Hiawassee, GA – As Hurricane Irma churns through the “sunshine” state, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges residents, visitors, and evacuees to prepare for Tropical Storm conditions in northern Georgia. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Towns County and surrounding areas as Hurricane Irma’s outer bands travel […]
Read More »Hurricane Irma Evacuees Seek Higher Ground
Hiawassee, GA – Towns County is beginning to feel the impact of Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in recorded history, as residents in the projected path head toward higher ground. Southern Florida expects to begin experiencing the hurricane’s wrath as early as Saturday morning. Where the storm will make landfall isn’t […]
Read More »From the Sheriff’s Desk: Sex Offenders
From the Desk of Sheriff Chris Clinton: I often receive calls and questions about sex offenders. These tend to occur when someone realizes that a neighbor is on the sex offender registry. Understandably, they are concerned about their family’s safety. The following information is provided in conjunction with the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association in the hope […]
Read More »Hiawassee City Council Candidates Disqualified
Hiawassee, GA – The City of Hiawassee election abruptly ended for two candidates who hoped to fill Council seats on November 7. Rodney Terry, candidate for Post 1, and Myron Ketter, candidate for Post 5, have both been disqualified from the race. A credible source tells Fetch Your News the disqualifications occurred because one candidate […]
Read More »Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle Vows to Preserve Georgia’s History
Hiawassee, GA – Sanctuary Cities. The Second Amendment. Planned Parenthood. Towns County residents were not shy in asking Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle his stance on the topics they care about. Casey Cagle, a contender in Georgia’s 2018 Governor’s race, made an appearance at the Sundance Grill in Hiawassee on Friday morning. The cozy cafe was […]
Read More »Great American Eclipse Draws Near
Towns County, GA – The weather forecast is favorable for Monday’s solar show and visitors from around the world are making their way to northern Georgia to experience the rare celestial event. As the highly anticipated Great American Eclipse approaches, Towns County officials confirm preparations are in place. Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw assures the community […]
Read More »TCSO provides Naloxone and Training for Local Law Enforcement
Press Release from the Towns County Sheriff’s Office: The Towns County Sheriff’s Office equipped deputies and local police officers with potentially life-saving Naloxone kits, as well as training in the use of Naloxone in stopping a potentially fatal narcotics overdose. . The Sheriff’s Office applied for and received a grant through the Project DAN (Death […]
Read More »Young Harris teen charged with multiple sex crimes
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators served arrest warrants Friday, Feb. 15 on Dalton Travis Denmark, 18, of Young Harris. Denmark was arrested and taken into custody without incident. Investigators secured warrants on Denmark upon completing an investigation into alleged incidents of sexual misconduct with a victim reported to be 13 years […]
Read More »Focus on Firewise Communities this Friday with Movers & Shakers
NEWS FLASH: WE LIVE IN THE FOREST. Fully 70% of Towns County is Federal or State Forest. And when you live in the Forest, you must be aware of Forest Fires. That’s why we are glad to welcome back dear friend Mr. Frank Riley, he of all things Fire Safety related, as he introduces us to Towns County’s […]
Read More »Two arrested in prostitution sting
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators received information that illegal prostitution activity had been occurring in the area. Once the investigators received the information and confirmed that it was occurring, Towns County Sheriff’s Office launched an undercover investigation and sting operation. On Saturday, Feb. 9, Towns County investigators and deputies conducted the sting […]
Read More »Hiawassee’s strategic plan moves forward, sign ordinance discussion continues
HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Slightly more citizens than usual turned out at the council’s regular session at Hiawassee City Hall Tuesday, Feb. 5, to hear the five elected officials’ verdict on several issues, including the wastewater expansion bid, a pending sign ordinance, the city’s five-year strategic plan, and a proposal to expedite the adoption of future mandates. […]
Read More »CDC reveals deadliest drug in America
According to the latest numbers from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, Fentanyl is now the most commonly used drug involved in overdoses. The new report says that the rate of drug overdoses involving the synthetic opioid increased by about 113% each year from 2013 through 2016. What is […]
Read More »Hiawassee extends sign moratorium; 3-2 split on ethics board designation
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council conducted their monthly regular session on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 4, approving several items discussed during the workshop meeting held the previous week. Several motions were unequivocally favored by the five council members with the exception of an ethics board committee member assignment. Council members Anne Mitchell and Patsy Owens […]
Read More »City of Hiawassee set to comply with EPD watershed regulations
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council is on track to approve a long-term contract with Engineering Management Inc. (EMI), in order to comply with the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), in accordance with the city’s Watershed Protection Plan (WPP). Fletcher Holliday, Vice President of EMI, addressed Hiawassee City Council on Nov. 26. EMI is currently completing Hiawassee’s […]
Read More »Sheriff Clinton asks community’s help in making Christmas brighter for local children
From the Desk of Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton: Most of us have family traditions that we enjoy during the Christmas season. Families with small children may spend Christmas Eve baking cookies for Santa or listening to Christmas carols, while enjoying eggnog by the fire. As a small child I remember the anticipation of Christmas […]
Read More »State House Rep. Matt Gurler explains special session votes
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – District 8 House Represenative Matt Gurtler traveled to the Gold Dome in Atlanta last week, voting on three separate issues during a special state session. The second-term representative rejected the amended 2019 Georgia budget, along with a tax credit bill for timber producers, while approving a tax exemption for jet fuel sales. […]
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