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(Photo Submitted) Coach Laurie Shook gives her team instruction during a timeout in Hayesville's win over Cherokee.

(Photo Submitted) Coach Laurie Shook gives her team instruction during a timeout in Hayesville's win over Cherokee.

Middle school Lady Jackets get first win

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
It's been a start/stop beginning of the season for Hayesville's middle school volleyball squad. With only seven players, the Lady Jackets dropped their season opener Andrews, 2-1. After that match, COVID quarantine protocol shut team activities down for an extended period of time. On Tuesday, Sept.
Image by Ray Shrewsberry • Pixabay

Image by Ray Shrewsberry • Pixabay

National Preparedness Month

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
September is national preparedness month to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The theme this year is Prepare to Protect. The first step in being prepared is to make a plan.
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Image by Laura Hamilton from Pixabay

Festival has dancers, artisans and music

News Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021
The rich and proud heritage of our Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, which reportedly dates back over 11,000 years, will be brought to life from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, with live demonstrations and presentations at the Cherokee Heritage Festival in Hayesville.
From left, Emergency Management Director Ricky Lancaster; Clay County EMS Training Officer and Chatuge Family Practice Community Paramedic Jeff Ledford; County Manager Debbie Mauney; Interim Health Director Clarissa Rogers and Clay County Community Paramedic Ben English have been spearheading the planning and implementation of the facility.

From left, Emergency Management Director Ricky Lancaster; Clay County EMS Training Officer and Chatuge Family Practice Community Paramedic Jeff Ledford; County Manager Debbie Mauney; Interim Health Director Clarissa Rogers and Clay County Community Paramedic Ben English have been spearheading the planning and implementation of the facility.

Clay County Public Health and EMS working to establish Regeneron COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment facility

News Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Clay County Leadership announce that a Regeneron COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment facility will open soon to serve our citizens.
Tommy Davis of Woodhaven Construction, center, consults with carpenters Jeremiah Burch, left and David Collins, right, for replacing damaged wood on the 1930s Hayesville Town Hall building as a classroom with porch added for outdoor presentations.

Tommy Davis of Woodhaven Construction, center, consults with carpenters Jeremiah Burch, left and David Collins, right, for replacing damaged wood on the 1930s Hayesville Town Hall building as a classroom with porch added for outdoor presentations.

Old town hall improvements continue

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
New lumber was added to the front and sides of the old Hayesville Town Hall last week including a new platform “porch” for special outdoor presentations.
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Image by Fathromi Ramdlon from Pixabay

Writers club continues to be active

News Staff
Friday, September 3, 2021
The Georgia Mountain Writers Club met at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church on Wednesday, Aug. 18 for their monthly gathering. As always there was an assortment of stories to share and we enjoyed them all.
Alex Guthrie hails from Atlanta and blends the genres of soul, folk and rock with his expressive voice.

Alex Guthrie hails from Atlanta and blends the genres of soul, folk and rock with his expressive voice.

Tiger presents new artists

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Local favorite Rob Tiger will be presenting three extraordinary artists on September 11 at the Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church Street in Hayesville. Jeff Black, Alex Guthrie and Nikki Talley will be featured in an awesome array of talents in this always-appealing “round robin” showcase.
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Newspaper office lobby will temporarily close

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The Clay County Progress office lobby will be temporarily closed to the public. The Progress will remain open for business and customers can call 389-8431 or email for advertising, news, subscriptions, classifieds and legal notices.