Politics

Rep. Gurtler explains vote against Speaker Ralston’s re-election

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - State Representative Matt Gurtler, branded the "rebel" of the Georgia House, was the sole Republican to vote…

8 years ago

House Judiciary Leaders Announce Committee Roster

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | House Judiciary Committee Republicans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2019 Permalink CONTACT:  Jessica Andrews (202) 225 9893 House…

8 years ago

Commissioner Bradshaw recognized by ACCG

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) recently presented Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw with a certificate…

8 years ago

Union-Towns Tea Party delivers striking speech, attributes prominent preacher

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Union-Towns County Tea Party Chairman Chuck Luca recently delivered a speech before the local Republican Party, invoking…

8 years ago

Commissioner Bradshaw extends Billboard Ban, offers Public Poll

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw held a called meeting on the morning of Friday, Sept. 28,…

8 years ago

Billboard ban in place until mandate revision finalized

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Discussion of the sign ordinance revision continued at the monthly county meeting, held on Tuesday, Sept. 18,…

8 years ago

Rep. Matt Gurtler: First out of trench, last to step off battlefield

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - State House Representative Matt Gurtler is intent on bringing principles back to politics, and the District 8…

8 years ago

Commissioner Bradshaw set to rollback millage rate

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced an upcoming special-called meeting, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 23, at…

8 years ago

Councilwoman proposes citywide plastic bag ban, five-cent fee

HIAWASSEE, Ga. -  With progressive, environmentally conscious Starbucks vowing to eliminate plastic straws from their 28,000 chains by 2020, a…

8 years ago

Hiawassee strives to add liquor vote to November ballot

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Council is in the process of introducing legislation related to alcohol sales, with an item appearing…

8 years ago