Towns County sheriff’s election

Sheriff candidate responds to agency’s virus response

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - In response to a report on a Tuesday meeting at the Towns County Courthouse called to bring…

6 years ago

Sheriff’s candidate strives for ‘open dialogue’ with citizens

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - A clear line of communication between law enforcement officers and the citizens that they serve is an…

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

Sheriff candidate says improved patrol is needed

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Young Harris Police Chief Kenneth "Ode" Henderson, a contender for Towns County sheriff, spoke with the Mountain…

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

Young Harris College police chief joins sheriff’s race

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Kenneth "Ode" Henderson has officially announced intent to run on the Republican ticket in the 2020…

7 years ago

Sheriff Clinton talks retirement: “Politics are a strange beast”

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Days after announcing a decision to no longer seek re-election, Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton shared his…

6 years ago

Osborn enters Towns County sheriff’s race

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Daren "Bear" Osborn officially announced intent to challenge incumbent Sheriff Chris Clinton in the 2020 Towns County…

7 years ago

Sheriff’s wife publicly names challenging candidate as rumor source

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Words can lead to dire consequences, and that may prove to be the case for Crystal Clinton,…

6 years ago

Osborn releases platform as Towns County sheriff’s race begins

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Daren "Bear" Osborn, a challenger in the Towns County sheriff's race, took to social media Oct. 16,…

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