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Mountain Findings honored its volunteers during a recent members meeting.

Mountain Findings honored its volunteers during a recent members meeting.

Mountain Findings recognizes volunteers at annual meeting

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Volunteering isn’t just about the good feelings - it’s about action. And action is what our Mountain Findings members have taken, fueled by passion, drive, and a commitment to make a positive difference in our community.
Brookings’ Anglers, which has locations in Highlands and Cashiers is building a new facility on Cashiers Lake. The new retailer will include a beer and wine bar for post-fishing refreshments.

Brookings’ Anglers, which has locations in Highlands and Cashiers is building a new facility on Cashiers Lake. The new retailer will include a beer and wine bar for post-fishing refreshments.

Brookings' building new location

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
By early 2024, a fly-fishing outfitter in Cashiers will relocate to its new space on the shores of Cashiers Lake in the heart of town. Brookings’ Anglers, which is located off Hwy. 107 South next to Woof Gang Bakery, is gearing up for a move and construction is underway on a new store.
Highlands board of commissioners approved the 2023-24 budget on Thursday night.

Highlands board of commissioners approved the 2023-24 budget on Thursday night.

Town approves operating budget

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Without much fanfare the Town of Highlands passed its 2023-24 operating budget on Thursday night.

Thrillers from Capitol Hill

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 15, 2023
They say there is no substitute for experience. Author Stephen McGuire would certainly agree with that adage. Drawing on his decades of experience as a federal judge, McGuire has transitioned to a second career as a prolific author of Washington, D.C.-based thrillers.
The featured marque for the 2023 Highlands Motoring Festival was BMW. The brand was showcased during all four days of the festival.

The featured marque for the 2023 Highlands Motoring Festival was BMW. The brand was showcased during all four days of the festival.

Classic cars come together

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Highlands Motoring Festival continued to build on its reputation as one of the premier classic car events in the Southeast with a stellar four-day run over the weekend.
The Macon County Board of Commissioners is continuing to work on the proposed 2023-24 budget.

The Macon County Board of Commissioners is continuing to work on the proposed 2023-24 budget.

Higdon wants county budget number to decrease

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Macon County Board of Commissioners concluded nearly 10 combined hours of talks with department heads and discussions regarding the 2023-24 budget in its second budget workshop on Thursday, June 8.
Old Edwards Inn and Half-Mile Farm in Highlands was recently recognized by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the “World’s Top Hotels.”

Old Edwards Inn and Half-Mile Farm in Highlands was recently recognized by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the “World’s Top Hotels.”

Old Edwards Inn a top hotel for 2023

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Anyone who has spent time in Highlands knows the name Old Edwards Inn. And as a recent recognition by Travel and Leisure Magazine shows, the hospitality group’s reputation for top-tier service is continuing to grow.
Dr. Allen Hurlbert will deliver the first Zahner Lecture of the season at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 at the Highlands Nature Center.

Dr. Allen Hurlbert will deliver the first Zahner Lecture of the season at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 at the Highlands Nature Center.

Zahner Lectures kick off for 2023

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Highlands Biological Foundation will kick off its annual Zahner Conservation Lecture series at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 15  with Dr. Allen Hurlbert’s program titled “Birds, Big Data, and Citizen Science: Understanding the Impacts of Global Change,” with a small reception to follow.
The Literacy and Learning Center in Highlands is starting a Pre-K program.

The Literacy and Learning Center in Highlands is starting a Pre-K program.

TLLC to start Pre-K program

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Stepping up to fill the education gap. That has been at the heart of The Literacy and Learning Center’s mission since the organization opened its doors for the first time.
Hundreds of green thumbs flocked to the annual Mountain Garden Club plant sale on Saturday morning at the town baseball field.

Hundreds of green thumbs flocked to the annual Mountain Garden Club plant sale on Saturday morning at the town baseball field.

Plant sale draws hundreds

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 1, 2023
A cold drizzle did nothing to slow the droves of plant lovers who lined up bright and early for the annual Mountain Garden Club plant sale on Saturday. With dozens of varieties of native plants available for purchase, volunteers did their best to direct traffic once the floodgates opened at 9 a.m.