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Photo submitted. A group of TFS students arrive in Yellowstone for hiking, rafting, touring, and more. The group explored the park for three days during the TFS Midmester Experience.

Photo submitted. A group of TFS students arrive in Yellowstone for hiking, rafting, touring, and more. The group explored the park for three days during the TFS Midmester Experience.

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TFS students unleash curiosity worldwide and at home during midmester week

Thursday, October 1, 2026
TFS students traveled across the country and around the world during Midmester, hiking through the breathtaking landscapes of Yellowstone, navigating the bustling streets of New York City, encountering exotic wildlife in Costa Rica, and exploring the wonders of space in Florida.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune.

Sun sets on banks in homer

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 1, 2026
As the Rabun County Wildcats break through a banner created by the RCHS cheerleaders that had a message of “Take Cover, It’s gonna be a wipeout!” the glow of a sunset in Homer illuminates the Banks County football field on Sept. 25.

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Learning more about Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division

Megan Horn
Monday, September 28, 2026
Rabun County is known for its outdoor activities and three state parks – Tallulah Gorge, Black Rock Mountain and Moccasin Creek. It takes dedicated members of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Division to maintain peace and safety at these popular outdoor attractions.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Sky Valley Police Department hosted this year’s National Night Out (NNO) event on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The event built community trust and partnerships. Pictured are members of the Sky Valley Police Department including Chief Ron Baumes, left, Officer Clark, Lt. Edwards, Sgt. Maloney and Officer Golden.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Sky Valley Police Department hosted this year’s National Night Out (NNO) event on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The event built community trust and partnerships. Pictured are members of the Sky Valley Police Department including Chief Ron Baumes, left, Officer Clark, Lt. Edwards, Sgt. Maloney and Officer Golden.

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Going above and beyond in community policing

Megan Horn
Monday, September 28, 2026
The goal of the Sky Valley Police Department is to protect life and property, uphold the law and strengthen trust through community partnerships. “Our whole focus is community policing,” said Sky Valley Police Chief Ron Baumes.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Officer Long supervises inmates from the “Tower” at the Rabun County Detention Center.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Officer Long supervises inmates from the “Tower” at the Rabun County Detention Center.

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Start your career at the Rabun County Detention Center

Megan Horn
Monday, September 28, 2026
A career in Rabun County law enforcement usually begins at the Rabun County Detention Center with people who are eager to protect and serve their community. The detention center is located at 175 Boen Creek Rd., Tiger, on the left just past the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The sheriff is mandated by law to provide the security of the Rabun County courthouse and the safety of superior court judges, magistrates, support staff and citizens who visit the county courthouse. The agency’s Judicial Process and Criminal Process Sections also serve in this division. Bailiffs pictured are Sgt. Tony Parrish, who oversees courthouse security, Steve Osborne, Daniel Nicholson and Joseph Silva.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The sheriff is mandated by law to provide the security of the Rabun County courthouse and the safety of superior court judges, magistrates, support staff and citizens who visit the county courthouse. The agency’s Judicial Process and Criminal Process Sections also serve in this division. Bailiffs pictured are Sgt. Tony Parrish, who oversees courthouse security, Steve Osborne, Daniel Nicholson and Joseph Silva.

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Public Safety is an important aspect of Rabun County Courthouse security

Megan Horn
Monday, September 28, 2026
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office has an important role when it comes to maintaining safety and security at the Rabun County Courthouse. Anyone who visits the courthouse, located at 25 Courthouse Sq. in Clayton, will see the dedicated first responders who ensure the safety of everyone.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Dillard Police Department is located at Dillard City Hall, 892 Franklin St., Dillard. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. It is closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. The Police Chief is Jeremy Welch and Clerk of Court is Lisa Adams.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Dillard Police Department is located at Dillard City Hall, 892 Franklin St., Dillard. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. It is closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. The Police Chief is Jeremy Welch and Clerk of Court is Lisa Adams.

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Dillard Police Department strives for community visibility

Megan Horn
Monday, September 28, 2026
Being a proactive law enforcement agency that protects and serves the community is important to the mission of the Dillard Police Department. The department is run by Police Chief Jeremy Welch, who said the officers are active in the community and enjoy developing relationships with residents.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Sky Valley-Scaly Mountain Volunteer Fire Rescue serves citizens in North Carolina and Georgia.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Sky Valley-Scaly Mountain Volunteer Fire Rescue serves citizens in North Carolina and Georgia.

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Sky Valley-Scaly Mountain Volunteer Fire Rescue serves citizens in North Carolina and Georgia

Megan Horn
Monday, September 28, 2026
The mission of the Sky Valley-Scaly Mountain Volunteer Fire Rescue Department is to protect people from injury and loss from fire, accident or natural disasters through education and by providing world class training and state-of-the-art equipment.