HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Board of Education (BOE) approved multiple staff additions for Towns County Schools at their regular work session on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. The individuals were accepted as follows: Middle School Basketball Cheerleading Coach – Sara Ewing *** Middle School Baseball Assistant Community Coach – Zeke Gribble *** Afterschool Program: Hannah […]
Read More »Fall Affair on Hiawassee Square this weekend
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Summer days still linger, but Autumn draws near, and Hiawassee Town Square is celebrating the change of season with a Fall Affair, brimming with artists displaying handcrafted wares and a vendor offering a selection of mouthwatering fare. The event takes place today, Saturday, Sept. 15 until 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16, […]
Read More »Towns County Schools plan ahead for winter weather
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Winter weather can be difficult to predict in the Georgia mountains, and travel can be dangerous in the event of substantial snowfall or icy roadways. Towns County Schools plans to implement Online Learning Days should inclement weather force students to miss on-campus classes during the winter quarter. Due to a late start […]
Read More »Heightened emotion at second Hiawassee tax increase hearing
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Council held the second of three mandatory public hearings on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 4, to alllow taxpayers to shed their thoughts on the rejection of the tax rate rollback. FYN reported the first hearing which took place on the morning of Sept. 4. Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales, and the […]
Read More »UPDATED: Female subject injured in alleged break-in at local restaurant
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FetchYourNews (FYN) received information regarding an incident which occurred Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Hawg Wild BBQ and Catfish House. According to a credible source, a female subject, who was allegedly under the influence of intoxicants, attempted entry into the restaurant by breaking a window, setting off an alarm. Upon attempting entry […]
Read More »Webworm nests not a threat to trees
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – It’s the time of year when fall webworms form cocoons in area trees, and although their nests may look like something out of a science-fiction movie, they are harmless. Fall webworms are attracted to deciduous trees, commonly spinning their nests on hickory, walnut, birch, cherry, and crab-apple. The species is similar to […]
Read More »Tate City: A tiny town with deep roots
TATE CITY, Ga. – Tate City, a tiny town with a population of 32, was the topic of discussion at the Towns County Historical Society’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2018. Historical Society President Sanda Green announced that it was the largest turnout to date, with 110 names penned on a sign-in sheet. Ralph […]
Read More »Sheriff Clinton shares summer safety tips
From the Desk of Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton: Summer is a time for outdoor play, renewing friendships, reliving memories, and trying new activities. So you and your family will also have a safe season, the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association offers the following summer safety guidelines: • Never allow a child to swim unsupervised. If your […]
Read More »Planning Commission works toward sign ordinance revision
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, July 31, to discuss revisions to the existing sign ordinance. A 90-day moratorium, which temporarily suspended the permit process, took effect on July 17, due to a recent upsurge of applications for off-site advertising signs and billboards. “Our worry is that we don’t want to […]
Read More »Commissioner Bradshaw signs resolution for liquor-by-the-pour to appear on ballot
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw signed a Special Election resolution on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, permitting a referendum to appear on the November 6 ballot, which will allow voters to decide whether licensed county establishments should be able to serve liquor-by-the-drink to patrons. The Special Election will be held in conjunction […]
Read More »Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report July 16 – 22, 2018 7/16/18 Medical assist (5) MVA (1) No incident found (1) 7/17/18 Medical assist (5) MVA (1) 7/18/18 Medical assist (3) Electrical fire (1) Assist other agency (1) 7/19/18 Medical assist (3) Structure fire (1) 7/20/18 Medical assist (2) MVA (2) 7/21/18 Medical […]
Read More »UGA agricultural agent lists services provided to community
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Jacob Williams, the newly-hired University of Georgia (UGA) Agricultural-Natural Resource Agent for Towns and Union County, introduced himself to the Mountain Movers and Shakers at Sundance Grill on Friday, July 13, 2018. Williams, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and the son of Christian missonaries, spent his younger years overseas, learning appreciation for […]
Read More »Deer Baiting legalized in North Georgia
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Deer baiting, a controversial practice in which hunters lure wildlife to areas with the promise of food, has become legal on private land throughout the state of Georgia. On June 27, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) voted to redraw the boundaries, with the Northern Deer Zone now reaching the Chattahoochee National […]
Read More »Hiawassee tree ordinance may cost private land owners
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The City of Hiawassee has adopted yet another mandate, this time a tree ordinance which has the potential to impact the owners of private property. A “City Tree Board” has been appointed, and while the bulk of the responsibilities entrusted to the committee involves the cultivation and maintenance of trees located upon […]
Read More »Rep. Matt Gurtler plans round-two in “Atlanta Swamp”
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A month has passed since Georgia State House Representative Matt Gurtler was reelected to serve a second term, and Gurtler says a “no nonsense, limited government, conservative message” was heard “loud and clear.” State House District 8 – which is composed of Towns, Rabuns, Union, and White Counties – received the highest […]
Read More »Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigations result in drug arrests
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two suspects on drug charges in two separate incidents. On Wednesday, June 13, Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators, along with deputies, searched a residence located off Bell Gap Road in Hiawassee. Upon completion of the search, investigators arrested Dena Beasley, 47, of Hiawassee, on the following […]
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