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¡Que Rico!

Casa Amigos Bar & Grill, 3638 US Hwy 64 in Sapphire, is a quick ticket to fun and fine dining. For reservations or quick questions or take-out,

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New Chapter at CLE

Meg Stevens takes the reins of the Center for Life Enrichment, bringing enthusiasm and a genuine love for the Plateau.

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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Lego At the Library

Devotees of Lego, that series of ubiquitous multi-colored plastic bricks, know that there are mighty benefits to the unfettered play of a child’s imagination. Children learn to read complex directions, how to measure, and how to cultivate unfettered artistic expression. Though they don’t realize it, these children are nurturing a foundation for deeper understandings of math, the sciences, and the …

A Stellar Season

Since 1992, The Center for Life Enrichment has been educating, enlightening and entertaining Highlanders with their wide variety of classes and adventures.    As the community settles into a quieter season, the Curriculum Committee is busily scheduling lecturers for the 2017 season.    It’s a challenge to outdo this year’s offerings. More than 2,500 people attended 120 lectures – an …

Lingo and Bingo

The Literacy Council of Highlands is the beneficiary of Rotary Bingo, Thursday, November 3, at the Highlands Community Building. Located next to the town ball field, there’s parking galore.  Bring your friends and fill up a table or two.  Friendly rivalry always adds to the fun.   Bingo is one of the most economical forms of entertainment and you’re supporting …


Culinary Craze

Autumn is a time of transformation, as the greens of summer morph into the show-stopping colors of fall.   So, too, has what was previously known as Highlands Culinary Weekend, transformed into the Highlands Food and Wine Festival, a four-day party held November 10-13. The new name speaks of the reimagining of this weekend as a festival for all, celebrating …

A Southern Living Show House

Perched high above the Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove is a stunning Arts and Crafts-style estate featured as a Southern Living Showhouse.  At 4500 feet, the mesmerizing panoramic views overlook the Tom Jackson–designed golf course to the distant mountain vistas.   Enjoy relaxed entertaining while pampering family and friends in utmost comfort.  The carefully designed floor plan optimizes every …

Gracious Mountain Living

Pass through the gated entrance and proceed down a sun-dappled lane to your dream home just a short hop from downtown Highlands.  The scent of rhododendron and mountain laurel fill the air as you approach the wide front porch.  The rock and wood exterior combine with rhododendron rails on the decks to give this home an appealing mountain flair.  Notice …


Treasures Await

More than 35 dealers have compiled a wide array of antiques and collectibles, all to be found at Porter’s Coffeehouse and Collectibles located at 6772 Highway 441 North in Dillard, Georgia.  This warehouse, which includes more than 10,000 square feet of carefully curated collectibles, is just down the street from the Gulf station on Highway 441, just a short drive …

Give a Little Whistle

One of Macon County’s favorite whistle stops is, well, the Whistle Stop.  For years it has enticed tourists and residents alike to experience its magical offerings.  The Whistle Stop features everything from original art and craft, to antiques and collectibles, to one-of-a-kind shops to barrels of penny candy, to almost anything your heart could desire. Last year Ingles Markets bought …

Pat Allen, Up Close and Personal

When Pat Allen moved to Highlands 22 years ago, she could not have imagined the success of her real estate career and owning her own firm, Pat Allen Realty Group.   She and her husband, also named Pat, and a retired oral-surgeon, moved from Macon, Georgia, and opened a bed and breakfast, the Morning Star Inn, which they ran for …


Everything About Them Shines

Highlands Fine Art and Estate Jewelry, owned by Joe and Claudia Lazow, has been open for business on Main Street in Highlands for almost two decades. They offer one of the most diversified collections of estate and fine modern jewelry and watches, both new and pre-owned, in the area.  The quality of their merchandise and their commitment to exceptional customer …

The Consignment Market

When is a consignment shop more than a consignment shop? When it’s lovingly owned and overseen by a retired Interior Designer.  Such is the case with The Consignment Market located at 12 Chestnut Square in Cashiers, owned by Carol Hartley.  Thanks to her experience as an interior designer and her vision this consignment shop offers everything you need to make …

Total Eclipse, 2017

It’s the kind of mind-blowing visual event you’ll never forget, and it’s coming to Highlands August 21, 2017.  What is it?  A magnificent eclipse of the sun… not a partial eclipse … a rare, total eclipse.  While total eclipses occur somewhere on earth every 18 months, the chance of one occurring in the same location happens every 375 years. The eclipse’s …