Hiawassee, GA – Towns County Movers and Shakers held their weekly meeting on Friday, September 22, at Sundance Grill in Hiawassee. The featured speakers were Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw and Hiawassee City Council candidate, Patsy Owens. Commissioner Bradshaw updated the group on local economic developments. “The national economy has improved and we’re seeing the effects […]
Read More »“Saving Georgia’s Hemlocks” at Hamilton Gardens
Hiawassee, GA – “Saving Georgia’s Hemlocks” is the topic of the next “Let’s Get Growing” gardening lecture series at Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee. The program will be presented at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Hamilton Garden Pavilion, located within the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, by Donna Shearer, chair of […]
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County reduces non-residential pickleball rate
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw reached a decision to set a $2 per day, or $30 per month for unlimited play, rate for non-residential use of the newly-renovated, indoor pickleball court, located at 900 N. Main St. in Hiawassee. FYN reported Friday, Feb. 15 on the commissioner’s intent to deliberate over the […]
Read More »Legends behind Towns County’s unique location names
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Historian Jerry Taylor shared an encore presentation on the mystery behind the unique names of area locations, entertaining a crowd of nearly a hundred at the historical society’s monthly meeting Feb. 11. “Woven into the folklore of Towns County are colorful names of communities, creeks, waterfalls, roads, and country lanes. […]
Read More »Friends of the Libraries hold membership drive
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Between the summer of 2017 and 2018, Towns County libraries served over 66,000 visitors and circulated over 77,000 items. The staff answered over 34,000 reference questions, logged over 8,500 computer sessions, provided Wi-Fi service to more than 6,000 users, and offered more than 50 programs to over a thousand children. The Friends […]
Read More »Hiawassee’s plans may encompass more than meets the eye
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – There is no denying that times are always changing, and the sleepy, little town of Hiawassee, Georgia, population 903, is on a fast track to follow suit. While transformation is inevitable and often welcomed with open arms, members from the community have begun voicing their views on what it could mean for […]
Read More »Man accused of pointing shotgun at child faces additional charges
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Bruce Lyle Gross, 63, of Hiawassee, is facing additional charges stemming from a recent arrest involving a shotgun and a four year old. Gross is accused of pointing a firearm at a neighbor and his four year old son during a dispute on Monday, Jan. 14. Towns County Sheriff’s Office responded to […]
Read More »Towns County adopts GEMA-FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Earlier this week, Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw adopted a multi-jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan as approved by state and federal emergency management agencies. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), hazard mitigation is any action taken to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property from natural disasters. Hazard […]
Read More »Hiawassee to hold first reading of city’s sign mandate
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Council is scheduled to hold the first reading of the city’s sign ordinance amendment at their monthly work session, Monday, Jan. 28. The council is currently in the process of refining the mandate. While numerous topics related to the ordinance are in discussion, of particular note is the definition of what […]
Read More »Old Recreation Center accomodates pickleball players
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Renovation to Towns County’s “Old” Recreation Center, located at 900 South Main Street in Hiawassee, has been completed, and the building now serves several functions, one of which provides indoor space for pickleball players to enjoy on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to newly-installed LED lighting, fresh coats […]
Read More »National Stalking Awareness Month: Tips for Victims
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – January is National Stalking Awareness month, a serious issue which effects countless men and women at any given time. In the days of digital technology and social media, stalking has become more prevalent in recent decades. “It is difficult, but the best reaction is not to react, but collect evidence,” North Enotah […]
Read More »Towns County joins Hiawassee and Young Harris in hiring economic developer
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The City of Hiawassee, in cooperation with the City of Young Harris, and Towns County as a whole, arrived at a unified decision to employ an economic developer to assist in the creation and retainment of business-related endeavors in the area. Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales introduced Denise McKay to the community during a […]
Read More »Santa Claus was back in town for second annual “Light Up Hiawassee”
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Jolly old Saint Nick took time out of his busy holiday schedule to make an appearance at “Light Up Hiawassee” on Thursday, Dec. 6, arriving on town square in style by fire engine, escorted by Towns County Fire and Rescue, and Hiawassee Police Department. The festivities began at 4 p.m. with cookie […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue – November Report
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report – November, 2018 Medical assist (84) MVA (15) Landing zone (10) Public service (7) Assist other agency (8) Unauthorized burning (2) Controlled burn (1) No incident found on arrival (3) Fire alarm (6) Carbon monoxide alarm (1) Vehicle fire (1)
Read More »Towns County Fire Corps warns of circulating scam
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Fire Corps President Colleen Gibson alerted the public to a scam that is circulating via telephone calls in the area. According to Gibson, the fire corps has received reports of residents receiving calls to solicit monetary donations. “The Towns County Fire Corps and/or Towns County Fire and Rescue would never […]
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