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Natural World to Worldview
Readers of The Highlander are familiar with the works of cartoonist Duncan Greenlee. Each week for the past 31 years Duncan’s cartoons have provided a glimpse of his pen and ink talent as he puts a spin on some current event. “Highlands is very blessed in that so many problems that we have are minor,” he says. “Through the …
Go Ahead. Wine Not?
With the arrival of the new year, days are short, the sun is low in the sky, and the air is biting cold. It’s tempting to stay close to the fire with a with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of nice Merlot. It’s also the perfect time to plan a trip to warmer climes, which happens to …
What a Wonderful Web
Drum roll, please. The new website for Laurel is up and ready for your viewing pleasure. We don’t mean to brag, but…okay, we are bragging! It’s been a long time in the making and we think it was worth the wait. It’s the same address, TheLaurelMagazine.com, but much more interactive and colorful than our original site. Visitors are able to click …
Lovin’ Our Locals
If you live in Macon, Jackson, Transylvania, and Rabun counties you have an opportunity to enjoy the amenities at Old Edwards Inn and Spa at special rates for their We Love Locals winter event. This much-anticipated program runs Sundays through Thursdays during January, February, and March. Let’s start with the elegant, sumptuous rooms which are offered at a rate …
Simply Irresistible!
With four previous incarnations, the Friends of Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library’s Chocolate Cook-Off has become an undeniable sweet spot on the otherwise dreary winter calendar. This year’s cook-off promises to offer all of the hallmarks of this annual event – newly-minted recipes that demonstrate an artist’s commitment to her craft, cherished dishes that evoke a flood of deeply sensual memories, …
Warm Up Your Winter
Sometimes it seems like the entire Cashiers community has gone into a long winter’s nap. Part of that is a reflection of the fact that many second-homeowners have fled to warmer climes. Part of it’s derived from the fact that most tourists still haven’t discovered the sublime beauty of the landscape in the midst of winter. Whatever the reasons, Albert …
Winter Photo Cover Contest
Whether you’re an aspiring photographer, a seasoned professional, or simply someone with a good eye, this is your chance to become our cover artist for the 2018 Winter Edition of The Laurel. We’re once again having our annual winter photo competition with the winning photograph being chosen as our cover for next winter’s edition, so grab your camera, capture a …
A Sensational Season Awaits
While we are all enjoying the peaceful calm that is winter in Highlands, it isn’t too soon to look forward to another wonderful summer season when we emerge from our quietude and hit the scene running. One of the things that many of us look forward to is another year of performances at the Highlands Playhouse. This year the marks …
Chocolate Cook-off
The Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library will hold their fourth annual Chocolate Cook-off on Saturday, February 7, at the library. The event offers a double treat — delectable chocolate to get you ready for Valentine’s Day, and the opportunity to support the Friends of the Library in Cashiers. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library to …
Murder Not Prohibited
It’s Prohibition 1925 and alcoholic beverages are hard to come by, but not at Harry’s Happy Hideaway when the Highlands Cashiers Players present a dinner theater mystery entitled “Murder Not Prohibited.” Scheduled for six performances at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 20-22 and February 27 – March 1, the show is one of the most …
Chamber Celebrates Winners
At the end of Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s 85th year of promoting community enterprise, there is an evolution going on. The Chamber’s focus is shifting from touting Highlands as a seasonal resort to a year-round township. May through October is extended to include all the fabulous attractions the Plateau has to offer through winter and early spring. This year, as …
Llama Hike
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers is a one-to-one mentoring program in which relationships are built with youth by offering consistency, encouragement, and role modeling. For the majority of the time, participants in our program meet regularly on an individual basis, yet there are select times throughout the year that allow for novel enrichment opportunities for our whole BBBS …
