Towns County Historical Society

Artist unveils painting capturing the history of Lake Chatuge

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County Historical Society presented a new painting by Marty Hayden, entitled “Vanishing Heritage with Fear of…

5 years ago

Local philanthropists honored for generous contributions

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - The Towns County Historical Society honored Betty Phillips and her late husband, Dr. Richard Allen Schmidtke, at…

6 years ago

Tombstones stolen from historic cemetery

HIAWASSEE, Ga.- Headstones from the historic Old Smyrna Cemetery were discovered missing last week, reported by Steve Eller, a caretaker…

6 years ago

Artist captures the heartbreaking history of Lake Chatuge

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Marty Hayden relocated to Towns County from Pennsylvania a decade ago, and the gifted artist discovered a…

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…

7 years ago

Towns County Historical Society renovations completed

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Renovations to the Towns County Historical Society's meeting room at the former recreation center in Hiawassee have…

7 years ago

Old Rock Jail to feature Halloween, Christmas events

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - The Old Rock Jail Museum will transform into a haunted historical site this Halloween for the second…

7 years ago

Towns County Historical Society presents Hiawassee’s past and future plans

HIAWASSEE, Ga.- A large crowd of history lovers assembled at the Towns County Historical Society's monthly meeting Aug. 12 to…

7 years ago

Hiawassee’s Old Rock Jail Museum opens for its second season

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - A good place to find Towns County Historical Society President Sandra Green is at her home away…

7 years ago

Towns County Historical Society features speakers on the Cherokee Nation

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Historical Society welcomed Ed Reed, a retiree from Georgia's Department of Natural Resources State Parks…

7 years ago

Hamilton Gardens, Hiawassee’s hidden gem

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Historical Society hosted a full house of guests interested in learning the history of Hamilton…

7 years ago

Appalachian soul music planned for “Pickin’ on the Porch”

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Debra Lynn Rodriguez, a Hiawassee native, will be the featured performer at "Pickin' on the Porch" of…

7 years ago

Historian sheds light on Cherokee location names

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County historian and newly-elected vice president of the historical society, Jerry Taylor, dispensed a presentation on…

7 years ago

Haunted Jail a huge hit at Hiawassee Halloween

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hundreds of trick-or-treaters arrived at the Towns County Courthouse on Halloween evening to join in the fun-filled…

8 years ago

Old Rock Jail celebrates grand opening of museum

HIAWASEE, Ga. - A long-awaited, highly anticipated ceremony took place on the grounds of the Towns County Courthouse Saturday, May…

8 years ago

Historical Society presents 1929 tax digest to city of Hiawassee

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - The Towns County Historical Society presented the city of Hiawassee with an artifact Monday, March 26, at…

8 years ago