U.S. Forest Service officials with the Cherokee National Forest have announce plans to temporarily close the Hiwassee River ...

While transporting her to jail, Leonard accidentally drove off Blythe Ferry Lane into the Hiwassee River. Neither Leonard nor Smith survived. Leonard's cruiser was found in the river the next morning.

The Hiawassee River Bass Club held its March tournament on Lake Lanier where Jimmy Anderson took the Big Fish award with a 5.22 pound spot and he captured first place in the tournament. H ...