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Firemen on the mountain during the Boteler Fire in November of 2016.

Keeping Clay County’s homes safe from wildfire

News Staff

Thursday, December 1, 2022

By Lorrie Ross

Staff Writer

Investigator Todd Wingate conducts the traditional transfer of the firearm and badge worn by Sheriff Bobby Deese.

Sheriff Bobby Deese honored ahead of Dec. 5 retirement

News Staff

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Becky Long

Publisher

Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress A REACH Thrift Store display shows the variety of items available.

Shopping ‘thrifty’ can help others

News Staff

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Lorrie Ross

Staff Writer

Becky Long • Clay County Progress Gathering for the deed presentation from Rural Development Authority to Ft. Hembree Baptist Church on Friday are, from left, Ann Miller Woodford of One Dozen Who Care, Annie Lloyd, Kent Dorsey, Betty Dorsey, Rev. Tony Barr, Ft. Hembree Pastor Hal Holbrook, County Commission and RDA member Scotty Penland, Betty Bradley, Rob Tiger, Reba Beck, Commissioner Clay Logan, and property neighbors George and Carol Gaines. The Gaines said the cemetery is part of the reason they were a

Updates planned for Freedom Cemetery

News Staff

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

By Reba Beck

Special to the Progress

Jane Hart • Photo From left, Bill Curns led an active and productive life but now battles several illnesses and disabilities. He’s getting assistance from Hearts in Ministry volunteer Larry Capps.

Church’s HIM program seeks to step into the gap

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

By Lorraine Bennett

Staff Writer

HHS student to cheer in D-Day parade

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

By Lorrie Ross

Staff Writer

Becky Long • Progress American Legion Past District Commander and Clay County veteran Jack Greve salutes as Bill Thurman and other Color Guard members transport the flags for placement during the 11 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony.

Veterans: Greater love hath no man

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

By Becky Long

Publisher

COVID and flu behind widespread illnesses

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Becky Long

Publisher

If you’ve noticed a lot of sickness lately, you’re right. COVID and flu are among the illnesses afflicting residents.

Veterans Day Service

News Staff

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at the Veterans Park in Hayesville. Located next to the baseball/softball fields. All are invited.

Abigail Blythe Batton • Cherokee Scout Colt Allen, 6, of Hayesville, gets a boost from his dad, Dwayne Allen, to sign his name to the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree truck Sunday in Murphy.

Tree

News Staff

Thursday, November 10, 2022

By Abigail Blythe Batton

Cherokee Scout