Hiawassee, GA – The race for Hiawassee’s next mayor took a turn toward “politics-as-usual” on Saturday, October 7, the result of a clash in mindset between the two candidates seeking the City’s highest post, Liz Ordiales and Barry Keith Dearing. Liz Ordiales responded to Barry Dearing’s published allegation of covert higher taxation on her social […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Chief Completes Executive Training
Hiawassee, GA – Chief Paul Smith of the Hiawassee Police Department attended the Chief Executive Training Class for newly appointed chiefs of police and heads of law enforcement agencies at the Dr. Curtis E. McClung Training Center in Duluth, GA from September 18-27, 2017. The 60-hour course, administered and provided by the Georgia Association of […]
Read More »GOP “Meet and Greet” on the Square
Hiawassee, GA – The Towns County GOP hosted a “Meet and Greet” on Hiawassee’s Town Square on Saturday, September 24. Several booths were erected to provide information on Republican candidates and causes. Local and state politicians attended the event. Music streamed from the gazebo while hamburgers, cold drinks and an array of Republican “bling” were […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report: 9/11 – 9/17
Towns County Fire and Rescue Weekly Incident Report: 9/11 – 9/17 Provided by Towns County Fire and Rescue 9/11/17 Medical assist (3) Storm damage (4) MVA (1) Fire alarm (1) 9/12/17 Medical assist (2) Public assist (1) 9/13/17 Medical assist (2) Fire alarm (1) 9/14/17 Medical assist (2) 9/15/17 Medical assist (5) Trail search […]
Read More »GBI Bomb Disposal Unit Visits Hiawassee
Hiawassee, GA – Citizen Law Enforcement Academy (CLEA) alumni and current participants in the 8-week CLEA VII course gathered at Towns County Beach on Tuesday afternoon, September 5, for a special presentation featuring Bomb Disposal Unit #601, courtesy of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and Towns County Sheriff’s Office. After enjoying conversation and a […]
Read More »Towns County Fire Rescue Incident Report: 8/21-8/27
Towns County Fire and Rescue Weekly Incident Report 8/21/17 Medical assist (8) Fire alarm (1) Assist other agency (1) Public service (1) No incident found on arrival (1) 8/22/17 Medical assist (4) Landing zone (1) Controlled burn (1) Public service (1) 8/23/17 Medical assist (7) Landing zone (1) Controlled burn (1) Public […]
Read More »Sand Bar Opens to Celebrate Eclipse
Hiawassee, GA – Sand Bar, an open air, beach themed watering hole just west of Hiawassee on Highway 76, is open to celebrate the Great American Eclipse. Bartenders Allison, Subrina, and Halle Offering a stunning view of Lake Chatuge, a full bar, and bar menu, Sand Bar is a popular gathering spot in Towns County […]
Read More »*UPDATED* Eclipse Enthusiasts Arrive Early for Coveted View
Hiawassee, GA – Vehicles began lining up at the base of Bell Mountain on Shake Rag Road before 6 a.m. this morning, hoping to secure a parking spot on the summit to view the once in a lifetime event. *UPDATED AT 8:25 a.m.* PARKING SPOTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE Spaces are limited and access will […]
Read More »BOE: Towns County Schools Closed for Eclipse
Hiawassee, GA – At Monday’s Board of Education work session, Superintendent Dr.Darren Berrong announced Towns County schools will close on Monday, August 21, due to the highly anticipated Great American Eclipse. There was prior discussion to release students at noon, but the Board agreed a full day is in the best interest of students and […]
Read More »Kris Berrong named Hiawassee Mayor Pro Tem
Hiawassee City Council met on Tuesday, August 1, for their regular monthly meeting. Council members unanimously approved the purchase of a Kubota Excavator Track Hoe from Nelson Tractor Company in Blairsville for $58,455.00, the lowest bid. Mayor Pro Tem Liz Ordiales announced she will be stepping down from the Council on August 4 per regulation […]
Read More »Towns County Library offers scrapbooking workshop
Towns County Library announced that a scrapbooking workshop with Creative Memories Consultant Vickie Murray will be held Friday, March 1, 2019 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Hiawassee branch. In this workshop, participants will create a two-page layout with a travel theme so bring your pictures. The cost is $10 for supplies and materials.
Read More »Photos: Tractor trailer plunges into Western Carolina river
FRANKLIN, NC – A tractor trailer traveling on Highway NC-28 between Franklin and Highlands, NC, plummeted over a steep embankment Tuesday, Feb. 12, colliding with the frigid Cullasaja River – Buck Creek water below. FYN attempted to reach Cullasaja Gorge Fire Chief Paul Corbin for details surrounding the accident. Corbin was unavailable for immediate comment. […]
Read More »Mayor Ordiales recognized at Annual Mayors’ Day Conference
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales received the Certificate of Recognition from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Mayors’ Day Conference in Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 27. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson […]
Read More »Towns County’s litter control initiative increases
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Liza Strub, a concerned citizen of Towns County, petitioned Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw to re-address the issue of roadway litter during last year’s July county meeting. In the months that followed, Bradshaw met with Stroub on several occassions to form a heightened approach, with the commissioner following through by adding Strub to the […]
Read More »HIstorical Society officers rescind resignations due to public outcry
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Four days after announcing a decision to vacate posts, three Towns County Historical Society officers have rescinded their resignations, choosing to remain on tonight’s election ballot. “As you may be aware, several officers submitted an unofficial oral resignation at the last officer’s meeting and notification was posted on Facebook and via email,” Green […]
Read More »Hiawassee man charged with theft, possession of hallucinogen
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint of an unwanted subject at a local Dollar Store, later locating the male subject at a residence on Mauldin Circle in Hiawassee. While the specifics surrounding the incident are unclear, the subject was taken in to custody shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. […]
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