HIAWASSEE, GA – Hiawassee Councilman Jay Chastain, Jr. has publicly stepped forth to announce his endorsement of Hiawassee Mayoral candidate Barry Keith Dearing less than two weeks prior to election day. The 12-year incumbent tells Fetch Your News that Mr. Dearing has his full support. “I’ve known Barry for ages. He’s a fine man. There’s no […]
Read More »Republican Party Announces “United We Stand” Ceremony
Young Harris, GA – Towns County Republican Party Chair, Betsy Young, has announced a tribute to America’s Veterans and First Responders will be held at the War Memorial at Foster Park this Sunday, October 15, at 3 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited and the National Anthem will be sung in honor of […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Department Activity Report
Hiawassee Police Department Activity Report – September, 2017 Calls For Service – 360 Dispatched – 175 Self-Initiated – 185 Reports – 158 Incident – 23 Miscellaneous – 2 Accident – 11 Citations – 122 Arrests – 16 Felony – 0 Misdemeanor – 7 Felony Drug – 7 Misdemeanor Drug – 2 […]
Read More »Juvenile Arrested for Attempted Murder
Hiawassee, GA – Towns County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile on September 20th, charging him with one count of Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder, one count of Aggravated Assault, and one count of Aggravated Battery. The charges came after deputies responded to an assault call at a residence on Cassie Lane in Hiawassee. When […]
Read More »Towns County GOP Encounters Change
Hiawassee, GA – Towns County’s Grand Old Party (GOP) is experiencing change and the Republicans hope to rejuvenate interest and promote active community involvement. Mark Wolchko has stepped down as GOP Chairman, citing a plethora of health issues. “I simply can’t give the GOP what it needs,” Mr. Wolchko tells Fetch Your News. Betsy Young, […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report: 8/28-9/10
Incident Report provided by Towns County Fire and Rescue: 8/28/17 Medical assist (3) Assist other agency (1) Fire alarm (1) 8/29/17 Medical assist (4) Landing zone (1) Assist other agency (1) Public service (1) 8/30/17 Medical assist (5) 8/31/17 Medical assist (5) Public service (1) Fire alarm (1) 9/1/17 Medical assist (3) Landing zone (1) […]
Read More »Humane Society Gala to Benefit Mountain Shelter
The Humane Society Mountain Shelter invites the community to attend their 17th annual fundraiser, Puttin’ On The Dog, on Saturday, September 23, at 6:30 p.m. at North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville. The “dress up or dress down” gala will feature dinner, live and silent auctions, and music. Tickets are $35 and all proceeds will […]
Read More »Suspect Arrested in Financial Transaction Card Fraud
Hiawassee, GA – After an extensive investigation by Towns County Sheriff’s Office, Barbara Parker, 44, of Hiawassee, Georgia, a former employee of Legacy Link, Inc., was arrested on Friday, September 1, 2017 and charged with seven (7) counts of Financial Transaction Card Fraud. A report was made to the Towns County Sheriff’s Office in June […]
Read More »Missing 22-Year-Old Found in Lake Chatuge
Towns County, GA – John Brandon Eller, 22, of Hayesville, North Carolina, was reported last seen in the parking lot of Hawg Wild BBQ, Eller’s place of employment, at 5:50 p.m. on Monday, August 14. *UPDATE* *Towns County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the 22-year-old was discovered a short distance offshore in Lake Chatuge at approximately 2:30 […]
Read More »Overnight Fire Destroys Hiawassee Home
Hiawassee, GA – Towns County 911 dispatched Fire and Rescue to 1383 Konahetah Drive in Hiawassee at approximately 11:28 pm on Monday night, July 24, in response to a fully involved structure fire. The home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on scene. There were no human injuries although the family’s dog sadly perished. The […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report Feb. 8 – 14, 2019 2/8/19 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 2//9/19 1 Brush/ Woods Fire 2/10/19 6 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En route 2/11/19 3 Medical Calls 1 Cancelled En Route 2/12/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Fire Alarm 2/13/19 1 Dumpster Fire […]
Read More »Drug court participants to share stories of struggle and success
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Drug abuse is an epidemic in the United States and one would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t been affected, directly or indirectly, by addiction. Barbara Honaker, coordinator of North Enotah Drug Court, will return to Mountain Movers and Shakers Jan. 22, this time accompanied by two program participants who […]
Read More »“Memory Heart Tree” provides meals for homebound seniors
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Senior Center is hosting its second annual “Memory Heart Tree” program during the month of February. The community is encouraged to purchase a memory heart in remembrance of a loved one to be placed on the center’s tree of memories. The gesture will provide a hot meal for a homebound […]
Read More »Mountain Marty Party Networking Event Scheduled
Marty Party Business Networking Event Feb. 28, 2019 — 5:30 – 7: 30 p.m. at Sundance Grill in Hiawassee… Enjoy two free hours of Business Networking, complete with FREE HorD’oeuvres…FREE Adult Beverage with 50 to 100 Other Like Minded Professionals &Business Owners Like Yourself…. Optional: Join for dinner, following the event at 7:30! TALK ABOUT A […]
Read More »Georgia Mountain Fair Manager visits Movers & Shakers
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – From festivals to concerts, the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds hosts entertaining, year-round events, and General Manager Hilda Thomason is in charge of bringing it all to life. Thomason has served as the fairgrounds’ orchestrator for the past 38 years, and the Towns County native was invited to address the Mountain Movers and Shakers […]
Read More »Vehicle roll-over accident reported on Highway 76
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Shortly after 11 a.m. this morning, Towns County 911 dispatched emergency first responders to a motor vehicle roll-over accident in front of Rental Source on Highway 76, east of Hiawassee city limits. FYN learned from Towns County Fire and Rescue that two vehicles were involved in the accident, and report no major […]
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