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Clever Household Tricks

News Staff
Friday, January 7, 2022
I’m usually making fun of the tips I find in the do-it-yourself magazines. I think they run out of clever ideas and then just make strange ideas up for fun. But recently I hauled out a stack of old magazines (pre-spring cleaning), and actually found some handy things. Here they are.
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Winter Coloring Contest at Moss Memorial Library

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Moss Memorial Library is holding a Winter Coloring Contest for all ages including adults. Entries are due Thursday, January 20. Full contest details are included with this press release.  For more information, contact the library at 828-389-8401 or Bridget at 828-837-2025.
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Cherokee County man faces DWI charge at school

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
A Cherokee County man is facing charges of DWI, reckless driving and damage to property in an incident at Andrews Elementary School. Carroll Edward Mathis was transported from the school by Andrews police on Dec. 2, after officers responded to a 911 call of a possible impaired driver.
The competition steering committee is made up of organizers and sponsors. From left to right: Dr. Jennifer Hallett, Mary Hill, Terrylynne Marshall, Charlotte Sleczkowski, Mayor Liz Ordiales, Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, Dr. Gerry Chotiner, Mayor Andrea Gibby, Betsy Young, Dr. Ambyre Ponivas, and Jeff Langley.

The competition steering committee is made up of organizers and sponsors. From left to right: Dr. Jennifer Hallett, Mary Hill, Terrylynne Marshall, Charlotte Sleczkowski, Mayor Liz Ordiales, Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, Dr. Gerry Chotiner, Mayor Andrea Gibby, Betsy Young, Dr. Ambyre Ponivas, and Jeff Langley.

$5,000 scholarship and more available for young public speakers

News Staff
Monday, January 3, 2022
A good speech could earn a student more than just bragging rights in the Top of Georgia annual public speaking competition this spring! Top speakers in two divisions can expect to win up to $400 in cash prizes (depending on place), based on the amount donated by our generous sponsors.
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The dangers of black ice

News Staff
Monday, January 3, 2022
Black ice is a thin clear ice on roadways, parking lots and or sidewalks. Because of its transparent appearance, it can be very dangerous and hard to avoid. It typically forms during early morning hours or late evenings.
Levi Robertson

Levi Robertson

Hope at Christmas

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Meeting Santa at Christmas is exciting for most children, but for five-year-old Levi Robertson, meeting Santa is extra special. A few years ago, Seth and Jill Robertson did not know if their son would have another Christmas. At only nine months old, Levi was diagnosed with leukemia.
Breanne Cothren drives the ball down court looking for a Lady Jacket basket.

Breanne Cothren drives the ball down court looking for a Lady Jacket basket.

Lady Jackets fall to Murphy’s pressure

News Staff
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Hayesville’s Varsity Lady Jackets fell to the Lady Bulldogs 67-37 on Friday, Dec.17, in Murphy. The first quarter started out with close play, although the Lady Bulldogs outscored the Jackets 13-9. Both offensive and defensive squads were playing their positions for tight play.