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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/15 – 11/21

Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 23, 2021 , by Content Admin

Arrest report provided by the Towns County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Towns County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/8 – 11/14

Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 16, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/1 – 11/7

Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 9, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/25 – 10/31

Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 2, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/18 – 10/24

Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 26, 2021 , by Content Admin

Arrest report with photos provided by the Towns County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Towns County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/11 – 10/17

Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 19, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/4 – 10/10

Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 12, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/27 – 10/3

Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 5, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/20 – 9/26

Arrest Reports, Police & Government September 28, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/13 – 9/19

Arrest Reports, Police & Government September 21, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/6 – 9/12

Arrest Reports, Police & Government September 14, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Hiawassee accepts rollback on 2021 millage rate in 3 to 2 vote

News September 8, 2021 , by Lauren Souther

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Hiawassee City Council moved to accept the rollback on the 2021 millage rate at 1.977 mills in a three to two vote.

Councilmembers Anne Mitchell and Patsy Owens opposed the lowering of the millage rate.

“We’re gonna get to the point where we don’t have any money coming into the city,” Owens stated. “Then what are we going to do? Have a cakewalk?”

Mayor Liz Ordiales added she thought Hiawassee lost its chance to bring more money into the city in 2017 when Hiawassee picked up $5 million in unaccounted-for funds. It set the city back financially.

Maintaining the current millage rate only adds $8,000 to the property tax collections. The current rate is 2.067 mills. It’s continued to steadily decline since 2017, dropping from 2.258 mills over time. The gross digest climbs year over year, however.

Mitchell agreed with that assessment but stated that they’re “no reason” for Hiawassee’s taxes to be that low.

LOST collections account for a large portion of funds for Hiawassee. Without visitors in the community contributing to LOST, the millage rate would be significantly higher. Last year, $250,689 came from LOST.

Hiawassee collected more in LOST and alcohol tax than in property taxes last year.

The public hearing for the 2021 millage rate will be on September 27, prior to the work session. The second reading and acceptance will be on October 5.

Hiawassee collects its property taxes, not the tax commissioner. The city decided to move the collections in-house to save money.

City of Hiawassee Hiawassee Millage Rate

Towns County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 8/30 – 9/5

Arrest Reports, Police & Government September 7, 2021 , by Content Admin

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Towns most COVID-19 vaccinated county in the North Georgia Mountains

News September 3, 2021 , by Lauren Souther

HIAWASSEE, Ga – In Towns County, 51 percent of the population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

47 percent are fully vaccinated.

Union General Hospital is over capacity in the ICU by 160 percent and 140 percent over inpatient capacity as of August 31. Chatuge Regional Hospital is part of the Union General Health Systems.

Union General Hospital August 31 COVID-19 update

Of the 59 inpatients, 49 were unvaccinated and 4 were vaccinated.

Many patients at Chatuge Regional who receive an ambulance ride are having to wait in the vehicles until availability opens.

Mayor Liz Ordiales asked people to try and avoid any COVID risky activities if possible. She also urged people to get the vaccine. The health department and Ingles aren’t requiring prior appointments, walk-ins are welcome.

Upcoming Public Forum

A public forum concerning Towns, Hiawassee, and Young Harris’s future efforts will be held on Thursday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Land use updates will be covered and the results of the comprehensive plan survey.

Councilmember Anne Mitchell received a certificate of recognition from UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

Cell Tower

Verizon has proposed a 265-foot cell tower has been proposed in the area of Bell Creek and Bell Street. It should expand cell service in the city and county if approved.

Halloween Event

The city’s considering the future of the Halloween trick or treat event because of the recent COVID-19 outbreak. No decisions have been made yet, but they will keep an eye on the situation. The Delta Variant appears to be affecting children in greater numbers than previous variants of COVID-19.