HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council convened for their regular monthly session on Tuesday, July 10, unanimously approving motions to venture forth on a water line mapping project, acceptance of a quote for property risk insurance, and in favor of an alcohol brunch resolution. Property risk insurance quotes were presented by Timothy Barrett, owner of […]
Read More »Local law enforcement explains Hands-Free Georgia Act
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Hands-Free Georgia Act takes effect July 1, and local law enforcement plans to uphold the newly-enacted state mandate. The new law strictly prohibits drivers from holding a cellular phone or stand-alone electronic device in their hands, or touching any part of their body, while operating a vehicle on Georgia roadways. Motorists […]
Read More »Two arrested on unrelated drug charges
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Following a May 9, 2018, incident, which occurred at at a residence off of Upper Bell Creek Road in Hiawassee, Towns County Sheriff’s deputies charged Joshua Emmett Robertson, 30, Saturday, May 26, with one count of violation of Georgia Controlled Substances Act, and possession of methamphetamine. In an unrelated incident, Wednesday, May […]
Read More »Michael Williams ‘deportation bus’ stops in Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Gubernatorial candidate Michael Williams made a third campaign stop in Hiawassee, three days before the General Primary election, this time arriving by motor coach with his campaign “deportation bus” trailing closely behind. According to a tour schedule posted on Williams social media page, the candidate was due to stop at Hardee’s on Main […]
Read More »Federal and state charges result from odor of marijuana
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Department responded to a panic alarm at a local business at approximately 5:15 p.m. on the evening of May 15, 2018. After investigating the alarm, officers questioned employees about a strong odor of marijuana observed upon entering the building. It was determined that the odor was originating from an adjoining […]
Read More »State House Rep. Matt Gurtler: ‘I threaten the establishment. That’s just the truth of it’
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Early voting for the May 22 General Primary election has begun, and District 8 State House Representative Matt Gurtler addressed the Mountain Movers & Shakers at Sundance Grill Friday, May 4, 2018. The Republican incumbent touched on several issues, including what he said is an attempt by State House leaders to dampen […]
Read More »Fires destroy two homes in a single day
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Fire and Rescue responded to two separate structure fires on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The first structure fire occurred at approximately 1 p.m. at a residence located on Owl Creek Road. A female occupant was able to escape without harm after being alerted of the blaze by her barking dog. […]
Read More »Habersham overdose leads to felony murder charges
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. – On Feb. 9, 2018, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO), the Mt. Airy Police Department, and the Department of Corrections executed five opioid-related search warrants in Habersham and Franklin counties. During the course of a five-month overdose death investigation of Adam […]
Read More »Towns County speech training program encourages student participation
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Towns County Speech Development and Showcase will begin a new year’s program on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the new Senior Center in Hiawassee. Sponsored in partnership with the Towns County Movers & Shakers and the University of Georgia (UGA) 4-H Extension, the training is geared to provide […]
Read More »Towns County Transfer Station now offers recycling for electronics
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw informed FetchYourNews that the Transfer Station located on Sunnyside Drive in Hiawassee now offers four recycling bins for electronic waste, such as computers, televisions and cellular phones. Recycling is encouraged and free of charge. Hours of operation are: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. […]
Read More »UPDATED: Female suspect in Thanksgiving Eve armed robbery apprehended, BOLO issued for accomplice
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 22, at 8:25 p.m., the Hiawassee Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Save-A-Lot located at 236 N Main Street. It was reported that a masked man, armed with a handgun, locked one employee in a cooler while another person emptied the safe at gunpoint. The […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith Recalls “Shop with a Hero”
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith offered an emotional account of a Christmas past, expressing his care and concern for the children of Towns County, on the morning of Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, before the Movers and Shakers at Sundance Grill. Chief Smith described the annual Shop with a Hero program, designed to […]
Read More »Fetch Your News tours Towns County’s Old Rock Jail
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Fetch Your News (FYN) correspondent, Robin Webb, was granted an impromptu tour of the Old Rock Jail in Hiawassee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Towns County Historical Society President Sandra Green approached the site as heavy afternoon rain fell and found the reporter perched on the porch, seeking cover from the storm. […]
Read More »Sheriff Clinton Announces Christmas Parade; Empty Stocking Fund
From the Desk of Sheriff Chris Clinton: This year, the Sheriff’s Christmas Parade will be Saturday, November 25, beginning at 5:30pm. The parade will start at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and end at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee. Anyone can enter the parade and participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy. Those […]
Read More »Business Showcase Draws Strong Community Interest
Hiawassee, GA – Over 100 local businesses gathered at the Towns County Recreation Center on Thursday, September 28, to display merchandise and offer service information under one roof. The community turned out in droves and a steady stream of potential customers strolled through the venue to learn about the companies, sample products, and enter raffle […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report : 9/25 – 10/1 9/25/17 Medical assist (5) Controlled burn (1) MVA (1) 9/26/17 Medical assist (9) Landing zone (1) 9/27/17 Medical assist (1) 9/28/17 Medical assist (10) MVA (2) Assist other agency (1) Public service (1) 9/29/17 Medical assist (4) MVA (1) 9/30/17 Medical assist (1) Landing […]
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