HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Local climate change activist, Dr. Vernon Dixon, continues to warn the public of the impending repercussions of global warming while encouraging the community to support a bill designed to decrease greenhouse gases. “According to a new U.S. Army report, commissioned by General Mark Milley, Trump’s new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of […]
Read More »Electors invited to challenge voter status at upcoming meeting
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The Towns County Board of Elections and Registration will set aside time at its regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 4:30 p.m. to hear from any elector who wishes to challenge a voter registration, following regular board business. “Any elector who has received a letter indicating that his or […]
Read More »Outspoken councilman returns to Hiawassee City Hall
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Hiawassee City Hall is prepared to swear-in three council members next week; unchallenged incumbents Anne Mitchell and Nancy Noblet, along with returning councilman Jay “Junior” Chastain. Chastain served 12 years on Hiawassee City Council prior to being unseated by current Councilwoman Patsy Owens in 2017. Chastain, who secured an unchallenged seat on the […]
Read More »2020 county budget adopted, 2019 budget amended
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw held a called meeting in his courthouse office Dec. 31 to finalize the adoption of the 2020 county budget and amend the budget from the previous year. “Every year, at the end of the year, we go over the previous year budget, and then we make any […]
Read More »Former Towns County commissioner hospitalized after fall
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Former Towns County Sole Commissioner Bill Kendall was hospitalized on Tuesday, Dec. 31, following an early morning fall at his Hiawassee residence. Towns County EMS responded to the call at approximately 6:30 a.m. According to information gathered, Kendall suffered a head injury as a result of the incident. The former commissioner was […]
Read More »County budget to be adopted New Year’s Eve
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw will hold a special-called meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, to adopt the 2020 county budget. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in the commissioner’s office at the Towns County Courthouse. Expenditures are set to increase approximately $993,000 […]
Read More »Towns County Fire & Rescue Incident report
Towns County Fire Rescue Weekly Report 12/18/19-12/24/19 12/18/19 2 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 12/19/19 2 Medical Calls 1 Cancelled En Route 1 False Call 12/20/19 3 Medical Calls 2 Landing Zones 12/21/19 4 Medical Calls 2 Cancelled En Route 1 Landing Zone 12/22/19 No Calls 12/23/19 4 Medical Calls 1 Motor Vehicle […]
Read More »Towns County’s 2020 budget to increase $993K
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw held a called meeting on Monday afternoon, Dec. 23, to discuss the tentative 2020 county budget. The budget adoption will be held on New Year’s Eve at 10 a.m. at the Towns County Courthouse. Expenditures are expected to increase approximately $993,000 in the coming year, with $11, 174,990 […]
Read More »Towns County Fire & Rescue Incident Report
Towns County Fire Rescue Weekly Report 12/11/19 – 12/17/19 12/11/19 3 Medical Calls 1 Public Assist 1 Landing Zone 1 Cancelled En Route 12/12/19 3 Medical Calls 12/13/19 4 Medical Calls 2 Smoke Investigations 12/14/19 4 Medical Calls 3 Landing Zones 1 Smoke Investigation 12/15/19 7 Medical Calls 1 Landing Zone 1 Cancelled En Route […]
Read More »Towns County voters to use new equipment in 2020
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Board of Elections Chair Janet Olivia advised the community Dec. 22 that Towns County voters should expect to use updated voting machines to cast their ballots in the 2020 election. “Georgia voters will be using a new method of voting in 2020, utilizing Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs),” Olivia said. “These devices […]
Read More »Interview with Osborn, candidate for Towns County’s next sheriff
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – FYN interviewed Towns County sheriff’s candidate Daren “Bear” Osborn last week, peering into the contender’s plans if elected to office in 2020. Osborn was the first challenger to enter the sheriff’s race, a month prior to Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton’s retraction to seek a fourth term. Osborn released a lengthy list […]
Read More »EMS to purchase additional upgraded ambulance
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) plans to upgrade a second ambulance in its fleet, with a new addition expected to be operatable as early as May 2020. Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw received a bid of $126,342 for a generator-powered ambulance module from Frazer, a Texas-based manufacturer, contracted through the county […]
Read More »Bradshaw to hold 2020 budget meeting Dec. 23
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced that a special-called public meeting would be held Monday, Dec. 23, at 4 pm to discuss the 2020 county budget at the Towns County Courthouse. Bradshaw said that Towns County Finance Director Andrea Anderson had been diligently working on the budget for the past several weeks. […]
Read More »Meet Luke Dockery: Towns County’s youngest weatherman
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Luke Dockery, a Towns County homeschool student, enjoys weather forecasting, and his passion for the useful hobby is noteworthy. The 15-year-old amateur meteorologist maintains a devout presence on social media, informing the public of weather-related events on a dedicated basis. Whether there be rain, freezing temperatures, or winter precipitation in-store, the […]
Read More »Curtis enters Towns County sheriff’s race
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Linda J. Curtis, an Independent candidate in the 2016 Towns County sheriff’s election, has officially announced intent to run for Office of the Sheriff in 2020. Curtis announced the decision on her Facebook page on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 19. “I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas,” Curtis wrote. […]
Read More »Firewise promotes gutter sprinkers to deter wildfire damage
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – While the advantages of living in a forested land are plenty, the natural environment also poses risks such as the potential for wildfires. Towns County Firewise President Michael Courey met with the community this week to promote a tool designed to protect homes from such an event. A gutter-attaching sprinkler system designed […]
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