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Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress REACH of Clay County contributes Christmas packages to the Clay County Care Center for the residents. According to Executive Director for REACH Judith Alvarado, “Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.” From left, Sommer Rector and Ashley Harris victim advocate and Judith Alvarado at REACH; Michaela Hildebrand recreational therapist and Beth Stroud, receptionist at Clay County Care Center.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress REACH of Clay County contributes Christmas packages to the Clay County Care Center for the residents. According to Executive Director for REACH Judith Alvarado, “Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.” From left, Sommer Rector and Ashley Harris victim advocate and Judith Alvarado at REACH; Michaela Hildebrand recreational therapist and Beth Stroud, receptionist at Clay County Care Center.

Reaching out to our community

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
REACH of Clay County gives back to the community with gifts to Meals on Wheels recipients. From left are Sommer Rector with REACH; Becky Grindstaff, Clay County Senior Center director; and Judith Alvarado executive director at REACH. 
Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Sharing a book with friends is always fun on pajama day. From left is Isaiah Cline, Kaytney and Arthur Diesz.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Sharing a book with friends is always fun on pajama day. From left is Isaiah Cline, Kaytney and Arthur Diesz.

Christmas + PJs = fun

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Hayesville Elementary and Primary Schools enjoyed Pajama Days right before the Christmas break on Thursday and Friday.  The atmosphere was fun for children and teachers alike, just like being at home even while studying or teaching a class.

Friend, foe or recreation, what’s up with all the drones?

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
 By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Drones. Maybe you are a hobbyist who operates your own or have no idea what one looks like except from pictures. According to many national reports, along with some local social media claims, drones are being sighted more and more often at night.

Larceny and damage charges land man in jail

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Staff Reports   According to a press release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, at 1:36 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 Sheriff’s Officers Corey Scroggs and Dillion Nelson responded to a report of a larceny at Mike’s Maintenance and Mechanical Shop in Warne.

Christmas closings

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
County Offices - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 24, 25 and 26. Transfer Station - Wednesday, Dec. 25. Clay County Schools - Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 23 - Jan. 7. USPS - Wednesday, Dec. 25. Tag Office - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 24, 25 and 26. ABC Store - Wednesday, Dec. 25.
The Polar Express was among the extraordinary floats in Saturday’s Hayesville Christmas Parade which boasted a procession of about 80 entries including cars, side-by-sides, horses and marching band among the array of unique floats. The Polar Express took the award for Best Overall Float, representing the State Employees Credit Union.

The Polar Express was among the extraordinary floats in Saturday’s Hayesville Christmas Parade which boasted a procession of about 80 entries including cars, side-by-sides, horses and marching band among the array of unique floats. The Polar Express took the award for Best Overall Float, representing the State Employees Credit Union.

Parade heralds holiday in style

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   The holiday spirit rolled into the streets of downtown Hayesville Saturday evening in the form of a record number of entries, big crowds along the route and an array of  bright, colorful floats.

Water & Sewer board recreated

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   The Clay County Water & Sewer District has reestablished a separate board apart from the Clay County Commissioners who have been acting in the directors capacity for many years.
Marcia Barnes • Clay County Progress Clay County Schools Board of Education newest member Josh Ashe was sworn in during the December meeting. In the photo, from left are, Josh’s dad, Ed Ashe, son Hudson Ashe with his father Josh and Clerk of Court Tim Barrett. Josh’s father Ed is a former school board member.

Marcia Barnes • Clay County Progress Clay County Schools Board of Education newest member Josh Ashe was sworn in during the December meeting. In the photo, from left are, Josh’s dad, Ed Ashe, son Hudson Ashe with his father Josh and Clerk of Court Tim Barrett. Josh’s father Ed is a former school board member.

Board of Education members sworn in

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   The Clay County Board of Education meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 included the swearing in of two board members.

Come on down to Jingle Town

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   The Hayesville Christmas Parade will usher in the holiday season with one of its biggest processions in history on Saturday, Dec. 14. It starts on the Hayesville square at 6 p.m.