Veterans

Towns County becomes a Purple Heart County

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw signed the Purple Heart County Proclamation during the July commission meeting. “We support…

4 years ago

“Reelin’ it in for Vets” fishing tournament to launch on Lake Chatuge

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County's Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for"Reelin' it in for Vets," Saturday, Nov. 2.…

6 years ago

Iwo Jima veteran encourages visit to local memorial site

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Retired Navy Veteran Clarence "Bud" Johnson was invited to speak with the Mountain Movers and Shakers Friday,…

6 years ago

Towns County to recognize returning, move-in veterans in act of appreciation

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - With an average of 22 military veterans committing suicide each day in America, Towns County Commissioner Cliff…

7 years ago

Media Update: Collins Hosts Veterans Benefits Fair

Collins Hosts Veterans Benefits Fair WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is hosting a benefits fair for veterans residing in Georgia's Ninth…

8 years ago

Meeting the Unique Mental Health Needs of Veterans

By Melanie Dallas, LPC The statistics were shocking. A 2014 study by the Veterans Administration (VA) found that 22 veterans…

8 years ago

Iwo Jima survivors honored at 74th anniversary ceremony

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - It has been 74 years since the epic World War II Battle of Iwo Jima began,…

7 years ago

Towns County Historical Society honors military heritage

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County Historical Society honored local military veterans on Saturday, July 14, during an annual heritage ceremony…

7 years ago

Can The Swamp Be Drained?

Can The Swamp Be Drained? It’s a crying shame that Dr.Tom Price, former Ga 6th District Rep. and Trumps appointed…

8 years ago

GDOL veterans workshop for May scheduled in Toccoa and Cornelia

May 11, 2017 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will continue to host its quarterly workshops to help…

8 years ago

Who should Get The Respect?

Who Should Get the Respect? Just what is it with this tawdry business of the NFL players not paying due…

8 years ago

Cornerstone to honor Veterans on Sunday November 13th 2016

Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cherry Log will honor Veterans during the worship hour at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 13th,…

9 years ago