Chief Paul Smith

Main Street sight of BLM rally and counter protest

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Black Lives Matter activists and counter-protesters squared off on opposite sides of Main Street. Each side attempting…

6 years ago

Hiawassee Police Department to offer free car seats, installment class

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Police Department plans to host a community class to increase the safety of Towns County's youngest…

6 years ago

Hiawassee Police Department: 2019 Year-in-Review

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Police Department released its 2019 statistics this week, including a breakdown of the incidents and arrests…

6 years ago

Hiawassee Police Department K-9 detects meth in drug arrest

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Police Department's newest addition to the agency, Buddy, a drug-detection K-9, positively indicated the presence of…

6 years ago

Shop with a Hero returns for disadvantaged students

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Shop with a Hero, an annual event sponsored by Hiawassee Police Department and Towns County Family Connection,…

6 years ago

Hiawassee Police Department updates recent drug arrests

Hiawassee, GA – As previously reported by FYN on Oct. 23, officers with the Hiawassee Police Department conducted a traffic stop…

6 years ago

Hiawassee Police Department intercepts 116 grams of methamphetamine in recent weeks

HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Two additional drug dealers were recently taken off the streets of Hiawassee. On June 30, Richard Deaton of…

7 years ago

Hiawassee Police Chief warns of officer impersonation scam

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith warned citizens last week at City Hall's work session of another telephone…

7 years ago

Taser donated to Hiawassee Police Department by local veteran organizations

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Members of five Towns County veteran organizations recently rallied behind supporting local law enforcement. Hiawassee Police Chief…

7 years ago

Hiawassee Police Department continues to warn of circulating scams

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith continues to warn the community of circulating telephone scams that could drain…

7 years ago

Hiawassee Police Department asks for community’s help with Yellow Dot Program

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith is asking for the public's assistance in fostering a program proven to…

7 years ago

Hiawassee Police Department participates in city clean-up efforts

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith put the city department's new utility task vehicle (UTV) to good use…

7 years ago

Public officials share positive outlook at “Eggs & Issues” breakfast

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Chamber of Commerce hosted an annual "Eggs and Issues" breakfast, Wednesday, May 29, at Daniel's…

7 years ago

Hiawassee Police Department schedules advanced drug impairment detection training

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Police Department recently scheduled Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection Enforcement (ARIDE) training for May 23 - 24…

7 years ago

Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith completes annual summer training

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - As part of continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement, Hiawassee Police Chief Paul…

7 years ago

Drug detection course for law enforcement cancelled in Hiawassee

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection Enforcement (ARIDE) training was cancelled this week due to a lack of law enforcement…

7 years ago