DILLARD, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw was awarded “Distinguished Local Elected Official” by the Ninth District Republican Party at a dinner ceremony at the Dillard House in Rabun County April 12. Towns County citizens submitted letters of nomination, leading to Bradshaw being selected for the recognition. “Since Cliff was sworn in as commissioner, […]
Read More »Deputy’s administration of Narcan prevents overdose death
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Opioid abuse is a far-reaching epidemic in the United States, and Towns County is no stranger to the adverse affects. Opioids are a class of drugs which include prescription painkillers, such as OxyContin, in addition to illicit heroin. An opioid overdose can be deadly, and the primary signs that death may be imminent […]
Read More »Methamphetamine arrests continue in Towns County
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Substance abuse casts a dark shadow over far too many lives, and law enforcement officers continue the battle to combat the epidemic from a legal standpoint. On Monday, April 1, Towns County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kristy Lynn McGaha, 38, charging McGaha with the following offenses: Two counts sale of methamphetamine Purchase/possession/manufacture/distribution/sale of […]
Read More »Towns County to begin replacing road signs, result of grant
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw held a meeting Thursday, April 4, with City of Hiawassee staff and Towns County Road Department to discuss the process of replacing road signs throughout the county. Chris Dolvin of Browns Asphalt and Maintenance, a contruction firm from Winterville, GA, was present to share details on the project. The […]
Read More »Two airlifted following accident on Young Harris mountain
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – A head-on, two vehicle collision occurred on Young Harris mountain, State Route 76, shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2. The drivers of the vehicles sustained serious injuries and were air-lifted for medical treatment. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident.
Read More »Hiawassee Police Department schedules advanced drug impairment detection training
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Department recently scheduled Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection Enforcement (ARIDE) training for May 23 – 24 at Hiawassee City Hall, The 16-hour course is designed to enhance law enforcement officers’ ability to recognize psychophysical and clinical indicators of impairment consistent with a subject who is under the influence of drugs, or […]
Read More »Mountain Movers and Shakers to host animal rescue groups
OPERATION PUP’S JOAN CROTHERS AND OTHERS DISCUSS ANIMAL CONTROL AND RESCUE IN TOWNS COUNTY WITH THE MOUNTAIN MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS FRIDAY MARCH 22 There are plenty of Animals in Towns County. Horses, Cows and Chickens are everywhere, so are Deer, and, to a lesser extent, Bears. And also everywhere are feral Cats and Dogs. This Friday, March 22, we welcome to the Sundance Grill Ms. […]
Read More »Towns County readies for warm weather season
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – As winter officially reached its end, Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced that preparations are underway to welcome the spring and summer seasons. The commissioner reported that crews are hard at work, striving to make the county as presentable as possible for residents and tourists. Bradshaw said that the road department has […]
Read More »South Florida agency donates equipment to Hiawassee Police Department
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Sunny Isles Beach City Manager Christopher Russo and Deputy City Manager Stan Morris made the trip from South Florida to Hiawassee on March 14, 2019 to present Chief Paul Smith and Mayor Liz Ordiales with a donated police vehicle. The Ford Explorer, which is fully equipped with lights and siren, was delivered […]
Read More »Treasurer of Towns GOP seeks to change Georgia income tax law
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Republican Party Treasurer Harvey Cohen has taken a step in a quest to change state income tax law. Cohen, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of 40 years who practices law tax, reached out to Georgia Senator John Wilkinson and Georgia Representative Matt Gurtler in a letter to state his case. […]
Read More »Towns County Liquor Ordinance in process of adoption
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County is in the process of enacting the liquor-by-the-pour referendum that won approval on last November’s general ballot. Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw held a special-called meeting in his courthouse office Thursday, March 7, to deliver the first reading. Bradshaw has been working with Towns County Attorney Robb Kiker on the […]
Read More »Brother of victim claims Sheriff’s Office could have prevented fatal accident
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Terry Silvers, 52, a resident of Hiawassee, suffered fatal injuries Saturday, Feb. 23, in Clay County, NC, after the pickup truck that he was driving collided with another vehicle on NC-69. FYN released information three days after the deadly crash, divulging that Silvers had been involved in an accident in Towns County the […]
Read More »Adopt-a-Road program launched in Towns County
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw introduced the “Adopt-a-Road” program last week, encouraging residents to advance the county’s litter control initiative. Adoptees will receive a roadway sign with their name or organization listed in the designated area that they intend to keep clean. While the current standard states that a minimun of a […]
Read More »Towns County Sheriff fails to set record straight; alludes to rumors on social media
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Following repeated, failed attempts to obtain firsthand information from Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton, Fetch Your News (FYN) is obligated to report what we can confirm. Sheriff Clinton made it clear Feb. 22, that he has no intention of addressing the concerns of Towns County citizens if presented with questions by our […]
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Tennessee man arrested in Young Harris on drug charges
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – A traffic stop conducted on Gumlog Road in Young Harris Monday, Sept.30, resulted in drug charges. According to the sheriff’s office, a Towns County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Ford truck for a traffic offense. Upon further investigation, the driver was identified as Joey Delane Head, 60, of Ducktown, […]
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