HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Republican Party took to social media in an attempt to persuade against “yes” votes on ballot amendments, including “Marsy’s Law.” Towns GOP Chair Betsy Young shared a letter attributed to Georgia resident Dottie McIntosh Honea, addressed to family and friends. “Amendments are hard to read and written that way on […]
Read More »“Red Wave” rally draws solid turnout for Towns County GOP
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – While early voter turnout was especially strong in North Georgia throughout the first week of the 2018 General Election, state and local Republican leaders echoed the importance of encouraging friends and family to cast ballots during a Towns County “Get Out The Vote” rally Thursday, Oct. 18 . A sizeable crowd of […]
Read More »Freeze Warning issued for Northeast Georgia
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A freeze warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Towns County, with overnight temperatures expected to drop into the low 30s. The advisory includes the counties of Fannin, Gilmer, Union, and Clay County, NC. The freeze warning will remain in effect from midnight, Sunday, Oct. 21, until Sunday morning, […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report – September Summary
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report September, 2018 Structure fire (2) Vehicle fire (1) Brush fire (1) Electrical fire (2) Medical assist (86) Motor Vehicle Accident (7) Landing zone (11) Search (1) Assist other agency (7) Public service (3) Fire alarm/Smoke investigation (14) Controlled burn (2)
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue conducts training exercise
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Fire and Rescue conducted an exercise at the former Recreation Center in Hiawassee on Monday, Oct. 1. The drill included a high-rise rescue training, fire suppression techniques with attack lines, and a “Mayday” scenario simulating a downed firefighter. Ladder 6, Engine 1 and 2, and Tanker 1 and 2 were […]
Read More »Friends of the Libraries team with Mercier Orchards for Thanksgiving Pie Sale
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Friends of the Libraries of Towns County (FOLTC), in conjunction with Mercier Orchards, is holding a Thanksgiving Pie Sale to support local libraries. Apple, Pumpkin, and Pecan pies will be available for pick-up on Nov. 20, from noon to 4:45 p.m. at either the Hiawassee or Young Harris branches. The pies are […]
Read More »911 fees to increase for cell phone users
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A 911 funding bill was signed into law by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal in early May of this year, doubling the emergency service fee for prepaid wireless cellular customers, and increasing at a of cost by fifty-percent for contract provider users. Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw signed a resolution adopting the statewide change. […]
Read More »Updated: Local woman sought for attempted murder, considered armed and dangerous
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – UPDATED: OFFICIAL TOWNS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE:
Read More »Serious Motor Vehicle Accident on Bell Creek Road
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – At approximately 11:00 a.m. this morning, Aug. 29, a single-vehicle accident occurred on State Road 75 North/Bell Creek Road near Hiawassee Animal Hospital. The female driver was transported for medical treatment. Her current medical condition is unknown at this time. Georgia State Patrol is investigating. FYN will provide further details as they […]
Read More »City of Hiawassee reschedules property tax hike hearings
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FetchYourNews (FYN) has learned that the previously selected dates of three mandatory public hearings, necessary in order for Hiawassee City Council to lawfully reject the millage rollback rate, have changed. Hiawassee City Council held a called-meeting Aug. 16, in which that matter was discussed, and the dates were selected. FYN has since […]
Read More »Northern Georgia, Western Carolina continues to battle opioid crisis
HAYESVILLE, NC. – Deaths from opioid overdoses have increased more than tenfold in Georgia over the past eight years, and on average, four residents of North Carolina die each day as a result of the epidemic. Nationwide statistics show that deaths from opioids have more than quadrupled since 1999. With many physicians dispensing pain medications, […]
Read More »Climate Change Resolution set to appear before Hiawassee Council
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Local environmentalist Vernon Dixon propositioned Hiawassee City Council with a presentation intended to apply pressure on Congress to enact a carbon emission tax on producers – at the well, mine, or port – and potentially provide a dividend return for Hiawassee. The resolution is scheduled for Council approval at the Aug. 7 […]
Read More »Hiawassee package store petition fails to pass inspection
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Local petitioners submitted a total of 304 signatures to the Towns County Board of Elections on Wednesday, Aug. 1, hoping to gain a referendum on the November ballot, allowing voters to decide whether a liquor store should set up shop within the city limits. FYN met with the election board on the […]
Read More »March for Jesus event planned for August
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – March for Jesus, a 2.7 mile spirited trek from the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds to Cedar Cliff Road, is planned for Aug. 25. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. at Anderson Music Hall, with music and fellowship following the 10 a.m. march. Organizer Terry Rathmann says that the event was […]
Read More »DOT approves traffic turn signal at Main Street and Bell Creek
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw received notification from the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) confirming that the state agency plans to install a turn signal at the intersection of Highway 76 and Highway 75 North. The three-way intersection is situated adjacent to McDonalds in Hiawassee. Traffic traveling east on Main Street, attempting […]
Read More »Humane Society holds raffle, annual gala planned to benefit local shelter
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Towns and Union County Mountain Shelter Human Society will host their annual “Puttin’ on the Dog” benefit gala in September, and a pre-event fundraising raffle has begun. Raffle items include a Henry Golden Boy .22 S/L/LR Model H004 rifle, and an Amazon Alexa Echo. Tickets for the rifle are $2.00 each or […]
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