Hiawassee is a city located in the state of Georgia, United States. It serves as the county seat for Towns County and had a recorded population of 981 during the 2020 census.
The name Hiawassee originates from the word Ayuhwasi, which translates to "meadow" in either Cherokee or Creek. Additionally, the city is recognized as a setting in the novel "Restart" by author Gordon Korman.