Anna Norton, The Literacy and Learning Center

The Swingin’ Medallions return to Highlands on July 12 for a high‑energy evening benefiting The Literacy &a Learning Center’s free community programs.

TL&LC debuts its Book of the Month series with Iker’s enthusiastic spotlight on Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.

Former ESL student Faviola Olvera now leads TL&LC’s Citizenship Class, using her own naturalization journey to empower new citizens and strengthen the community she loves.

Tricia’s steady encouragement at The Literacy & Learning Center transforms self‑doubt into confidence and learning into joy.

Free programs at TL&LC empower families, preparing children for school and adults for better jobs.

This holiday season, The Literacy & Learning Center honors the volunteers, donors, and families who fuel its mission of free, transformative education in Highlands.

This Thanksgiving, students at The Literacy & Learning Center share what they’re most grateful for—from mentors and friends to family and the safe, supportive space where learning comes to life.

As the 2025–26 school year begins, The Literacy and Learning Center invites families to enroll in its free, high-quality educational programs—from Pre-K to after-school tutoring—designed to support learners of all ages across Macon County.

From humble beginnings in a church basement to a thriving educational hub, The Literacy & Learning Center has spent over 30 years empowering learners of all ages on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau—one book, one student, one future
at a time.