BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – United Community Bank, whose corporate office is located in Blairsville, has been named by J.D. Power as the highest-ranking bank in customer service in the southeast for the fifth year in a row. United Community Bank is the third largest bank in Georgia, with 65 branches statewide. Forbes, in conjunction with market […]
Read More »Community concerned as Hiawassee Council maintains silence on questionable Ethics Board
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Public comments were not offered from elected city officials at the Hiawassee Council regular session, held on Tuesday, Aug. 7, concerning the recent proposal of a citywide plastic bag ban-fee by Councilwoman Anne Mitchell, nor an alleged ethics ordinance breach by Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales. Information on both controversial subjects can be found by […]
Read More »Citizen takes a stand on liquor stores at county meeting
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw held his regularly monthly meeting on the evening of July 17, 2018, and concluded the session by receiving public questions and comments. Liza Stroub, a Towns County resident who moved from the Atlanta area six years prior, publicly voiced three separate concerns to Commissioner Bradshaw. “This is […]
Read More »90-day sign permit moratorium takes effect
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – At a regularly scheduled July meeting, Towns County Planning Committee unanimously recommended review of the current sign ordinance. According to county officials, applications and the issuance of permits for off-site advertising signage and billboards has increased multi-fold in the past several months. The Planning Commission presented the recommendation to Towns County Sole […]
Read More »Young Harris burglary leads to arrest
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – On Friday, May 4, Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Chatuge Woods Campground, located off Red Banks Road, in Young Harris, in reference to a reported burglary. The incident was turned over to investigators. Upon completion of an investigation, Terry William Henderson, 44, of Warne, North Carolina, was arrested Thursday, […]
Read More »Old Rock Jail celebrates grand opening of museum
HIAWASEE, Ga. – A long-awaited, highly anticipated ceremony took place on the grounds of the Towns County Courthouse Saturday, May 20, 2018, memorializing the completion of renovation of the Old Rock Jail. The historic site sits just east of the county courthouse, adjacent to the Towns County Library. Deeded to the Towns County Historical Society […]
Read More »Renovation to begin at Towns County School
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Renovation to Towns County School is scheduled to begin after graduation May 18, says Towns County Superintendent Darren Berrong. The 40-year-old school buildings are in desperate need of roof replacement, upgraded wiring, and HVAC systems. The Towns County Board of Education applied for a $3.3 million modernization grant in 2017, based on […]
Read More »Wildfire preparedness tips from Towns County Firewise Coalition
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – It has been a mere 18 months since wildfires threatened Tate City – a small community situated in the northeast portion of Towns County – and the local Firewise Coalition hopes to prepare residents in case wildfires approach again. Saturday, May 5, was proclaimed Wildfire Preparedness Day by Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, […]
Read More »Northeast Georgia Statewide and Congressional Democratic candidate forum announced
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Democratic candidates from across the state will gather at Meeks Park in Blairsville on Saturday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m. All statewide Democratic candidates and the two 9th Congressional District candidates have been invited. To date, 11 statewide candidates and the 9th Congressional District candidates have confirmed they will personally […]
Read More »Historical Society presents 1929 tax digest to city of Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Towns County Historical Society presented the city of Hiawassee with an artifact Monday, March 26, at the council’s monthly work session: the original 1929 tax digest for the city. “This is very appropriate since you were just talking about your budget,” Towns County Historian Sandra Green told Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales. […]
Read More »Towns County pursuit ends in Clay County arrest
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – An officer with the Hiawassee Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle with an inoperable taillight near the Valero gas station on state Route 76, shortly before 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26. The vehicle fled, emergency dispatch was notified, and law enforcement followed in pursuit from Towns County, Georgia, into Clay County, […]
Read More »UPDATE: Hiawassee motel shooting
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Just before midnight on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, the Hiawassee Police Department responded to a call from the Hiawassee Budget Inn on South Main Street in reference to a subject attempting to force entry into a room. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a person had been shot. The shooter had fled the […]
Read More »How low can it go? Towns County braces for single digit temperatures
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The new year is off to a frigid start throughout most of the nation, and Towns County hasn’t escaped winter’s wrath. As overnight temperatures plummeted, area creeks awoke to frosty conditions, while local ponds slumbered beneath glazes of ice, on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. The worst of the weather […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report
Towns County Fire Rescue Weekly Report December 18 – December 31, 2017 12/18/17 Medical assist (2) MVA (1) Landing zone (2) Smoke investigation (1) 12/19/17 Medical assist (5) 12/20/17 Medical assist (1) Assist other agency (1) 12/21/17 Medical assist (6) 12/22/17 Medical assist (4) MVA (1) 12/23/17 Medical assist (4) No incident found on arrival […]
Read More »Towns County BOE budget amended
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Board of Education recently amended their 2018 budget due to receipt of federal and state funding, resulting in a $2,501,917 increase. According to the Board, the change will not affect local taxpayers. “After the budget was completed, the Board was approved for a modernization grant,” Financial Director Myra Underwood explained. […]
Read More »Hiawassee Mayoral Candidates Appeal to the Voters before Tuesday’s Election
HIAWASSEE, GA – Fetch Your News contacted the Mayoral candidates in the City of Hiawassee race and offered a final opportunity to appeal to the voters before Election Day arrives on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Neither candidate was permitted to review their opponent’s response prior to publication. Candidate Liz Ordiales responded as follows: My […]
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