Franchise Tax

Hiawassee’s plans may encompass more than meets the eye

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - There is no denying that times are always changing, and the sleepy, little town of Hiawassee, Georgia,…

7 years ago

Hiawassee Council repeals BRMEMC Franchise Ordinance 3-1

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - What began as a decree unanimously adopted in early August ended on the evening of Tuesday, Dec.…

8 years ago

Tax or Fee? Conflict between Mayoral Candidates Heats Up

Hiawassee, GA - The race for Hiawassee's next mayor took a turn toward "politics-as-usual" on Saturday, October 7, the result…

9 years ago

Hiawassee franchise ordinance scheduled for adoption

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Council met for their monthly work session on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. All council members…

8 years ago

Liz Ordiales Defends City Ordinance, Jay Chastain Jr. Questions Decision

HIAWASSEE, GA - In an appearance on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at the Movers and Shakers, EMC Director Roy Perren…

8 years ago

Commissioner extends cable television franchise fee

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw signed a resolution on Dec. 31, 2018, to extend existing state…

7 years ago

Councilman Motions to Repeal Franchise Ordinance on Election Night

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Council held their Regular Session shortly before the 2017 election polls closed on the evening…

8 years ago

Nancy Noblet sworn into Council, Hiawassee Franchise Ordinance Hearing takes place

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Councilwoman Nancy Noblet was sworn into office on the evening of Nov. 27 at Hiawassee City Hall.…

8 years ago

Candidates Clash as BRMEMC Rejects City of Hiawassee Tax

Hiawassee, GA - In a letter addressed to Hiawassee City Council, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC reached a decision to reject…

9 years ago