Becky Long • Clay County Progress A simple hand-written note says “Closed, sorry,” on the window at the Hardee’s drive-thru in Hayesville. The restaurant has permanently closed its doors
The Hayesville Marching Band brought an upbeat holiday tempo to Saturday’s Hayesville Christmas Parade and proved to be one of the highlights of the event. The band was among a large number of participants in the 2022 parade which appears to have been the largest in its history.
Lauren Tucker, left, shows Project Director Karen Coker baby sleepwear she is about to wrap during a gift wrapping event on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Catalyst Church in Hayesville.
Becky Long • Clay County Progress Susie Brechbill continues to crochet items while working at her booth during the Made in the Mountains event where local vendors could sell their wares from the historic courthouse on Black Friday.
Firemen on the mountain during the Boteler Fire in November of 2016.
Investigator Todd Wingate conducts the traditional transfer of the firearm and badge worn by Sheriff Bobby Deese.
Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress A REACH Thrift Store display shows the variety of items available.
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