By: Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications MILL SPRINGS, N.C. | The Young Harris College men's and women's indoor track & field teams returned to action Friday at the Tryon College Banked Invitational. With conference championship season fast approaching, several Mountain Lions posted strong performances in a field packed with Division II talent.  QUOTE FROM DIRECTOR OF TRACK & FIELD MATT LOGAN: "We had some bright spots and some conference qualifiers. Potter was r

Dave Lezotte Gwinnett Stripers Media Relations The Gwinnett Stripers are inviting fans of all ages for a free party at the ballpark on Sunday, March 1 as the Coca-Cola® Preseason Party returns to Gwinnett Field. The rain-or-shine event runs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free, but fans will need to reserve tickets online in advance . Highlights of the Coca-Cola® Preseason Party include: Complimentary Hot Dogs and Soda: Enjoy these ballpark staples, free of charge (while

TVA Press Release The Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced that it is extending the public comment period for proposed transmission system improvements to continue to serve growing electrical load and increase power reliability in the Clay County area of North Carolina. Blue Ridge Mountain EMC is planning to build a substation on Burnt Schoolhouse Road in Clay County. TVA has proposed to build about 7.7 to 9.5 miles of single-circuit transmission line to serve the ne

Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions used an explosive offensive start to claim the rubber match on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 1), defeating the Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks 18–12 at the AUM Baseball Complex to take the weekend series two games to one.  Young Harris scored 14 runs across the first three innings to seize early control and held off a midgame surge from the Warhawks to secure the series-clinching victo

Photo by Curtis Markham Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions opened the 2026 softball season with a split on Friday afternoon (Jan. 30), rallying for an 8–6 comeback victory in game one before falling 3–2 on a walk-off double in the nightcap against the Georgia College Bobcats.  Game One: (Young Harris 8, Georgia College 6) Young Harris erased a four-run deficit with a six-run fifth inning to secure a dramatic season-openin

Even though February’s cold grip still holds much of North Georgia and Western North Carolina — with snow on the ground in many areas — local gardeners are finding practical ways to prepare for the upcoming growing season. Winter’s chill may delay outdoor planting, but seasonal experts and extension services say there’s plenty that can be done now to lay the groundwork for a successful spring and summer garden. “February isn’t a time to put your tools away,” said a gardening

A powerful winter storm is set to impact north Georgia and nearby mountain areas this weekend, bringing snow, strong winds and dangerously cold temperatures to Towns, Union, Clay and Cherokee counties. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Union and Towns counties from 7 p.m. Friday until 1 a.m. Sunday. Forecasters say the system is expected to produce 2 to 4 inches of snow, with locally higher amounts possible, especially in higher elevations. Wi

A winter weather system is forecast to arrive in Union County over the weekend, bringing snow and dangerously cold temperatures, according to Union County Government officials. Snow accumulation is expected to begin after midnight and continue through Saturday afternoon. The Union County Road Department said it is prepared to deploy resources as needed to help keep roads passable and maintain travel access throughout the county. Officials said the greater concern is the extre

According to WJRB in Young Harris, the criminal case against Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson is moving forward as his attorneys ask a judge to throw out the October grand jury indictments. The defense argues the grand jury was improperly formed, claiming one juror was not a Towns County resident and that the panel included a disproportionate number of women. Despite the motions, Henderson’s attorney expects the case to go to trial this spring. Henderson has pleaded not gui

Clay County Fire and Rescue responded to 20 calls for service between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23, according to the department. Medical emergencies accounted for the majority of responses, with 13 calls during the five-day period. Fire and rescue crews also responded to three motor vehicle collisions. The remaining calls included one residential fire, one brush fire, and one fire alarm that was determined to be a false alarm. One additional call resulted in units being dispatched but

Dave Lezott Guest Writer With the 2026 season just two months away, the Gwinnett Stripers are launching an all-new ticket plan that delivers seven of the top promotional dates and three guaranteed bobblehead giveaways for discounts up to 30%. The Best of 7 Plan includes a reserved seat in either the Field Box ($120) or the Infield Box ($141) for the following premier games*: Opening Night (Friday, March 27 vs. Memphis) – Don’t miss the excitement as the Stripers take the fi

Angry Orange has recalled about 1.5 million units of its Enzyme Stain Removers after tests showed the products may contain harmful bacteria, federal safety officials announced. The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa , a bacterium commonly found in soil and water. While people with healthy immune systems are usually not affected, exposure can pose a serious infection risk for individuals with weakened immune systems, underlying lung conditions, or external me

(Photo by Art Miller) Members of the Union County Fire Department work to salvage a home. Firefighters responded early Monday to a structure fire in the Jonica Gap area that caused damage to a home but resulted in no injuries. Union County E911 received the call at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26. The Union County Fire Department dispatched stations 1, 4 and 13, with both volunteer and career firefighters and apparatus responding. Upon arrival, crews found fire in

While parts of Clay, Cherokee, Towns and Union counties saw impacts from the weekend winter storm, the region largely avoided the worst of the system. Light snow and ice were reported in some higher elevations, along with slick road conditions late Saturday and early Sunday. However, accumulations were minimal for most communities, sparing the area from the heavier snowfall and widespread power outages seen elsewhere across the Southeast. Despite the limited storm impact, dan

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Another surge of Arctic air could bring some of the coldest temperatures of the winter to North Georgia and Western North Carolina early next week, according to Mountain Buzz’s official meteorologist, Greg Majewski. Majewski said the American GFS weather model continues to indicate the potential for sub-zero temperatures in parts of the region on Tuesday, Jan. 27, following a storm system expected to move through over the weekend. “The American GFS continues to push out sub-z

Clay County Sheriff's Office Press Release On 01/15/26 at 10:20 PM Clay County Lt. Tyler Faggard and Officer Sean Stout conducted a traffic stop of a Toyota truck at the intersection of McDonald Road and NC Highway 69 in Hayesville. Steven Douglas Anderson, 28 years of age from Hayesville, was found to be the driver of the truck. Haley Cheyenne Goode, 27 years of age from Hayesville, was a passenger in the truck. Anderson was known to the Officers to have been on probation fo

Clay County Sheriff's Office Press Release Back on 08/02/25 Kimberly Curtis Allison, 42 years of age from Hayesville, and James Brandon Taylor, 30 years of age from Hayesville, were arrested in Towns County, GA for a very large quantity of methamphetamine. Based on information from these arrests and additional historical information, Clay County Lt. Tyler Faggard, Investigator Brandon Coker, Officer Sean Stout, and Cherokee County Investigator Sean Myers executed a search war

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Press Release The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Criminal Investigations Division, executed a search warrant on January 20, 2026, at a residence located at 244 West Saw Mill Road in Murphy. The search warrant was the culmination of a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking activities within Cherokee County. As a result of the search, agents seized approximately 102 grams of methamphetamine, al

Towns County Sheriff's Office Press Release The Towns County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, announces the arrest of Joshua Emmett Robertson, a 38-year-old male, following a multi-jurisdictional investigation involving allegations of sexual exploitation of a minor and related offenses. On November 5, 2025, Towns County deputies responded to a report regarding the possible theft of a firearm from a family member. During the investigati