HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection Enforcement (ARIDE) training was cancelled this week due to a lack of law enforcement officers who enrolled in the two-day course, scheduled to take place in downtown Hiawassee. A total of 13 participants from surrounding areas, including four Hiawassee Police Department officers, planned to take part in the drug […]
Read More »Whereabouts of Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton still in question
HIAWASSEE, Ga – “Where is Sheriff Clinton?” has been a resounding question in the community for many months, if not years, and it is an inquiry no one seems capable, or willing, to answer. FetchYourNews (FYN) began looking into the schedule of Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton in late February after rumors began to swirl […]
Read More »UPDATED: Mistrial declared due to Towns County Sheriff’s drug poster
UPDATED: FYN spoke with a courthouse official who confirmed the mistrial was pronounced by Superior Court Judge Raymond George, based on his ruling that the defendant may not receive a fair trial due to the placement of the arrest poster in the Towns County Courthouse, a venue where trials are held. Jurors were reported as recognizing […]
Read More »11Alive News completes investigation into Towns County Sheriff’s Office involvement in fatal crash
HIAWASSSEE, Ga. – Nearly twelve weeks after a North Carolina motor vehicle accident left one man dead, two victims injured, and an eyewitness traumatized, WXIA-TV 11 (11Alive News) in Atlanta, in cooperation with FetchYourNews (FYN), has completed an in-depth investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. A broadcast is expected to be televised on […]
Read More »Additional methamphetamine distribution arrest made by authorities
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On Thursday, May 9, Sonya Taylor was arrested without incident on warrants for drug charges related to a search warrant which occurred April 20. Sonya Taylor, 43, of Hiawassee, was arrested and charged with the following: One Count of Violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act (Possession of Methamphetamine […]
Read More »Flicks on the Square to begin May 24
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The City of Hiawassee will host its second year of “Flicks on the Square” beginning May 24, 2019. Movies will be shown every other Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales displayed the season’s poster-printed selection, chosen by citizens, […]
Read More »Suspect in Hiawassee stabbing charged with aggravated assault
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Anthony “Scott” Barrett, the suspect involved in the Monday stabbing of Danny Gibson, has been charged with aggravated assault, Towns County Sheriff’s Office said. Additionally, Barrett is being held in Towns County Detention Center on a probation violation warrant out of Fannin County, GA. On Monday, April 22, Towns County Sheriff’s Office […]
Read More »Hiawassee bank employee charged with forgery, theft by taking
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Cherish Serene Stewart, 46, of Hiawassee, was arrested and charged with five counts of forgery in the first degree, and five counts of theft by taking in excess of $1,500. According to the arrest report obtained from Hiawassee Police Department, the date of the alleged offense was documented as occuring Dec. 21, […]
Read More »Towns County to recognize returning, move-in veterans in act of appreciation
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – With an average of 22 military veterans committing suicide each day in America, Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced a project of acknowledgement and appreciation for United States service members who have recently returned to civilian life, along with veterans who have relocated to the county. In conjunction with Jim McCarroll, […]
Read More »Hiawassee to celebrate “Georgia Cities: True Colors” Week
HIAWASSEE, GA – Officials announced that the city of Hiawassee will be celebrating “Georgia Cities Week” April 21-27. Hiawassee will be holding a variety of events throughout the week, including Mayor for a Day essay, word puzzles, etc. The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities Week is “Georgia Cities: True Colors” highlighting the unique character […]
Read More »Emergency medical providers to participate in active shooter drill
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Georgia Mountain Healthcare Coalition, which consists of Chatuge Regional and Union General Hospitals, is planning an active shooter drill designed for emergency medical providers. The four hour drill will take place in early May in Towns and Union Counties. In sum, the exercise will involve a prison break and active shooter scenerio. […]
Read More »Towns County Sheriff’s Office awarded state re-certification
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton accepted the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Re-certification Award from Georgia Sheriff’s Association President Stacey Nicholson at the Towns County Courthouse. President Nicholson presented the award to Sheriff Clinton on behalf of the Towns County Sheriff’s Office in front of a courtroom filled with supporters and staff. The […]
Read More »Towns-Union UGA Extension offers spring gardening class
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – University of Georgia (UGA) Agricultural and Natural Resource Agent Jacob Williams offered a class Wednesday, April 10, at the Towns County Civic Center, educating gardeners on several topics of interest. Soil health, plant diseases, and insects were the main points of discussion at the seminar. Williams began by explaining the purpose the […]
Read More »Reward offered for information on Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds’ truck theft
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $500 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft and criminal damage which occurred at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Anyone with information is asked to call the Towns County Sheriff’s Office at 706-896-4444. Any and all information […]
Read More »Security consultant warns of merge between Progressive Left and Jihadi movement
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Civic Center was filled with dozens of citizens interested in taking a deeper look at “Islam, Jihad, and Sharia Law” Thursday, March 29. Towns County Republican Party, in cooperation with Towns-Union County Tea Party, hosted a presentation led by Chris Gaubatz, a renowed expert on the subject. Gaubatz spent a […]
Read More »Barrett and Associates partner with Georgia Arson Control
Are you and your family prepared in the event of a home fire? Do you have safety steps in place you can take to keep you, your family and your community safe in case of a fire? Agent Darrell Barrett of Barrett & Associates Agency, Inc. is partnering with the Georgia Arson Control Board to help […]
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