Daily News

Revitalization of downtown areas has been a life saver for many small towns in Western North Carolina. Hayesville is a classic example of what can happen when the municipalities, volunteer groups and state agencies work together to breathe life back into town centers. On a recent visit to Western Carolina Governor Roy Cooper spoke about transportation initiatives and revitalization projects. Governor Brian Kemp announced Georgia again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from the three main credit rating agencies: Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Of the states that issue general obligation bonds, only nine currently meet this standard.