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Voter ID law hits new snag

Dan Brown

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

By Dan Brown

Staff

On Jan. 24, 2019 Ann Coxe was critically injured escaping a house fire and was told she would never walk again. Nearly one year later, Coxe is walking and continues to recover. Photo: Dan Brown/Staff

Road to recovery: Cashiers woman beats the odds and learns to walk again

Dan Brown

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Two days after Cashiers resident Ann Coxe broke her back in a 12-foot jump off the front porch of the burning Monte Vista Road house she lived in with friends and co-workers, doctors told her they

Members of the African Children’s Choir sing a lively African song. The children also perform African dances.

African Children's Choir announces Jan. 24 plateau concert

Special to the Chronicle

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Decked out in reindeer-theme garb, Cashiers Valley Preschool 3, 4 and 5 year olds “play” prop instruments and sing “Jingle Bell Rock” during the school’s Christmas program Friday. They include, from left, Samuel Wingate, Lucy Lopez. Elias Flores-Jimenez, Leigh Helms and McKinley Pusch. (Photo by Don Richeson.)

Preschoolers Celebrate Yule

Don Richeson

Monday, December 23, 2019

CASHIERS -- It was a case of cuteness overload Friday as about two dozen Cashiers Valley Preschool students donned paper reindeer antlers and gave their all performing songs and dancing on stage du

Olivia Harris, the daughter of Ben and Liz Harris of Cashiers, plays “Rosamund” in "Robber Bridegroom."

Cashiers' Olivia Harris and Kenny Hall star in 'Robber Bridegroom' lead roles

Don Richeson

Thursday, December 19, 2019

CASHIERS -- Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s recent musical, “The Robber Bridegroom,” featured two southern Jackson County 17 year olds in the lead roles.

Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club Director of Outdoor Pursuits Mike Venneri leans out the window and waves as he rides in the train engineer’s spot on Mountaintop’s Polar Express “train” entry in the 45th annual Cashiers Christmas Parade Saturday. The entry won the parade’s top Christmas Star award. (Photo by Don Richeson.)

Hundreds View Parade

Don Richeson

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

CASHIERS -- The third time was a charm for the annual Cashiers Christmas Parade, which rolled through the crossroads just after noon Saturday after being canceled due to snow the previous two year

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has new CEO

Don Richeson

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS PLATEAU -- The hospital closest to Cashiers has a new leader at its helm.

Talking southern Jackson County Christmas tree economics and the upcoming tree season are, from left, customer Larry Morganthal, Moss Christmas Tree Farm co-owner Paula Moss-Fowler and Associate Hilda Nevius. (Photo by Dan Brown.)

'O Christmas Tree'

Dan Brown

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

NORTON-GLENVILLE -- Southern Jackson County residents live in a top Christmas tree growing area.

Longtime Cashiers Salvation Army bellringer George Henry, left, receives a hug from Jane Hall of Cashiers as she stops to make a donation Friday. (Photo by Don Richeson.)

Ingles kettles herald Christmas season

Don Richeson

Friday, December 6, 2019

CASHIERS -- The Salvation Army red kettles are back at Ingles for the Christmas season.

This month’s Betsy Paul Properties raffle item is a ceramic vase artwork by ceramic artist Patricia Moore and wood turner Richard Moore.

Betsy Paul Properties supports Cashiers-Glenville firefighters

Don Richeson

Friday, November 29, 2019

CASHIERS -- Betsy Paul Properties is continuing to raffle off great plateau art every month to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Volunteer Fire Department.