Economic Upswing
Good news! Macon County’s economy appears to be on the upswing. The towns of Highlands and Franklin and all of Macon County have enjoyed a recent economic rebound. Highlands Mayor […]
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The Art of Growing
In 1996 Jeff and Jodie Zahner decided to open a cute little garden center called Chattooga Gardens in Cashiers. They wanted to specialize in plants that would thrive in our […]
The Importance of Play
When was the last time you really played? We get bogged down in the minutia of daily life and sometimes forget to step outside and breathe. Dr. Trish Ring has created […]
Legendary Golf Clubs
Highlands is scoring a coup by attracting Bobby Grace to move his Tour Studio here from St. Petersburg, Florida, in the near future. Grace, who’s toured the area many times […]
The Height of Happiness
The Highlands Chamber has a brand new marketing tool to attract targeted travelers: The Height of Happiness. Thanks to the expert team at BCF Marketing, Highlands has a logo and […]
Red Carpet Replica Jewels
Who hasn’t dreamed of walking the red carpet? For most of us that will never happen, but we can still get the red carpet experience at Highlands’ newest jewelry boutique, […]
Aspiration Destination
When the Highlands Chamber of Commerce promotes tourism, it’s doing much more than enticing visitors to see the sights. It’s investing in a likely long-term relationship called the halo effect […]
Step In. Float Away.
Mountain Spring Spas & Pools Inc. is a Hotspring Portable Spa dealership, located in scenic Franklin, North Carolina. It is also a Bioguard Platinum dealer, offering a complete line of […]
As Cupcakes Flutter By
Let’s set the scene: the first thing you notice is the rich scent of French press coffee combined with the magic that happens when you cream butter and sugar and […]
True to Your School
Stay true to your school,” sang the Beach Boys and everyone knows your heart belongs to your alma mater. Ryan Bears at Sidelines can supply everything you need to […]