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TVA has created an interactive inundation map that shows approximately where flooding would occur in the very unlikely event of a failure at the Chatuge Dam spillway. Residents may access the map and video of Chris Saucier, TVA Dam Safety senior project manager explaining the map in more detail at: tva.com/Chatuge .

TVA has created an interactive inundation map that shows approximately where flooding would occur in the very unlikely event of a failure at the Chatuge Dam spillway. Residents may access the map and video of Chris Saucier, TVA Dam Safety senior project manager explaining the map in more detail at: tva.com/Chatuge .

TVA responds to requests for Chatuge Dam inundation map

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   As Chatuge Dam safety modifications are under review to address concerns at the spillway, the Tennessee Valley Authority has created an interactive inundation map at: tva.
Major Johnny McCoy and Sgt. Andrew Glass

Major Johnny McCoy and Sgt. Andrew Glass

Former Ga. officers arrested in separate GBI investigations

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Staff Reports   The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested former Major Johnny McCoy and former Sgt. Andrew Glass, both formerly with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office, on felony charges stemming from separate, unrelated cases, according to the GBI.

New laws arrive in ‘26

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   The New Year’s holiday brings a lot more than resolutions to North Carolina residents. As occurs at the start of every new year, new laws were enacted in the state for 2026.
Key ways to help baby sleep safe

Key ways to help baby sleep safe

Protecting infants while they’re asleep

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
By Becky Long Publisher   Clay County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Department of Social Services is raising awareness about sleep related deaths involving infants.  Infant death and accidental suffocation are on the rise, according to an informational report sent by Clay County Lt.

Ah-choo! What does it mean?

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
By Becky Long Publisher   You’re standing in line and the person in front of you is sneezing and coughing — uncomfortable for sure — leaves you feeling vulnerable. Most health officials believe the best protection for you and others is vaccinations.

Remembering those who died at Pearl Harbor

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
By Steve Pullen Guest Writer   “Yesterday, Dec, 7th, 1941, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” These words were spoken to Congress by Franklin Roosevelt our President on the day following the attack.

Shop local for the upcoming holidays

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By Sandy Zimmerman Guest Writer      Local families and visitors can enjoy all of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Hayesville with special offerings from restaurants and businesses downtown and around Clay County.