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From left, Shannon Palmer from S and P Monument and Joey Buckner sets the stone.

From left, Shannon Palmer from S and P Monument and Joey Buckner sets the stone.

Memorial ceremony for director Jennifer Gibson planned Sept. 9

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
By Robert Seibert Guest Writer   Often times the impact a person has in the world is not recognized until they pass. This is not the case with former band director, Jennifer Gibson. Usually referred to as “Mama G.
Maryann Stilwell, left, receives the NC Child Support Employee of the Year award from NC DHHS Senior Director for Human Services, Carla West during a recent ceremony in Cherokee, N.C

Maryann Stilwell, left, receives the NC Child Support Employee of the Year award from NC DHHS Senior Director for Human Services, Carla West during a recent ceremony in Cherokee, N.C

DSS worker earns state recognition

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County’s own Maryann Stilwell has been named N.C. Child Support Frontline Employee of the Year, distinguishing her among the best in her field.
Photo submitted by Clay County Schools Clay County Schools Superintendent Dale Cole shares a comforting moment with a primary school student on the first day of school earlier this week. "We both needed it and made each other feel much better," Cole said.

Photo submitted by Clay County Schools Clay County Schools Superintendent Dale Cole shares a comforting moment with a primary school student on the first day of school earlier this week. "We both needed it and made each other feel much better," Cole said.

School’s back in session

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Students and staff of Clay County Schools had a mostly uneventful first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 29. Well, other than comforting words needed by some students, parents and  staff.

Clay Regional Teacher of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Not many educators are chosen by their peers to represent their schools regionally. Even fewer are selected two times. Ginger Scerri was recently chosen by the staff of Clay County Schools as Clay County Teacher of the Year.

Plans move forward on new school

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   Plans are going forward for the new Hayesville Middle School. There will be a dedication for the new school’s flag pole called the Gibson Memorial Dedication from 8:30-9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9.
Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Emily Byers crowns the winner of Miss Georgia Mountain Fair, Sara Shook, of Towns County. Shown on stage with them are, on left, is Emma Hyatt, second runner-up; and on right, first runner-up, Kylee Parker.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Emily Byers crowns the winner of Miss Georgia Mountain Fair, Sara Shook, of Towns County. Shown on stage with them are, on left, is Emma Hyatt, second runner-up; and on right, first runner-up, Kylee Parker.

Miss Ga. Mtn. Fair crowned

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
By Deby Jo Ferguson Staff Writer   Sarah Shook, of Towns County, was crowned Miss Georgia Mountain Fair in Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee, Aug. 18. First runner up was Kylee Parker of Raburn County; second runner up was Emma Hyatt, of Cherokee County.

Clay County man “ecstatic” over $1 million Powerball win

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
DATE: AUG. 19, 2022 CONTACT: JONATHAN LAROWE   Clay County man “ecstatic” over $1 million Powerball win   RALEIGH – A check of the winning numbers in the Mega Millions drawing led Donald West of Hayesville to discover he won $1 million in the Powerball drawing the day before.

Aug. 22 Church Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
• Pilgrim Baptist Church will be having a one day Bible School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 The church is located on McDonald Road in Hayesville. Everyone is welcome. • St. Luke’s Anglican Church Annual Yard Sale Fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Friday and Saturday, Sept.

Aug. 22 Community Happenings

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Announcements If your organization has resumed regular meetings or you have an event to include in the calendar, you must resubmit your information as we are launching an updated calendar. Email: news@claycountyprogress.com or call (828) 389-8431 before 5 p.m. Mondays.