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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.
Take a break in the shade and enjoy recent improvements to the Quanassee Path.

Take a break in the shade and enjoy recent improvements to the Quanassee Path.

Cherokee heritage to be celebrated in Hayesville

By Victoria Ewing Ware Guest Writer   A key element of the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association mission is to preserve the heritage of Clay County, N.C. including that history that began long before Clay County was formed.
Gnarly Fingers will be coming to the Hiawassee Square, Saturday, Sept. 7.

Gnarly Fingers will be coming to the Hiawassee Square, Saturday, Sept. 7.

Gnarly Fingers in concert Saturday

By Joyce Frick Guest Writer   Rained out from their original June scheduled performance we welcome back Gnarly Fingers to the Hiawassee Square at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Gnarly Fingers is a five piece acoustic band that specializes in three and four part harmony.
Joe Gransden scheduled at The Peacock 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Joe Gransden scheduled at The Peacock 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Performing Arts Center venue for weekends of music

By Lily Ponitz Guest Writer   Legendary trumpeter Chet Baker was known as the “Prince of Cool” a little bit James Dean, a little bit Frank Sinatra. This Saturday at the Peacock jazz trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden brings Baker’s music to life along with his quartet.
Mountain Community Chorus is ready another exciting year with auditions starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9.

Mountain Community Chorus is ready another exciting year with auditions starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9.

Mountain Community Chorus begins auditions in September

By Gwen Rogers Guest Writer   The fall season of the Mountain Community Chorus promises to be another exciting time as the group welcomes new members as well as those who are regular participants. Auditions will be held starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept.
Sweet Charity’s Rockin’ Replay coming to the Hiawassee Square with David Bacon on lead guitar and Karen Bacon on bass guitar.

Sweet Charity’s Rockin’ Replay coming to the Hiawassee Square with David Bacon on lead guitar and Karen Bacon on bass guitar.

Sweet Charity’s encore performance

By Joyce Frick Guest Writer   Back by popular demand, Sweet Charity's Rockin' Replay ignites the stage once again performing your favorite top 10 classic rock , southern rock, British and country favorites from the 60's thru the 90's.

Dawson concert set in Hiawassee

By Joyce Frick Guest Writer   Back again by your requests. Georgia Traditional Artist of the Year winner and member of the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Advisory Board Danny Dawson deftly combines outlaw and traditional country.