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Townsend to shine on the square

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Country music will shine brightly when “Singer/Songwriter/Moonshine Maker” Tommy Townsend, steps on the gazebo stage on the historic Hayesville Square, for the fourth concert in the 2026 Friday Summer Concert Series.
Palmer Dernehl and Carter Helm in Robbie Dernehl’s first production of Peter Pan in 2010.

Palmer Dernehl and Carter Helm in Robbie Dernehl’s first production of Peter Pan in 2010.

Peacock Performing Arts Center to hold summer camp musical

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Dust off the pixie dust and get ready for a trip to Neverland like you’ve never seen it before. The Peacock Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce that tickets are officially on sale for its upcoming summer camp musical production, "Our Adventures of Peter Pan." Performances will be at 7 p.

Struck by Lightning 2 to perform in Hiawassee

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The summer tradition of free music on the Hiawassee Town Square continues at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20 with Struck by Lightning 2 taking the stage. Struck by Lightning 2 is a high-energy acoustic duo based in north Georgia, featuring Bill Wilson and Steve Fineo.
The Hayesville High School 2026 graduates celebrate receiving their diplomas.

The Hayesville High School 2026 graduates celebrate receiving their diplomas.

Class of 2026 celebrates graduation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Under clear skies and surrounded by family, friends, faculty and community members, 104 seniors crossed the stage Friday, June 5, during the Hayesville High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony at Frank R. Long Memorial Stadium.

Proposed budget presented at Commissioners meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
County Manager, Debbie Mauney presented a proposed tax budget to Members of the Board of Commissioners and Citizens of Clay County during the Thursday, June 4 meeting. The proposed budget included a property tax rate of .27 cents per $100 valuation revenue neutral for a total budget of $28,982,037.
Chance Hughes turns laps in his 602 Late Model. The Hayesville High School graduate qualified third before the rains came.

Chance Hughes turns laps in his 602 Late Model. The Hayesville High School graduate qualified third before the rains came.

Tri-County Racetrack hosts high-octane racing night

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Get ready for an action-packed evening of dirt track racing as Tri-County Racetrack returns to the spotlight on Friday, June 12, with a full slate of competitive divisions and exciting on-track action.
Golf Team members, from left, Lew Smither, Frank Kulbertis, Bob Britton and Alan Link participate in tournament.

Golf Team members, from left, Lew Smither, Frank Kulbertis, Bob Britton and Alan Link participate in tournament.

he Still Place holds successful golf tournament fundraiser

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Still Place held their annual golf tournament fundraiser on Friday, May 29 at Mountain Harbour Golf Club. Golfers arrived for lunch and purchased mulligans before teeing off at 1 p.m. The evening ended with the announcement of the winners.

A graduation moment to remember

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
In a rare and special circumstance, Clay County Board of Education Chairperson Dr. Jason Shook had the honor of presenting a diploma to his daughter, Ava Shook, during the graduation ceremony held Friday, June 5 at Frank R. Long Memorial Stadium.