The Appalachia Daily for June 5, 2026, Friday

Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games Kicks Off This Weekend in HiawasseeThe Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games opens Friday night, June 5, with a traditional Ceilidh at Hamilton Gardens. The full event continues Saturday and Sunday, June 6–7, at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee with massed pipe bands, Highland dancers, traditional musicians, clan gatherings, and athletic competitions. It’s a vibrant celebration of Scottish heritage and live music in the North Georgia mountains.Sources:2026-06 | https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/2026-06 | https://gamtnscottishfestival.org/Tell Me Lies Fleetwood Mac Tribute Performs Live in HayesvilleTell Me Lies brings the sound and energy of Fleetwood Mac to the Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville on Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. The tribute band delivers a full set of classic hits in a local theater setting — a perfect night out for music fans in Clay County and nearby communities.Sources:2026-06 | https://www.tellmeliestribute.com/ (tour dates)Local Peacock Performing Arts Center listingsZach Stich Sunday Singer-Songwriter SeriesAtlanta-area artist Zach Stich performs original songs and storytelling as part of the Sunday Singer-Songwriter Series on June 7 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The relaxed afternoon showcase highlights local and regional talent and offers a great way to wind down the weekend with live original music.Sources:2026-06 | https://cherokeecountychamber.com/events (Sunday series)Old Hwy 64 West Road Closure in Clay County Wraps Up TodayThe daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. road closures on Old Highway 64 West in the Hayesville area end today, June 5. After maintenance work, normal travel is expected to resume on the route beginning tomorrow.Sources:Local Clay County dispatch and road notices (May–June 2026)Lake Blue Ridge Concert Series Continues This WeekendThe Lake Blue Ridge Concert Series brings live music to the lakeside on Saturday, June 6 with performances including Jonah Pierce and Latta Music. It’s an easy, relaxed way to enjoy live music with beautiful mountain lake views.Sources:Local Lake Blue Ridge Marina and concert series listingsWhere to listenProduced by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment – https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverrundigitalmedia or https://x.com/RRDigital_mediaRiver Run Digital Media and Entertainment is a division of RiverRun Digital www.riverrun.digitalTake care of your neighbors, and they’ll take care of you.Notes, methods, and rightsAll information is drawn from publicly available sources listed above. Rights for the Appalachia Daily Update are reserved by River Run Digital Media and Entertainment, which produces hyperlocal news for small towns across Appalachia and beyond. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adu.riverrun.digital