1) North Georgia Mountain Weather: A Cold Night, Then a New Year Warm-Up
Tonight is the big headline for the North Georgia mountains: the temperature drops fast, and you’ll feel it in the morning.
Expect a breezy, cooler Monday with a quick shower possible early.
The coldest night in the forecast is tonight, with a sharp overnight low.
Sunshine returns for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Rain chances creep back in late week into Saturday.
Sources:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/blairsville/30512/weather-forecast/331123
News Date: December 29, 2025.
2) New Business Monday: Babes Corner Store Opens in Hayesville
A new corner store opening in a small town is still a big deal, especially when it’s the kind of place that saves you an extra trip for basics.
A new neighborhood stop that’s convenient for day-to-day essentials.
A reminder that “small” business openings can have a big local impact.
Good example of why local news matters: it helps neighbors discover what’s new.
Sources:
https://www.claycountyprogress.com/local-news/babes-corner-store
News Date: July 10, 2025.
3) Cherokee County, NC: Open Bid for Landfill Mechanics Building, Deadline Jan. 15
If you’re a contractor, or you work with one, this is a deadline worth putting on the calendar.
Bid proposals are due by 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The listing includes bid opening time and basic submittal instructions.
This is the kind of infrastructure work that supports county services long-term.
Sources:
https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=18
News Date: December 10, 2025.
4) North Carolina 2026 Election Calendar: Deadlines Come Fast
The point here isn’t politics. It’s the calendar, because deadlines are how people get left out.
Candidate filing for 2026 wrapped up in December.
The statewide schedule lays out the next steps and major election milestones.
If you vote by mail or rely on early voting, it’s smart to mark the key dates now.
Sources:
https://www.ncsbe.gov/news/press-releases/2025/11/18/nc-state-board-elections-sets-2026-election-schedule
https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/693/Board-of-Elections
News Date: November 18, 2025.
5) Union County, GA: Board of Registrars Meeting Listed for Jan. 12
This is one of those meetings most people only care about when they need something clarified, so it’s helpful to know where the information lives ahead of time.
The Agenda Center lists a Board of Registrars regular meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The meeting entry shows when it was posted, which helps confirm it’s current.
If you’re helping a family member with election or registration questions, this is a good reference point.
Sources:
News Date: December 17, 2025.
6) Fannin County, GA: Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance PDF
If you own, manage, or are considering a short-term rental in Fannin County, it’s worth reading the ordinance before the busy seasons, not during a problem.
Ordinance text spells out requirements and expectations for short-term vacation rentals.
Useful for owners, managers, and neighbors trying to understand the rules.
Reading it early is almost always easier than reacting after a complaint or notice.
Sources:
News Date: August 26, 2025.
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