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Hit, run case continued

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Raymond Leo Hohmann III A little more than a year after Randall “Shorty” Penland was allegedly killed by a hit and run driver on Highway 64 east of Hayesville, the man accused of being responsible for the crime appeared in Clay County Superior Court Wednesday, Dec.
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Practice safety while cooking for Thanksgiving

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The kitchen is the heart of every home, especially during the holidays. Most kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. We want you to remember that safety in the kitchen is  important during this time. Holidays bring more people and activities into the home.
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Former resident charged in Hiawassee burglary

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
A former Hayesville resident has been arrested in connection to a Nov. 3 burglary of the Hiawassee Antique Mall where a “large amount of jewelry,” was taken according to a press release from Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith. Smith reported that at 4 a.m.

Lloyd receives the Emma Cline Moore Award

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Annie Sue Lloyd, of Hayesville, received the Emma Cline Moore Award for Community Service for her work in Hayesville and the surrounding region. The award was presented by One Dozen Who Care, Inc. on Saturday, Nov.
(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Former DEA agent and retired United Methodist pastor Dr. Barry Steiner Ball travels the country explaining the physiological reasons for opioid addiction to those who do not understand how so many are being impacted. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, he presented “Why it’s more than just saying no: How the brain responds to opioids” at Hayesville First United Methodist Church.

(Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress) Former DEA agent and retired United Methodist pastor Dr. Barry Steiner Ball travels the country explaining the physiological reasons for opioid addiction to those who do not understand how so many are being impacted. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, he presented “Why it’s more than just saying no: How the brain responds to opioids” at Hayesville First United Methodist Church.

Opioids and the brain

Lorrie Ross - staff writer
Thursday, November 14, 2019
“She just wanted to learn how to skate.” Former DEA agent and United Methodist pastor, Dr. Barry Steiner Ball shared the personal encounter which changed his life’s mission. “We would go in houses at all hours,” he explained.
The old Hayesville Town Hall came slowly down Main Street on equipment provided by Smith House Movers.

The old Hayesville Town Hall came slowly down Main Street on equipment provided by Smith House Movers.

Old town hall moves to new location

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019
A small piece of history traveled down Herbert and Main Streets on Sunday, Nov. 10 when the late 1930s Hayesville Town Hall was taken to a new location below the Old Jail Museum. The building was donated to Historic Hayesville Inc.
Mark Pullium attending Thursday’s board meeting.

Mark Pullium attending Thursday’s board meeting.

County Manager resigns

Becky Long - publisher
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Clay County Manager Mark Pullium resigned Thursday, Nov. 7 following a closed session of the board of commissioners. The resignation went into effect immediately. Director of Health and Human Services Debbie Mauney has been named interim county manager.