Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hiawassee

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Planning a spring visit to Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens in Hiawassee?

Hiawassee, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Hiawassee! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a spring visit to Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens in Hiawassee?

Also on today's calendar: Curtis & Kim Jones Mountain Gypsy Music at Mama's On The Water and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Georgia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 36.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 13 Incredible Places in America Where Rhododendrons Steal the Show (newsbreak.com) — Hiawassee’s Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds earns national attention here as one of America’s standout rhododendron spots, with lake views and wooded trails right in town. The piece notes that April and May usually bring peak blooms, and suggests checking conditions and fairgrounds events before you drive so you can pair flowers with concerts or festivals.
   

📸 Around Hiawassee

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Hiawassee

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 24
  • Blackberry Smoke →
    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee
    7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Hiawassee Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FIND Outdoors posted a job opening for Brasstown Bald - Maintenance Technician in Hiawassee. Apply here.
  • Union General Health System posted a job opening for SECURITY OFFICER [Night Shift] - Chatuge Regional Hospital - FT in Hiawassee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hiawassee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blairsville

  • United Community Banks (NYSE:UCB) Stock Rating Raised to Strong-Buy at Zacks Research (marketbeat.com)
  • 'Family Feud' 10/21/26 (wordpress.com)
  • United Community Banks (NYSE:UCB) and F.N.B. (NYSE:FNB) Financial Comparison (defenseworld.net)

Helen

Ok Hiawassee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hiawassee

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hiawassee

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.