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The recount will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 2, in the gym at the Robert C. Carpenter Community Building on Georgia Road. The recount is open to the public.

The recount will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 2, in the gym at the Robert C. Carpenter Community Building on Georgia Road. The recount is open to the public.

Recount scheduled for Macon Sheriff’s race

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Last Tuesday night found Brent Holbrooks and his supporters celebrating at Rathskeller as he was the top vote getter in the race to become the next sheriff of Macon County.
Submitted Photo Sycamore Flats, an old-time country band based out of Brevard, will take the stage on Friday, May 27.

Submitted Photo Sycamore Flats, an old-time country band based out of Brevard, will take the stage on Friday, May 27.

Sycamore Flats, Continental Divide to perform this weekend

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Two bands are gearing up for this week’s summer concert series, Friday Night Live and Saturday on Pines. Sycamore Flats, an old-time country band based out of Brevard, will take the stage on Friday, May 27.
Dogz Best Friend across the street from the Happ’s Place restaurant on Hwy. 107 is now owned by Carrie Forsyth Russell, a professional dog groomer and breeder for more than 30 years.

Dogz Best Friend across the street from the Happ’s Place restaurant on Hwy. 107 is now owned by Carrie Forsyth Russell, a professional dog groomer and breeder for more than 30 years.

New owner takes over Dogz Best Friend in Glenville

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
A dog grooming business in Glenville has a new owner, one who is already overhauling the shop and making a list of changes. Dogz Best Friend across the street from the Happ’s Place restaurant on Hwy.
Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle The new headquarters, located at 558 Frank Allen Road, sits on a three-acre plot of land valued at $850,000.

Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle The new headquarters, located at 558 Frank Allen Road, sits on a three-acre plot of land valued at $850,000.

Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau hold ribbon cutting for new facility

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
A ribbon cutting for the long-awaited opening of the new Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau headquarters in Cashiers was held on April 27, a little more than a year since ground was broken at the new headquarters.
Voters can cast ballots for candidates in any district. The Democrat candidates for District 2 will not be on the primary ballot. District 2 includes Franklin, Millshoal, Smithbridge, Union and Iotla precincts.

Voters can cast ballots for candidates in any district. The Democrat candidates for District 2 will not be on the primary ballot. District 2 includes Franklin, Millshoal, Smithbridge, Union and Iotla precincts.

Seven in running for county commissioner seats, pt. 2

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
District 2 incumbents Gary Shields (R) and Ronnie Beale (D) are running for re-election. Beale and Betty Cloer Wallace will be on the Democrat ticket in the November election.
During interviews and appearances at several recent forums, all five candidates agree the drug problem is the number one issue facing the county.

During interviews and appearances at several recent forums, all five candidates agree the drug problem is the number one issue facing the county.

Five in running for Macon sheriff

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Five Republican candidates are vying to be the next sheriff of Macon County. Long-time sheriff Robert Holland announced his retirement in June 2021; he was first elected to the office in 2002.
Three seats on the Macon County Board of Commissioners are up for grabs in this year’s county election

Three seats on the Macon County Board of Commissioners are up for grabs in this year’s county election

Seven running for Commissioner seats, pt. 1

Highlander Editor
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series introducing the candidates for the Macon County Board of Commissioners. Next week’s article will include candidates from District 2.