Regional

Dam modifications scoping period ends

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
By Marcia Barnes Staff Writer   The Tennessee River Authority received more than 1,700 responses during the period open to the public to comment on TVA’s proposed safety modifications to the Chatuge Dam spillway.

Wyatt Espalin & Friends return

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
By Victoria Ewing Ware Guest Writer   The Clay County Communities Revitalization Association welcomes favorite local musician Wyatt Espalin with his band, The Riverstones to the Historic Courthouse/Beal Center gazebo for a lively concert to celebrate Wyatt’s 50th birthday.
The Gladson Family

The Gladson Family

Come listen to old time music

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
By Pam Cray Guest Writer   The Gladson Family will perform at the Brasstown Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the band starts to entertain at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Adult admission is $10 and no admission for children under 12.
Enchanted music on the Hiawassee Square

Enchanted music on the Hiawassee Square

Enchanted music on the Hiawassee Square

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
North Georgia’s favorite Southern Rock/Country Band, Southern Vantage, covers a variety of your favorite modern classic country and modern classic rock hits from artists like Skynyrd, CCR, Petty, Cash, Haggard, Eagles, Steve Miller Band, Stapleton, Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn and more.

Ledford’s book now available

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
Article Submitted   Finishing Line Press has published Brenda Kay Ledford's new poetry book, “The Persistent Trillium.” This collection describes the harshness of human nature that results from life's challenging encounters.
Jesse Lége will be at the Festival Barn on Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m. bring life to Cajun music.

Jesse Lége will be at the Festival Barn on Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m. bring life to Cajun music.

Le’ge comes to folk school June 9

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
By T-Claw Crawford Guest Writer   Join us Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m. in Festival Barn for a concert with Jesse Lége, Cajun accordion sentinel. Jesse is the realdeal.
The Fine Colombians bring tribute to Steely Dan with funky grooves, jazz sensibility and sharp lyrics.

The Fine Colombians bring tribute to Steely Dan with funky grooves, jazz sensibility and sharp lyrics.

Steely Dan’s sophisticated sound comes to Peacock

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
 By Lily Ponitz Guest Writer   Get ready for a night of smooth grooves and jazz-infused rock as The Fine Colombians, a premier Steely Dan tribute band, take the stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m.  This talented ensemble, led by musicologist Dr.
Whiskey Mountain Band will be performing from 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, May 31 on the Hiawassee Square.

Whiskey Mountain Band will be performing from 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, May 31 on the Hiawassee Square.

High energy music comes to the Hiawassee square

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Thursday, May 29, 2025
By Joyce Frick Guest Writer   The Whiskey Mountain Band is a group of experienced musicians who began playing together and refining their signature sound in a cabin on the slopes of Whiskey Mountain, overlooking Lake Chatuge and Hiawassee, Ga.