Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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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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It’s Good To Be King

The female Belted Kingfisher is recognized by her splendid feathered finery. She’s courted by the slavish attention of her mate.

Spring’s Arrival

The arrival of warmer weather and the presence of unpredictable hatches means that local streams are once more the arenas for Close Encounters of The Finned Kind.

Winfield Farm selected as site for Bear Shadow ‘Base Camp’

Highlands Festivals, Inc. announces 50-acre Winfield Farm as site for Bear Shadow ‘Base Camp’ main stage location to enhance fan experience. Maximum capacity remains 1,000 guests per day, with viewing areas now available in 4-, 6- and 8-person configurations


Joy Garden Tour

The Joy Garden Tour, set for July in Cashiers, is a marvelous tonic for the stresses of this Covid-battered year.

Power of Dreams

A special exhibition at the Bascom,  “Freewheeling: The Allure of the Automobile in Contemporary Art” runs from May 11–August 21. The Highlands Motoring Festival is revving up for a June 10-13 return to the Plateau. For more information, visit highlandsmotoringfestival.com.

Chuck Leavell, The Tree Man

Bear Shadow Festival Rock Star Chuck Leavell’s long, strange journey began with the magic of Ray Charles and led through worldwide fame with The Rolling Stones, before ending up in the deep woods outside Macon, Georgia.


Mutual Support

Both Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library and Hudson Library have access to vast collections of books, DVDs and CD books.

Suddenly March

In like a lion, out like a lamb, March is so much more. And don’t forget to fire up your waffle griddle and hoard your Oreos!

All Around Earth Day

A lower-key, more personal celebration is on tap for this year’s Earth Day, set for April 22.


How ‘bout Them Apples?

The noble apple tree finally gets its day in the sun with The Cashiers Historical Society’s Heritage Apple Day, set for Saturday, March 27 at the Cashiers Community Center.

Winter Cover Photo Contest

As we’re all focused on the arrival of spring, don’t forget those memories of winter. Laurel Magazine is saving a spot for you in its Winter 2022 Cover Photo Contest.

The Secret Season

During the winter to early-spring months, the Cashiers-Highlands high-elevation Plateau comes alive during a “secret season.”