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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.
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.