HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The election in the 2018 run-off race between Georgia Secretary of State and Public Service Commission will be decided tomorrow, Dec. 4, and during last week’s early voting, a total of 1,136 Towns County voters had cast their ballots at the Hiawassee precinct. The breakdown, obtained by FYN from the Towns County […]
Read More »Light Up Hiawassee postponed
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The City of Hiawassee announced “Light Up Hiawassee” will be delayed until Thursday, Dec. 6, due to a 100 percent chance of rain on Saturday. The event will take place on Hiawassee Town Square, beginning at 4 p.m. and will include children’s activities, such as rock painting, a golf cart parade, CASA […]
Read More »12 Great Reasons to Shop Small this Saturday
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging shoppers to buy local goods from small businesses this Saturday, Nov. 24, and provided 12 great reasons to keep cash close to home. Keep Money Local: Sales taxes fund our communities, providing vital services such as police and fire protection, street repairs, and trash collection. […]
Read More »Early voting begins Monday in run-off election
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Early voting for the 2018 midterm run-off election begins Monday, Nov. 26, and runs through Friday, Nov. 30. The Hiawassee voting precinct, located at the Towns County Board of Elections, will open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with polls open until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29. “Several people have come […]
Read More »Sheriff compares migrant invasion to an act of war
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton reverberated recent concerns during a scheduled appearance before the Towns County Republican Party Thursday, Nov. 15, warning of what he believes are imminent dangers, particularly those attached to the migrant caravans swarming the southern U.S. border. Sheriff Clinton maintained that the caravan is a choreographed invasion spun into […]
Read More »Haunted Jail a huge hit at Hiawassee Halloween
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hundreds of trick-or-treaters arrived at the Towns County Courthouse on Halloween evening to join in the fun-filled celebration. Candy booths sponsored by local businesses and government agencies lined the courthouse porch as children of all ages wrapped their way around the building, collecting sweets. This year’s event featured a “haunted jail” attraction […]
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office seizes $27,000 Street-Value in Marijuana Manufacturing Operation
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – On Monday, Oct. 1, Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the 7500 block of Gumlog Road. During the course of the investigation, law enforcement officers seized marijuana plants with a street value of $27,000. Towns County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects on […]
Read More »Chatuge Gun Club hosts 10th Annual Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes fundraiser
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Chatuge Gun Club, sponsored by Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton, hosted the 10th annual fundraiser for the children of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes (GSYH). “A good time was had by all” was the statement of Chatuge Gun Club President Ed Jones, strongly seconded by Sheriff Clinton, along with those that participated […]
Read More »Love Triangle results in Double Shooting
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On Wednesday, Sept. 26, Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Highway 76, east of Hiawassee, in the area of Scataway Road. Upon arrival, deputies located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a trauma unit for treatment by emergency medical responders. Hiawassee Police […]
Read More »Audit reveals Towns County in good financial shape
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County received the findings of the 2017 financial audit, and all is going according to plan. “As far as the financials of the county, we’re doing really well. I’m very excited things are going really good. Knock on wood that we don’t have any catastrophes,” Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw said, […]
Read More »Hiawassee to host several October events
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Autumn is a magical time of year in the mountains of Appalachia, with hillsides hued in blazing glory, and seasonal activities and events for residents and visitors to enjoy. Towns County plans to host several events during the month of October. Towns County Chamber of Commerce President Candace Lee tells FYN that […]
Read More »15,000+ expected to attend Bassmaster Elite Tournament
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County first responders met with Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw and Chamber of Commerce President Candace Lee on Friday to put plans in place for the upcoming Bassmaster Angler of the Year tournament, set to kick off Thursday, Sept. 20. According to the Towns County Chamber, the event is bound to draw between […]
Read More »UPDATED: Young Harris man arrested for methamphetamine distribution
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Michael Dean Byers, 46, of Young Harris, was apprehended and arrested following a traffic stop on Friday, Sept. 7, after three felony warrants for trafficking methamphetamine were issued. Towns County Sheriff’s Office seized the BMW 325 that Byers was driving. According to law enforcement officials with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement […]
Read More »Mayor Ordiales: Not a tax increase, an increase in city revenue
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council held the first of three mandatory public hearings this morning in order to lawfully reject a property tax rollback rate of 2.170 mills. A second hearing is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales, and Council members Anne Mitchell, Kris Berrong, Amy Barrett, and Nancy […]
Read More »Decision to arm school faculty moves forth
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Schools Facility Director Roy Perren spoke with Mountain Movers & Shakers on the morning of Friday, Aug. 24, on several subjects – one of which was the process taking place within the school system to ensure students and staff remain safe on campus. Towns County Schools Superintendent Dr. Darren Berrong […]
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