Opinion

Mayor on Duty - 2.15.24

Thursday night, February 15, the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners will meet at the Highlands Recreation Center. The proceedings can also be accessed by a YouTube link, which is located on the town website.    The monthly town workshop will begin at 6 p.m.

Staying up late on Super Sunday

Traditions are wonderful things. That is, until they fly in the face of common sense. On Sunday night millions of people around the globe tuned in to watch the final NFL game of the season between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.

Mayor on Duty - 2.8.24

The Gorge Road is a vital link for the two cities in Macon County, Franklin and Highlands.  Thankfully, the repairs were completed in the past few days.  Luckily, the sections did not completely fail.

It's almost time to pay the tax man

With the arrival of Internal Revenue Service forms in many mailboxes this week, it’s once again everyone’s favorite season – tax season.

Mayor on Duty - 1.25.24

I reluctantly write this piece but feel compelled to do so.  To be clear, our Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has been a great asset to our community over the past five years.  Tom Neal has provided outstanding leadership, which has made many of us very proud of our medical facility.

SnowFest brings winter fun

Highlands has seen plenty of cold days in the past two weeks. Temperatures in the single digits with wind chills below zero were the talk of the town last weekend. But the one thing Highlands has not experienced yet this winter is snow.

Mayor on Duty - 1.18.24

This Thursday, the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners returns to work for the new year.  Our monthly workshop meeting will begin at 6 pm, followed by the business meeting at 7 pm.  Both sessions are at the Highlands Community Center next to the ball field.

Appreciating the quiet months

Anyone who has lived in Highlands for a long period of time probably has more appreciation for January and February than the guests who visit during the winter. Over the past week or two there has not been much happening around town, and to be honest, it’s refreshing.

Mayor on Duty - 1.11.24

Last Friday, I signed a stack of town checks in my office.  Fridays are check signing days.  The process begins at the first of the week when invoices come to the town clerk.  Our clerk also doubles as our accounts receivable officer.