Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. WOW Recovery is making a difference in the community by providing resources and a structured program to help women in recovery from addiction. Pictured are WOW Recovery Director Ashley York, left, and Resident Manager Tiffany Young, who is also a Peer Support Specialist for WOW and Rabun County. They stand in front of the new donated sign for the Wow! What a Deal! Thrift Store.
With September being proclaimed “National Recovery Month” by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, local nonprofit Women of Worth (WOW) Recovery continues to make strides in helping women break free from the chains of addiction, trauma and brokenness through a Christ-centered recovery program.
Rabun County Animal Control is a division of Rabun Paws 4 Life, Inc.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR)Team members are all volunteers and are dedicated to helping people in the community. It is made up of about 30 volunteers. The organization meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.
Rabun County is known for its numerous outdoor recreation activities.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Emergency Operations Center and Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR) are located at 145 Syrup City Road, Tiger.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County quarterback Cooper Kowalsky goes airborne at the goal line to pick up extra yardage against Gilmer on Sept. 18. Kowalsky would come up just short of the end zone and running back JK Fruster would punch it in for the score on the ensuing play in the Wildcats’ 53-52 overtime loss.
Following consecutive losses, the Rabun County football team is looking to get back on track on the...
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap defensive back Travonne Johnson throws down Providence Day wide receiver Steele Fletcher for a tackle during Rabun Gap’s 17-14 loss versus PD on Sept. 18. The Eagles are now 1-4 on the season.
Ahead of Rabun Gap Football’s road trip to Ambassador Christian School (ACS), the Eagles are...
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RCHS free safety Colter Cannon shows the ball to the officials on a play the referees would call a catch by Gilmer receiver Mason West (10). Video and photographic evidence would dispute the catch. Gilmer would be credited with a first down on the fourth down play and would then kick a game-typing field goal in regulation. In overtime, Gilmer would win on a touchdown and 2-point conversion.
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Lake Chatuge Recreation Department. Runners complete the Lake Chatuge Recreation Area loop along the Hiawassee Half Marathon route. The event this year is March 14.
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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. WOW Recovery is making a difference in the community by providing resources and a structured program to help women in recovery from addiction. Pictured are WOW Recovery Director Ashley York, left, and Resident Manager Tiffany Young, who is also a Peer Support Specialist for WOW and Rabun County. They stand in front of the new donated sign for the Wow! What a Deal! Thrift Store.
With September being proclaimed “National Recovery Month” by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, local nonprofit Women of Worth (WOW) Recovery continues to make strides in helping women break free from the chains of addiction, trauma and brokenness through a Christ-centered recovery program. WOW is led…
Rabun County Animal Control is a division of Rabun Paws 4 Life, Inc. It is the contracted agency for the services associated with animal control as directed by the Rabun County Board of Commissioners, according to the Rabun Paws 4 Life website. “We abide by the ordinances of Rabun County…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR)Team members are all volunteers and are dedicated to helping people in the community. It is made up of about 30 volunteers. The organization meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.
Rabun County is known for its numerous outdoor recreation activities.Whether it’s hiking a trail, visiting a Georgia State Park, boating on the lake, admiring a waterfall or kayaking on a river, there’s no shortage of activities and family fun.It’s thanks to the men and women of the Rabun County…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Emergency Operations Center and Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR) are located at 145 Syrup City Road, Tiger.
Being prepared for any kind of emergency is important for all citizens. The Rabun County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is dedicated to providing resources and helping in preparation for potential disasters. Rabun County EMA Director Brian Panell said the purpose of the Agency is to…
“Rabun 911.” Those are the first words from dispatchers anyone will hear when they call Rabun County 911. Rabun 911 receives thousands of phone calls every year for emergencies and non-emergencies. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies and 706-782-7777 for non-emergencies. Rabun County has…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Fire Services crew members Luke Justice, Issac Williams, Assistant Chief Dalton Freeman, Chief James Reed and Holden Bleckley are ready to serve the community during their shift. Rabun County Fire Services is made up of about 150 dedicated volunteers and 14 paid individuals.
Fighting fires is not an easy task, but the brave men and women of Rabun County Fire Services are prepared and willing to run toward the danger while others are running away. It is a mostly volunteer service, consisting of about 150 dedicated volunteers and 14 paid staff. There are 12…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Clayton Police Department is committed to providing professional police service to both citizens and all who pass through the city. Pictured are Officer Jonathon Watts, Chief Kevin Marsteller, Terry Palmer and Sarah Chapman. Not pictured are Officers Delena Joedicke, Andy Beck and Jimmy Nations.
It’s the small details that make all the difference while protecting and serving City of Clayton citizens. Clayton Police Chief Kevin Marsteller believes those little details are the backbone to building connections between officers and residents. Marsteller was sworn-in as the new chief…
Mountain Patrol is a private security force for people living around the lakes. It is located at 6 Fred’s Place Lane, Lakemont. Contact 706-7825807 for more information. The unit focuses on “Peace of Mind” security. Mountain Patrol Headquarters are manned 24/7. The uniformed patrol…
“Dropping your phone, such as dropping it while riding a bike, roller coaster, or hard impact, can trigger your iPhone’s Crash Detection or Emergency SOS feature,” according to information from the Rabun County 911 Center. “Your phone will sound an alarm and start a 20-second countdown before…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The mission of Rabun County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to continue to provide the best top quality patient care to all patients. Pictured from left are shift crew members Jared Coleman, Ainsley Lauder, Tate Nichols, Vanessa Welch, Annie Lawson, Logan Carnes, Josh Hickox and Kelly McDonald. The organization has many dedicated first responders.
It’s the mission of Rabun County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to continue to provide the best top quality patient care to all of their patients. That quality patient care is thanks to dedicated first responders who are passionate about what they do. “I enjoy all of it,” Tate Nichols…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is located at 56 Boen Creek Rd., Tiger. It’s dedicated to community-oriented policing through the K-9, Criminal Investigations (CID), Detention Center, Court Services, Records and Administration, and community services divisions.
Rabun County Sheriff Mark Gerrells focuses on being “the people’s sheriff” and providing safety to citizens. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) strives for proactive, community policing and transparent law enforcement. “Always have an open, transparent relationship,” Gerrells said…
