Mayor Liz Ordiales

Planning Ordinance change public hearing scheduled

HIAWASSEE, GA – After passing its first reading, the public heading for the change to the planning and development ordinance…

5 years ago

$50,000 approved for new water department building

HIAWASSEE, Ga – The new water department building was approved by the Hiawassee City Council. They budgeted $50,000 for the…

5 years ago

Hiawassee mayor knew to include county in fluoride vote

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - In recent weeks, FYN investigated and reported details leading to the exclusion of Towns County voters' ability…

6 years ago

Hiawassee mayor responds to county’s exclusion from fluoride vote

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - As previously reported by FYN, Towns County voters will not have a say as to whether fluoride…

6 years ago

City of Hiawassee approves moratorium on sewer service

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Council unanimously approved a moratorium on sewer services, Feb. 24, during a special-called meeting due…

6 years ago

Joint Development agreement to move before Hiawassee City Council

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on  Joint Development Authority (JDA) activation, an intergovernmental agreement…

6 years ago

Downtown ‘blight’ raises question of eminent domain

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Plans for two Hiawassee buildings are steadily progressing, with Hiawassee City Council scheduled to vote Tuesday on…

6 years ago

Sewer spills at Hiawassee’s ‘shutdown’ station

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Problems related to a sewer lift station that the City of Hiawassee allegedly decommissioned last year continue…

6 years ago

Outspoken councilman returns to Hiawassee City Hall

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Hall is prepared to swear-in three council members next week; unchallenged incumbents Anne Mitchell and Nancy…

6 years ago

Mayor Ordiales named ‘Elected Official of the Year’ by GMRC

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales received recognition from the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission (GMRC) as the organization's 'Elected…

6 years ago

Light Up Hiawassee ushers season of holiday cheer

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Light Up Hiawassee transformed the town's square into a winter wonderland Saturday, Dec. 7,  setting the heart…

6 years ago

Hiawassee disconnects multiple businesses from sewer system

HIAWASSEE, GA. - Numerous businesses and residences in Towns County are left without a previous means of wastewater disposal following…

6 years ago

Hiawassee on track to renew emergency flight coverage

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - The City of Hiawassee is on track to renew its emergency medical flight coverage with AirMed at…

6 years ago

9/11 Memorial Service to be held on Hiawassee Square

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - It has been nearly eighteen years since the infamous day that will eternally live in American minds…

6 years ago

Mayor Ordiales announces start of sewer plant expansion

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales announced Aug. 26 that sewer expansion is in the process of advancement. "The…

6 years ago

Hiawassee Council tables $25K ice machine purchase for Mayors’ Park

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Council tabled an agenda item Aug. 6, proposed by Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales, to purchase…

6 years ago