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Hiawassee’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors Selected

HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Board members for the recently created Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) were named per open records request sent…

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Motorcyclist severely injured in Hiawassee crash

HIAWASSEE, Ga.- A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries following a collision in front of Papa's Pizza on State Route 76, west…

5 years ago

Towns County Board of Education updates schools’ tobacco-free policy

HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Towns County Board of Education revised its 100% Tobacco-Free School policy to include prohibiting vapor, hemp, and cannabis…

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Towns County Schools 2019-2020 Calendar

2019 – 2020 Towns County Schools Calendar Teacher Pre-Planning - August 7 - 14, 2019 Open House - August 13,…

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Phillips replaces McPeak on Hiawassee Ethics Board

HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales announced Monday, July 29, that Susan Phillips will replace former member Leslie McPeak on…

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Wild hog sightings continue at Towns County campground

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Visitors at Chatuge Woods Campground, a 30-acre county operated tract located on the banks of Lake Chatuge,…

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Eight additional drug suspects arrested in Towns County

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies continue their strong push to arrest drug suspects throughout the…

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Qualifying for Hiawassee City Council to take place in August

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Qualifying for seats on Hiawassee City Council will take place next month at Hiawassee City Hall from…

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Large rattlesnake spotted on Brasstown Bald trail

BRASSTOWN BALD, Ga. - A large timber rattlesnake was spotted on the summit trail, leading to the peak of Brasstown…

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Iwo Jima veteran encourages visit to local memorial site

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Retired Navy Veteran Clarence "Bud" Johnson was invited to speak with the Mountain Movers and Shakers Friday,…

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