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Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging; Meg Ham, RT, R, M, CT; Laura Ammons, RT, R, M, CT with the 3D mammography machine.

Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging; Meg Ham, RT, R, M, CT; Laura Ammons, RT, R, M, CT with the 3D mammography machine.

3D mammography now available at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Residents of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and surrounding areas now have the opportunity to catch breast cancer earlier with the help of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s new 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) machine.
Macon County approves $56.8 million budget

Macon County approves $56.8 million budget

Macon County passes budget with tax increase

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The Macon County Board of Commissioners approved a $56,681,218 budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year during their regularly scheduled meeting on June 8, albeit by the slimmest of margins.
FDIC approves Highlands Banking Company

FDIC approves Highlands Banking Company

Highlands Banking Company approved

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 17, 2021
A proposed new bank in Highlands took another step forward when the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation granted conditional approval to Highlands Banking Company on June 2.
The new fire station will be located at 149 Franklin Road. The funding for the $6.8 million was made possible by a two-cent fire tax increase.

The new fire station will be located at 149 Franklin Road. The funding for the $6.8 million was made possible by a two-cent fire tax increase.

Weather playing a big factor in construction of new Highlands Fire Department

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Construction of the new Highlands Fire Department has begun, but the weather could effect how long it takes to be completed.  In January, the construction was delayed due to a paperwork error when the town tried to close the loan for construction.

From technical to botanical

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Lance Matzke reporter@highlandsnews.com   In 2018, Danielle Hartsfield took over the Cosper Flowers. She had worked in the store for more than two years, learning how to create arrangements, place orders, and the ins-and-outs of running the business.  “I’m just a kid with a dream,” she said.

From technical to botanical

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Lance Matzke reporter@highlandsnews.com   In 2018, Danielle Hartsfield took over the Cosper Flowers. She had worked in the store for more than two years, learning how to create arrangements, place orders, and the ins-and-outs of running the business.  “I’m just a kid with a dream,” she said.
The Highlands Motoring Festival opens its four-day run today with the “One Lap of the Mountains” driving tour.

The Highlands Motoring Festival opens its four-day run today with the “One Lap of the Mountains” driving tour.

Highlands Motoring Festival kicks off 14th year of automotive events

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
After a rain-soaked 2019 outing and the cancellation of 2020’s festivities, the Highlands Motoring Festival returns this weekend, revving into its 14th year as the region’s premiere automotive event. The 2021 schedule features more opportunities for motoring enthusiasts to enjoy than ever.
Skyline Lodge and Highlands Cable Group worked together to create a 10-gig connection for the lodge.

Skyline Lodge and Highlands Cable Group worked together to create a 10-gig connection for the lodge.

Partnership leads to 10-gig connection

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 10, 2021
A partnership between Skyline Lodge and Highlands Cable Group will bring the first 10-gigabit internet connection to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
The Highlands board of commissioners is considering a $28 million budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

The Highlands board of commissioners is considering a $28 million budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

Town considering $28 million budget

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The Highlands budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year was unveiled to the public for the first time during the May board of commissioners meeting. Town manager Josh Ward made the budget presentation and noted that the balanced ledger for the coming year will total $28,468,209.