HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, in cooperation with Towns County Conventions and Visitors Bureau Executive Secretary Jane Hedden, is asking for the public’s efforts in keeping the area pristine and litter-free. “Towns County is our home, and we should all do our part to keep it beautiful,” Commissioner Bradshaw urged. Towns County […]
Read More »Drug Arrests continue in Young Harris
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – In recent weeks, Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies have continued the execution of search warrants in search of illegal drugs and stolen property. In the past week, investigators and deputies executed two search warrants in the Young Harris area. The search warrants were in reference to separate information developed […]
Read More »Desert Storm Veteran addresses Emotional Health and Suicide Prevention
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – In America, a staggering average of 22 veterans commit suicide on any given day, and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Quartermaster Brandy Creel, a United States Air Force veteran of 20-plus years, spoke on the emotional health stigma plaguing military service members at Sundance Grill on Friday, Oct. 12. “More than 90 […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office seizes vehicle, over $13K in drug distribution arrest
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 22, Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Black Chrysler PT Cruiser on Kelly Road in Hiawassee. Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators assisted the deputies with the traffic stop. Upon investigation, the vehicle was impounded and a search warrant was obtained. Towns […]
Read More »Mayor’s Proposed Budget heads to Hiawassee City Council
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Council is due to vote on the City’s 2018-2019 budget Tuesday, Oct. 2, following a public hearing held Monday, Sept. 24. Preceding a line-by-line discussion of the proposed budget, Hiawassee City Council adopted the rollback rate of 2.170 mills in a 3-1 vote. Council members Amy Barrett, Kris Berrong, and Nancy […]
Read More »Calvary Alliance Church hosts Appreciation Luncheon for Local Public Safety
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Calvary Alliance Church hosted a hamburger and hot dog cookout for Towns County Public Safety employees on Tuesday, Sept. 18, in a show of appreciation and support. Reverend Brian Schmidt , along with church members, welcomed first responders from each of the public safety divisions to the luncheon. Towns County Commissioner Cliff […]
Read More »State of the Water scheduled for October
HAYESVILLE, NC – Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition (HRWC) initiated “The State of the Water” in 2012 to annually provide the public and local government leaders with updated information concerning water quality in local rivers, lakes, and streams. While the location of the meetings rotate to a different county each year, the information presented encompasses the […]
Read More »Routine Traffic Stop leads to Heroin Arrest
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Department conducted a routine traffic stop on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 15, upon witnessing a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu improperly traveling east on Main Street, unlawfully occupying the center turning lane. State law prohibits the use of a central turn lane in excess of 300 feet of travel. The driver […]
Read More »Hiawassee City Council crushes Mayor’s tax increase, 3-2
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Council rejected what would have amounted to a property tax increase for city residents and businesses owners on the evening of Tuesday. Sept. 11, 2018, immediately following the third of three state-mandated public hearings. A proposal to maintain the current millage rate of 2.258, which would result in greater taxation due to […]
Read More »Towns County Conventions and Visitors Bureau holds logo contest
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Conventions and Visitors Bureau held a regular Board session on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, to discuss and approve several matters, including the decision to hold a contest for Young Harris College students to design the organization’s logo and sign. Graphic Art students will be provided an opportunity to […]
Read More »Hiawassee manhunt leads to four arrests, recovery of stolen firearms
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On Wednesday, Aug. 22, Towns County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist Hiawassee Police Department following a traffic stop at Chatuge Lodge, after two suspects exited a vehicle they were occupying, and fled on foot. Law enforcement officers established a perimeter in the area, and a sheriff’s bloodhound was deployed on scene in […]
Read More »Local Seniors visit Old Rock Jail Museum
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Senior Center took a tour of the county’s Old Rock Jail Museum on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. Historian Jerry Taylor led the group through the recently renovated site, sharing stories from days gone by. Once the group had viewed the downstairs portion, which once served as the […]
Read More »Commissioner Bradshaw signs patriotic proclamation ahead of Constitution Week
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw signed a patriotic proclamation, encouraging Towns County citizens to reaffirm their support of the United States Constitution, by understanding and vigilantly guarding the American liberties guaranteed in the founding document. The proclamation was presented to Commissioner Bradshaw by Towns County Old Unicoi Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution, Co-Chairs Beverly […]
Read More »Mayor overrides ethics ordinance, board member equates GOP with Nazi Party
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee formally received recognition as a “City of Ethics” at a Georgia Municiple Association (GMA) conference in late June, attended by Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales and Hiawassee City Clerk Bonnie Kendrick. Shortly thereafter, FetchYourNews (FYN) reported on the city’s award, which stemmed from a 2016 ethics ordinance, and later adopted by current […]
Read More »Board of Education proposes annual millage rate
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Board of Education proposed a rollback millage rate of 7.671 percent during a special-called meeting on the morning of Tuesday, July 31. An additional meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 23, for Board’s final approval. The session will take place at 7:30 a.m. at the Board of Education office at […]
Read More »Clay County set to dedicate historic courthouse
HAYESVILLE, NC – Clay County will celebrate the grand opening and dedication of the historic Clay County Courthouse on Saturday, July 21, 2018, on Hayesville Town Square. The 11:00 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature the Joint American Legion-Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Color Guard, local speakers, and singers. Following the presentation, the fully-renovated courthouse will […]
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