Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Brenda Patterson, owner of White Birch Inn, White Birch Provisions and The Watchmaker’s Workspace, received the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year award. Patterson thanked the community for their support. She stands on stage with Forward Rabun President Rick Story.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Brenda Patterson, owner of White Birch Inn, White Birch Provisions and The Watchmaker’s Workspace, received the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year award. Patterson thanked the community for their support. She stands on stage with Forward Rabun President Rick Story.

Forward Rabun honors ‘2026 Awards Hoedown’ winners

Businesses and individuals in the community were honored for their incredible accomplishments during the Saturday, June 20, Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce “2026 Awards Hoedown” held at the Dillard House Conference Center.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. North Georgia Fireworks held its annual product display show on June 22 at 1957 Highway 441 South in Clayton as some motorists stopped to watch and others slowed down to see as they traveled.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. North Georgia Fireworks held its annual product display show on June 22 at 1957 Highway 441 South in Clayton as some motorists stopped to watch and others slowed down to see as they traveled.

Cities celebrate America’s 250th birthday next week

The United States of America turns 250 on July 4 and several cities have scheduled community events...
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members attended the evening meeting of the Sky Valley City Council on Tuesday, June 16. Citizens listen as Police Chief Ron Baumes gives his department report and discusses the benefits of having Flock Safety cameras in city limits.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members attended the evening meeting of the Sky Valley City Council on Tuesday, June 16. Citizens listen as Police Chief Ron Baumes gives his department report and discusses the benefits of having Flock Safety cameras in city limits.

Cameras ‘Flock’ to Sky Valley

Sky Valley city council members approved a resolution authorizing the implementation of five Flock...
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County standout and current University of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton takes a selfie with youth participants of the Gunner Stockton Football Camp sitting on the field at Lakeview Academy on June 20 in the background. This is the camp’s second year.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County standout and current University of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton takes a selfie with youth participants of the Gunner Stockton Football Camp sitting on the field at Lakeview Academy on June 20 in the background. This is the camp’s second year.

Gunner amps up youth football camp

GAINESVILLE, GA – Fresh off a Southeastern Conference-winning season, former Rabun County...
File/Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. At last year’s Rabun Ramble, 5-year-old Carver Harris, runs toward the awaiting arms of her mother Courtney Harris following their 5K runs at the event in Lakemont. This year’s Rabun Ramble will be Saturday, July 4.

File/Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. At last year’s Rabun Ramble, 5-year-old Carver Harris, runs toward the awaiting arms of her mother Courtney Harris following their 5K runs at the event in Lakemont. This year’s Rabun Ramble will be Saturday, July 4.

Rabun Ramble running strong at two decades

What started two decades ago as an idea among friends now has become one of the annual highlights...
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.

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.

Hiawassee announces inaugural half marathon & 5K on March 14

Looking for a fitness goal to kick off healthy habits in 2026?
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Brenda Patterson, owner of White Birch Inn, White Birch Provisions and The Watchmaker’s Workspace, received the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year award. Patterson thanked the community for their support. She stands on stage with Forward Rabun President Rick Story.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Brenda Patterson, owner of White Birch Inn, White Birch Provisions and The Watchmaker’s Workspace, received the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year award. Patterson thanked the community for their support. She stands on stage with Forward Rabun President Rick Story.

Businesses and individuals in the community were honored for their incredible accomplishments during the Saturday, June 20, Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce “2026 Awards Hoedown” held at the Dillard House Conference Center. The 2026 Forward Rabun Best award categories, voted by…
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County standout and current University of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton takes a selfie with youth participants of the Gunner Stockton Football Camp sitting on the field at Lakeview Academy on June 20 in the background. This is the camp’s second year.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Former Rabun County standout and current University of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton takes a selfie with youth participants of the Gunner Stockton Football Camp sitting on the field at Lakeview Academy on June 20 in the background. This is the camp’s second year.

GAINESVILLE, GA – Fresh off a Southeastern Conference-winning season, former Rabun County record-setter and current Georgia Bulldog quarterback Gunner Stockton for a second consecutive year got to meet his younger fanbase first-hand at his youth football camp.Heading into Year Two as the Dawgs’…
File/Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. At last year’s Rabun Ramble, 5-year-old Carver Harris, runs toward the awaiting arms of her mother Courtney Harris following their 5K runs at the event in Lakemont. This year’s Rabun Ramble will be Saturday, July 4.

File/Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. At last year’s Rabun Ramble, 5-year-old Carver Harris, runs toward the awaiting arms of her mother Courtney Harris following their 5K runs at the event in Lakemont. This year’s Rabun Ramble will be Saturday, July 4.

What started two decades ago as an idea among friends now has become one of the annual highlights of the Independence Day celebration at the lake in the Northeast Georgia mountains.The 20th race of the Rabun Ramble will be on Saturday, July 4, starting at 7:30 a.m. as both the 5K and 10K start and…
The largest gatherings around the lakes for the Fourth of July weekend truly will again be big this year as the United States is honored for its 250-year milestone.The 42nd edition of the Lake Burton Fun Run is projected to have 1,650 make the two-mile journey from Moccasin Creek State Park to…
Submitted. Rabun Gap has named JC Gonzalez Interim Athletic Director and Mark Green has been named Interim Assistant Athletic Director. They will fill holes left by exiting A.D. Dale Earnhardt and Assistant A.D. Bart Sasnett.

Submitted. Rabun Gap has named JC Gonzalez Interim Athletic Director and Mark Green has been named Interim Assistant Athletic Director. They will fill holes left by exiting A.D. Dale Earnhardt and Assistant A.D. Bart Sasnett.

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is pleased to announce that JC Gonzalez has been named Interim Athletic Director and Mark Green has been named Interim Assistant Athletic Director.Together, they form a dynamic team uniquely prepared to continue the strong legacy of success built by former Athletic…
The United States of America turns 250 on July 4 and several cities have scheduled community events to celebrate the birthday. City of Clayton The City of Clayton will be having family-friendly fun on Wednesday, July 1, starting at 6 p.m. at city hall, 837 Highway 76, Clayton. The…
Clarkesville has found its next city manager.At its called meeting and retreat on June 17, Sky Valley City Manager Jason Streetman was announced as the sole finalist for the Clarkesville role. “I’m excited,” Streetman said during a break at the retreat. “I think the timing is right. … It just…
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members attended the evening meeting of the Sky Valley City Council on Tuesday, June 16. Citizens listen as Police Chief Ron Baumes gives his department report and discusses the benefits of having Flock Safety cameras in city limits.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members attended the evening meeting of the Sky Valley City Council on Tuesday, June 16. Citizens listen as Police Chief Ron Baumes gives his department report and discusses the benefits of having Flock Safety cameras in city limits.

Sky Valley city council members approved a resolution authorizing the implementation of five Flock Safety license plate reader cameras through a subscription service agreement for public safety purposes. The City of Sky Valley Resolution Number 26-09 was unanimously adopted during the June 16…
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Nine veterans were in attendance at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4570 on June 19 to receive Quilts of Valor as each of the quilts took approximately 200 hours to stitch.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Nine veterans were in attendance at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4570 on June 19 to receive Quilts of Valor as each of the quilts took approximately 200 hours to stitch.

Through centuries of wars and conflicts, U.S. soldiers have provided Americans protection from the aggression of global adversaries. Thousands are grateful for the militaries’ dedication to the preservation of our freedoms as they bravely left families behind for a purpose of nationalism.While the…
Rabun County Board of Education members adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget in the amount of $45.8 million, during the Monday, June 22, board meeting. The $45,894,102 budget that runs July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027, is composed of 84.8 percent in salaries, 5.2 percent in fixed costs…
The days of having a continuous string of open parking spaces on Main Street in Clayton is a distant memory because of the growing popularity of downtown restaurants and shops.While parking a short walking distance from the entrance to a business certainly is desirable, an existing parking lot one…
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