HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hayesville Yellow Jackets open the 2026 football season Friday night with a familiar cross-border rivalry, traveling to face the Towns County Indians in Hiawassee, Georgia. The non-conference matchup kicks off both teams’ seasons and continues a long-standing series between the neighboring mountain communities. Hayesville, a 2A program in the Smoky Mountain Conference, finished 7-5 overall and 3-3 in conference play last season, advancing to the second

Lily Ponitz Guest Writer The summer tradition of free music on the Hiawassee Town Square continues this Saturday, August 22 with Steve Vaclavic taking the stage at 6:30 PM. Deeply rooted in the Americana tradition, Steve Vaclavik has managed to create his own style of music. You take equal parts Americana, Country, Rock, and Folk, mix it all up and you get an eclectic format he likes to call "Twang-Rock." His music has been described as somewhat moody and at times lighthearte

(Photo by UGA Photos) Georgia forward Emma Petterson maintains control while looking for her move for the Bulldogs. MINNEAPOLIS — No. 19 Georgia withstood a strong second-half surge from Minnesota to earn a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Fifth-year midfielder Sage Glover scored the Bulldogs’ first goal of the season on a first-half penalty kick, and graduate goalkeeper Jordan Brown made seven saves in her return from injury to help Georgia (0-0-2)