HIAWASSEE, Ga. – As the official start of summer approaches, a new event has been added to the 9th annual Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In: A “drive-in” movie on Hiawassee Square. The 1978 movie “Grease” will begin at dusk on Wednesday, July 11, the night prior to the grand opening of the hot-rod festivities at the […]
Read More »Four charged in theft of ATV
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County deputies responded to Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris Sunday, May 27, in reference to the theft of a 2005 Toro All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Workman valued at $15,000. On Tuesday, May 29, Towns County deputies, assisted by investigators, recovered the stolen ATV in a wooded area off of Gumlog Road in […]
Read More »Movie premier on Hiawassee Square a success
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – “Flicks on the Square” premiered in the heart of Hiawassee on the evening of May 25, 2018. Although storm clouds loomed above, the weather cooperated with what Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales called an historic event. The first movie presented was Ferdinand, an animated film about a young bull who flees from a […]
Read More »State House Debate recap: Matt Gurtler vs Mickey Cummings
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Less than a week remains until the final ballots are cast for contested State House District 8 – a region which encompasses Rabun, Towns, Union, and a portion of White County in northeast Georgia – with the two Republican candidates vying for the state seat meeting to debate at FetchYourNews (FYN) headquarters […]
Read More »New fire station to be built in Young Harris
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – A new fire station is in the future for Towns County Fire and Rescue in Young Harris, with a bid package offered on the project as of today. “We’re going to build a firehouse in Young Harris,” Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw stated. “Originally, I wanted to use detainee labor to […]
Read More »Two patrol vehicles damaged after high-speed pursuit
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at approximately 3:15 p.m., Hiawassee Police Department Detective Brandon Barrett observed a subject known to have an active arrest warrant, driving eastbound on South Main Street. Detective Barrett was on patrol at the time the subject was spotted. Detective Barrett and the Towns County Sheriff’s Office initiated […]
Read More »Juveniles arrested at Bell Mountain Park
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Two juvenile females, 16, were arrested and charged with one-count criminal trespass Tuesday, May 1, at Bell Mountain Park. The charges stemmed from a report called in by a witness, stating that an act of vandalism had occurred. Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies quickly responded to the park, arriving within minutes of […]
Read More »Secretary of State candidate David Belle Isle offers plan to defeat voter fraud
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Republican Party invited Georgia Secretary of State candidate, David Belle Isle, to share his campaign platform at their monthly meeting on April 19, 2018. If elected, Isle says he is focused on two main interests: Defeating voter fraud and championing Georgia jobs. “I’m committed to cyber-secured, paper-verified elections and empowering […]
Read More »CASA race leads to Everyday Heroes awards
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Early morning rain did not discourage runners from showing up at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds to race for a good cause, awareness of a non-profit organization, which recruits, trains, and supervises citizen volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in the area. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) sponsored the event. In […]
Read More »Commissioner Bradshaw nominates Joan Crothers for “Every Day Hero” award
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Joan Crothers was honored with a citizen award by Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw at his monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 20, for her many years of selfless service within the community. Ms. Crothers has been a resident of Towns County since 1977, relocating to the area as a single mother of a nine-year-old […]
Read More »Towns County Schools Make-Up Schedule
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Schools has listed the following make-up dates to the 2018 schedule. They will replace days missed due to inclement weather earlier in the school year. Friday, Feb. 16; Monday, Feb. 19; and Friday, March 16.
Read More »Towns County Board of Education holds first session of 2018, lists meeting dates
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Board of Education met for their first work session of the year on Jan. 2, 2018. Listed on the agenda was discussion of goals for system improvements. Board member-at-large Dr. Kilee Smith raised concern that “dead time” in classrooms is not efficiently utilized. “There shouldn’t be days where things aren’t […]
Read More »Arson suspect charged with additional burglaries
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s deputies rearrested Austin James Shook on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, charging him with an additional count of first-degree burglary, one count of second-degree burglary and one count of possession of burglary tools. The charges stemmed from two reported burglaries within Bald Mountain Park. Shook was released on bond at […]
Read More »Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw updates Towns County, Coach Jimmy Smith retires
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced several community updates and plans at his monthly meeting at the Towns County Courthouse on the evening of Nov. 21, 2017, before a large turnout of citizens. Commissioner Bradshaw explained the county is in the process of completing the 2018 budget, and it will read similar to […]
Read More »Chatuge Regional Hospital Receives Grant for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County and Hiawassee City Officials convened with citizens on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, for a community stakeholders meeting to learn the fundamentals of a $250,000 grant received by Chatuge Regional Hospital from the Rural Hospital Stabilization Committee. The grant was awarded to assist with the treatment of mental health and substance […]
Read More »Towns County Board of Education Awards Teachers of the Year
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Board of Education met for their regular session on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. Three educators were presented with Teacher of the Year awards by Superintendent Dr. Darren Berrong for their contributions. Recommendations of recognition were submitted by their peers. Debi Williams, Chris Vardo, and Brooke Whitt were accorded with awards […]
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