Leanna Nicole Debruhl
Cayce Ledford has been named as Hayesville Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Ledford, in center, receives flowers from Clay Schools Superintendent Dale Cole and HES Principal Melissa Godfrey.
Sheriff Mark Buchanan presents Lieutenant Donovan Burke with a plaque of appreciation for his command of the detention center.
Ellen Engelmann, Hayesville High School art teacher, was chosen as HHS Teacher of the Year by her coworkers, HHS principal Stacey Overlin presented a certificate and flowers to her on behalf of the school.
Jin Woo-Kim (right) shares prayer with local pastors, assisted by Min Sun-Park and the over 100 in attendance on the square in Hayesville during the Prayers for America gathering on Sunday. Prayer teams visited Clay County during their Prayers for America journey. During their stay here prayers were shared in Clay, Cherokee and Graham counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee before moving on to Charlotte, N.C.
Joanna Atkisson, of the Building Outdoor Communities Program, briefs Town Council members on the need for a community resolution.
Participants gather at the 22 flags symbolizing the number of veterans on average committing suicide each day. Saturday’s walk to raise suicide awareness generated solid participation from various members of the community including the sponsors’ American Legion Post 532, Clay Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office along with representation from Towns County law enforcement.