Election 2018

Strong voter turnout continues at local polls

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Early voting in the Nov. 6 General election has reached its second week, and with two weeks…

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Towns County GOP draws State candidates days before run-off election

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Republican Party hosted an "Old-Fashion Rally and BBQ" on Hiawassee Town Square, the weekend prior…

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Sheriff-elect Bobby Deese to serve Clay County

HAYESVILLE, NC - Clay County elected Bobby Deese to serve as their future sheriff on Nov. 6, with Deese garnering…

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Towns County leaders weigh-in on massive early voter turnout

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Early voting in the 2018 midterm election came to a close on Friday, and Towns County Board…

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Local Republicans concerned apathy may turn Georgia blue in November

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - An echoing theme from Towns County GOP Chair Betsy Young, along with Party members in recent months,…

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Kemp tells the NRA they have been “Casey Cagled”

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - Secretary of State of the U.S. State of Georgia and Republican Governor hopeful Brian Kemp accused…

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Homeless Voter Arrested after “Borrowing” Vehicle to Cast Ballot

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - The Hiawassee polling precinct was within minutes of closing on Nov. 6, when Sunni Wolfe rushed in…

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Dual alcohol referendums pass on local ballot

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Voters in Towns County were given an option on the Nov. 6 ballot to accept or reject…

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House challenger Mickey Cummings: ‘Public embarrassment, hostility toward leaders, wrong approach’

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Local State House challenger Mickey Cummings made an appearance at Sundance Grill Friday, April 27, 2018, at…

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Towns County Runoff Election Results

Results are for Towns County only.   Secretary of State - Brad Raffensperger 79.95% John Barrow 20.05%   Public Service…

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Hunter Hill visits Ellijay

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Continuing his campaign for Governor, Hunter Hill made a stop in Ellijay on May 2 to speak…

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Local GOP encourages rejection of Marsy’s Law amendment

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Republican Party took to social media in an attempt to persuade against "yes" votes on…

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“Red Wave” rally draws solid turnout for Towns County GOP

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - While early voter turnout was especially strong in North Georgia throughout the first week of the 2018…

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Nine Provisional Votes Fail to Count in Towns County

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Election day has come and gone, and the deadline for provisional voters to prove eligibility in the…

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Towns County Sheriff endorses Kemp, considers Abrams “clear and present danger” to way of life

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton officially endorsed Republican Gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp, stating that it is, "imperative…

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Towns County Board of Elections tests accuracy of voting machines

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Board of Elections spent Tuesday, Oct. 2, testing the accuracy of local electronic voting machines…

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