The Literacy Council of Highlands reopened for after school instruction on Sept. 21 following a closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kiki Donikian, owner of Midpoint Highlands on Main Street, has built a successful restaurant through hard work and perseverance.
The Highlands Park and Recreation Department will reconfigure two tennis courts located at the rec center to six new pickleball courts, following approval by the town board.
The Macon County board of education voted to move grades K-5 into "Plan A" as of Oct. 5.
The 2020 Cullasaja Women’s Outreach Grants Committee awarded more than $244,000 in grants to 22 local nonprofit agencies this year. Pictured are, back row: Gail Hughes, Dawn Van Fleet, Jean Hyde, Martha Caire, Marianne Lassiter, Emily Adkins, Margaret Lauletta, co-chair Jo Hill and Donna Woltzen. Second row: Nelly Rice, Judith Bobo, Cherry Tyde, Deb Kabinoff, Debbie Thompson, Kay Johnson and co-chair Lindy Colson Harrison. Seated: co-chair Nancy Harrison and Donna Thoele.
Habitat for Hounds builds houses for dogs in need.
Highlands traditionally draws big crowds along Main Street for the annual Halloween celebration. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel the 2020 event.
Highlands traditionally draws big crowds along Main Street for the annual Halloween celebration. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel the 2020 event.
A proposed 16-unit employee housing complex at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is under review by a town board subcommittee following a request for water and sewer service.