Towns County News

White County Commissioners are considering a resolution to be put before voters that would exempt industry from taxes on inventory.

A In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 1, Towns County Sheriff's Deputies, assisted by agents from the Appalachian Drug Task Force, conducted a search warrant on a residence off Hwy.

Hiawassee, GA A -A Sheriff Chris Clinton announced that he will be seeking re-election in 2012.

Hiawassee, GA - A cooperative effort between Towns County Sheriff's Office, Appalachian Drug Task Force, Hiawassee Police Department and Clay County Sheriff's Office leads to several arrests in two statesa Towns County Sheriff's Deputies, Agents with the Appalachian Drug Task Force, and officers with the Hiawassee Police Department executed 9 ... (more)

The Towns County Food Pantry will have theirA 1st Annual Take Down Hunger 5K/Fun Run is this Saturday at Brasstown Valley Resort starting at the stables.A If you orA anyone you knowA is interested in joining the fun they canA register Saturday morning!A The race starts at 8:00 am.A The Pantry would like to thank all who have volunteered to help.

A three-agency investigation has led to arrests in two states and the seizure of drugs, cash and untaxed liquor.

Martha Zoller, Congressional candidate for the new 9th district, and Matthew Waldroup, Deputy District Director for Congressman Dr Paul Broun spoke to a crowd of about 20 citizens this past Friday at Mary's Southern Grill.

The Towns County Food Pantry is finalizing all the details for theirA 1st Annual Take Down Hunger 5K/Fun Run .A The Towns CountyA High School wrestling team and the FoodA Pantry are partnering together for this event.A The race/fun run starts at 8:00 am at Brasstown ValleyA Resort May 26th.A This is the same day as the 5th Annual Horsin' Around BBQ ... (more)

US Congressional candidate Martha Zoller will be the featured speaker thisA Friday at Mary's Southern Grill in Young Harris for the Mountain Movers and Shakers.

A Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton will host the 4th annual Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes benefit trap shoot on May 18, 2012 at the Chatuge Gun Club shooting range on Owl Creek Road in Hiawassee, GA.

The Towns County Food Pantry distributed 212 weekend backpack bags to Towns County Elementary School last week.A The next bagging for the Backpack program will be Thursday, May 17th.A Towns County schools will be closed for the summer starting Thursday, May 24th.A The last day of school is Wednesday, May 23rd.

State Senator John Wilkinson and State Representative Stephen Allison will give the Towns County Republicans a report on the Legislative Session recently completed in Atlanta.