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Big fireworks show on tap

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
On Tuesday, July Fourth fireworks will be enjoyed at the Clay County Rec Park at Lake Chatuge. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.  Food and drinks available. Evening events sponsored by Clay County government
Fourth of July Parade Route

Fourth of July Parade Route

Fourth of July parade and Freedom Festival

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
By Laura Kleiss Hoeft Chamber Director   The Freedom Festival will take place in the Historical Courthouse Square 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The music for the festival will be provided by Ron Harrell. Harrell, a resident of Clay County, grew up in middle Georgia.

Songwriters Showcase returning to Peacock

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
By Sean Rice Guest Writer   The Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville is gearing up for another enchanting evening of music as it plays host to Songwriters Showcase 41 at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10.
The Barker Brothers, from left, Scott, Jeremy and Angie Barker are scheduled to perform Saturday, June 10 at Brasstown Community Center.

The Barker Brothers, from left, Scott, Jeremy and Angie Barker are scheduled to perform Saturday, June 10 at Brasstown Community Center.

Barker Brothers in concert on Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
By Sarah Staugler Guest Writer   The Barker Brothers will perform at the Brasstown Community Center Saturday, June 10. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $10, children under 12 are free.

Misty Mountain presents Davis a Quilt of Valor

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
By Linda Gorman Guest Writer   On Friday, May 12 with his many friends and fellow VFW members present, it was an honor for the Misty Mountain Quilts of Valor Outreach members Diana Banakas, and Linda and Jim Gorman to award a Quilt of Valor to Captain James “J.D.” Davis, a U.S.
Kaley Kleiss Hoeft at Beal Center in the bridal room.

Kaley Kleiss Hoeft at Beal Center in the bridal room.

Event center is an economic engine for Hayesville

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
By Laura Kleiss Hoeft Guest Writer   The Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center was the event venue for my daughter’s wedding on Saturday, April 15 and a lovely event it was.
School Lunch Hero: main campus: Susan Coffey, Kathryn Rogers, Roberta Ledford, Ciera Zangara, Georgia Cline, Chrisey Bryant and Gayla Shepherd.

School Lunch Hero: main campus: Susan Coffey, Kathryn Rogers, Roberta Ledford, Ciera Zangara, Georgia Cline, Chrisey Bryant and Gayla Shepherd.

Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
By Jenny Bethel Guest Writer   On May 5, Clay County Schools celebrated school nutrition professionals. When we say they are heroes, we mean it. Schools across the country recognize the difference these team members make for every child who comes through their cafeteria.
Billy Graham in Seoul, Korea in 1973 calls 1.3 million to come to Jesus.

Billy Graham in Seoul, Korea in 1973 calls 1.3 million to come to Jesus.

Praying on the Mountain

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
  By Elana Stockman Guest Writer   About 400 intercessors from South Korea’s World School of Prayer will disperse to 40 American cities this week. They aren’t coming to preach, teach or train,  but to pray morning, noon and night for spiritual awakening. As a teenager, Dr.

Veterans rallying to raise suicide awareness

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Suicide is often a taboo subject in American society, but the word suicide hits close to home for Robert Seibert. The Clay County man recently shared a personal story, which he said, “Was quite the eye opener.” “My son was deployed to Afghanistan.