HIAWASSEE, Ga. – State House Representative Matt Gurtler addressed the Towns County Republican Party Thursday, June 20, at Daniel’s Steakhouse in Hiawassee. The second-term official reviewed the highlights of the recent legislative session, explaining his voting history to the crowd-filled room, while promoting an ongoing mission to “bring principles back into politics.” Gurtler has unapologetically […]
Read More »Commissioner Bradshaw talks economy, jobs, and “small town feeling”
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw opened his monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 18, with an update on the county’s financial health. “Right now, the sales tax collections are up around $28,000 from what they were this time last year, so we’re very thankful for that. We give that to a good economy. […]
Read More »Defendant in aggravated assault case enters plea, sentenced to serve three years
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Jacob Lea Rose, a Hiawassee resident arrested for numerous crimes in late-2018 by Hiawassee Police Department, plead guilty to aggravated asault charges, Friday, May 31. Rose is set to serve three years of a ten year sentence, Towns County’s Clerk of Court’s Office told FYN. Charged by law enforcement with crimes ranging […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire Rescue Weekly Report 5/29/19 – 6/4/19 5/29/19 3 Medical calls 1 Landing Zone 5/30/19 2 Medical calls 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 1 Cancelled En Route 5/31/19 2 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 6/1/19 4 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 1 Landing Zone 1 Public Assist […]
Read More »Public officials share positive outlook at “Eggs & Issues” breakfast
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Chamber of Commerce hosted an annual “Eggs and Issues” breakfast, Wednesday, May 29, at Daniel’s Steakhouse in Hiawassee. A crowd of approximately 50 signed up to dine, buffet style, while listening to public leaders address community matters. Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales, Young Harris Mayor Andrea […]
Read More »Towns County EMA hosts blood drive at local library
HIAWASSEE, Ga.- According to the American Red Cross, while approximately 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, only about 10 percent of those who are eligible actually donate. The demand for donated blood in our nation’s hospitals, however, is consistently high. It is estimated that roughly 40,000 pints of life-saving blood is used […]
Read More »Towns County EMS adds new ambulance to fleet
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Emergency Medical Services (TCEMS) added a new ambulance to its fleet over the Memorial weekend, an addition that has been in the works since last October. The emergency vehicle will join four other ambulances which serve Towns County, and will be housed at the west station in Young Harris. TCEMS […]
Read More »State Senator John Wilkinson updates Towns County GOP
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Towns County Republican Party hosted two guest speakers Thursday, May 16, at their monthly meeting at the Towns County Civic Center in Hiawassee. Georgia State Senator John Wilkinson addressed the “Good, Bad, and Ugly of the 2019 Session” and Dr. Gerry Chotiner spoke on subject of political correctness, “To Be or […]
Read More »Child Bitten by Copperhead Snake in Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A 12-year-old child suffered a bite from a juvenile copperhead snake Sunday, May 19, shortly before 9 p.m. The incident occurred in the Macedonia area, east of Hiawassee. FYN learned that the child was struck on the hand by the snake, and air-lifted to Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta for emergency treatment. […]
Read More »Two-Twelve Entertainment offers private concerts in area homes, benefiting charities
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – “Imagine…you are mingling among friends (and soon-to-be new friends) over incredible food prepared by one of the best chefs around,” Michael Borkman of Two-Twelve Entertainment began. “The wine is exquisite and poured by the owner of the vineyard. The beer is refreshing and straight from the tap. The sizzle of made-to-order crab […]
Read More »Local activist continues battle against climate change
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Dr. Vernon Dixon, a local activist, claimed there is growing concern among Republicans about climate change Sunday, May 5. The environmentalist appeared before Hiawassee City Council in early August of last year, striving to gain approval of a resolution intended to apply pressure on Congress. The city council ultimately declined to enact […]
Read More »Hiawassee traffic stop nets three drug arrests
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Department arrested and charged three suspects with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects shortly after noon on Sunday, April 28. An officer with the city law enforcement agency conducted a search after stopping a red Chevrolet S-10 for an expired license plate, near Valero gas station on State […]
Read More »Hiawassee Work Session Agenda – April 29th
HIAWASSEE WORK SESSION AGENDA April 29th, 2019 The April Work Session Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Upstairs Training Room 1. Call to order 1.1 Invocation – Anne Mitchell 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance 1.3 Mayor’s Introductions of Guests and Announcements 1.3.1 Samantha Church 1.3.2 If I were Mayor Essay winner – […]
Read More »Reports of bullying and threats continue at Towns County Schools
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Several instances of bullying and shooting threats have publicly surfaced at Towns County Schools in recent months, with numerous parents contacting FetchYourNews (FYN) to report on the matter. In December, 2018, a seventh grade student attempted suicide by overdosing on medication after alleged bullying by a classmate. The mother of the alleged […]
Read More »UPDATED: Stabbing victim drives to Hiawassee store for help
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A non-fatal stabbing occurred this morning, Monday, April 22, at a victim’s residence on Cedar Cliff Road, west of Hiawassee. Multiple sources identified the alleged perpetrator as Anthony “Scott” Barrett and the victim as Danny Gibson. Upon receiving a knife wound to the back, Gibson drove himself to Friendship Store at the […]
Read More »US Congressman Doug Collins to address Towns County, public invited to attend
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – US Congressman Doug Collins is scheduled to address the Towns County Republican Party at Moondance Restaurant (formerly Cafe Portofino) Tuesday, April 15, from 5-6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. “Do you remember, ‘Madame Attorney General I never thought I would hear myself say this, but, I miss Eric Holder,’” Towns […]
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