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From left, Honor Guard Members Mitchell Shields and Phil Cantley fold the flag during a memorial ceremony at the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

From left, Honor Guard Members Mitchell Shields and Phil Cantley fold the flag during a memorial ceremony at the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

Military Honors show respect for veterans who have given so much

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
By Mitchell Shields U.S. Army Ret. Adjutant, Post 532   I am a retired Army Warrant Officer and a member of American Legion Post 532 and participant in the Honor/Color Guard. Why do I participate and spend my time and money? I thought you would never ask.
Firefighters were called to this house fire on Debbie Lane Drive in the wee hours Wednesday morning. Photo by Joe Davenport.

Firefighters were called to this house fire on Debbie Lane Drive in the wee hours Wednesday morning. Photo by Joe Davenport.

County experiences rash of structure fires

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County Fire and Rescue has been called to three fires that occurred within a five-day period. The fires resulted in the loss of two homes and a garage structure. However, no injuries were reported. On Jan. 20, a fire at a home on Ford Road was called in at 8 p.m.
Athletes, front from left, Seth Leek, Dawson DeVane and Michael Mauney, back, Will Brown, Tre Graves, Taylor McClure, Lane O’Dell and Isaac Chandler received recognition at the Clay County Schools Board of Education meeting from Coach McClure for their individual and superior performance in football.

Athletes, front from left, Seth Leek, Dawson DeVane and Michael Mauney, back, Will Brown, Tre Graves, Taylor McClure, Lane O’Dell and Isaac Chandler received recognition at the Clay County Schools Board of Education meeting from Coach McClure for their individual and superior performance in football.

Intermediate school going to bidding process

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   Long-awaited news on Hayesville Intermediate School was announced at the Board of Education meeting on Jan. 22. Superintendent Melissa Godfrey said that she received word on Monday the new school is up for bid.
Battalion Chief Henry Angolopolus is among the instructors demonstrating life-saving skills during a recent community training.

Battalion Chief Henry Angolopolus is among the instructors demonstrating life-saving skills during a recent community training.

Training aimed at saving lives

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Staff Report   Being prepared in the event of an emergency is of paramount importance. That’s why several Clay County agencies joined forces on Jan. 20 for First on the Scene training, a program open to the public.

Clay County teens dream of Scotland

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   A group of Clay County young people has the opportunity for the trip of a lifetime. However, for many families, the costs may keep their students’ dream from happening.

Health department offering RSV vaccine

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County Health Department is offering a vaccine to older adults aimed at combating the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, better known as RSV. In a brief presentation to county commissioners on Jan.
Commission Vice Chairman Randy Nichols reviews a summary of the county’s audit report as Commissioner Dwight Penland looks on during the Jan. 4 monthly meeting. Nichols credited county employees for helping the county receive high marks on its audit.

Commission Vice Chairman Randy Nichols reviews a summary of the county’s audit report as Commissioner Dwight Penland looks on during the Jan. 4 monthly meeting. Nichols credited county employees for helping the county receive high marks on its audit.

County receives ‘clean’ audit

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
By Becky Long Publisher   The Board of Commissioners received a clean bill of health regarding the county’s fiscal condition from auditor Holly Turner during their Jan. 4 monthly meeting. In the brief meeting which lasted about 10 minutes, Turner told the board that she found no issues.