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The Literacy & Learning Center hosted a fun-filled pumpkin carving event on Thursday, October 23, 2025, for After-School students and their families. The activity was open to all program participants, and families of all ages enjoyed getting creative with their pumpkins to celebrate the season. Armed with carving tools and a variety of pumpkins, students and their families let their imaginations run wild. They carved spooky faces, funny expressions, and intricate designs. The

The 2025 Highlands Motoring Festival® was very successful by every measure including financial support to local human needs charities. To commemorate this accomplishment, there was a presentation of the funds to three local human needs charities at Kelsey Hutchinson Park on Oct. 21. Representatives for the Literacy and Learning Center of Highlands, REACH of Macon County, and the Community Care Clinic of Highlands and Cashiers along with HMF volunteers were on hand for the of

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The Literacy and Learning Center successfully hosted its annual Celebration of Education fundraiser on September 30, drawing strong community support with a special appearance by global bestselling author and philanthropist, David Baldacci. The day's events began with an engaging hour-long Author’s Presentation at the Performing Arts Center, followed by an intimate dinner for patrons at the Old Edwards Club in the evening. During his public talk, Mr. Baldacci, whose books hav

The Literacy and Learning Center is excited to announce a significant step forward in its community programming: the return of English as...

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The Literacy and Learning Center is excited to welcome a new cohort of students for the 2025-26 school year, offering a comprehensive...

The Literacy & Learning Center is thrilled to announce a special evening dedicated to supporting programs featuring celebrated author...

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As the school year approaches, The Literacy & Learning Center is actively seeking dedicated volunteers to support its vital educational...

For over three decades, The Literacy & Learning Center has been a cornerstone of educational support on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau....

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As summer unfolds in Highlands, The Literacy & Learning Center remains a vibrant hub for early learning, particularly through its beloved...

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The Literacy & Learning Center is thrilled to announce Larry Powell as its Volunteer of the Year for the 2024-25 school year! This honor...

The Literacy & Learning Center is thrilled to share the remarkable growth of its after-school students during the 2024-2025 school year,...

The Literacy & Learning Center is proud to announce Galilea Rojas and Gauge Hennequin as the 2025 After-School program’s Students of the...

As the school year comes to a close, The Literacy & Learning Center is proud to celebrate the remarkable progress of its inaugural Pre-K...

The Literacy & Learning Center's Pre-K outdoor garden program offers a rich, hands-on learning experience beyond simply planting seeds....