HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith advised citizens to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills that could be circulating in the area. Smith delivered his department’s monthly update during Monday’s council work session at City Hall. Smith received a call from United Community Bank earlier in the day, stating that the branch […]
Read More »Sheriff Clinton addresses dangers of distracted driving
From the Desk of Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton: Over the years I have often commented that I wished most people had experience riding a motorcycle, as most riders learn very quickly to pay attention to other drivers and take responsibility for their own safety. I bought my first street bike in 1987 and over […]
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Canceled: 8th annual Cherokee Heritage Festival set for September
HAYESVILLE, NC – UPDATE: The Cherokee Heritage Festival has been canceled due to the threat of rain. The Cherokee Heritage Festival, set in historic Hayesville, is an event that many residents and area visitors look forward to each year . This year’s popular event is scheduled to take place Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. through […]
Read More »Annual deadline to add to Veterans’ Memorial Wall approaches
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Veterans Monument Committee is currently accepting the names of local veterans who have passed on, to engrave onto the monument panel at Veterans Park in Hiawassee. The deadline for review is Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. To determine eligibility, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7807 requests an honorable discharge certificate, […]
Read More »Law enforcement lost while searching for alleged human remains
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FetchYourNews (FYN) received information from a source regarding an incident which took place Saturday, July 21, in the vicinity of Brasstown Bald. Following a criminal investigation, law enforcement officers, a representative of the Enotah Circuit District Attorney’s Office, a medical responder, and a subject who was in custody were in the vicinity […]
Read More »Georgia Mountain Fair parade draws crowd
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The 68th annual Georgia Mountain Fair has begun, and Saturday, July 21, marked the tradition of the ever-popular fair parade. This year’s parade theme was “Hometown Pride” and floats in the procession were decorated accordingly. The participants gathered at South State Bank to line up for the event, which was set into […]
Read More »Hiawassee’s Sundance Grill opens first full-service bar
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Sundance Grill in Hiawassee celebrated the grand opening of “Hiawassee’s first full-service bar” on the evening of Tuesday, June 3, 2018. Towns County Chamber of Commerce directed the ribbon-cutting ceremony as dozens of pleased patrons cheered. Sundance Grill opened as a restaurant in May of 2017, and the establishment has since expanded […]
Read More »Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail takes root in Towns County
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The University of Georgia Towns County 4-H Extension has joined the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail initiative, and a variety of plants known to beckon the insects are in full-bloom outside of the Hiawassee office at 67 Lakeview Circle. Agricultural-Natural Resource Extension Agent Jacob Williams explained that the garden is a first-year project, […]
Read More »Young Harris search warrant leads to three arrests
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators, along with deputies, executed a search warrant Friday, May 25, at a residence located on Pat Plott Road in Young Harris, Georgia.
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Commissioner amends 2018 budget, creates account for sheriff’s office investigations
HIAWASSEE, Ga.- On the evening of May 15, Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced a resolution to amend the 2018 budget, per abidance of Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 36-81-3, which requires each unit of government to operate under an annual balanced budget, adopted by ordinance or resolution. The resolution includes a $22,152 shift in revenue, […]
Read More »CodeRed notification sign-up leads to gratitude for air transport
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Towns County Commissioner’s Office held a public sign-up to assist citizens with enrollment in CodeRed, an emergency-alert system that notifies residents of inclement weather and other pertinent information effecting the area, on the afternoons of Tuesday, May 1, and Tuesday, May 8. Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw deemed the project a success, […]
Read More »FetchYourNews announces state House District 8 debate, Matt Gurtler vs Mickey Cummings
ELLIJAY, Ga. – FetchYourNews (FYN) is scheduled to host a debate between state House District 8 candidates Matt Gurtler (I-R) and Mickey Cummings (R) Tuesday, May 15, at 9 a.m. The debate will broadcast live on FYNTV.com and will be available for viewing thereafter. There will be no guests in the studio.
Read More »Old-Fashion GOP rally to coincide with Georgia Mountain Fair parade
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Republican Party is seeking additional vendors and performers for its upcoming Old-Fashion GOP Rally and Bar-B-Q, scheduled to coincide with the opening of the Georgia Mountain Fair parade Saturday, July 21, 2018. While the events are not related, they are set to take place on the same day. “Hometown Pride” […]
Read More »“Flicks on the Square” in store for Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee Town Square, a focal point in the heart of the city, is in the process of transformation. In addition to the newly installed Appalachian Trail kiosk, a platform stage has been constructed on the Square’s southern border in anticipation of plans in the making. The annual season of “Enchanted Music on […]
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