board
HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales announced Monday, July 29, that Susan Phillips will replace former member Leslie McPeak on the Hiawassee Ethics Board. Phillips was originally chosen by the mayor to serve, prior to a required vote by the city council which appointed Sue Scott to the position. McPeak, who was duly selected by […]
Read More »Wild hog sightings continue at Towns County campground
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Visitors at Chatuge Woods Campground, a 30-acre county operated tract located on the banks of Lake Chatuge, have reported a wild hog frequenting the area, and Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw wants area newcomers to be aware of the presence of the invasive species. Bradshaw explained that the nuisance notoriously increases during […]
Read More »Eight additional drug suspects arrested in Towns County
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies continue their strong push to arrest drug suspects throughout the Towns County area. During the past two weeks, eight additional drug suspects have been arrested as the result of traffic stops and executed search warrants. On Thursday July 4, a Towns County deputy made a […]
Read More »Towns County Fire & Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire Rescue Weekly Report 7/3/19 -7/9/19 7/3/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Public Assist 7/4/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Public Assist 3 Assist Other 7/5/19 4 Medical Calls 1 False Alarm 1 Cancelled En Route 7/6/19 3 Medical Calls 4 Cancelled En Route 1 Controlled Burn 1 False Call 7/7/19 6 Cancelled En […]
Read More »Qualifying for Hiawassee City Council to take place in August
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Qualifying for seats on Hiawassee City Council will take place next month at Hiawassee City Hall from Wednesday, Aug. 21 through Friday, Aug. 23, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The qualifying fee is $45.00. Candidates must reside within Hiawassee city limits for a minimum of one-year prior to […]
Read More »Large rattlesnake spotted on Brasstown Bald trail
BRASSTOWN BALD, Ga. – A large timber rattlesnake was spotted on the summit trail, leading to the peak of Brasstown Bald, Tuesday, July 9. The snake sighting is one of many reported this season in the Towns County area. “Although it may be frightening to see a rattlesnake at such close range, remember these rattlesnakes […]
Read More »Towns County Fire & Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire Rescue Weekly Report 6/26/19 – 7/2/19 6/26/19 5 Medical Calls 1 Landing Zone 6/27/19 7 Medical Calls 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 1 Landing Zone 6/28/19 2 Medical Calls 1 False Fire Alarm 6/29/19 3 Medical Calls 2 Assist Other 2 Cancelled En Route 1 Landing Zone 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 6/30/19 […]
Read More »Iwo Jima veteran encourages visit to local memorial site
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Retired Navy Veteran Clarence “Bud” Johnson was invited to speak with the Mountain Movers and Shakers Friday, June 28, and the 97-years-young World War 2 veteran used the opportunity to encourage visits to the one-of-a-kind Iwo Jima memorial at Foster Park in Young Harris, adjacent to Towns County Recreation and Conference Center. […]
Read More »Hiawassee man arrested, charged with alleged rape
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office received a Monday, June 24 report of a sexual assault incident which allegedly occurred the evening prior, Sunday, June 23. Towns County investigators, along with the assistance of agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, conducted an investigation into the reported incident. On Tuesday, June 25, Peter Hohmann, […]
Read More »Biker airlifted for trauma care after collision
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A second motorcyclist in less than a week was airlifted for medical treatment, suffering multiple trauma injuries, after crashing on State Route 75, south of Hiawassee, Thursday, June 27. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly before 7 p.m. The victim was described as an older male, traveling northbound toward Hiawassee […]
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