Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Place of Hope North Georgia volunteers Teri Gottschalk, Ned Luczynski and Barbara Cantrell speak about experiences they have had with foster children who impacted their lives in positive ways. Also pictured at the “Picnic for a Purpose” event is Executive Director Elizabeth Adams.
Hope, healing and community have a home at Place of Hope North Georgia. Community members rallied together to support children and parents in the Foster Care System of North Georgia during the 2026 6th annual “Picnic for a Purpose” fundraiser event held on Thursday, Sept.
ATHENS, GA – New data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study helps us understand the...
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Veteran Doug Wayne, Major (Ret.) U.S. Army, left; Bruce Gant, Navy Corpsman, Vietnam Combat veteran and two-time Purple Heart recipient; and Vicky Gant reflect on the lives lost 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. They attended a special event in Sky Valley last Friday to honor the lives lost that terrible day.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County and current UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton releases a pass downfield during Georgia’s 70-20 win over Western Kentucky on Sept. 12. Stockton tied a school record with five touchdown passes in the contest. The Dawgs will be on the road Saturday against SEC foe Arkansas.
ATHENS – Debuting its all-white uniforms for the first time, No.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County linebacker JK Fruster slams a Walnut Grove ball carrier down during Rabun County’s 17-3 loss on Sept. 11 versus Walnut Grove. The Wildcats will host Gilmer on Sept. 18 for “Senior Night.”
For the first time since 1989, the Rabun County football team will welcome Gilmer High School into...
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Providence Day quarterback Zaid Lott is tackled by a pair of Rabun Gap defenders during the Sept. 19, 2025, between the foes. This year Eagles and Chargers play at Rabun Gap on Sept. 18 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
By Samantha SinclairCNI News ServiceClarkesville has found its next city manager.
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. Place of Hope North Georgia volunteers Teri Gottschalk, Ned Luczynski and Barbara Cantrell speak about experiences they have had with foster children who impacted their lives in positive ways. Also pictured at the “Picnic for a Purpose” event is Executive Director Elizabeth Adams.
Hope, healing and community have a home at Place of Hope North Georgia. Community members rallied together to support children and parents in the Foster Care System of North Georgia during the 2026 6th annual “Picnic for a Purpose” fundraiser event held on Thursday, Sept. 10, inside the…
ATHENS, GA – New data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study helps us understand the challenges families have been facing, as more than 8 out of 10 counties with the highest estimated rates of food insecurity nationally are rural. In Northeast Georgia, 104,140 people experienced food…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Veteran Doug Wayne, Major (Ret.) U.S. Army, left; Bruce Gant, Navy Corpsman, Vietnam Combat veteran and two-time Purple Heart recipient; and Vicky Gant reflect on the lives lost 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. They attended a special event in Sky Valley last Friday to honor the lives lost that terrible day.
Citizens, city officials and veterans gathered at Sky Valley City Hall on Friday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m. and paused to remember the lives lost 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. “Good morning and thank you all for being here. Twenty-five years ago today, our nation experienced a tragedy we will…
Clayton city council members voted to tentatively adopt a millage rate of 7.721 mills during the Tuesday, Sept. 8, regular council meeting. That is an increase of 1.065 mills. Council Member Tony Allen was opposed to the adoption of the millage rate while Council Members Colt Woodall, Channing…
File/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County High School has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report in the “2026-2027 Best High Schools Rankings” as No. 87 in Georgia out of 437 ranked schools statewide. Rabun County Schools cut the ribbon on the new Rabun County High School Academic Building on July 31. Students are pictured on the first day of school Aug. 3.
Rabun County High School (RCHS) gets the grade as being one of the Best High Schools in the state and nation after a recent ranking from U.S. News and World Report. In the “2026-2027 Best High Schools Rankings,” RCHS is 87th within Georgia out of 437 schools ranked statewide and 2,968 out of…
Tallulah Falls council member Gerald Michael “Mike” Urpschot resigned from his position on the Town Council effective Sept. 9. Urpschot submitted his resignation in writing addressed to “The Mayor and Council of Tallulah Falls.” Mayor Mike Early serves the town with Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy…
Rabun County Schools often gets accolades for both academics and sports, so it’s no surprise that Rabun County High School (RCHS) was once again named a top school in the state and nation, according to the “2026-2027 Best High School’s Rankings” by U.S. News and World Report. RCHS was ranked…
The first six years of a person’s life are so important. So exquisitely important. The Rabun County Head Start and Early Head Start programs for children provide free comprehensive early childhood education, health and family development services to eligible children from birth to age five and to…
One day a parishioner went into the office of renowned 19th Century English preacher Joseph Parker and found him pacing back and forth, with hands clasped tightly behind his back. “Dr. Parker,” asked the man, “what’s the problem?” “To which he replied, “The problem is, I’m in a hurry, but God…
I’ve not decided, okay? These kinds of decisions require time and a lot of thought. And I’m not talking about whether to eat my peas with a fork or a spoon or to not eat peas at all. I am talking about am I right in being a write-in candidate for governor of the Great State of Georgia.I need to…
Last time we determined that September is “International Suicide Prevention Month.” I also provided some sobering statistics on suicide and resources for those struggling with thoughts to harm themselves. This week I want to help those close to someone who is struggling with suicide and give…
