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Population in 2011: 884. Population change since 2000: +9.4%
 

Males: 351  (39.8%)
Females: 533  (60.2%)

Median resident age:  68.2 years
Georgia median age:  40.0 years

Zip codes: 30546.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $41,410 (it was $26,615 in 2000)
Hiawassee:

$41,410
Georgia:

$47,590
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $26,734

Hiawassee town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $299,263 (it was $144,000 in 2000)
Hiawassee:

$299,263
Georgia:

$162,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $480,124; Detached houses: $518,344; Townhouses or other attached units: $517,712; In 2-unit structures: $642,974; Mobile homes: $121,606

Median gross rent in 2009: $828.

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  • White alone - 838 (95.2%)
  • Hispanic - 24 (2.7%)
  • Asian alone - 11 (1.3%)
  • Black alone - 3 (0.3%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (0.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.1%)

Races in Hiawassee detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Hiawassee: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (22.8%), English (16.1%), Irish (9.7%), German (5.1%), Scotch-Irish (4.8%), French (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1980 feet

Land area: 1.69 square miles.

Population density: 525 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Hiawassee:

  • High school or higher: 68.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hiawassee town:

  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 44.1%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 27.2%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

49 residents are foreign born (4.2% Latin America, 1.2% Europe, 0.6% North America).

This town:  6.1%
Georgia:  7.1%



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Hiawassee, Georgia as of May 24, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Hiawassee to the number of sex offenders is 85 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $640 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,164 (0.2%)
Hiawassee satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Knoxville, TN (71.6 miles , pop. 173,890).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (90.2 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (521.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Macedonia, GA (1.9 miles ), Young Harris, GA (2.3 miles ), Hayesville, NC (2.8 miles ), Blairsville, GA (3.5 miles ), Ivylog, GA (4.1 miles ), Helen, GA (4.1 miles ), Andrews, NC (4.2 miles ), Murphy, NC (4.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2002: 22 buildings, average cost: $403,700
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $120,600
  • 2004: 33 buildings, average cost: $125,600
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $173,100
  • 2006: 42 buildings, average cost: $425,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 34.95 N, Longitude: 83.76 W

Area code: 706

Hiawassee household income distribution Hiawassee home values distribution


 

Crime in Hiawassee by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 000000010
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0120.80.0
Robberies 001010000
per 100,000 0.00.0123.30.0119.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 120465645
per 100,000 120.9236.70.0488.4714.3572.1696.1483.1560.5
Burglaries 9610969615
per 100,000 1088.3710.11233.01098.9714.31029.7696.1120.8560.5
Thefts 171824532625262022
per 100,000 2055.62130.22959.36471.33095.22860.43016.22415.52466.4
Auto thefts 014210000
per 100,000 0.0118.3493.2244.2119.00.00.00.00.0
Arson N/A0N/A0N/AN/A000
per 100,000 N/A0.0N/A0.0N/AN/A0.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 179.3188.3276.1444.9355.5295.6303.1293.0245.6

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Crime in Hiawassee detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 4 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.83
Georgia average:

2.85

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.9%
Georgia:

9.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +259 (+47.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (41%)
  • Other services, except public administration (12%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Educational services (28%)
  • Accommodation and food services (20%)
  • Health care and social assistance (18%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Information (4%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Construction (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Construction laborers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (9%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Top executives (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Hiawassee-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.7 miles away from the Hiawassee town center killed 4 people and injured 26 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 tornado 35.7 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hiawassee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/5/1995 at 14:16:44, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 38.7 miles away from Hiawassee center
On 10/12/2005 at 06:27:30, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 5.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1998 at 08:00:23, a magnitude 3.6 (3.3 MB, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 76.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/19/1997 at 17:06:34, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 60.1 miles away from Hiawassee center
On 8/25/2005 at 03:09:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MW, Depth: 5.0 mi) earthquake occurred 83.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Towns County (5) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hiawassee topographic map

Hospital/medical center in Hiawassee:

  • CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 110 EAST MAIN STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Hiawassee:

  • UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; BLAIRSVILLE, GA)
  • MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER INC (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; MURPHY, NC)
  • HABERSHAM COUNTY MEDICAL CTR (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; DEMOREST, GA)

Political contributions by individuals in Hiawassee, GA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hiawassee:

  • North Georgia College & State University (about 32 miles; Dahlonega, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,201)
  • Western Carolina University (about 41 miles; Cullowhee, NC; FT enrollment: 6,852)
  • Gainesville State College (about 51 miles; Oakwood, GA; FT enrollment: 6,068)
  • Clemson University (about 57 miles; Clemson, SC; FT enrollment: 16,837)
  • Southern Wesleyan University (about 58 miles; Central, SC; FT enrollment: 2,354)
  • Tri-County Technical College (about 59 miles; Pendleton, SC; FT enrollment: 4,064)
  • Lee University (about 66 miles; Cleveland, TN; FT enrollment: 3,586)

Public high school in Hiawassee:

Public elementary/middle schools in Hiawassee:

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User submitted facts and corrections:

  • five free hardcourt tennis courts. also courtesy use of courts at young harris university. a good recreation center with a modest charge.

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Notable location: Towns County Fire and Rescue Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Hiawassee include: McConnell Church (A), Hiawassee Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Osborn Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Hog Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Brasstown Bald Visitors Center (Brasstown Bald).

Hotels: Boundary Waters Resort & Marina (528 Sunnyside Road), Fieldstone Inn (3499 Highway 76 East), Deer Lodge Dining Room & Cabins (Hiawassee Riv), Enota Mountain Retreat Conference Center Bed and Breakfast (1000 Highway 180).

Courts: Towns County Government - Clerk of Superior Court (48 River Street), Towns County Government - Judge of Superior Court (48 River Street).

 
Towns County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Hiawassee and their reported violations in the past:

HIAWASSEE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE (Population served: 88, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 3 regular monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.9%
(9.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 42.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.8% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  1.7 people
Georgia:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  44.5%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.8%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hiawassee, GA


112 people in nursing homes
36 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Hiawassee compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Hiawassee (2011 data):

  • Citizens South Bank: Hiawassee Branch at 20 South Main Street, branch established on 1909/07/21. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $1,078.7 mil, Deposits: $878.1 mil, headquarters in Gastonia, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices
  • SCBT National Association: Hiawassee Banking Center Branch at 232 B Chatuge Way, branch established on 2007/07/23. Info updated 2011/08/01: Bank assets: $3,893.8 mil, Deposits: $3,257.7 mil, headquarters in Orangeburg, SC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 79 total offices, Holding Company: Scbt Financial Corporation
  • United Community Bank: Ucb Towns County Branch at 214 North Main Street, branch established on 1986/03/28. Info updated 2009/06/23: Bank assets: $6,977.4 mil, Deposits: $6,170.1 mil, headquarters in Blairsville, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 106 total offices, Holding Company: United Community Banks, Inc.
  • Stephens Federal Bank: Hiawassee Branch at 89 Franks Street, branch established on 1998/02/17. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $185.2 mil, Deposits: $171.4 mil, headquarters in Toccoa, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Hiawassee, Georgia:

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 300 Big Sky Dr, Hiawassee, GA 30546 , Phone: (706) 896-8884, Fax: (706) 896-8894
  • Ramada, The Lodge On Lake Chatuge, 653 Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546 , Phone: (800) 613-4349, Fax: (706) 896-2876
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Hiawassee, Georgia

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Hiawassee travel time to work - commute
Hiawassee mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (55%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (34%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Towns County Georgia:


2008 Presidential Election results in Towns County Georgia:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Hiawassee (based on Towns County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.08%
Here52.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)LDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents69.5%14.3%8.2%5.1%2.9%
Congregations60.9%13.0%8.7%4.3%13.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Towns County:

2.76 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Towns County:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Towns County:

10.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Here:

19.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.0%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Towns County:

25.9%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.8%
State:

14.6%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,964$23,5680$0
Other Government Administration 3$13,617$54,4680$0
Police Protection - Officers 4$11,305$33,9150$0
Sewerage 2$5,670$34,0200$0
Water Supply 6$17,901$35,8020$0
Totals for Government 16$50,457$37,8430$0

Hiawassee government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $349,000 ($394.80)
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $15,000 ($16.97)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($11.31)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $355,000 ($401.58)
    Sewerage: $236,000 ($266.97)
    Central Staff Services: $172,000 ($194.57)
    Police Protection: $165,000 ($186.65)
    General - Other: $44,000 ($49.77)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $18,000 ($20.36)
    Regular Highways: $18,000 ($20.36)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($1.13)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $27,000 ($30.54)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $109,000 ($123.30)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $3,076,000 ($3479.64)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $3,025,000 ($3421.95)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $51,000 ($57.69)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $47,000 ($53.17)
    General Revenue, NEC: $20,000 ($22.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $28,000 ($31.67)
    Sewerage: $19,000 ($21.49)
    Central Staff: $7,000 ($7.92)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,354,000 ($1531.67)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $523,000 ($591.63)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $255,000 ($288.46)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $8,000 ($9.05)
  • Tax - Property: $118,000 ($133.48)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $88,000 ($99.55)
    Other Selective Sales: $57,000 ($64.48)
    NEC: $33,000 ($37.33)
    Public Utilities: $30,000 ($33.94)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $413,000 ($467.19)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $140,000 ($158.37)

10.38% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($65,937 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.38%
Georgia average:

10.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Union County, GA  1.08% ($43,026 average AGI)
from Clay County, NC  0.62% ($47,364)
from Gwinnett County, GA  0.34% ($65,083)


7.44% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($50,594 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.44%
Georgia average:

9.55%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Union County, GA  1.14% ($25,641 average AGI)
to Clay County, NC  0.88% ($35,767)
to Cherokee County, NC  0.35% ($21,833)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hiawassee:

  • WZCM (770 AM; daytime; 1 kW; YOUNG HARRIS, GA; Owner: YOUNG HARRIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKRK (1320 AM; 5 kW; MURPHY, NC; Owner: RADFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WDUN (550 AM; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: JWJ PROPERTIRS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WDGR (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DAHLONEGA, GA; Owner: SMALL TOWN RADIO OF GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WCVP (600 AM; 1 kW; MURPHY, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hiawassee:

  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WCVP-FM (95.9 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRBN (104.1 FM; CLAYTON, GA; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTFH (89.9 FM; HELEN, GA; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • WHEL (105.1 FM; HELEN, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WNCC-FM (96.7 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W269AY (101.7 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W277AL (103.3 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WHLC (104.5 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORP.)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNGC (106.1 FM; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING OF PENSACOLA, INC)
  • WIVK-FM (107.7 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCON-FM (99.3 FM; CORNELIA, GA; Owner: HABERSHAM BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WWST (102.1 FM; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • W220CD (91.9 FM; ENKA, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WCNG (102.7 FM; MURPHY, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W234AG (94.7 FM; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPPR (88.3 FM; DEMOREST, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WAZX-FM (101.9 FM; CLEVELAND, GA; Owner: WAZX-FM, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Hiawassee:

  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W07BB (Channel 7; HIAWASSEE, ETC., GA; Owner: TRI-COUNTY TV BOOSTER CLUB,INC)
  • W10AM (Channel 10; HIAWASSEE, ETC., GA; Owner: TRI-COUNTY TV BOOSTER CLUB,INC)
  • W13AX (Channel 13; HIAWASSEE, ETC., GA; Owner: TRI-COUNTY TV BOOSTER CLUB, INC)
  • W42AT (Channel 42; HAYESVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W04BJ (Channel 4; YOUNG HARRIS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)

Hiawassee fatal accident list:

Apr 2, 1992 04:08 PM, Sr2, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 24, 1981 10:50 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Nov 14, 1980 04:58 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 5, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Hiawassee)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Hiawassee, GA)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • HIAWASSEE, Highway 17-75-76 (Lat: 34.951472 Lon: -83.758222), Overall height: 11.3 m, Call Sign: WSL89, Licensee ID: L00018312
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/13/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Standard Telephone Company, 2000 Industrial Blvd, Cornelia, GA 30531
  • BRASSTOWN, 6.1 Miles Sw Of (Lat: 34.874250 Lon: -83.811000), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WSL90, Licensee ID: L00018312
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/13/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Standard Telephone Company, 2000 Industrial Blvd, Cornelia, GA 30531

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

51 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hiawassee)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Hiawassee)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 14
  • Hazardous Condition: 10
  • Service Call: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Hiawassee


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Hiawassee, GA

Most common first names in Hiawassee, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6274.8 years
William5877.4 years
John5376.6 years
Mary3981.3 years
Robert3074.7 years
Frank2178.3 years
Charles2170.5 years
Ruth1787.1 years
George1678.4 years
Thomas1573.2 years
Most common last names in Hiawassee, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Garrett4578.8 years
Nicholson3577.7 years
Ledford3476.4 years
Shook2876.2 years
Taylor2878.5 years
Eller2781.8 years
Rogers2675.4 years
Burch2477.8 years
Arrowood2376.3 years
Brown2380.8 years
Businesses in Hiawassee, GA
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Ace Hardware1McDonald's1
Curves1RadioShack1
Dairy Queen1Ramada1
FedEx2Rite Aid1
H&R Block1Subway1
Hardee's1U-Haul1
Holiday Inn1UPS3
Lane Furniture1

Hiawassee on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Book stores and news dealers"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in nursing homes"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Financial specialists:"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most users submitting photos to our site per 10,000 residents"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Personal care and service occupations:"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Primary, secondary, and special education school teachers:"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with most building permits per 1,000 residents in 2004-2006"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Joseph Matwick, Jr. (1)
  • Arthur Dickson Cannon, Iii (1)
  • Silvia Araquistain (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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