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Stacker looked at the biggest 1-day snowfall in Towns County, Georgia using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

A North Carolina man was arrested in Towns County Sunday after he was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl. According to a social media post from the Towns County Sheriff's Office, Dwayne Emanuel Gibson, 62, of Salisbury, North Carolina, was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor.

One person has been arrested and one is still at large in the case of a stolen excavator that was found in Towns County over the weekend. In a social media post, the Towns County Sheriff's Office said they received a tip that led to the discovery of the CAT 305E excavator at a home on Bugscuffle Road near Macedonia. It had been reported as stolen out of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Kinetic has named Taylor McDuffie of Alto as operations manager for Rabun and Towns counties. “We’re excited to see Taylor step into this important position,” said Kinetic Georgia operations President Michael Foor. “Taylor is an extraordinary employee who is passionate about bringing ‘High Speed for Here’ to our customers as we invest in our network and our people.”

Two people were arrested and two arrest warrants were issued following a drug bust on Aug. 2 in Towns County. Officers with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office raided Mountain County Inn on Ga. 66 in Young Harris after citizens complained of drug activity. Authorities conducted a two-week-long investigation which...

Trout is one of Georgia’s most popular fish to catch and eat. Thin trout fillets throw in a skillet with garlic, lemon juice, white wine, fresh parsley, and lots of butter; mouthwateringly delicious. Of course, trout tastes even more satisfying when you catch it yourself. Where should you go...

With colorful leaves and breathtaking scenery, fall in the Northeast Georgia mountains is the most beautiful time of year. If you have a photograph that represents this beauty, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s fall 2022 edition. The Mountain Traveler is a full-color regional...

Kinetic has named Taylor McDuffie of Alto as operations manager for Rabun and Towns counties. “We’re excited to see Taylor step into this important position,” said Kinetic Georgia operations President Michael Foor. “Taylor is an extraordinary employee who is passionate about bringing ‘High Speed for Here’ to our customers as we invest in our network and our people.”

Two Georgia Law Enforcement Officers are getting some attention that they probably didn’t expect. But then again, a camera is always rolling. 11 Alive News released the body camera video of Hiawassee Police Department Sergeant Tracy James. Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson is seen arguing with Sergeant James. They both threaten to arrest each other.

HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Millions watched the heated confrontation between a Georgia sheriff and police sergeant. "You get on my traffic stop again, I will arrest you!” Hiawassee Police Sgt. Tracy James told Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson as the two argued, threatening to arrest each other. Now, 11Alive...

HIAWASSEE, Ga. — “You get on my traffic stop again, I will arrest you!,” Sgt. Tracy James told Sheriff Ken Henderson last week at the beginning of an argument between the two north Georgia law enforcement officers. Sergeant James with the Hiawassee Police Department had just handed...

North Georgia residents have a rare opportunity this weekend to visit a traveling memorial listing those who have died serving the United States of America. Veteran Mel Halfon was one of those in attendance Friday morning at the opening ceremony for the Cost of Freedom Wall in Young Harris. 0:12...

Interstate 95 is the main highway on the East Coast, running from the southern tip of Florida up to the northern tip of Maine. That means it goes all the way through the Peach State, right along our coast. The highway just happens to run through several of the most charming towns in Georgia, so we’ve gathered a few of our favorites that you’ll want to stop in on a road trip.

It wasn’t the best conditions for track and field as those in Spec Towns Track were feeling the heat, but that didn’t stop the Bulldogs from dominating the day and winning seven events at the fifth annual Torrin Lawrence Memorial meet. Friday’s attention surrounded freshman high jumper Elena...

Springtime in Chickamauga usually means playoff baseball for the Gordon Lee Trojans and the Navy-and-White kicked off the 2022 postseason on Friday with a two-game sweep of visiting Towns County, the No. 4 seed from Region 8. The Region 6 champion Trojans (20-10) will be at home for the second...