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Hayesville High Senior Tate Roberts Signs with Bryan College Baseball

On Wednesday, May 21, Hayesville High School senior Tate Roberts officially signed to play baseball for the Bryan College Lions in...

Hayesville Middle School Jackets Cap Dominant Season with Championship Glory

Photo by Carissa Daniels The Hayesville Middle School baseball team capped a stellar season on Wednesday, May 7th, with a commanding 19-0...

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GBI Investigates Deaths on Bell Mountain in Towns County

The GBI has concluded the investigation into the deaths of Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis. Based on the results of the...

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Hayesville High Senior Tate Roberts Signs with Bryan College Baseball

On Wednesday, May 21, Hayesville High School senior Tate Roberts officially signed to play baseball for the Bryan College Lions in...

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Union County Firefighters Complete Rigorous Swiftwater Rescue Training

The Union County Fire Department is proud to announce that Firefighters Morgan Schmidt, Kyle Mead, and Trey Wall have successfully...

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Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Western North Carolina and North Georgia

Western North Carolina and North Georgia experienced a powerful line of severe thunderstorms overnight, bringing heavy rain, strong...

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Old Jail Museum to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Family Fun and New Exhibits

The Old Jail Museum in Hayesville will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Birthday Bash on May 31, 2025, offering a day of...

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Enchanted Music Returns to Hiawassee Square with Sweet Charity’s Rockin’ Replay

Get ready to rock and roll at Hiawassee Square on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, as Sweet Charity’s Rockin’ Replay...

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Union County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Staff Sergeant Jay McCarter’s Appointment to U.S. Marshals Service

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is beaming with pride as one of its own, Staff Sergeant Jay McCarter, was officially sworn in with the...

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Publix Eyes Blairsville, but County Land Deal Falls Through

The prospect of a Publix Super Market, renowned for its bakery, exceptional customer service, and nostalgic holiday commercials, setting...

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Clay County GOP to Host 6th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night

The Clay County Republican Party is gearing up to honor local law enforcement officers at its 6th annual Law Enforcement Appreciation...

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What native plants are blooming this week?

Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) Mountain laurel is one of the few naturally occurring broadleaf evergreen shrubs in the mountains and...

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Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival Set to Sizzle on May 17th

Get ready for a mouthwatering experience at the Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival on Saturday, May 17, 2025, starting at...

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Hiawassee Pro Rodeo Gallops into Town Memorial Day Weekend

The Hiawassee Pro Rodeo is set to thrill audiences on May 24th and 25th, 2025, during Memorial Day Weekend at the Georgia Mountain...

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Towns County School System Recognized as Top in Georgia for School Safety Efforts

The Towns County School System has been honored as one of the top school systems in Georgia for its innovative efforts to enhance school...

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Gregg Erwin and 200 Proof Kick Off Hayesville’s Concert Season with Outlaw Country Flair

The Clay County Communities Revitalization Association is thrilled to launch its concert season with a high-energy performance by Gregg...

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Eventful Night Leads To Two Arrests In Clay County

The early morning hours of 05/11/25 turned out to be an intense time for Clay County Sgt Kyle Lickteig and Officer Drew Judge while...

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Sheriff's Office Seeks Help In Wreckless Shooting

On Monday, members of the Clay County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for service regarding someone shooting into an occupied...

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May 141 min read

Union County Firefighter Randy Nolan Bolsters Rescue Expertise with Confined Space Training

The Union County Fire Department is proud to celebrate Firefighter Randy Nolan’s recent completion of the rigorous 40-hour Technical...

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May 141 min read

Hiawassee to Host Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show for 3rd Annual Summer FUN-draiser

The Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is bringing tropical vibes to Georgia’s Lake and Mountain Paradise with its 3rd Annual...

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Towns and Clay County Sheriffs Collaborate to Enhance Community Safety

Photo from the Towns County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson and Chief Deputy...

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Shirley Miller Shares Life Stories at Towns County Historical Society Event

Photo from the Towns County Historical Society Facebook Page On Monday, May 12, the Towns County Historical Society hosted a captivating...

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Hurricane Helene Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) Ending May 31

The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), launched in response to Hurricane Helene, will officially end on May 31, 2025. The...

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Speaker Jon Burns Appoints Rep. Trey Kelley to the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures and House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Insurance Rates

House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) recently appointed State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) to serve on the House Blue-Ribbon...

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State Reentry Program Helping Formerly Incarcerated People Find Transportation Work

A state reentry program started last year is helping people who used to be incarcerated secure jobs on transportation work crews and get...

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New Orleans Prison Break

A New Orleans jail maintenance worker was arrested Monday for helping 10 inmates escape last week. The 33-year-old employee—who says he...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

US health officials released new guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots yesterday, narrowing approval to Americans over 65 and...

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Gaza Aid Standoff

The UK paused trade negotiations with Israel yesterday, citing concerns over the recent escalation of the war in Gaza. The announcement...

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