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Towns County Sheriff's Office Announces Christmas Parade for Nov. 29
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Sheriff's Office is gearing up for its annual Christmas Parade as the holiday season approaches,...

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Oct 71 min read


Clay County School Board Honors Teachers for Top State Exam Rankings
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Clay County Schools Board of Education on Monday recognized several teachers for their students' standout...

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Oct 71 min read


Clay County Public Health Monitors WIC Amid Federal Shutdown
Clay County Public Health, which administers the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program, is working alongside...

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Oct 61 min read


Deputy Apprehends Kidnapping Suspect in Towns County Traffic Stop
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — A Towns County sheriff’s deputy apprehended a kidnapping suspect on September 30, following a traffic stop on Highway...

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Oct 31 min read


Hayesville Realty Group Kicks Off Sock Drive for Homeless Amid Fall Chill
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — A local real estate firm is urging residents to dig into their closets — or shopping bags — to donate new socks for...

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Oct 31 min read


Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Enhances Victim Support Services
MURPHY, N.C. — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has provided vital support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since...

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Oct 32 min read


Clay County Sheriff's Office Rescues Dogs in Animal Abuse Investigation
CLAY COUNTY, NC – On October 2, the Clay County Sheriff's Office conducted a rescue operation, saving multiple dogs from severe neglect...

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Oct 31 min read


Review: Peacock’s ‘Wrong Window!’ shatters expectations
(Photo by Pam Roman) "Thor hovering" L to R: Alex Giles, Ashley Elver, Milo Elver, Jordan Legue, Kaylee Todd. Background: Ben March. The...

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Oct 22 min read


Murphy Plans Free Halloween Movie Night with Costume Contest
MURPHY, N.C. — The town of Murphy is gearing up for a family-friendly Halloween kickoff with a free outdoor movie night featuring a...

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Oct 11 min read


Hayesville, Clay County Gear Up for Fall Festivities with Music, Festivals and More in October
HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Residents and visitors in Hayesville and Clay County are set for a packed October calendar featuring theater...

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Oct 11 min read


Union County Officials Engage in State Senate Discussion on Next-Generation 911
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Representatives from Union County Fire and Rescue participated in a Georgia Senate Public Safety Subcommittee...

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Oct 11 min read


UCHS Teacher Named Winner of National Prize for Teaching Excellence
BLAIRSVILLE, GA— Randy Zimmerman, an automotive collision repair teacher from Blairsville, Georgia, has been named a winner of the 2025...

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Sep 303 min read


Young Harris College to Host Fall Fest with Trick-or-Treating, Food Trucks, and Appalachian Dance
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Young Harris College will host its annual Fall Fest on Oct. 30, inviting families and Halloween enthusiasts to...

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Sep 291 min read


Punkin Chunkin Festival Set for Oct. 18-19 in Western North Carolina
BRASSTOWN, N.C. (AP) — Pumpkins will soar through the autumn sky once again this October as the annual Punkin Chunkin festival returns...

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Sep 291 min read


Towns County Historical Society to Host Lantern-Lit Cemetery Tours
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Historical Society will host "A Grave Affair at Osborn Cemetery," a lantern-lit walking tour featuring...

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Sep 251 min read


Hayesville Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes
Press Release Jonathan Daniel Whitlow, 36 years of age from Hayesville, was arrested by Clay County Sheriff’s Officers on 09/18/25....

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Sep 241 min read


Union County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Online Safety Classes for Students and Parents
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up efforts to protect local youth from online dangers with a series of...

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Sep 241 min read


Peacock’s 'Wrong Window!' to Cover Audiences with Laughter and Suspense
(Photo by Pam Roman) L to R: David Heyer, Ashley Elver, Ben March, Teresa Lamaire, Milo Elver, Jordan Legue, Kaylee Todd, Alex Giles on...

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Sep 242 min read


Henderson Responds to Online Chatter
In the days following an Atlanta First News report, questioning Towns County Sheriff Ken "Ode" Henderson's behavior over his tenure,...

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Sep 221 min read


Georgia Governor Orders Investigation into Town's County Sheriff
Photo from the TCSO Facebook page. YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special investigation into Town's County...

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Sep 221 min read
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