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Visitors came from all areas to shop vendor booths at the Festival on the Square hosted by Clay County Historical & Arts Council.

Visitors came from all areas to shop vendor booths at the Festival on the Square hosted by Clay County Historical & Arts Council.

Festival on the Square 2026

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
A few raindrops did not dampen the spirits of those attending the 45th Clay County Festival on the Square, but rain and thunderstorms did seem to keep some away.
Map of Clay County and proposed transmission line route location.

Map of Clay County and proposed transmission line route location.

TVA announces preferred location for transmission line route

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Tennessee Valley Authority has identified a preferred location for a new transmission line in Clay County that would increase power reliability in the community and support growing load. Public feedback and additional information informed the preferred route selection for the new line.
Road Closure

Road Closure

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Due to road work near Carrollhouse Apartments on Business 64, the usual route from town to the health department, social services, courthouse and transportation is temporarily closed until further notice.
Pasture where the two horses were struck by lightning. The horses were buried next to the barn.

Pasture where the two horses were struck by lightning. The horses were buried next to the barn.

Two horses struck by lightning

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Out in Tusquittee, nestled just off of Tusquittee Road, lies Three Bars Farm. Three Bars Farm, run by Alaina Brooks, is a horse farm that is dedicated to breeding, developing and training top of the line horses for competitive and passionate riders.
From left, Moose Miller, Buddy Melton, Milan Miller and Rob Tiger amazed audiences during last month’s Songwriters Showcase 61.

From left, Moose Miller, Buddy Melton, Milan Miller and Rob Tiger amazed audiences during last month’s Songwriters Showcase 61.

Songwriters Showcase features Vaughn, McKeon and Paige

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Peacock Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce Songwriters Showcase 62, taking place at 7:30 p..m. Saturday, July 18 in beautiful downtown Hayesville.
The John C Campbell Folk School dancers always enjoy themselves and bring lots of joy to the audience.

The John C Campbell Folk School dancers always enjoy themselves and bring lots of joy to the audience.

Festival on the Square is this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Every year on the second weekend of July, one of the most anticipated events in the area arrives. This coming weekend, the 45th Festival on the Square brings music, food, arts and crafts and a great time for smiles and just general visiting of friends.

BOE approves budget resolutions and amendments

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Clay County Schools Board of Education met June 29 with an agenda of recognition, reports and action taken by the board approving the Summary of Budget Resolutions and Amendments for the school fiscal year presented by Chief Financial Officer Shelley Hollingsworth.

Sheriff Ken Henderson arrested on new charges

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
During lunchtime on Thursday, July 2, suspended Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson turned himself in for booking at the Towns County Jail on brand new felony charges brought by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He was released shortly afterward on a $30,000 bond.