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The Appalachia Daily for July 28, 2026, Tuesday

Community Spotlight Tuesday brings a practical AI coffee session in Murphy, free music, a public hearing, road work, and school construction progress.

RiverRun Digital AI over Coffee with Real Estate

RiverRun Digital hosts AI over Coffee with Real Estate this Saturday, August 1 at 3:30 at The Press in downtown Murphy. Casual and useful. Learn everyday AI tools that can help with real estate and local business.

Free Concert Friday in Hayesville

The Clay County Communities Revitalization Association continues its free summer series on the historic square. Food and drinks begin at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Quick Brown Fox performs Friday, July 31. Red-bucket donations support ongoing revitalization projects.

Sources:
2026-07 | https://business.claychambernc.com/calendar/Details/cccra-2026-summer-concert-series-quick-brown-fox-1634714

Public Hearing Set for August 10

Hayesville Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. on a proposed rezoning from residential to commercial. Residents are invited to speak before any final decision.

Sources:
2026-07-23 | https://www.claycountyprogress.com/local/town-council-calls-public-hearing-rezoning

Blue Ridge Street Work Coming to Blairsville

The City of Blairsville expects to begin the Blue Ridge Street Improvement Project next month. Plans include resurfacing between the square and Earnest Street, drainage repairs, and pedestrian safety upgrades. Temporary traffic changes are likely.

Sources:
2026-07-22 | North Georgia News coverage of the upcoming project

Continued Work Zones on US 19/129

NCDOT crews remain active on the US 19/129 modernization near Ranger. Drivers should expect detours, shoulder work, and curve improvements this week and in the months ahead. Allow extra travel time.

Sources:
Recent Cherokee Scout updates on the ongoing project

Hayesville Intermediate School Construction Continues

Work on the new Hayesville Intermediate School stays on schedule. Progress on seating, stage areas, and related systems keeps the project moving for Clay County students and families.

Sources:
Recent Clay County Progress and local school construction updates

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