HIAWASSEE, Ga. – What might appear to some as a seemingly innocent incident led to the arrest of two North Carolina men, charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Drug Related Object, thanks to the work of an observant law enforcement officer. On the evening of Monday, Aug. 6, a Hiawassee Police Department […]
Read More »Weather favorable for Perseid Meteor showers to light up weekend sky
BRASSTOWN BALD, Ga. – The anticipated Perseid Meteor showers will appear in this weekend’s sky, with 60-70 meteors per hour, and up to 100 per hour at its peak, sparking a spectacular solar show. Towns County is an ideal location to marvel at the annual space event. Echo Ministries is hosting a gathering on Brasstown Bald, […]
Read More »State Rep. Matt Gurtler: District election gained National attention
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Local State House Representative Matt Gurtler plans to reintroduce his departmental budget bill at the Capitol, pressing for an accountable budget process to curb what he considers imprudent spending by stipulating that each of the 49 government agencies involved should function on their own respective merits. “With so much at stake, we […]
Read More »Young Harris man arrested on additional drug charges
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested Jeffery Dale Plott, 47, of Young Harris, a second time on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, for Violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act, and Possession of Marijuana. Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested Plott after conducting a search of a residence on Meadow Lane in Young […]
Read More »Georgia Mountain Falconry educates children at Towns County Library
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Falconer Buster Brown and his birds of prey visited the Towns County Library on the morning of Thursday. July 12. Brown, a former four-decade high school teacher and coach, holds the title of Master Class Falconer, and brought his expertise to the “Libraries Rock” Summer Program. The room overflowed with curious children, […]
Read More »Weekend Event: 35th Annual “Festival on the Square” in Hayesville
HAYESVILLE, NC – Just a ten mile drive from Hiawassee, Georgia, sits Hayesville, the county seat of Clay County, North Carolina, a quaint town with a rich history. This weekend, Hayesville will host the 35th annual Festival on the Square in the heart of downtown. Weather-permitting, the event is sure to draw crowds of all […]
Read More »Resort evacuated overnight, Highway 75 south suffers erosion
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Heavy rainfall from subtropical storm Alberto resulted in the flooding of Enchanted Valley RV Resort, located off Highway 75 south, during the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Towns County first responders arrived on scene to assist in evacuation efforts. The mobile home park borders the Hiawassee River. Towns County […]
Read More »Matt Gurtler returns to state House
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FetchYourNews (FYN) announces Matt Gurtler as victor of state House District 8. District 8 encompasses Towns, Rabun, Union, and a portion of White County in northeast Georgia. Representative Gurtler was elected in District 8 in 2016 and will return to the State House to serve another term. I am beyond honored to […]
Read More »Early voting begins in Towns County, 13 ballots cast
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Early voting for the General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election began yesterday, Monday, April 30, and runs through Friday, May 18, 2018. Towns County polls are open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Towns County Board of Elections and Registration Office, located at 67 Lakeview Circle in Hiawassee, adjacent […]
Read More »Board of Education candidate advocates for mental health
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Board of Education Post 2 candidate, Bradi Rutan, introduced herself to the community at the weekly meeting of Mountain Movers & Shakers April 27, 2018. Rutan, a mother of two students, said she will bring her experience as a mental health professional to the school board if elected. The licensed clinical social […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Department explains software system; offers car seat installation
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith provided information to the community and council during April’s city session. “Last year in March, we had 17 drug arrests, 13 of those were felonies,” Chief Smith relayed, “This year we had two, one felony and one misdemeanor. Fantastic drop, and like I said before, it’s not […]
Read More »Questions surface after school lock-down drill
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On the morning of Wednesday, March 14, a lock-down training exercise took place at Towns County School at 10 a.m. While there was a call for a nationwide walk-out in remembrance of the 17 lives lost Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, many schools across the […]
Read More »Sheriff warns of circulating telephone scams
From the Desk of Sheriff Chris Clinton Towns County, Georgia The Towns County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports recently in reference to telephone scams. In some of these scams the callers have identified themselves as being representatives of the Sheriff’s Office. These callers have told victims that they had outstanding warrants against them. The […]
Read More »Libertarian candidate for 9th District House battles state of Georgia over ballot access
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Libertarian Party of Georgia has selected their nominees for the 2018 election amidst a simmering lawsuit between party members and the state of Georgia over the right to third-party ballot access, claiming current restrictions are unconstitutional. Georgia law, the most stringent in the nation, requires 5 percent of registered voters to […]
Read More »Towns County rings in 2018 under budget with $3.4 million reserve
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – As 2017 nears an end, the Towns County financial report has been released, and a tentative 2018 budget has been calculated. Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw alluded to the positive news during a monthly meeting held in mid-November, confirming the substantial under-budget reserve on Tuesday, Dec. 19, while addressing the citizens at his […]
Read More »Hamilton Gardens announces Holocaust daffodil project
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hamilton Gardens invites the community to participate in the dedication of the Children’s Memorial Daffodil Garden at Hamilton Gardens Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. This special garden is part of an international initiative which aspires to plant 1.5 million daffodil bulbs in memory of the children who died in the Holocaust. […]
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