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Jeb Bring, of Highlands, receives his diploma during Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s commencement ceremony on May 21.

Jeb Bring, of Highlands, receives his diploma during Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s commencement ceremony on May 21.

Rabun Gap celebrates accomplished class of 2023

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School hosted its 120th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21, celebrating one of the School’s largest and most accomplished graduating classes.
Highlands 2023 graduates put on their caps prior to receiving their diplomas during Saturday’s commencement ceremony.

Highlands 2023 graduates put on their caps prior to receiving their diplomas during Saturday’s commencement ceremony.

Class of 2023 crosses the stage

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Highlands’ class of 2023 graduates entered quietly on Saturday morning, but they left with a roar. For the graduates who were conferred their diplomas on a stage set up in the new gym, the commencement ceremony marked the closing of one chapter in life and the beginning of a new adventure.
Highlands PD officers recovered methamphetamine, cash, and firearms during an investigation that led to the arrest of Robert Roland Anderson.

Highlands PD officers recovered methamphetamine, cash, and firearms during an investigation that led to the arrest of Robert Roland Anderson.

HPD makes drug arrest

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
A report of suspicious activity by members of the community led Highlands Police Officers to make a narcotics-related arrest on Thursday, May 25. Following the tip, Highlands Police officers were able to secure a search warrant to enter a local residence.
Chuck Leavell will be among the performers at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival from Nov. 9-12.

Chuck Leavell will be among the performers at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival from Nov. 9-12.

Highlands Food and Wine unveils entertainment lineup

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The 7th annual Highlands Food and Wine Festival taking place Nov. 9-12, will feature headliners End of the Line, Grace Potter and The War & Treaty, plus famed keyboardist Chuck Leavell returning to Highlands for an intimate performance. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, June 15 at 12 p.m.
The Foxfire Boys will be one of the featured acts during the first-ever “Gala Review” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

The Foxfire Boys will be one of the featured acts during the first-ever “Gala Review” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

Gala Review brings talent together at the PAC

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Since its grand opening in 2022, the new theater at the Highlands Performing Arts Center has been receiving rave reviews. In order to keep the facility in tip top shape, the PAC staff and board will be hosting the first-ever “Gala Review” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.
The Highlands Motoring Festival will field a full schedule of events June 8-11.

The Highlands Motoring Festival will field a full schedule of events June 8-11.

Motoring Fest rolls into town June 8-11

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Every year the Highlands Motoring Festival rolls into Highlands during the second week in June. For 2023, the four day festival runs from June 8 through June 11. During the week, some of the finest classic cars in existence will be seen in and around Highlands.
There will be a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget on June 1.

There will be a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget on June 1.

Town commissioners receive final 2023-24 budget draft

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 25, 2023
After three months of workshops, special meetings, and a retreat, the Town of Highlands unveiled its proposed 2023-24 operating budget on Thursday night. The total budget is $32,011,478.
Jannie Bean (right) shows off some of her custom jewelry creations during the Spring Fling at The Bascom on Tuesday.

Jannie Bean (right) shows off some of her custom jewelry creations during the Spring Fling at The Bascom on Tuesday.

Chamber kicks off busy week with "Spring Fling" event

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce kicked off a big week of events on Tuesday evening with its annual Spring Fling, which serves as an unofficial opening of the always popular “Business After Hours” series.
Highlands-Cashier Hospital is recognizing nurses, including Tracy Jernigan, Stephanie Mallonee, Kimberly Townsend, and Diana Shane, for all of their hard work in making patients lives better. Not pictured is Sarah Pennington.

Highlands-Cashier Hospital is recognizing nurses, including Tracy Jernigan, Stephanie Mallonee, Kimberly Townsend, and Diana Shane, for all of their hard work in making patients lives better. Not pictured is Sarah Pennington.

National Nurses Week celebrates essential profession

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
May 6-12 is National Nurses Week, and there is a common familial theme running through the storylines of some of the nurses working at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.