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Randy Mazie spoke against the increased customer service charge, on behalf of Families Against Inequitable Rates. “I have a petition signed by more than 120 people in less than one month,” Mazie said, reading from the petition. Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress

Randy Mazie spoke against the increased customer service charge, on behalf of Families Against Inequitable Rates. “I have a petition signed by more than 120 people in less than one month,” Mazie said, reading from the petition. Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress

BRMEMC Annual Meeting

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, October 3, 2019
  Changing the meeting day may have kept some members away from the 2019 annual meeting of Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Cooperative. For decades, the meeting has been held on a September Saturday, but the 2019 meeting was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept.
Julie Marie Morrison is claiming self defense in the shooting.

Julie Marie Morrison is claiming self defense in the shooting.

Suspect has Monday court date

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Clay County resident Julie Marie Morrison is scheduled to appear in criminal court at the Clay County Courthouse Monday, Oct 7. The 53-year-old woman was recently released on a $200,000 bond after being charged with murder at an unspecified degree on Friday, Sept.  4.
Hamilton will be followed by popular duo Andy Ward on mandolin and George Boothroyd on guitar. Their eclectic mix of classic hits, blues and more has been a featured favorite for easy listening in north Georgia and western North Carolina.

Hamilton will be followed by popular duo Andy Ward on mandolin and George Boothroyd on guitar. Their eclectic mix of classic hits, blues and more has been a featured favorite for easy listening in north Georgia and western North Carolina.

Enjoy a fun evening downtown

News Staff
Friday, September 27, 2019
 Fall weather should provide the perfect setting for the 7th annual 2019 Steins & Wine Around the Square. Craft beer enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs and many non-drinkers will enjoy the variety offered at the event. From 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
“Curious” cast meets curious script. Front from left, Jon Jordan, Ben Stephens, BJ Foster and Abigail Jacobs. Middle, Jessica Gentry, Susan Morgan and Virginia Mattox. Back, Lamar Barber, on cube holding Wellington is Jody Hensley, far right is David Layfield. • Pam Roman • Photo submitted

“Curious” cast meets curious script. Front from left, Jon Jordan, Ben Stephens, BJ Foster and Abigail Jacobs. Middle, Jessica Gentry, Susan Morgan and Virginia Mattox. Back, Lamar Barber, on cube holding Wellington is Jody Hensley, far right is David Layfield. • Pam Roman • Photo submitted

‘Curious’ cast heads into final weeks

Guest Writer
Friday, September 27, 2019
“Freeze,” “action,” “do it again” and “yes” are the most common words heard onstage at the Peacock in Hayesville these evenings, as the cast buckles down to get “The Curious Incident” ready for an audience.
Wooden spoons do more than just stir.

Wooden spoons do more than just stir.

Wooden spoons do more than just stir

News Staff
Friday, September 27, 2019
Some kitchen utensils are multi-taskers and often the simplest is the most versatile. There is no utensil simpler than a wooden spoon and yet it is useful for way more than stirring. As it turns out, the handle seem to have more uses than the bowl.