HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On the evening of April 17, 2018, Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw officially announced a decision to cease the allowance of spray-painting rocks on Bell Mountain, a county park and historical site. “No more painting on Bell Mountain,” Commissioner Bradshaw asserted. “People are painting nasty stuff on the roads, on the […]
Read More »Towns County gears up for Get Outdoors! expo
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Towns County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of a new expo, “Get Outdoors!” set to take place at the Towns County Recreation and Conference Center next month. “Get Outdoors!” will include over 100 vendors specializing in hunting, hiking, camping, fishing, boating, RVs, trucks, golf carts, and […]
Read More »Water line break in Young Harris
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has alerted that residents in Young Harris may be experiencing loss of county water due to a water line break. Crews are working to restore services.
Read More »Sheriff Clinton: “Eliminating guns is an impractical and flawed argument”
From the Desk of Sheriff Chris Clinton Towns County, Georgia As I reflect on the horrible tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that destroyed lives and brought such sorrow and grief to so many families, there are no words that can properly convey how I feel for those hurt by this despicable act […]
Read More »Local church hosts ‘Are You Ready?’ emergency preparedness courses
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Mountain Movers & Shakers held their regular weekly meeting at Sundance Grill on the morning of Friday, Jan. 12, 2017, and participants were treated to speaker Kimberly Miller, the coordinator for a local preparedness program aptly named “Are You Ready?” Scheduled to begin tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 13, in the fellowship hall […]
Read More »Habitat for Humanity hosts orientation meeting for future build
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity has announced it will be holding an orientation meeting to begin the process of selecting a partner family to purchase the next Habitat home which will be built in Towns County. The first step in the search is to ensure everyone who might qualify […]
Read More »Ongoing investigation leads to additional burglary arrests
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office has continued to arrest suspects in local burglaries and thefts. Two additional suspects have been recently arrested and booked into the Towns County Detention Center in reference to an ongoing investigation into reported burglaries and thefts in the area. Zachary Eugene Patterson, 22, of Blairsville, Georgia, was […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Department 2017 year-in-review
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Hiawassee Police Department (HPD) had an eventful and busy 2017. Chief Arvel Walls retired in May after dutifully serving the citizens of Towns County for 33 years. Paul Smith was named acting police chief until he was sworn in as police chief on Aug. 1, 2017. In May, a fifth full-time […]
Read More »Hiawassee Council repeals BRMEMC Franchise Ordinance 3-1
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – What began as a decree unanimously adopted in early August ended on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 5, during a regularly scheduled session of Hiawassee City Council. A 3-1 vote in favor of the eradication of the controversial Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (BRMEMC) Franchise Ordinance, adopted by the Board during […]
Read More »Suspects arrested on burglary charges, warrants issued for third
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – During the course of investigating recently reported thefts and burglaries in the areas of Woodlake Circle in Young Harris and Bugscuffle Road in Hiawassee, Towns County Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested two suspects. Jonathon Caleb Hart, 24, of Young Harris, has been charged with one count of second degree burglary, one count […]
Read More »Horse struck and killed after Christmas parade
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County’s Christmas parade ended on a tragic note on Saturday, Nov. 25, for a horse participating in the annual procession. Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith told Fetch Your News (FYN) the incident occurred on Main Street, near Tater Ridge, shortly before 7 p.m. A Ford Focus, red in color, struck the […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue quells two Hiawassee fires
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Fire and Rescue is geared for another flame-fighting season as the colder weather poses a heightened risk for activity. The department responded to two calls in less than a week: a brush fire and a structure fire. The brush fire occurred on Nov. 16 at 4626 Hiawassee River Estates. The […]
Read More »Sheriff Clinton Explains Child Passenger Safety Laws
From the Desk of Sheriff Chris Clinton: Child passenger safety is an important topic. No one wants their child to be injured in a motor vehicle accident. Not only will improper precautions place a child in harm, but drivers can receive a citation for failing to follow state laws regarding child passenger safety. The following […]
Read More »*UPDATED* Hiawassee City Council Election Results
HIAWASSEE, GA – The 2017 Hiawassee City Council election has concluded. The results are as follows: Mayor: Liz Ordiales 212 – 70% Barry Keith Dearing 91 – 30% Post 1: Amy Barrett – 100% Post 2: Patsy Owens 180 – 62% Jay Chastain Jr. 111 – 38% Post 5: Nancy Noblet […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report Week of 10/31 – 11/05 10/30/17 Medical assist (3) Public service (1) 10/31/17 Medical assist (5) Public service (3) Propane leak (1) Electrical fire (1) 11/1/17 Medical assist (5) MVA (1) 11/2/17 Medical assist (2) Kitchen fire (1) MVA (1) Landing zone (1) 11/3/17 Medical assist (5) […]
Read More »9th District Democratic Chair Compares Local Republicans to “Scoundrels”
YOUNG HARRIS, GA – While there is no denying differences in opinion exist between Republicans and Democrats, 9th District Democratic Chair and the Georgia Mountains Progressive Democrats of America Leader David Robinson made his position crystal clear in a letter circulated among members of his Party on October 12, 2017. Towns County GOP Chair Betsy […]
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