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Former resident charged in Hiawassee burglary

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
A former Hayesville resident has been arrested in connection to a Nov. 3 burglary of the Hiawassee Antique Mall where a “large amount of jewelry,” was taken according to a press release from Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith. Smith reported that at 4 a.m.

Lloyd receives the Emma Cline Moore Award

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Annie Sue Lloyd, of Hayesville, received the Emma Cline Moore Award for Community Service for her work in Hayesville and the surrounding region. The award was presented by One Dozen Who Care, Inc. on Saturday, Nov.
(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Emma Ashe spots an opportunity to go for the steal in Hayesville’s win over the Lady Bulldogs.

(Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress) Emma Ashe spots an opportunity to go for the steal in Hayesville’s win over the Lady Bulldogs.

Hayesville takes down rival

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team welcomed Murphy to Hayesville Middle School Monday, Nov. 18 for the third game of the season. Hayesville coach Tammy Dills and her team had a full week to prepare for the game and the extra work paid off.
(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Henry Brenner has had the former Yellow Jacket Café building for sale. Brenner requested a variance to convert the building into four apartments. There is currently one large apartment downstairs. It will be made into two smaller ones and the upstairs will become two apartments.

(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Henry Brenner has had the former Yellow Jacket Café building for sale. Brenner requested a variance to convert the building into four apartments. There is currently one large apartment downstairs. It will be made into two smaller ones and the upstairs will become two apartments.

Former cafe being transformed into apartments

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The former Yellow Jacket Café’s days of being a restaurant are likely over because the building will soon be home to four apartments. Hayesville’s Board of Adjustment granted a variance and a special use permit to building owner Henry Brenner during their regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14.
(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Former DEA agent and retired United Methodist pastor Dr. Barry Steiner Ball travels the country explaining the physiological reasons for opioid addiction to those who do not understand how so many are being impacted. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, he presented “Why it’s more than just saying no: How the brain responds to opioids” at Hayesville First United Methodist Church.

(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Former DEA agent and retired United Methodist pastor Dr. Barry Steiner Ball travels the country explaining the physiological reasons for opioid addiction to those who do not understand how so many are being impacted. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, he presented “Why it’s more than just saying no: How the brain responds to opioids” at Hayesville First United Methodist Church.

Opioids and the brain

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, November 14, 2019
“She just wanted to learn how to skate.” Former DEA agent and United Methodist pastor, Dr. Barry Steiner Ball shared the personal encounter which changed his life’s mission. “We would go in houses at all hours,” he explained.
The old Hayesville Town Hall came slowly down Main Street on equipment provided by Smith House Movers.

The old Hayesville Town Hall came slowly down Main Street on equipment provided by Smith House Movers.

Old town hall moves to new location

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019
A small piece of history traveled down Herbert and Main Streets on Sunday, Nov. 10 when the late 1930s Hayesville Town Hall was taken to a new location below the Old Jail Museum. The building was donated to Historic Hayesville Inc.

Former Jacket now world champ

Travis Dockery
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The 2019 Scottish Masters Athletics Heavy Events World Championship, often referred to as the Highland Games, was dominated by a former Hayesville High athlete.  Clay County native Randy McClure competed in nine events during the championship games held in Tucson, Ariz. Nov. 2-3.
Mark Pullium attending Thursday’s board meeting.

Mark Pullium attending Thursday’s board meeting.

County Manager resigns

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Clay County Manager Mark Pullium resigned Thursday, Nov. 7 following a closed session of the board of commissioners. The resignation went into effect immediately. Director of Health and Human Services Debbie Mauney has been named interim county manager.
Phil Jamison, Rachel Dunaway, Willow Dillon, Trinity Esola and Maggie Hollar make the band, The Riverbenders.

Phil Jamison, Rachel Dunaway, Willow Dillon, Trinity Esola and Maggie Hollar make the band, The Riverbenders.

Riverbenders to perform Friday night concert at Folk School

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019
The RiverBenders will perform a Friday night concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. The show will be held in the Keith House. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.