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Town funds playground, Playhouse demolition

Town funds playground, Playhouse demolition

Town funds playground, Playhouse demolition

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Highlands Town Board of Commissioners moved through an extensive agenda last week that included the new playground, demolition bids for the Highlands Playhouse and a potential new alcohol policy on Independence Day.
Prominent community members gather at the performing arts center in celebration of its accomplishments.

Prominent community members gather at the performing arts center in celebration of its accomplishments.

A party for the STARs

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Highlands Performing Arts Center is embarking on an exciting new phase, with its latest initiative aiming to enhance the arts experience in the community, focusing on education, outreach and the continuation of high-quality programming.
Peter Hall, Stanley Odum, Bonnie Grossman, Lynne Griffon, Larry Morris, Phillip Jackson, Betty Morris and Bill Fehrs help carry the mission of Fishes and Loaves.

Peter Hall, Stanley Odum, Bonnie Grossman, Lynne Griffon, Larry Morris, Phillip Jackson, Betty Morris and Bill Fehrs help carry the mission of Fishes and Loaves.

Fishes and Loaves kicks off summer food drive

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Fishes and Loaves in Cashiers kicked off its summer food drive, with hopes to draw attention to the mission of the organization while providing food accessibility to those in need.
Playground project gets boost from county

Playground project gets boost from county

Playground project gets boost from county

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Macon County Board of Commissioners has allocated an additional $50,000 to the new playground at the Highlands Rec Center. The county had already committed $350,000 to the project.
Philip Prince will present the 6th Zahner Series lecture.

Philip Prince will present the 6th Zahner Series lecture.

Understanding Helene

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Highlands Biological will continue exploring the forces that shape the region with the next installment of the 2025 Zahner Conservation Lecture Series.  On Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m., Dr. Philip S.
Science Heroes will visit Kids Zone at Hudson Library on July 24.

Science Heroes will visit Kids Zone at Hudson Library on July 24.

Science Heroes drop in at Kid’s Zone

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Hudson Library continues Summer Learning Programs with special events for children. Thursday July 24 at 3:30 p.m., Talewise (formerly ScienceTellers) presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color, an exciting production with lots of special effects.
The Dave Drake Studio Barn at The Bascom.

The Dave Drake Studio Barn at The Bascom.

Get Fired Up at The Bascom!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts invites you to the 14th Biannual Summer Pottery Show, happening July 18–19, at the Dave Drake Studio Barn.
The Boys and Girls Club on the Plateau celebrates its brand-new teen building with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Boys and Girls Club on the Plateau celebrates its brand-new teen building with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Abell Teen Club opens

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau celebrated the opening of its new building, the Abell Teen Club, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event served as a heartfelt acknowledgement of the community’s commitment to nurturing the next generation.