Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Driving through the Clay County Recreation Park at Lake Chatuge has taken on a sacred presence with beautiful, lighted traditional Christmas scenes like The Nativity, among others.
Lorraine Bennett • Clay County Progress Members of the Hayesville Town Council preparing for Monday evening’s meeting are, from left, Town Clerk/Finance Officer Suzanne Hedden, Mayor Joe Slaton, Councilwoman Lauren Tiger and Councilman Harry Baughn. Councilwoman Benita England was absent.
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Clay County Schools Reba Beck is honored for service to the community and schools on Monday, Nov. 25 by Clay County Schools Board of Education members, from left, Danny Jones, Kelly Crawford, Dr. Jason Shook, Beck and Superintendent Melissa Godfrey.
Commissioners
Becky Long • Clay County Progress Attendees to Saturday’s holiday luncheon enjoyed the southern sounds of Big Ol Southern Grin featuring, from left, John Andrews on fi ddle, Joey Buckner on drums and Josh McConnell on guitar. The band plays local private and public venues. They can be reached at 828-342-8444. They describe their repertoire as outlaw country. The band’s name was born from a lyric in the Lynyrd Skynyrd hit “Workin’ for the MCA.”