Young Harris, GA – The Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris is hosting a free “Tech Help at Your Library” event to assist local residents with their digital needs. The hands-on session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd , from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Note that the time has been updated from any previous announcements. Library staff and volunteers will be available to provide personalized assistance with a variety of common technology challenges, including: Email

HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Old Rock Jail & Museum will officially reopen its doors to the public on Saturday, June 6, 2026, during a special event marking both its grand reopening and 90th anniversary. The celebration is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the historic site located at 91 S. Berrong St. in Hiawassee. Festivities will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon, followed by guest speakers, complimentary refreshments, music, and entertainment.

Hiawassee, GA – Members of the Young Harris College girls' volleyball team rolled up their sleeves recently to assist the Towns County Historical Society with a significant project: relocating historical archives from temporary storage in the Old Rock Jail to a dedicated archive room. In a Facebook post, the Towns County Historical Society expressed deep gratitude to the student-athletes for their volunteer effort. “A special thank you and shoutout to the Young Harris Colleg

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Local residents with a passion for arts and crafts are invited to take part in “Crafty Ladies 2026,” a monthly gathering at the Mountain Regional Library. The group meets every third Wednesday in the library’s community room, offering a casual, drop-in setting where participants can work on creative projects at their own pace during regular library hours. Activities include scrapbooking and card making, though attendees are encouraged to bring their own s

Photo from the Towns County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Sheriff's Office reports continued progress across multiple areas of operation in recent weeks, emphasizing training, interagency cooperation and community outreach. According to a recent update, the agency’s Criminal Investigations Division met with Ben Johnson of the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit. During the visit, Johnson presented appreciation coins re

Photo from the Towns County Schools Facebook page. HIAWASSEE, Ga. — School officials in Towns County Schools say no students were injured after a minor accident involving two school buses Tuesday afternoon. According to a statement released by the district, the incident occurred in town when one bus rear-ended another. The collision resulted in minimal damage, limited to an extended rearview mirror on one bus and a taillight on the other. District officials emphasized that

Press Release The John C. Campbell Folk School is offering a discount for local residents on select summer classes for sign-ups from April 13-May 31. The Summer Local Discount (50%) applies to the following areas/counties listed on our website: North Carolina: Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Swain, Jackson, and Graham. Georgia: Fannin, Towns, Union, Gilmer and Rabun. Tennessee: Polk. Those looking to receive a local benefit are required to present one of the following, sho

The U.S. Postal Service is proposing a postage rate increase while taking steps to cut costs, including temporarily suspending certain retirement contributions, as it works to stabilize its finances. The agency announced it is seeking approval to raise the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp by 4 cents, from 78 cents to 82 cents. If approved, the increase would take effect July 12. At the same time, USPS has suspended its employer contributions to a federal pension prog

The Towns County Sheriff's Office has introduced a new community-focused program called Operation Lights Out that helps drivers replace broken headlights instead of simply issuing tickets. If a driver is pulled over for a headlight that is out, deputies will issue a warning and provide a voucher to help cover the cost of a replacement at a local NAPA Auto Parts store. The driver can then replace the headlight and show proof of the repair to the Towns County Sheriff's Office t

The Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival is set to bring the ancient art of oral tradition back to the scenic North Georgia mountains this weekend, featuring an impressive lineup of nationally recognized storytellers. The two-day event will take place April 10-11, 2026, at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, Georgia. Organizers have also announced that the festival will be viewable online for those unable to attend in person. Headlining the festival are five acc

On 04/02/26 at 5:36 PM, Clay County Lt. Investigator Brandon Coker stopped a Toyota truck being driven at a high rate of speed at Hinton Center Road in Hayesville. The driver was found to have been Jacob Zachary Jefferies, 32 years of age from Young Harris, Georgia. Lt. Coker noted a rifle between the seats of the truck. Lt. Coker also saw Jefferies trying to push an orange zippered bag under the seat. When asked, Jefferies told Lt. Coker he would consent to the search of his

Community members gathered in Hiawassee for a remembrance ceremony honoring children lost during the Holocaust, as part of the global The Daffodil Project. The event, held at the Children’s Daffodil Gardens, was hosted by the Towns-Union Master Gardener Association and also took place in nearby Blairsville. Organizers described the turnout as strong, with community members coming together to reflect and remember. Mark Noyd, project manager, and Grace Howard were recognized fo

Press Release Free Bird Southern Spring Water will make its official NASCAR Cup Series debut as the primary sponsor of Chase Briscoe's No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE for Joe Gibbs Racing at Darlington Raceway on March 22, marking a major milestone for the fast-rising Southern beverage brand. The Darlington race marks the first time Free Bird will appear as the primary partner on Briscoe's car, launching a three-race primary sponsorship schedule during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series seas

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC is warning members about a phone scam reported by multiple customers involving fraudulent claims of unpaid balances. According to the utility, several members reported receiving calls from individuals claiming they owed money on their accounts. The callers allegedly instructed victims to visit a Dollar General store and purchase a specific form of payment. BRMEMC officials emphasized that the company does not conduct business in that manner and will ne

Motorists traveling through Hiawassee should expect traffic changes Saturday morning as portions of U.S. Route 76 and Georgia State Route 288 will have lane closures for the Hiawassee Half Marathon and 5K. According to event organizers, one lane of SR 288 and US 76 will be closed during the race. Traffic cone placement will begin at 6 a.m., with official lane closures starting at 7 a.m. Roads will reopen on a rolling basis as runners clear the course, with all lanes expected

The Towns Union Master Gardener Association is inviting the community to participate in a special observance honoring children lost in the Holocaust and supporting children affected by humanitarian crises today. The event, Remember the Children Observance Day, will take place Tuesday, March 10, at 3:30 p.m. at Lloyd’s Landing Park, 458 Azalia Drive. Attendees will gather at the Daffodil Project Garden, where a short program will include a brief history of the Daffodil Project

Press Release Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing the state has again made history by surpassing $60.2 billion in exports in calendar year 2025. This is a year-over-year increase of 12.7%, outperforming the national average of 5.6%. With goods going to 213 unique countries and territories, Georgia also ranked No. 7 for dollar value of total trade and No. 9 in the country for dollar value of exports. Georgia

If you’ve ever bought a large household appliance in North Carolina, you may have noticed a small $3 charge on your receipt—but not everyone knows what it’s for. The charge is called the White Goods Disposal Tax , a $3 fee applied to the purchase of certain major appliances from any North Carolina business. It doesn’t just apply to state residents—anyone buying an appliance from a retailer in North Carolina is required to pay it. The fee covers so-called “white goods,” a cate

Residents of Young Harris will have an opportunity to receive free tax guidance during an upcoming community information session hosted by the city. The City of Young Harris will hold a free tax session on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the community room at Young Harris City Hall. The event is open to residents of Young Harris at no cost. The session is funded through a grant from the National League of Cities and will be led by retired certified public accounta