Staff Report The Towns County High School basketball programs experienced a demanding evening on the road Tuesday, December 9th, as both the Indians and Lady Indians fell to Rabun County in non-conference action hosted in Tiger, GA. The Towns County Lady Indians faced a formidable challenge against the Rabun County girls' varsity squad, struggling to find offensive rhythm throughout the contest and ultimately succumbing to a decisive 71-15  defeat. This score marks a difficul

Photo from the City of Young Harris Facebook Page. Staff Report Children in Young Harris have a newly upgraded destination for fun and imaginative play. The city announced on Tuesday, December 9, that the installation of brand-new playground equipment at Mayor's Park is complete and the area is open for use. Located at 50 Irene Berry Drive, Young Harris, GA 30582, the popular community spot has received a significant refresh, transforming the play area into an exciting space

Staff Report Tuesday night belonged to the home teams at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe as the Warriors and Lady Warriors delivered contrasting results against their Region 6-AAA rivals from Blairsville. In the girls’ game, the Union County Lady Panthers dominated from start to finish, cruising to a convincing 63-30 road victory. The Lady Panthers set the tone early and never looked back, holding LFO to single digits in multiple quarters on their way to improving their region stand

Staff Report The Andrews High School gymnasium was rocking on Tuesday night, December 9, 2025, as both the Lady Wildcats and Wildcats varsity basketball teams delivered commanding victories over visiting Nantahala in a conference/non-conference doubleheader. Lady Wildcats Roll to 56-19 Conference Win In the opener at 6 p.m., the Andrews Lady Wildcats set the tone early and never looked back, cruising to a 56-19 victory in Smoky Mountain Conference play. The Lady Wildcats' suf

Mountain Buzz Staff Report The Union County Fire Department is celebrating a milestone for one of its own: Firefighter Jason Reese has successfully completed the Introduction to Color/Honor Guard course held in Cherokee, Georgia. The intensive training, led by a certified instructor from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), equips public safety personnel with the skills needed to perform ceremonial duties with precision and professionalism. Participants master p

I was working up firewood the other day — splitting rounds that had been cut and stacked awhile — when the thought hit me that sharing the Gospel isn’t all that different. Firewood doesn’t start out ready to warm a home. It comes in heavy, rough sections that look fine on the outside but aren’t much use until you put in some work. The same can be said for people. Most folks I meet already carry plenty of weight — past hurts, doubts, pride, fear — and while they may look solid

Clay County Sheriff's Office Press Release On 12/02/25 around 8:00 PM Clay County Lt. Tyler Faggard, Investigator Steven Smith, Investigator Brandon Coker, and Officer Sean Stout stopped a blue Ford Edge near the intersection of NC Hwy 175 and Jack Rabbit Road in Hayesville. This vehicle was known to be driven by Richard Frederick Willis, 38 years of age from Hayesville, who had a suspended driver’s license. The vehicle was also found to have an expired registration plate. Wi

Clay County Schools is delighted to announce that six dedicated educators  from Hayesville Elementary and Hayesville Primary Schools have successfully achieved the rigorous National Board Certification  in Early Childhood Generalist . This advanced certification is a testament to their mastery of teaching practice and their profound commitment to student success. The newly certified teachers are: Mrs. Katie Danner , 3rd Grade Teacher at Hayesville Elementary School, a 10-year

Lily Ponitz Guest Writer Young Harris College and the City of Hiawassee announced a collaboration designed to provide YHC students and area entrepreneurs new opportunities and resources via the Paris Business Center.   The Paris Business Center, located in Downtown Hiawassee, offers a hub for small business entrepreneurs in North Georgia, Western North Carolina, and Southeastern Tennessee. The PBC provides business development programs such as coaching, workshops, and network

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Press Release On December 1, 2025 Deputies with Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office assisted by Officers from Andrews Police Department responded to 115 LJ Moss Ln in the Marble community. Deputies were attempting to serve a warrant for Felony Larceny on Levi Charles Moss. Upon arrival, deputies made multiple attempts to get Moss to exit the residence and a standoff ensued when Moss refused those requests. Deputies were then able to contact Moss

Lily Ponitz Guest Writer Chabad of Rural Georgia will light a 12-foot public Hanukkah menorah at the Hiawassee Town Square, on Tuesday, December 16th, the 3rd night of the eight-day Festival of Lights, at 5:30pm. The community will be joined by elected officials and dignitaries. The event will feature hot latkes, donuts, festive vibes and more! Complimentary Hanukkah menorahs and candles will be distributed as well for participants to light at home. Rabbi Chaim Markovits, who

Mountain Buzz Staff Report The Union County High School basketball teams endured a mixed night of results on the road Friday, Dec. 5, as the Lady Panthers secured a league triumph, while the Panthers fell in a close contest against the host Sonoraville Phoenix. Both teams now hold matching 3-3 records as they prepare to dive deeper into AA Region 7 play. The Union County Lady Panthers notched a decisive victory in the opening game of the night, scoring 53 points and limiting

(Photo from the TCSO Facebook page.) Acting Sheriff Anthony Coleman awards an award to Casey Mulkey of Mulkey's Wrecker Service at the annual Christmas Parade. Towns County Sheriff's Office Press Release Over the past two weeks, the Towns County Sheriff's Office has remained hard at work as we continue the assumption

Defense paved the way to the state championship for the Murphy Bulldogs on Friday night as they grounded the Starmount Rams with a suffocating 14-2 victory in the Western Regional final at Murphy High School on Friday, Dec. 5. The win extends the Bulldogs’ impressive streak to ten games and boosts their record to 12-2, punching their ticket to the NCHSAA 2A State Championship next week. In a defensive showcase, Murphy’s ball-hawking secondary repeatedly frustrated the Starmou

The Clay County Board of Commissioners passed a Resolution Opposing the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (BRMEMC) Proposed Transmission Line Project  in Clay County, North Carolina. The resolution was APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE AND ADOPTED this 4th day of December 2025 . Key Reasons for Opposition The resolution outlines several "WHEREAS" clauses detailing the reasons for the board's strong opposition: Inconsistency wit

As a young mom, I love seeing Christmas through my children’s eyes. The lights seem brighter, the music sweeter, and the idea that magic could be real feels almost tangible. Like many families, ours enjoys Santa, elves, and all the fun traditions that come with them. But as a Christian mom, I also carry a deep responsibility: making sure the wonder of Christmas never overshadows the reason we celebrate in the first place—the birth of Jesus Christ. I don’t believe Santa and el

The Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets  came back down to earth Friday night, suffering their first defeat of the young season with a 47-38  loss to the Highlands Highlanders . The defeat drops Hayesville's early season record to 1-1 . After a dominant performance against Blue Ridge Early College earlier in the week, the Yellow Jackets ran into a Highlanders squad that seemed determined to exact a measure of revenge. It appears the Highlanders hadn't forgotten their last meeting

The Andrews Lady Wildcats  basketball team delivered a powerful statement on the road Friday, December 5th, dominating the home Summit Charter Bears with a final score of 62-37 . The decisive 25-point victory marks a significant win for Andrews, advancing their season record to 3-2  and providing a surge of momentum as they dive deeper into the Smoky Mountain 1A/2A conference schedule. The Summit Charter Bears (Cashiers, NC) now fall to a 4-2 record after the tough loss. The

Mountain Buzz Staff Report Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend as the annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade returns to downtown Clay County on Saturday, Dec. 13. The parade will step off at 6 p.m., with Santa serving as the grand finale. Before the parade, Santa will take part in his traditional meet-and-greet beginning at 4:45 p.m., giving families an opportunity for early holiday photos and visits. Parade participants are asked to line up at the Clay County Courtho