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The comments come in reference to a decision made during a special called meeting on Aug. 24, where commissioners reached a verbal consensus to enforce all its residential ordinances, which bans short term rentals in R-1.

The comments come in reference to a decision made during a special called meeting on Aug. 24, where commissioners reached a verbal consensus to enforce all its residential ordinances, which bans short term rentals in R-1.

Public makes more comments on STR situation

At the last regularly scheduled Highlands Town Board of Commissioners meeting, Thursday, Sept. 16, the public comment section was full of people raising issues and protecting short term rentals. The comments come in reference to a decision made during a special called meeting on Aug.
The series will go on from Sept. to Dec., once a month.

The series will go on from Sept. to Dec., once a month.

Hudson Library to host adult mental health series

The Hudson Library has partnered with Vaya Health Foundation to bring an Adult Mental Health series to the library. Librarian Carlyn Morenus said one of the main priorities the library system promotes is mental health.

Atlanta-based author sets new novel in Highlands

Atlanta-based high school English teacher and author Christopher Swann has set his newest novel right here on the Plateau. Swann is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and earned his Ph.D. in creative writing from Georgia State University.
In a special called meeting on Aug. 24, the Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners reached a verbal consensus to enforce all its residential ordinances, which bans short term rentals in R-1.

In a special called meeting on Aug. 24, the Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners reached a verbal consensus to enforce all its residential ordinances, which bans short term rentals in R-1.

Economic impact of STR’s

In a special called meeting on Aug. 24, the Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners reached a verbal consensus to enforce all its residential ordinances, which bans short term rentals in R-1.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Starting at Kelsey Hutchinson Park, the group walked up Main Street at 8:46 a.m., the exact time when the first plane hit the World Trade Center 20 years ago.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Starting at Kelsey Hutchinson Park, the group walked up Main Street at 8:46 a.m., the exact time when the first plane hit the World Trade Center 20 years ago.

In honor of the fallen

2,996 plus 13 steps were walked by the Highlands Fire Department, Highlands Police Department and more than 100 locals in honor of the first responders, active duty and veterans that lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Starting at Kelsey Hutchinson Park, the group walked up Main Street at 8:46 a.m.
Photo by Dustin Hirschfeld A picture of Bridal Veil Falls during Tropical Storm Ida.

Photo by Dustin Hirschfeld A picture of Bridal Veil Falls during Tropical Storm Ida.

Highlands sees large amount of rainfall in August

In August, Highlands saw a significant increase in rainfall because of Tropical Storms Fred and Ida. The usual average rainfall in Highlands is 6.6 inches, but in August of this year, Highlands saw 20.05 inches of rain.
On Sept. 3, the attorneys representing the opposing group sent a letter to Highlands town manager Josh Ward and Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor requesting several documents, meeting minutes from past meetings and conversations between the Town, Mayor, commissioners, planning board members and attorneys in regard to short or long term rentals in town.

On Sept. 3, the attorneys representing the opposing group sent a letter to Highlands town manager Josh Ward and Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor requesting several documents, meeting minutes from past meetings and conversations between the Town, Mayor, commissioners, planning board members and attorneys in regard to short or long term rentals in town.

Town attorney releases statement on STR's, opposing group attorneys send letter requesting documents

In a special called meeting on Aug. 24, the Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners reached a verbal consensus to enforce all its residential ordinances, which bans short term rentals in R-1.