HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7807 held a banquet dinner on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, to honor local public servants, teachers and students. Spaghetti and salad were served prior to the ceremony and a dessert table awaited guests. Eighteen students, grades sixth through eighth, participated in the Patriot Pen essay contest. […]
Read More »From the Desk of the Sheriff: Winter Weather Driving Hazards
From the Desk of Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton: With the wintry weather of the past few days and the promise of more to come, it seems an appropriate time to talk about winter driving. It is always best not to drive during snowy or icy conditions. Whenever possible avoid driving during extreme winter weather. […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Department: November Incident Report
Calls For Service Dispatched 138 Self-Initiated 185 Total 323 Reports Incident 23 Miscellaneous 1 Accident 11 Citations 140 Total 175 Arrests Felony 0 Misdemeanor 10 Felony Drug 1 Misdemeanor Drug 4 Total 15 Citation Report BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS REQUIREMENTS 5 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE 8 DRIVING WITHOUT LICENSE ON PERSON 3 NO TAIL […]
Read More »Suspect at large in Hiawassee armed robbery
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On Nov. 22, 2017, at 8:25 p.m., two Hiawassee Police officers were dispatched to an armed robbery at the Save-A-Lot grocery store located at 236 N. Main St. The officers were on scene within one minute and began searching the area for the suspect who had fled on foot. It was reported […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Department Activity Report: October 2017
Hiawassee Police Department Statistics and Arrests for October 2017 Hiawassee Police Department, October 2017 Hiawassee Police Department October Arrests
Read More »Sam Fullerton Steps Down from Movers and Shakers, Joins Governor Campaign
Hiawassee, GA – Sam Fullerton, Co-Founder of the community group Movers and Shakers, has announced he is stepping down from his 7-year position as the organization’s leader. Mr. Fullerton began his career in Atlanta at the age of 25. He worked as a sales manager at Universal Ford by day and attended law school by […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue: 10/02-10/08
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report 10/02/17 Medical assist (6) Unauthorized burning (1) 10/03/17 Medical assist (3) MVA (2) 10/04/17 Landing zone (1) 10/05/17 Medical assist (6) Public service (1) 10/06/17 Medical assist (3) MVA (2) Fire alarm (1) 10/07/17 Medical assist (2) Landing zone (1) 10/08/17 Medical assist (1) MVA (1) […]
Read More »Councilman and Restaurant Manager Dance for Children’s Charity
Hiawassee, GA – Local celebrities, partnered with professionals, are brushing up their best moves to hit the dance floor for charity on Saturday, November 4. Enotah CASA , a non-profit whose mission is to establish safe and permanent homes for local abused or neglected children, has announced their lineup for Dancing with North Georgia Stars. Hiawassee […]
Read More »Tropical Storm Irma Topples Trees, Blocks Roadways
Hiawassee, GA – The remnants of Hurricane Irma toppled trees, restricted travel, and downed power lines throughout the mountains of North Georgia as the center of the storm made its way through the western portion of the state. Heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts contributed to the damage. Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (BRMEMC) […]
Read More »Hiawassee City Council Candidate Forum
Hiawassee, GA – Towns County Chamber of Commerce and Towns County Homeowners Association have announced sponsorship of the 2017 Hiawassee City Council Candidate Forum. The Forum is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Towns County Civic Center, located adjacent to the Towns County Courthouse in Hiawassee. Early voting […]
Read More »Vintage Trailer Rally at Riverbend Campground
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Riverbend Campground in Hiawassee will be hosting a vintage trailer and car rally. Owners will be on site to offer tours and answer questions. Live music and vendors. Free Admission. Location: Riverbend Campground 2626 Streak Hill Road Hiawassee, GA Contact Information: 706-896-1415
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report: 7/31 – 8/6
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report: 7/31/17 — Medical assist (5) 8/1/17 — Medical assist (2) Controlled burn (1) 8/2/17 — Medical assist (1) Assist other agency (1) 8/3/17 — Medical assist (4) MVA (2) Smoke investigation (1) Assist other agency (1) Public service (2) 8/4/17 — Medical assist (4) MVA (1) Landing zone […]
Read More »From the Desk of Sheriff Chris Clinton
From the Desk of Sheriff Christopher M. Clinton – Towns County Schools were back in session as of Thursday, August 3rd. Please be aware that in the mornings from approximately 7:30 AM until approximately 8:00 AM there will be increased traffic in front of the school. Traffic will again increase around 3:00 PM. The Sheriff’s […]
Read More »Hiawassee City Council Work Session, 7/24
Hiawassee City Council convened on Monday, July 24, to discuss numerous issues of interest. The work session began with old business, followed by new. Old Business: Meter Readings – There is currently a 99.4% accuracy rate. Website – The City of Hiawassee site has been updated. Council meeting minutes as well as other topics of […]
Read More »Towns County Democratic Party discusses by-laws and scholarships
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Democratic Party met Feb. 14 to discuss their political by-laws and brainstorm ideas to raise college scholarship funds for graduating Towns County students. Last year, the group awarded two graduating seniors $500 each to apply toward tuition at Young Harris College. The group plans to add North Georgia Technical College […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Department – Year in Review
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith presented the department’s 2018 activity statistics during the first city council meeting of the new year, Jan. 28. In 2018, 1,142 traffic stops were conducted by Hiawassee Police Department, with the most activity occurring in July. Smith relayed that the summer spike was due to the Hands-Free Georgia […]
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