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Bordering North Carolina, Towns County has been blessed with an abundance
of environmental resources. Lush Forest are teaming with wildlife
and sparkling streams abound throughout the county. With 106,240
acres in the county, 57,503 acres are part of the Chattahoochee
National Forest. With an approximate population of 9319 residents
in the whole county (according to the 2000 census), the largest
concentration is in Hiawassee with 637.
Hiawassee is the county seat and the larger of the two communities
of Hiawassee and Young Harris. It is a scenic town surrounded
by the mountains of Georgia and
North Carolina while overlooking the 7000 acre sapphire-blue
waters of Lake
Chatuge. With a 128 miles of shoreline this
pristine lake is ideal for fishing, swimming, boating and camping. Hiawassee
shares the shores of Lake Chatuge with neighboring Hayesville, North Carolina.
From rustic cabins to executive estates, Towns
County has something for everyone. Visit the enchanted mountains
and valleys of Young
Harris, and Hiawassee Georgia.
Towns County Chamber of Commerce
1411 Fuller Circle
Young Harris, GA 30582
Toll Free: 800-984-1543
Phone: 706-896-4966
Fax: 706-896-5441
Email: townscoc@brmemc.net
Towns County Chamber website:
http://www.mountaintopga.com:
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