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The King’s Inn
Perched atop the crest of Fourth Street Hill, King’s Inn commanded a regal view of Main Street and the surrounding forest. Gentle breezes stirred the tall trees chasing away summer’s heat. Many of the Inn’s guests returned annually, spending summers rocking lazily on the wrap-around porches. Originally built as a private home by Monroe Skinner in 1878, it soon housed …
“Madge” Dillard Merrel
Until a few weeks before her death on her 99th birthday, Madge Merrell’s mind was sharp and her memory unbelievable. She could repeat word for word conversations from 70 years in the past. At the Dillard Farmhouse, she was born in 1907, a child of Thomas Allison Dillard and Susan Fugate, both life-long residents of Cashiers. Some of the apple …
Kannie Frances Heaton Knox
Kannie Frances Heaton, named after a Zachary relative, was born September 8, 1879, in Cashiers Valley, the sixth child of Hannibal Heaton and Louisa Emmelie Zachary. When Kannie was age 18, her mother committed suicide by hanging herself inside a barn. Shortly after the death of her mother, Kannie’s father and some of her siblings moved to the Ellijay section …
Milling Around Highlands
In the mid ‘70s James Shepherd moved from Colombia, South America, to accept a position as principal at Highlands School. His response to how he liked Highlands still stands out in my mind: “It’s great, but I’ve never seen so many trees!” Trees have long been one of our greatest resources, providing us with a source of pride and revenue. From …
History in the Macon
What do we Maconites have in common with Bibb County, Georgia? Answer: Nathaniel Macon, a North Carolina Congressman who served 1791 to 1828. The city of Macon, Georgia, and the county of Macon, North Carolina, both bear his name. Residents of that statesman’s constituency traveled south to settle in Central Georgia. They named the area in Macon’s tribute. Why did they …
Do I Need a Coach?
Have you noticed that there are more and more ads and articles about Health Coaching and Nutritional Counseling? Culturally, we are seeing a trend toward achieving better health and vitality through natural means — nutrition, detoxification, supplements, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and many, many other “plans” to get healthy. A strong foundation is required for these protocols to work. The gimmicks are …
Co-Existing with Wildlife
A wounded buck limped into my yard last week. I recognized his distinctive rack. He was part of a small herd that frequents the wooded ridge on which I live. Deer have been scarce since last year’s logging of adjacent property. It was unusual to see him at all, let alone solo in broad daylight. His rear left leg was …
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Religion is the underpinning of the Town of Highlands. From the earliest days of Highlands, religion has played a major role in the character of the town. According to historical accounts, the Methodists were the first folks to build a house of worship here. As you enter Highlands from the west you will see the First Baptist Church on the …
Retirement: Wants and Options
Will I have enough money in retirement? It’s a question more and more Americans are asking. Baby boomers in particular wonder if they’ll be able to live comfortably and securely when they leave the workaday world. The good news is that you may be able to retire with confidence and enough assets — if you get organized. That means thinking about …
Decaffeinating Life
I didn’t really want a cup of coffee. I don’t drink it anymore. Yet, at 7:00 this morning I was at Mickey D’s window ordering a senior decaf. An hour later I discovered I was in a Divine Choreography. Coffee got me in the car. The car radio was turned on and tuned into NPR. NPR was broadcasting “On Being.” …
Ooh! That Smarts!
We see patients every day with neck pain, headaches, arm pain, and a number of other problems that originate in the neck. There are many things that might be causing the problem: sleeping on the wrong pillow, lying in a recliner, working long hours on the computer, automobile accidents. The list could go on and on but up until recently we rarely …
Legendary Living
This month’s Home of Distinction is the perfectly-distilled tonic for the cares of the world. A large dose of its charm is derived from its very location — Resting atop a knoll in the gated King Mountain Club on the Atlanta side of Highlands, this house is surrounded by tall hardwoods, rhododendron, and laurels. The winter views include Rabun Bald …
