HIAWASSEE, Ga. – State House Representative Matt Gurtler, 8th District, formally announced Feb. 18 that he received a campaign endorsement from U.S. Senator Rand Paul. “I am proud to receive Senator Rand Paul’s endorsement for Congress,” Gurtler said. “Rand Paul is one of the few men in Washington D.C. willing to stand up for the Constitution […]
Read More »Towns County to commemorate 75th anniversay of Iwo Jima
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County is scheduled to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima on Monday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. at the Towns County Conference and Recreation Center in Young Harris. Click to read: Iwo Jima survivors honored at 74th-anniversary ceremony “This year our most honorable members of our […]
Read More »SADD grant awarded to Towns County High School
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – For the fifth consecutive year, Towns County High School was awarded a grant by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to fund SADD, Students against Destructive Decisions. The $6500 grant, which runs through June 30, will provide a guest speaker who will encourage students to make good decisions while behind the […]
Read More »Fannin, Towns, Union students named good citizens by DAR
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Thomas Jefferson taught, “If a nation expects to be free and ignorant at the same time, it expects what never was and never will be. Where the press is free and every man is able to read, there, and there alone, democracy is safe.” The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Old Unicoi […]
Read More »Towns County Fire & Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire & Rescue Weekly Report 2/5/20 – 2/11/20 2/5/20 3 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 2/6/20 2 Medical Calls 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 2/7/20 7 Medical Calls 1 Motor Vehicle Accident 1 Assist Other 1 False Alarm 2/8/20 7 Public Assist 2 Motor Vehicle Accidents 1 Medical Call 2 Cancelled En Route […]
Read More »Rep. Gurtler on decision to seek U.S. Congressional seat
ELLIJAY, Ga. – State House Representative Matt Gurtler spoke with FYN CEO Brian Pritchard in a live FYNTV interview, Feb.13, on the state budget cuts, related HB 4, and his announcement to run for the 9th Congressional District seat vacated by U.S. Senate-seeking Representative Doug Collins. Gurtler, who is running on a platform of limited government, […]
Read More »Sheriff’s candidate strives for ‘open dialogue’ with citizens
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A clear line of communication between law enforcement officers and the citizens that they serve is an integral component of effective policing, and it is a topic that Towns County sheriff’s candidate Daren “Bear” Osborn chose to publicly address Feb. 11. “I believe that the best way to protect our citizens is to […]
Read More »Gurtler announces run for 9th Congressional District
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – State House Representative for the 8th District, Matt Gurtler, officially announced candidacy for the 9th Congressional District seat on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 12. “We did not expect this opportunity to come so soon,” Gurtler stated in a press release. “However, I’ve learned that it is not enough to simply support the […]
Read More »Towns GOP sent mission statement, belief list to school
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Following feedback from the community concerning a recent project at the local high school by the Towns County Democratic Party, encouraging registration of students nearing the voting age, the Republican Party issued a copy of its mission statement and beliefs to FYN for release. Towns County GOP Chair Betsy Young said that […]
Read More »Hiawassee, Young Harris approve JDA; Towns County to follow
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council unanimously approved the municipality’s Joint Development Authority (JDA) agreement last week, following a motion made by Councilmember Nancy Noblet, and seconded by Councilmember Patsy Owens, to “remove Manny Carrion and replace Joe Ruf.” The City of Young Harris activated its JDA on Feb. 4, with Councilmember John Kelley making […]
Read More »Gurtler leaves 8th District voters hanging in limbo
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – With candidate qualification just three weeks away, House Representative Matt Gurtler continues to leave 8th District voters in the dark regarding which office he will pursue. Whether Gurtler will choose to remain the incumbent in the State House race or move toward a bid in the 50th State Senate or 9th Congressional […]
Read More »SPLOST to fund $8M courthouse renovation
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SLOST) decision is set to appear before the Towns County voters on the May 19 general primary ballot. Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced plans for the “conservative figure” of $12 million in anticipated revenue, generated over six years, should the SPLOST referendum pass. Click […]
Read More »Poll shows 59% of county residents believe in global warming
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – According to a poll conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, approximately 59% of Towns County residents believe that global warming is fact rather than fiction. In comparison, the study shows that only 32% of local citizens claimed to discuss the issue with others. Nearly half of the survey participants purportedly […]
Read More »Cooper addresses ‘conflict of interest’ in coroner’s race
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Tamela Cooper, a challenging candidate in the Towns County coroner’s race, responded to a public “hidden agenda” inquiry from a supporter of the incumbent, calling into question whether it may be a conflict of interest for a funeral director to jointly serve as a county coroner. Cooper, the co-owner of Banister-Cooper Funeral […]
Read More »Road crews at work as snow blankets county
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Road Department is hard at work, clearing area roadways to ensure safe passage for emergency responders and motorists who must travel. As the snow began to fall, with current reports of over 6 inches of accumulation in some locations, Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw continues to make the rounds with […]
Read More »Towns County Democrats encourage younger voter turnout
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Members of the Towns County Democratic Party visited the local high school for three days last week, encouraging students nearing voting age to register to cast their ballots in future elections. “Students who are age 17 ½ may register for the 2020 election cycle,” Vickie Plunkett explained. “Voters in Georgia do not […]
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