Election 2020

Towns County Democrats encourage younger voter turnout

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Members of the Towns County Democratic Party visited the local high school for three days last week,…

6 years ago

Election Board explains political affiliation process for primaries

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - As the 2020 elections approach, the Towns County Board of Elections and Registration wants to ensure that…

6 years ago

Freeport Tax Exemption to appear on May ballot

HIAWASSEE, Ga.- A referendum that could ease the tax burden for local business owners will appear on the May 19…

6 years ago

Couch’s history surfaces as sheriff’s election heats up

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - As qualification for the Towns County sheriff's election approaches, FYN received information on the law enforcement career of…

6 years ago

Gurtler indecisive on which seat to seek

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Matt Gurtler, the 8th District State House Representative, issued a statement to FYN on Feb. 2, remaining…

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Bradshaw sets qualifying fees for 2020 candidates

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced the qualifying fees for candidates in the 2020 election, Jan.…

6 years ago

Sheriff’s wife blames victim’s brother for fatal crash

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - The death of Terry Silvers, a Hiawassee resident who was killed in a fatal accident early last…

6 years ago

Fifth candidate enters Towns County sheriff’s race

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Lisa Joseph, a deputy with the Towns County Sheriff's Office, announced Jan. 12 that she plans to…

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Community responds to sheriff candidate’s ‘trash’ talk

UPDATED HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Response from the local community grew heated in the days following the publication of an interview with…

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Cooper to challenge Copeland in coroner’s race

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Deputy Coroner Tamela Cooper announced Friday, Jan. 10, that she will seek office as Towns…

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Capt. Jim Couch announces bid for Towns County Sheriff

PRESS RELEASE HIAWASSEE, Ga.— Building upon an entire career of public service as a law enforcement leader, Jim Couch is…

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Sheriff’s candidate hopes to ‘move agency into tomorrow’

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - FYN sat down with Linda J. Curtis, candidate for Towns County sheriff, Jan. 7, to disseminate the…

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Fire chief to seek second term as coroner

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Fire Chief-Coroner Harold Copeland announced on the evening of Jan. 6 that he would seek…

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Towns County voters to use new equipment in 2020

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Board of Elections Chair Janet Olivia advised the community Dec. 22 that Towns County voters should…

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Interview with Osborn, candidate for Towns County’s next sheriff

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - FYN interviewed Towns County sheriff's candidate Daren "Bear" Osborn last week, peering into the contender's plans if…

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Curtis enters Towns County sheriff’s race

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Linda J. Curtis, an Independent candidate in the 2016 Towns County sheriff's election, has officially announced intent…

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