Soundcheck Friday at The Flying Trout in Blairsville
If you want a live-music Friday night in Blairsville, The Flying Trout has a sing-along set running 6:00–9:00 p.m. It’s billed as pop, rock, and country favorites, which usually means you’ll know the words and you’ll leave in a better mood.
Live music option for tonight.
Time window listed as 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Good pick for a low-key night out.
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The Marshall Tucker Band in Hiawassee on Saturday
Hiawassee has a big Saturday night show at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, with The Marshall Tucker Band starting at 7:00 p.m. Special guest Hunter Flynn is listed on the venue event page.
Saturday night concert in Towns County.
Start time listed as 7:00 p.m.
Plan a little extra time for arrival and parking.
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Save-the-date: Sidewalk Prophets acoustic evening in Hayesville
Looking ahead to spring, an acoustic evening with Sidewalk Prophets is listed for Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Truett Memorial Baptist Church in Hayesville, with a 7:00 p.m. start.
Save-the-date for an April concert night.
Venue: Truett Memorial Baptist Church.
Start time listed as 7:00 p.m.
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Undated | https://www.bandsintown.com/e/107566742
Andrews weekend: Southern Samaritans ribbon cutting and Seed Swap
Andrews has two community-friendly reasons to get out of the house. Southern Samaritans has a ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, and the 2nd Annual Seed Swap is set for Sunday afternoon at FernCrest Winery, with a snow date the following Sunday.
Ribbon cutting: Friday at noon.
Seed Swap: Sunday 3:00–5:00 p.m., with a snow date.
Great weekend options for meeting neighbors.
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Undated | https://allevents.in/andrews/southern-samaritans-ribbon-cutting/200029410758220
Undated | https://allevents.in/andrews/2nd-annual-seed-swap/200029452017542
Blue Ridge administrative transition update
The City of Blue Ridge posted a news release dated January 7 stating that the co-interim city administrator arrangement has ended. The release says Chief Rob Stuart returns full-time as Police Chief and Mandi Cody’s interim administrator contract will not be renewed.
Administrative change is effective immediately per the release.
Chief Rob Stuart returns full-time to Police Chief role.
Watch for follow-on city updates and agenda items.
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2026-01-07 | https://www.cityofblueridgega.gov/council/page/city-blue-ridge-announces-administrative-transition
Cherokee County, NC tax listing reminder for January
Cherokee County’s tax notice page reminds residents that the annual tax listing period runs from January 1 through January 31. If you need to report property changes or confirm your information, this is the window to do it.
Listing period: Jan 1 through Jan 31.
Useful reminder if you’ve made property changes.
Don’t wait until the last week if you can help it.
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