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Chatuge Dam Safety Modifications
Press Release TVA has performed surveys to assess the depth of the Chatuge Reservoir. These surveys show how a drawdown to a 1908...

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Sep 83 min read


Man Arrested in Young Harris for Stalking Pike County Residents
Photo provided by the Pike County Sheriff's Office PIKE COUNTY, Ga. — A 30-year-old man from Young Harris, Georgia, was arrested and...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 51 min read


Towns County Historical Society to Host Meeting on Local Historian's Legacy
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, September 8, at 6:00 p.m. at 900 North...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 41 min read


Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority to Hold Meeting, Welcome New Board Members
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will convene its next meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 8:30...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 41 min read


Hiawassee to Host Final Music on the Square Concert of 2025
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Hiawassee Music on the Square Committee will wrap up its 2025 season with a special concert featuring the Woody Gap...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 31 min read


Volunteers Invited to MountainTrue’s 15th Annual Lake Chatuge Shoreline Cleanup
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — MountainTrue will host its 15th Annual Lake Chatuge Shoreline Cleanup on Saturday, Nov. 1, inviting volunteers to help...

Mountain Buzz
Sep 21 min read


Aging Water Lines Cause Repeated Leaks in Towns County
HIAWASSEE, Ga.— Aging water pipes in Towns County are causing frequent leaks, with road construction in Young Harris and recent breaks...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 291 min read


Young Harris Woman Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges Following Husband’s Overdose and Vehicle Wreck in Clay County
Clay County Sheriff’s Offic e Press Release On 08/20/25 around 3:00 AM, Clay County Dispatch received a call from GARMIN that assistance...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 272 min read


Towns County Schools Celebrates 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year at Annual Banquet
Photo from the Towns County Schools Facebook page. HIAWASSEE, GA — On Tuesday, August 26, Towns County Schools hosted its annual Teacher...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 271 min read


City Crews Conduct Drainage Maintenance on Bell Street and Surrounding Areas
HIAWASSEE, GA – City crews in Hiawassee are actively working on Bell Street and adjacent city streets to clean out water drainage...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 261 min read


Chatuge Dam Road Bridge Inspection Work, Traffic Impacts
Tennessee Valley Authority Press Release HAYESVILLE, N.C. – During the week of Sept. 2, Tennessee Valley Authority crews will be...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 251 min read


Towns County Man Arrested on Serious Sex Crime Charges
Towns County, GA – A local man, Shane Alan Spence, 45, was arrested ten days ago by the Towns County Sheriff’s Office on charges of...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 251 min read


YHC Athletics Hosts Annual Mountain Lion Club Scholarship Golf Classic Presented by Jacky Jones Ford
By: Madison Urquiola Associate AD for External Operations YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | Mark your calendars! The 2 nd annual Mountain Lion Club...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 252 min read


YHC Planetarium goes in search of Planet Nine
By Steve Esser Press Release YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Curious what is on the outer reaches of our solar system? Swing on by the O. Wayne...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 252 min read


No Candidates Qualify for Hiawassee City Council Seats; New Qualifying Period Set
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The City of Hiawassee, Georgia, announced that no candidates qualified for two open city council seats ahead of the...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 251 min read


Sheriff’s Office Warns of ‘Olivia’ Tax Scam Targeting Residents
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — The Towns County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a widespread telephone scam involving a caller claiming...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 222 min read


Towns County Schools Excel in 2024–2025 Georgia Milestones Assessments
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Towns County Schools achieved remarkable results in the 2024–2025 Georgia Milestones assessments, securing 16...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 222 min read


Hiawassee to Host Free Sweet 'N Sourwood Honey Concert on Town Square
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Hiawassee Town Square Park will come alive with music on Saturday, August 23, as the western North Carolina band...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 201 min read


Towns County Sheriff’s Office School Supplies Drive Boosts Local Students
Photo from the TCSO Facebook page. HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Sheriff’s Office announced the success of its annual Back to School...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 201 min read


Woodstock Man Drowns at Lake Chatuge
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — A 25-year-old Woodstock resident drowned Saturday morning while swimming at Lake Chatuge, according to the Georgia...

Mountain Buzz
Aug 181 min read
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