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CodeWright founder Chad Meadows continued his effort to lead stakeholders through proposed development requirements during a recodification meeting in Cashiers on May 30. Meadows said he is hopeful the changes may be adopted by August.

CodeWright founder Chad Meadows continued his effort to lead stakeholders through proposed development requirements during a recodification meeting in Cashiers on May 30. Meadows said he is hopeful the changes may be adopted by August.

Cashiers recodification back in full swing

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Changes to the Cashiers area development and community character codes are still underway, although CodeWright founder Chad Meadows hopes they will be adopted by August.
CodeWright founder Chad Meadows continued his effort to lead stakeholders through proposed development requirements during a recodification meeting in Cashiers on May 30. Meadows said he is hopeful the changes may be adopted by August.

CodeWright founder Chad Meadows continued his effort to lead stakeholders through proposed development requirements during a recodification meeting in Cashiers on May 30. Meadows said he is hopeful the changes may be adopted by August.

Cashiers recodification back in full swing

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Changes to the Cashiers area development and community character codes are still underway, although CodeWright founder Chad Meadows hopes they will be adopted by August.
The building at 424 Pine Street in town got approved for another zoning change that owners hope will make it easier to move forward with future projects.

The building at 424 Pine Street in town got approved for another zoning change that owners hope will make it easier to move forward with future projects.

Zoning change approved for Pine Holdings

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Town of Highlands Planning Board approved a zoning change for a prospective development coming to the area at their meeting Tuesday afternoon, May 28.
Highlands graduating class of 2024 tosses their caps at the end of Saturday’s commencement ceremony.

Highlands graduating class of 2024 tosses their caps at the end of Saturday’s commencement ceremony.

Highlands Class of 2024 crosses the stage

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
The Highlands School Class of 2024 has graduated after a ceremony on Saturday morning, May 25, which saw several speakers reflecting on the past four years at the school and what the future could hold. Musician Flynn Morris played the bagpipes to start things off.
Blue Ridge senior Ethan Henson addressed the crowd at graduation.

Blue Ridge senior Ethan Henson addressed the crowd at graduation.

Blue Ridge graduates 24 seniors

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Blue Ridge Early College held their graduation ceremony Thursday, celebrating, remembering, and encouraging 24 graduates.
Summit Charter School graduated 15 seniors on Saturday, May 18.

Summit Charter School graduated 15 seniors on Saturday, May 18.

Summit Charter sends off 15 seniors

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
On Saturday, 15 tassels slid from right to left, indicating the start of new lives for Summit Charter School’s seniors, now graduates. Summit Head Kurt Pusch opened the commencement with high pride for Summit’s third graduating class.
The Highlands Board of Commissioners discussed amortization options related to short term rentals during its May meeting.

The Highlands Board of Commissioners discussed amortization options related to short term rentals during its May meeting.

Highlands board considers amortizing short term rentals

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
At the town board of commissioners meeting Thursday, May 16, the commissioners were divided over whether to pursue more aggressive amortization rulings in town, which would affect vacation rentals in town limits.
Special Olympics athletes complete the ceremonial walk which kicked off the games at Highlands School.

Special Olympics athletes complete the ceremonial walk which kicked off the games at Highlands School.

Highlands School welcomes Special Olympic athletes

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Highlands School track was swarmed with visitors clad in pink shirts and Hawaiian leis on Friday, May 10 for the annual Macon County Spring Games of the Special Olympics. Buses came in all morning bringing athletes from around the region, and the atmosphere was festive and welcoming.
Bears may not be as prevalent in Highlands as in years past, but they are still wreaking havoc on area businesses.

Bears may not be as prevalent in Highlands as in years past, but they are still wreaking havoc on area businesses.

Bears beating the system

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
One night a few weeks ago, a massive bear caved in the top of the dumpster behind Mountain Fresh Grocery. Owner Steve Snead-Smith said it’s not a new problem. “We’ve had to get it replaced four times just this week,” he said. He thinks the bear that did it is a new one.
The Cashiers Marketplace hearing has been put on hold indefinitely following an injunction.

The Cashiers Marketplace hearing has been put on hold indefinitely following an injunction.

Marketplace hearing stayed following injunction

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
As the community faces burn out amidst the ongoing proposed Cashiers Marketplace development, hearings are now indefinitely stayed following a legal injunction brought forward by Holly Forest Association and Sapphire Valley Master Association.