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Steins & Wine event supports local projects

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
By Sandy Zimmerman Guest Writer   The annual Historic Hayesville Inc. Steins & Wine event proceeds have supported local partner and area projects for more than 12 years.  HHI is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and continues to sponsor the event featuring area breweries and wineries.
Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress From left, Ted Dunham and Gabe Smith, of Wherloom Honey & Meadery of Robbinsville, gave information for their unique honey products to those who tasted mead for the first time at last years event.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress From left, Ted Dunham and Gabe Smith, of Wherloom Honey & Meadery of Robbinsville, gave information for their unique honey products to those who tasted mead for the first time at last years event.

New date announced for Steins & Wine event

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
By Sandy Zimmerman Guest Writer   The 12th annual event will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 on the Historic Courthouse Beal Center grounds inside the downtown Hayesville square.  The first area event in Oct.
“Two Weeks Notice” will be performing from 6:30-8 p.m Saturday, Aug. 30 on the Hiawassee Square.

“Two Weeks Notice” will be performing from 6:30-8 p.m Saturday, Aug. 30 on the Hiawassee Square.

Enchanted Music on the Hiawassee Square

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
By Joyce Frick Guest Writer   “Two Weeks Notice” is a six piece band of seasoned musicians based in the north Georgia/ Hayesville area. They perform classic rock and country songs primarily from the 70’s and 80’s featuring three part harmonies.

Woodstock man accidentally drowns in Lake Chatuge

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
By Shawn Jarrard Towns County Herald   A Woodstock, Ga., man accidentally drowned in Lake Chatuge early Saturday morning while vacationing at a family friend’s house in the Hidden Valley Road area of the county, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.
Sweet ‘N Sourwood Honey band features a lineup of five musicians, from left, Shell Traver, Margie Watkins, Shelly Arvidson, Dan Watkins and Steve Vick. They will be performing from 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 on the Hiawassee Square.

Sweet ‘N Sourwood Honey band features a lineup of five musicians, from left, Shell Traver, Margie Watkins, Shelly Arvidson, Dan Watkins and Steve Vick. They will be performing from 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 on the Hiawassee Square.

Enchanted Music on the Hiawassee Square

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
By Joyce Frick Guest Writer   Sweet 'N Sourwood Honey is a western North Carolina band featuring tight harmonies backed by solid instrumentals, with an eclectic portfolio of original and covered songs ranging from Americana to bluegrass, folk, country, rock, blues and jazz. Great family fun.
The Asheville Mountain Boys band members are, from left, John Duncan on banjo, Zeb Gambill on mandolin, Jacob Brewer on bass and vocals and Marshal Brown on guitar and vocals.

The Asheville Mountain Boys band members are, from left, John Duncan on banjo, Zeb Gambill on mandolin, Jacob Brewer on bass and vocals and Marshal Brown on guitar and vocals.

Concert series closes out season

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
By Pam Cray Guest Writer   The Asheville Mountain Boys will wrap up the 2025 Brasstown Community Center Concert Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. Adult admission is $10 with no admission for children under 12.
Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Visitors can find just about anything they may be seeking including homemade jams, jellies, apple butter and specialty sauces in Pioneer Village at the fair.

Deby Jo Ferguson • Clay County Progress Visitors can find just about anything they may be seeking including homemade jams, jellies, apple butter and specialty sauces in Pioneer Village at the fair.

Ga. Mountain Fair begins this week

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Staff Reports   Tucked in the beautiful Mountains of Hiawassee, the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds is your destination for year-round events and family fun. From lively concerts to exciting festivals, there’s always something to enjoy.