HIAWASSEE, Ga. – As part of continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement, Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith recently attended the 2019 Annual Summer Training conference sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Heads of law enforcement agencies from throughout the state participated in the four-day conference. The Georgia Association […]
Read More »Bell Mountain staircase vandalized by hatchet attack
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Presumed to have occurred at some point last weekend, the wooden staircase leading to the upper viewing platform on Bell Mountain was soon discovered destroyed by an unknown vandal wielding what appeared to, based on the condition of the structure, to have been an axe or hatchet. The county park was closed […]
Read More »Lake Chatuge residents take seaplane complaints to commissioner
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Frustrated citizens residing on the shores of Lake Chatuge attended the Tuesday, July 16 Towns County commissioner’s meeting to voice their troubled views on a local seaplane, owned and operated by Wing-N It Adventures. The group used adjectives ranging from “annoying” to “unacceptable” to describe what they consider a noise nuisance created […]
Read More »Malone chosen to prepare community for 2020 census
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Local business consultant and radio personality Patrick Malone has been selected by county and city officials to head the 2020 Complete Count Commitee of Towns and Union counties in preparation for the 2020 census, a process which will provide population data and varied statistics on area households. Malone informed citizens on July […]
Read More »Towns County Democratic Party to host “Blue Fest” fundraiser this fall
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Democratic Party held its July 11 meeting at the Towns County Civic Center to discuss several topics of interest, including plans for an upcoming “Blue Fest” fundraiser to be held in October at Meeks Park in Young Harris. “Our goal should be to register new voters, get shy Democrats active […]
Read More »Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In revs up on Hiawassee Town Square
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Shortly before noon, a stream of vintage vehicles from different eras made their way to Hiawassee Town Square Thursday, July 11, to kick off the 11th annual Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In festival. Vendors were ready for visitors, serving barbeque, hot dogs, baked goods, Italian ice, and cold drinks. Hot rods enthusiasts mixed […]
Read More »‘DivorceCare’ support group leader to speak at Sundance Grill
HIAWASSEE, Ga.- FetchYourNews (FYN) spoke with Nancy Rowland, a group leader with the organization DivorceCare, Wednesday, July 10, ahead of Rowland’s scheduled presentation at Mountain Movers and Shakers this Friday. Rowland has volunteered as a support coach with the non-profit support group for the past eight years, and spoke from experience, describing the insurmountable heartache […]
Read More »Eight Towns County residents arrested on variety of drug charges
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Deputies with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office continued a spree of drug arrests, arresting a total of eight drug suspects in the past week. On Tuesday, June 25, Towns County investigators and deputies, with assistance from officers with Georgia Department of Community Supervision, in addition to drug investigators from Union County Sheriff’s […]
Read More »Details from days before teen’s murder emerge
HAYESVILLE, NC – A month has passed since the disappearance and murder of Jordan Ramon Garcia, a 17-year-old Hayesville native whose remains were found in Clay County, NC, Friday, May 31, off Fires Creek Road near the residence where Garcia was reported a week prior as last seen. Upon identification through dental records and examination […]
Read More »Hayesville teen charged in murder of Jordan Garcia
The following press release has been issued by Clay County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. HAYESVILLE, NC – Clay County Sheriff’s Investigators and agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have logged over 1000 man hours, written and executed more than 20 Search […]
Read More »Advocate encourages additional approach to stray animals in Towns County
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – William “Scotty” Scott, an advocate for stray animals in the area, is encouraging residents to take a new approach to finding homes for furry friends in need. The first step citizens should take is to contact Mountain Shelter Humane Society, Scott said. “When you contact the Mountain Shelter, if you find a […]
Read More »Mountain Movers and Shakers learn the history and etiquette of the American Flag
HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Veterans of Foreign Wars Quartermaster Brandy Creel, a United States Air Force veteran of 20-plus years, versed Mountain Movers and Shakers on the history and etiquette of the American flag, Friday, June 14, at Sundance Grill in Hiawassee. Creel displayed an array of flag-themed items throughout the presentation. The Desert Storm veteran shared […]
Read More »Trio arrested on methamphetamine charges following traffic stop
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office continued their pursuit of drug suspects in recent weeks, arresting three suspects on drug related charges following a traffic stop, Wednesday, June 5. A sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Jeep Cherokee on State Highway 76/515 in Young Harris, initially for a traffic violation. Upon […]
Read More »BRMEMC receives USDA loan to improve rural electric infrastructure
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley announced the USDA will provide $858 million in loans to upgrade rural electric systems in 17 states. USDA Rural Deveolpment provides loans and grants to assist in expanding economic opporuinities and employment in rural areas. The assistance supports infrastructure improvements, business […]
Read More »Hiawassee scheduled to activate Downtown Development Authority
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council, in cooperation with Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales and Economic Developer Denise McKay, are scheduled to activate the city’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) during their regular session, Tuesday, June 4, at Hiawassee City Hall. According to FYN’s research into DDA board member training, the governing body of the city “activates” […]
Read More »Towns County at risk for disease outbreak due to rampant opioid abuse, CDC says
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FetchYourNews (FYN) sat down with Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, May 28, following a recent report exposing Towns as the highest county per-capita for emergency room visits due to opioid overdoses, according to the latest annual statistics from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Additionally, Opioid & Health Indicators Database shows that the Center […]
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