HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Towns County Senior Center “Meals on Wheels” program is asking for assistance in providing hot meals for local, homebound seniors. Generous donations from the community provide meals for a day, a week, a month, or a year. The cost to provide a one-time meal is $3.80, a week for $19.00, a […]
Read More »Towns County Library offers “Winter Wonderland” Reading Program
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Public Library is offering the community an opportunity to beat the winter blues by participating in an adult “Winter Wonderland” Reading Program. The goal is to challenge readers to expand their literature choices in an enjoyable way. The program is sponsored by Friends of the Libraries of Towns County, and […]
Read More »Search warrant leads to drug arrests
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On Tuesday, Dec. 11, Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies executed a search warrant at a residence located on Hill Crest Spur in Hiawassee. During the course of executing the search warrant, investigators seized a quantity of marijuana with a street value of $2,500. In addition, a quantity of prescription pills, […]
Read More »Anonymous citizen donates $5000 to Town County charities
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A Towns County resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, donated a $5000 check to benefit local charities. Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw equally divided the generous gift between three organizations: Enotah CASA, Almost There, and the Towns County Food Pantry. CASA, an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates, is a network of community-based […]
Read More »Scams costing local seniors thousands
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith has been warning seniors of a rash of telephone scams that have cost local residents tens of thousands of dollars in recent months. The latest Hiawassee victim fell prey to whom she believed was a representative from the Social Security Administration (SSA). According to Chief Smith, the […]
Read More »Keto diet support group forming in Hiawassee
A Healthier You is forming a support group to encourage healthier eating habits. The first meeting will be held Thursday, November 29, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Christ the King Church in Hiawassee. A brief talk on the LCHF (low carbohydrate healthy/high fat), also known as the Ketogenic diet, will be followed […]
Read More »UPDATED: Man killed in Hayesville hit and run
HAYESVILLE, NC – FYN learned of a hit and run incident occuring on Highway 64, east of Hayesville, in the Shooting Creek area, during the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. An unidentified male was struck by a vehicle, and pronounced deceased at the scene. Follow FYN for updated information as it becomes […]
Read More »Homeless Voter Arrested after “Borrowing” Vehicle to Cast Ballot
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Hiawassee polling precinct was within minutes of closing on Nov. 6, when Sunni Wolfe rushed in to cast a ballot on election night. Wolfe, who spoke on-record with FYN upon exiting the polls, was provided a provisional ballot by election officials due to the fact that Wolfe could not produce photo […]
Read More »Dual alcohol referendums pass on local ballot
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Voters in Towns County were given an option on the Nov. 6 ballot to accept or reject a referendum that would allow licensed establishments to serve alcohol-by-the-pour. A total of 66.67% of citizens favored the decree, with 33.33% opposing the mandate. A second referendum appeared on the ballot for voters residing within […]
Read More »Volunteers and Vendors Wanted for “Light Up Hiawassee”
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Light Up Hiawassee, an annual luminary celebration on town square which sets the Christmas season into motion, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1, and Event Coordinator Nancy Noblet hopes to see vendors and volunteers join in the merry-making event. “Anybody and everybody, please come out and help,” Noblet asked. The holiday light […]
Read More »Old Recreation Center in process of refurbishment
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Renovation has begun at the former Towns County Recreation Center, located at 900 North Main St. in Hiawassee. Since the construction of the modernized recreation and conference facility in Young Harris, the building has served as headquarters for the Towns County Historical Society. Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, however, envisions an even […]
Read More »Towns County to upgrade ambulance module
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County opened enveloped bids on the purchase of a modernized ambulance module for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers, receiving two proposals from out-of-state companies. Towns County Paramedic Jim Shirley spoke on the issue Tuesday, Oct. 16, stating that the purchase will ultimately save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars over time. […]
Read More »Towns County GOP plans Red Wave Rally leading into November election
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – As the November General Election draws near, Towns County Republican Party has planned a GOTV (“Get out the Vote”) event in an effort to encourage voter participation at the local polls. The rally will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Towns County Civic Center, located adjacent to […]
Read More »Hiawassee Halloween may feature Haunted House Attraction
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales announced that Halloween on Hiawassee Square may be relocated to the Towns County Courthouse grounds in order to feature a new addition to the well-loved annual event: A haunted house attraction at the historic Old Rock Jail. Ordiales revealed that the City of Hiawassee is collaborating with Towns […]
Read More »Male and female charged in two Clay County stabbings
HAYESVILLE, NC – Clay County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a fight near the intersection of Tusquittee Road and Cold Branch Road in the Tusquittee Community on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 19. Responding deputies located two subjects that had possibly been assaulted with a knife. As deputies investigated the assault, two subjects reported […]
Read More »7th Annual Pet Celebration happening in Hayesville
HAYESVILLE, NC – Historic Hayesville is grooming for the 7th Annual Pet Celebration, Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit participating Humane Societies and rescue groups. A pet parade and contest, demonstrations, vendors, games, entertainment, music, food and refreshments, Adopt-a-Pet, reduced-cost pet vaccinations, silent autions, a live […]
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