Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County head football coach Rance Gillespie (left) hugs his mother Glenda Rogers after Rabun County’s “Midnight Madness” practice. Gillespie is heading into his second year as Rabun County’s head football coach.
TIGER – The Rabun County football team hosted its annual tradition “Midnight Madness” in the early morning hours of July 27 at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium, beginning its first fully padded practice as the 2026 season nears. In attendance were a plethora of Wildcat fans, family members and…
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County’s Jaylynn Gragg receives a high five after completing an inning in the Lady Cats’ 20-3 win over Tallulah Falls on Aug. 16, 2025. Gragg will be one of four potential starting pitchers for RCHS this upcoming season.
The Rabun County softball team wants to build champions on and off the field, regardless of if those championships come this season, or down the road. That mission is summarized in one of the Lady Cats’ themes for the upcoming season, “New team, same game.” “Every year these girls…
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Head Coach April Jones, left, connects with her volleyball players in 2025 during a home game early in the season.
Coming off an 8-24 campaign a season ago, the Rabun County volleyball team is looking to get back to the state playoffs, led by a heavy base of returning talent. Following last season, the Lady Cats lost just two seniors. In preparation for the 2026 season, Rabun County has taken full…
Submitted. Dozens of pickleball players from Rabun County and surrounding communities braved the showers to compete in a Team Challenge tournament on Saturday, July 25. The players and spectators contributed $1,000 to the Sid Weber Cancer Fund from the pickleball fundraiser. The pickleball courts on the Rabun County Recreation Department property in Tiger have been used extensively since their opening.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap junior defensive back Elias Willingham goes through drills during Rabun Gap’s college coaches social in January. Willingham is one of nine Division I commits in Rabun Gap’s 2027 class.
Rabun Gap Class of 2027 defensive back Elias Willingham has committed to East Tennessee State University (ETSU).Announcing on social media on July 21, Willingham chose the Buccaneers over the likes of Shorter University and Shaw University, as well as interest from the likes of Wofford College and…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Moonrise Distillery owner Doug Nassaur, far right, talks to Clayton City Council members on July 14 about delinquent taxes reported by the city. Nassaur addresses (from left) City Manager Kessiah Gipson, Council Member Tony Allen, City Manager Trudy Crunkleton, Mayor Roy Quilliams, City Attorney Mitch Baker, and council members Colt Woodall, Channing Watts and Stacy Fountain.
Clayton city council members voted unanimously July 14 to give local business Moonrise Distillery until Aug. 12 to pay city excise taxes city officials say are delinquent.The decision comes after lengthy debate between council members and business owner Doug Nassaur during both the month’s work…
It’s official.The Clarkesville City Council approved and signed the contract for Jason Streetman to be its next city manager July 13. He will start in the position on Aug. 3.“It’s a pleasure to be here,” Streetman said after shaking hands with council members as the room applauded. “I’m looking…
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton celebrates with teammate Nate Frazier after scoring a rushing touchdown during Georgia’s 43-35 win over Ole Miss at Sanford Stadium on Oct. 18, 2025. Stockton said at SEC Media Days on July 21 that his goal for his final season of college football is to “make memories.” Stockton and the Bulldogs will open the new season on Sept. 5 at home versus Tennessee State.
The Georgia football team has several goals for itself as the 2026 season nears, although the Bulldogs will claim the “one day at a time” mentality. Those goals, some of which we can only assume, include winning each game, claiming a third consecutive SEC championship and the program’s fifth…
Wesley Branch/ The Clayton Tribune. Current UGA and former Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton evades defenders during Georgia’s 35-3 win over Charlotte on Nov. 22, 2025. Stockton is entering year two as Georgia’s starting quarterback.
As the back-to-back defending Southeastern Conference (SEC) champion Georgia Bulldogs made its scheduled appearance at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Fla., on July 21, Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart had high praise for starting quarterback Gunner Stockton, a Rabun County standout. Stockton,…
Via @JaxonTotherow65 on X. Rabun Gap rising senior Jaxon Totherow announced his commitment to Austin Peay on July 18 via social media, choosing the Governors over several Division I programs like Georgia State, East Tennessee State, Troy and others. Totherow is expected to be the starting center for Rabun Gap this upcoming season.
Rabun Gap Class of 2027 offensive lineman Jaxon Totherow announced on social media on July 18 his commitment to Austin Peay State University. Totherow is the Eagles’ eighth member of its rising senior class to announce his commitment, all eight of which are to Division I programs.…
