Vintage Trailer Rally at Riverbend Campground
Upcoming Events August 22, 2017
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Riverbend Campground in Hiawassee will be hosting a vintage trailer and car rally.
Owners will be on site to offer tours and answer questions.
Live music and vendors.
Free Admission.
Location:
Riverbend Campground
2626 Streak Hill Road
Hiawassee, GA
Contact Information:
706-896-1415
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 02/04 to 02/11
Arrest Reports February 18, 2019
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 02/04 to 02/11
Arrest Reports February 13, 2019
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 01/28 to 02/03
Arrest Reports February 4, 2019
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Charles Benton (Chuck) Miller: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
Charles Benton (Chuck) Miller
APRIL 25, 1931 ~ JANUARY 18, 2019
Charles “Chuck” Benton Miller, age 87, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home after an extended illness. Charles was born on April 25, 1931 to the late Carson and Ella (Bass) Miller in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was a member of North Mt Zion Church of God and served in the U.S. Navy for thirty years. Charles lived for everything military: ships, planes, if it related to our armed forces he was interested in it. Charles lived life to the fullest. He was always on the go; he loved to travel in his RV and visit new places. He wanted to stay busy and out of the house. He loved gardening, yard work and going to church. He was an upbeat person with a wonderful personality. Charles is survived by daughter and long term partner Terry Miller and Ted Williams of California; son Dale Miller of California; step son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. David Lee; brothers and sisters-in-law L Gene and Edna Miller of Kinston, North Carolina, Larry and Renee Miller of Hiawassee, Roger and Sandra Miller of Williamston, North Carolina, Jerry and Victoria Miller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; grandchildren Rachel and Christian and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, family and caretakers. Charles is proceeded in death by brother Jimmy Miller; and two sisters Eleanore Hill and Betty Arrington.
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 25, 2018, 12:00PM until 2:00PM at Banister Funeral Home
Memorial Service: Friday, January 25, 2018 at 2:00PM with Rev. Raburne Wilson officiating at Banister Funeral Home
Music: Ryan Wilson and Connie Clark
In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Charles’ memory. Banister Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Leta Mae Garrett: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019March 7, 1934 – December 31, 2018
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Leta Mae Garrett, age 84 of Hiawassee who passed away on Monday morning, December 31, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
She will be warmly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: husband of 67 years, James T. Garrett; daughters & sons-in-law, Betsy & Dennis Morgan and Sheila & Michael Jones; son & daughter-in-law, Gregory T. & Sandy Garrett; grandchildren, Leta “Shelly” Fuller, Melvin Linn Master, Kristy Bullard, Garrett (Lindsey) Ellison, Leslie (Chuck) Prickett, Adam Garrett, Janet Jones, Michael Jones, Eric Jones, Patrick Jones, Megan Jones, Jessica Sullivan, and Brittany Cooper; great grandchildren, Blake Parker, Savanna Masters, Cole Stevens, Devin Bullard, Tucker Ellison, Hayden Gospodareck, Lexi Lyles, Charlee Prickett, Madison Garrett, Hannah Jones, Garrison Jones, Noah Jones, Will Sullivan, and Wyatt Cooper; great-great grandchildren, Winford Parker and Blakley Parker. Also, sharing in her legacy are 8 siblings and numerous extended family members.
Leta was preceded in death by her son, Gary James Garrett; daughter, Charlotte Ann “Chick” Garrett; her parents; and 3 siblings.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee with Rev. Glen Eller and Rev. Brandon Arrowood. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the service begins.
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 11/26 to 12/02
Arrest Reports December 3, 2018
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Randall “Shorty” David Penland: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Shorty Randall David Penland
JUNE 30, 1969 ~ NOVEMBER 16, 2018 (AGE 49)
Mr. Randall David Penland, better known as “Shorty”, age 49 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. Shorty was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 30, 1969 to David and Anna Dean (Maney) Penland. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Shorty never met a stranger, he would talk to anyone, he actually would go out of his way to make certain he spoke to people and made them feel special. He put other peoples needs and even wants before his own. He had a huge heart, he would leave a paying job to go help someone for free. His sense of humor was never ending just his presence made any event more enjoyable. Everyone who met Shorty instantly fell in love with him because he just made people feel good about themselves. He was a hard worker, he loved big and had an unforgettable smile. He was his mama’s “gentle giant.” Shorty leaves behind his loving parents, David and Anna Dean Penland; son, David Chandler Penland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Theresa and HD Parker and Nicole and Austin Gibson; two special nieces “his girls” Adyson and Harper; nephew Josh Parker and two great nieces Jaylen and Kiley. Along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and other family members. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Climpson and Jean Maney and JD and Hazel Penland.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM from the chapel of Banister Funeral Home.
Services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Banister Funeral Home with Brent Penland and Kenny Kilby officiating and special speaker Sissie Wood. Music provided by Mike Garrett.
Interment will follow the service in the Philadelphia Baptist Church cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers, Jeff Penland, Brian Penland, Jarrod Penland, Keith Maney, Henry Jenkins and Kevin Holcomb. Honorary Pallbearers, George Wilson, Austin Denton, Josh Parker and Austin Gibson.
Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Harold “Bobby” Swanson, Jr.: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Robert Harold “Bobby” Swanson, Jr., age 65, of Atlanta and formerly of Murray County passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his residence.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Robert Harold Swanson, Sr., and mother, Mary Wahlice Cochran Swanson.
He is survived by his sisters, Donna Swanson Smith, Jane Swanson Ridley, and Linda Swanson Kilgore – all of Chatsworth, and their children.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Swanson.
James Henry Willard: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018James Henry Willard, age 73, of Hiawassee Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 after an extended illness. Mr Willard, better known as “Jimmy”, was born on April 16, 1945 to the late Mr. Albertus and Mildred (Hawkins) Willard in Duluth, Georgia. Jimmy had an amazing gift from a very young age; where he would stand on a chair behind the pulpit and sing his heart out to his church. As he grew so did his singing ability leading to a number of years spent traveling the United States spreading the gospel via music in the “Willard Family Gospel Singers’ group. That gift stayed with Jimmy until his final days. Not only was Jimmy a talented singer, he was also a loving, giving and fun man. His children have special memories of a father who was always there for anyone but especially them, there was no end to the distance he would go to be there for his children. He had a love for fun and being somewhat of a joker who everyone wanted to be around. Jimmy leaves behind four children; sons and daughter-in-laws, Paul Willard and Kristina Kilhberg of Pompano Beach, Florida; Mike and Michelle Willard of Hiawassee, Georgia; daughter, Becky Willard of Hiawassee, Georgia; son, Jason Willard of Marietta, Georgia; sister, Lillian Davis and an impressive thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Many loving nieces, nephews, friends and family also remain.
The Family is holding a memorial service for Jimmy, Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 2:00PM in the Leisure Woods Community Center; 85 Leisure Woods Lane Hiawassee Georgia.
In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to offset the cost of funeral services; P.O. Box 70 Hiawassee Georgia 30546.
Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
4th of July Events
Community June 29, 2017
Music on the Square 2017 – July 1, 2017 – 6:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT
Featuring Music from – Paradise 56. Children, dogs, and dancing encouraged! Bring a chair!
4th of July Fairgrounds Fireworks – July 4, 2017 – 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
Website: http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Event Description:
Celebrate the 4th of July with music, games, fireworks, fun and food for sale at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Location: 1311 Music Hall Road – Highway 76 West
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 01/21 to 01/27
Arrest Reports January 30, 2019
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 01/07 to 01/13
Arrest Reports January 15, 2019
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 12/16 to 12/21
Arrest Reports December 26, 2018
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 11/12 to 11/18
Arrest Reports November 19, 2018
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Percy Stephen Hamilton: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018Percy Stephen Hamilton
NOVEMBER 30, 1944 ~ OCTOBER 17, 2018 (AGE 73)
Mr. Percy Stephen Hamilton, age 73, of Hiawassee, Georgia crossed over at his home to be with Our Lord for eternity on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 after an extended illness. Steve was born on November 30, 1944 to the late Hugh Hamilton and Helen Ford-Smith in Freeport, Long Island, New York. Steve enjoyed motorcycles from the tender age of 14 and piloted his airplane for many years. He had a huge heart that was bigger than life as he cherished his family and reached out to others in friendship and with help. He enjoyed making things and manufactured car parts in Detroit for many years, building five companies during his lifetime. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Diane Kita Hamilton; son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Karen Hamilton of Parker, Colorado; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Sharon Hamilton of Aurora, Colorado; grandchildren, Amanda and Rachael Hamilton; brothers-in-law, Jack Kita and Jess Janes; and sister-in-law Marilyn Pazda – all of Rochester, New York; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends also survive. A service will be held at Christ the King Church in Hiawassee at 2 PM on November 3. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Steve’s name. Condolences may be left for the family in the guestbook online at www.banisterfuneral.com. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.