Photo courtesy of Sky Valley Mayor Benita Cotton-Orr. To honor those lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, volunteers placed 2,977 flags on the lawn at Sky Valley City Hall, commemorating the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks. People locally and nationally will take a moment Friday to reflect back 25 years ago.
The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on United States soil brings somber memories for Americans who remember the heartbreaking event as it unfolded like something never seen before.
The Clayton Tribune archives. Over 100 people gathered in front of the Rabun County Courthouse during the National Day of Prayer Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, which had happened just one week prior.
There’s something to be said about the power of prayer, especially when a country comes together...
File photo/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The City of Sky Valley is inviting community members to participate in this year’s Hay Bale Trail. The city can accommodate the first 30 entries. The deadline to sign up to participate is Sept. 21. This hay bale was decorated by Bartram Trail Conservancy in 2024.
The first day of Fall is coming up on Tuesday, Sept.
Photo courtesy of Sky Valley Mayor Benita Cotton-Orr. To honor those lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, volunteers placed 2,977 flags on the lawn at Sky Valley City Hall, commemorating the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks. People locally and nationally will take a moment Friday to reflect back 25 years ago.
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary (center) pushes forward for a touchdown on a quarterback sneak in Rabun Gap’s 51-33 Sept. 4 loss to Baylor. Clary and the Eagles are still searching for their first win of the new season.
Staring down an 0-3 start with another talented opponent coming into town on Friday, Rabun...
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Junior wide receiver Colter Cannon signals a first down for Rabun County in Dawsonville against host Dawson County in the Wildcats’ 35-21 victory. RCHS plays at Walnut Grove on Sept. 11.
Sitting at 2-0 on the young season – with both wins notably coming against former head coaches –...
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior running back JK Fruster goes in for the first of his three rushing touchdowns as the Wildcats move to 2-0 on the season.
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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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Photo courtesy of Sky Valley Mayor Benita Cotton-Orr. To honor those lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, volunteers placed 2,977 flags on the lawn at Sky Valley City Hall, commemorating the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks. People locally and nationally will take a moment Friday to reflect back 25 years ago.
The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on United States soil brings somber memories for Americans who remember the heartbreaking event as it unfolded like something never seen before. “On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists who were members of al-Qaeda, an Islamist…
There’s something to be said about the power of prayer, especially when a country comes together after a horrific event. Powerful prayers were being said by Rabun Countians following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon that shocked the…
Remember the ordinary, if you can. Remember how normal New York City seemed at sunrise yesterday, as beautiful a morning as ever dawns in early September. The polls had opened for a primary election, and if the day seemed unusual in any way, that was the reason -- the collective awareness that the…
I recently had the pleasure to sit with Jennifer Marcellino. She and I started the same day, Aug. 1, 1990, at Ridgecrest Hospital in Clayton Georgia. She had an advantage. Her father owned the hospital. He also owned Kingwood golf course, the radio station, and was a county commissioner. … That…
When affordability issues arise, they are often looked at in five areas, as I noted in my last column: housing, childcare, health care, education, and food/nutrition. An important point – I am 89 years old, plus a few months. Never in my life, not even one night, have I been homeless. I have…
I don’t know about you, but my God is about to get even bigger and my theological beliefs even more challenging thanks to, of all people, Elon Musk. His company, SpaceX, has just launched a rocket with a telescope the size of a bus for NASA that is headed to outer space more than 1 million miles…
Did you know that September is Suicide Prevention Month? And are you aware that today (Sept. 10) is World Suicide Prevention Day? If you are then you are either in the mental health field like me, or you have experienced this tragedy in your own life. I have helped many individuals and…
Parents and grandparents often ask me the same deeply personal question: “Who will care for my child or grandchild when I no longer can?” The answer begins with a plan—one that protects the person, preserves financial assistance when possible, and gives future caregivers clear guidance.Good…
File photo/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The City of Sky Valley is inviting community members to participate in this year’s Hay Bale Trail. The city can accommodate the first 30 entries. The deadline to sign up to participate is Sept. 21. This hay bale was decorated by Bartram Trail Conservancy in 2024.
The first day of Fall is coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and it’s that time of year for Sky Valley’s famous and unique Hay Bale Trail. The hay bales can be spotted throughout the City of Sky Valley as residents and visitors enjoy the beautiful fall decorations. It travels through city limits…
Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary (center) pushes forward for a touchdown on a quarterback sneak in Rabun Gap’s 51-33 Sept. 4 loss to Baylor. Clary and the Eagles are still searching for their first win of the new season.
Staring down an 0-3 start with another talented opponent coming into town on Friday, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s football team is channeling its inner Bruce Wayne. While the team’s mascot is the Eagles, they’re drawing inspiration from the Dark Knight to climb out of their current pit.In the hit…
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Junior wide receiver Colter Cannon signals a first down for Rabun County in Dawsonville against host Dawson County in the Wildcats’ 35-21 victory. RCHS plays at Walnut Grove on Sept. 11.
Sitting at 2-0 on the young season – with both wins notably coming against former head coaches – Rabun County High School’s football team is looking to take its early season momentum into another Friday night road battle. The Wildcats will head to Class 6A opponent Walnut Grove on Friday night…
