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Visitors visit the Clay County 4-H Livestock exhibit to check out all of the hard work the local youth have been doing with their animals.

Visitors visit the Clay County 4-H Livestock exhibit to check out all of the hard work the local youth have been doing with their animals.

18th Annual Ag Day and Tractor Parade is Saturday

By Tyler Osborn Guest Writer   N.C. Cooperative Extension Clay County Center is gearing up for the 18th Annual Ag Day and Tractor parade to celebrate our local agriculture community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sept.
Andy and Eva Padgett’s children, from left, are Myrt, Jerry, Cordia and Joe.

Andy and Eva Padgett’s children, from left, are Myrt, Jerry, Cordia and Joe.

WWI jacket donated to Moss Library

By Griffin Anderson Guest Writer   Moss Memorial Library was thrilled to accept a new addition to its collection.
Photo by David Smart Davy Arch entertains festival-goers last year with Cherokee folklore. This year’s festival is Saturday at the Cherokee Homestead Exhibit.

Photo by David Smart Davy Arch entertains festival-goers last year with Cherokee folklore. This year’s festival is Saturday at the Cherokee Homestead Exhibit.

Cherokee Heritage Festival is Saturday

By Victoria Ewing Ware Guest Writer   Hayesville’s Cherokee Homestead Exhibit is the place to be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 21 as Clay County Communities Revitalization Association hosts its 12th Cherokee Heritage Festival.

‘Musical Storytellers’ title of BCA opening concert

By Marilyn Williamson Guest Writer   The opening concert of the Brasstown Concert Association’s 51st season features Dr. Leonidas Lagrimas at the piano presenting “Musical Storytellers,” a recital exploring the visual, narrative and emotional possibilities found in classical music.
A few of the handcrafted items available at the silent auction. Bidding will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Old Jail Museum.

A few of the handcrafted items available at the silent auction. Bidding will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Old Jail Museum.

Silent auction set at the Old Jail Museum

By Reba Beck Guest Writer   The Clay County Historical & Arts Council Old Jail Museum at 21 Davis Loop will be the site for a silent auction Saturday, Sept. 21. This annual event features handcrafted items donated by vendors at the Festival on the Square held in July.
Todd Forrest • North Georgia News GBI Bomb Disposal Unit responds to investigate.

Todd Forrest • North Georgia News GBI Bomb Disposal Unit responds to investigate.

Georgia law enforcement responds to Blairsville bank threat

By Shawn Jarrod North Georgia News   The Blairsville Police Department and Union County Sheriff’s Office had an Athens, Ga. woman in handcuffs within minutes of being dispatched to a robbery at SouthState Bank on Monday, Sept. 9 according to authorities.
Visitors visit the Clay County 4-H Livestock exhibit to check out all of the hard work the local youth have been doing with their animals.

Visitors visit the Clay County 4-H Livestock exhibit to check out all of the hard work the local youth have been doing with their animals.

18th Annual Ag Day and Tractor Parade is Sept. 28

By Tyler Osborn Guest Writer   N.C. Cooperative Extension -Clay County Center is gearing up for the 18th Annual Ag Day and Tractor parade to celebrate our local agriculture community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sept.
Photo-Lily Ponitz CCCRA members donating for improvement on the Peacock Theatre are, from left, CCCRA’s Doug Canup, Rob Tiger and Amanda Wagoner and from the Peacock PAC’s Bill Battle, Laurel Adams, Gail Criss and Sandy Benson.

Photo-Lily Ponitz CCCRA members donating for improvement on the Peacock Theatre are, from left, CCCRA’s Doug Canup, Rob Tiger and Amanda Wagoner and from the Peacock PAC’s Bill Battle, Laurel Adams, Gail Criss and Sandy Benson.

CCCRA donates to Peacock Arts Center

By Victoria Ewing Ware Guest Writer   The mission of Clay County Communities Revitalization Association is to stimulate economic growth, promote the assets and preserve the heritage of Clay County.
Lacy Green will perform at the Peacock at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.

Lacy Green will perform at the Peacock at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.

Songwriters Showcase celebrating 50th show

By Lily Ponitz Guest Writers   The Songwriters Showcase celebrates a significant milestone next weekend with its 50th show at the Peacock. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.