May 25, 2013
Tom Ramey Sr. is pictured with two of his granddaughters, Jacy, left and Jennica.
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Former mayor Tom Ramey Sr., a man who may have brought more change to Rabun County than any other person in modern times, died late Monday at the age of 82.
Ramey served two different periods as C...
The Rock House, located on the corner of Main and East Savannah streets, was built in 1935 as a community gathering place and fire station.
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For nearly 68 years, a piece of Clayton history has been sitting on the corner of Main and East Savannah streets.
The Rock House was built in 1935 as a community gathering place and still beckons ...
Fur Ball chairwoman Jenny Wilson displays donated auction items at Fromage & Other Fine Foods for the Paws 4 Life inaugural Fur Ball.
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Rabun County residents will be having a ball this weekend in support of local pets at the inaugual Paws 4 Life Fur Ball.
The ball, which starts at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Rabun County Civic Center, i...
Lighthouse Pointe, which has been on the market for a couple of years, is being sold at auction June 6. Previously listed at $10.95 million, it is owned by University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban and builder Jim Suddes.
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University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban and his partner are selling the $11 million house they co-own on Lake Burton at a June 6 live auction.
Concierge Auctions is holding the auction for...
Jill Howell, with the Baptist Mobile Health Ministry, assists Dr. Ralph Jackson with a tooth extraction May 2 at Tiger Baptist Church. The ministry provided extractions, restorations and teeth cleanings to 87 local residents last week.
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Dozens of Rabun County residents have a more polished smile after receiving free dental services last week from the Baptist Mobile Health Ministry.
The ministry is a nonprofit organization that pr...
State conservationist James Tillman, with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, from left, stands with NRCS representative Doug Towery, Terri Jagger-Blincoe of Clayton, NRCS representative Robyn Ledford and Jack Lewis, assistant state conservationist, while presenting Jagger-Blincoe a partnership plaque.
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Farm owner Terri Jagger-Blincoe is eager to share her farming techniques with others now that Ladybug Farms has been recognized as a Natural Resources Conservation Services partner by the U.S. Depa...
A handful of people Saturday walk on Main Street to visit vendors at Celebrate Clayton. Festival chairman Carl Butler said some vendors and downtown shops still received great business this weekend, even though attendance was down due to rainy weather.
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Cloudy skies and recurring downpours put a damper on the 14th annual Celebrate Clayton festivities last weekend.
Carl Butler, Celebrate Clayton chairman, said the event started off with a large cr...
Rabun County High School band members Kaylan Greer, from left, Megan Dyer, Madison Marcus, Shannon Dunlap, Jasmine Ramey, James Burch, Andrea Lovell, Joe Denike, Chris Butler and Anna Dicker smile thinking about their recent contest wins.
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Rabun County’s high school and middle school bands were shining in Atlanta’s spotlight this month while participating in the Southern Star Music Festival.
Rabun County Middle School and Rabun Coun...
Exhibitor Suzy Hart of Easley, S.C., paints a picture of a young girl during the 2011 Celebrate Clayton festival. This year’s event kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday and will feature new entertainment groups and 75 exhibitors on display.
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Celebrate Clayton is returning to Main Street this weekend, bringing with it plenty of food, music and art displays that have been drawing big crowds for 14 years.
The downtown festival kicks off ...
Paulette Williams of Clayton, left, and Catherine Martin of Clayton view photography at a booth at last year’s Celebrate Clayton.
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Celebrate Clayton is returning to Main Street again this year, bringing with it the same artsy, musical festivities that have been attracting large crowds for 14 years.
The downtown festival kicks...
Elijah Mote, left, races against Colton Fort during the 50-meter dash Friday during the 2013 Special Olympics competition.
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If Friday morning’s beaming sun didn’t warm the hearts of the 2013 Rabun County Special Olympics crowd, making dozens of athletes feel like champions surely did.
Everyone felt like a winner Friday...
Chef Kyle Bryner serves creamy grits fritters to Cathy and John Jowers during an April 4 food tasting in the dining area of Rabun Manor. Rabun Manor now features a restaurant that serves a wide variety of meals made with local ingredients. The restaurant is open from 5-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and serves brunch from 10 a.m.-noon Sunday.
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By Shelby Harrell
Staff Writer
Chef Kyle Bryner is bringing farm fresh food to the tables of Rabun Manor now that the restaurant is open for business.
The manor was purchased in 2011 by co-owner...
Clayton lawyer Allyn Stockton is pictured at his desk. A Hollywood production company recently filmed him and others in the community for a possible docuseries that would be called ‘Country Lawyer.’
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Local lawyer Allyn Stockton has been picked as the subject of a reality series that is being pitched to three networks.
Producer David Wendell said Stockton was referred to him by a casting direct...
Sarah Adams, Future Farmers of America advisor, from left, stands with Rabun County High School students Hagan Thompson, Hannah Wright, Austin Hopper, Kayla Mullen, Molly Stutsman and Eric Bradshaw while attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis last year.
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The Future Farmers of America program at Rabun County High School is inspiring its members to follow their agricultural dreams.
More than 130 students are members of FFA, making it is the largest ...
Mark McDonough, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, gives a concluding speech March 28 during the State of Rabun event at The Dillard House Conference Center. McDonough, who was the keynote speaker, encouraged guests to to always consider the consequences of actions and words, have a plan and to hold God close.
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The State of Rabun returned for its second round March 28 as residents enjoyed breakfast and heard an update on the county at The Dillard House Conference Center.
Ten guest speakers representing d...
Maurice Nichols, with Nichols and Kuharcik, works on a tax return Monday at his Clayton office. As of press time, the IRS website said taxpayers could expect a refund in 21 days or fewer after they accept a tax return. The Georgia Department of Revenue hotline reported a timeline of two to four weeks, depending on filing method.
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Rabun County residents have just over two weeks to file their taxes.
After gaining an extra day the previous two years due to tax day falling over the weekend and a Washington, D.C.-observed holid...
James Kicklighter pets Jennifer Arbitter’s dog Saturday while sitting in a wheelchair during a therapy dog training session at Rabun Animal Hospital. Arbitter and several other residents have been working with trainer Becky Roper to prepare their dogs for a therapy certification test in April. If successful, the dogs will visit local schools, assisted living centers and medical facilities to cheer up students and patients.
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A handful of Rabun County residents have been preparing their furry family members for their big close-up next month.
On April 27, as many as seven local pooches will visit Rabun County Park to un...
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A Rabun Gap man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday for having sexual relations with two underage girls.
Michael Vinson Turner, 39, pleaded guilty to two counts each of statutory rape and ...
Clayton Mayor David Phillips and his wife, Brenda, walk across Highway 76 after voting Tuesday at the Rabun County Civic Center. Voters approved the 1-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax by a 60-40 margin. It is projected to bring in about $20 million in tax revenue over the next six years.
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Clayton City Council on Tuesday asked City Attorney Mitch Baker to verify the intergovernmental agreement made between Rabun County officials and various municipalities if the Special Purpose Local...
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