Sun setting at Lake ChatugeLocated on beautiful Lake Chatuge, Hiawassee is the county seat of Towns County. It was incorporated on May 17, 1956. The name "Hiawassee" comes from the Cherokee word Ayuhwasi, which means "meadow". Hiawassee is the only incorporated municipality in Towns County.

Hiawassee is an Appalachian Trail Community and a  recognized Tree City USA by the waterfallArbor Day Foundation.

We are surrounded by the beauty of our trees, mountains, lake, botanical gardens, waterfalls and trails, celebrate our many events and also work towards continued stewardship of these prized natural resources.

Music, Art, Classic Cars, Pets, Education Family fun and more!

For the latest special events check our very active Towns County Chamber of Commerce Calendar Here. In our active vibrant community we have a large variety of events to please all ages and interests!

 

History & Facts

Following are web resources pertaining to the City of Hiawassee:

Towns County

Towns County Historical Society

Hiawassee, GA on Wikipedia

Lake Chatuge Info

Georgia Municipal Association
At the time of the 2000 census, the City of Hiawassee had a population of 810. It is contained in 2.2 square miles.

 To learn more about Hiawassee, please visit the following web resources:

Towns County Government Telephone Directory

Towns County Government

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Georgia.gov Hiawassee Info
Georgia.gov Towns County Info
Towns County Area Information

Fun For All

Things to do In Hiawassee from 365atlantafamily (some are near us)

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Towns County 
Hiawassee River Basin Directory
City Data


The City of Hiawassee's current job postings.

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Please find our application form  at https://www.hiawasseega.gov/images/Forms/Hiawassee_Employment_Application.pdf

or Click here to Access our Employment Application

The City of Hiawassee participates in E-Verify® an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers like The City of Hiawassee (E-Verify #1220819) to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.

Enrollment Date: 08/10/2017
E-Verify Number: 1220819 N

Special accommodations Information

Note: Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to participate in meetings or questions regarding accessibility are required to contact City Hall at 706-896-2202.  The City will strive to make reasonable accommodations for those individuals.