The Rabun County candidates for sheriff met in a forum Monday evening at The Dillard House as the three commented on a variety of subjects. The event was hosted by the Rabun County Republican Party and The Clayton Tribune. The forum was moderated by Enoch Autry, publisher of The Clayton Tribune…
The Kansas City Chiefs once again hoisted the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LVIII in February. With the confetti fluttering down onto the champions, that signified the beginning of the NFL offseason, but realistically the NFL never dozes off. It is possible New York City may sleep more…
After a 9-5-1 season and an exciting 5-4 victory in the first round of the Georgia Class A Division I state tournament, the season came to an abrupt end for the Rabun County High School girls soccer team after a 3-0 loss to Atlanta International.  On Tuesday, April 23, the 2-seeded Lady Cats…
The 2024 season has come to a close for the Rabun County High School baseball team. Overall, the Wildcats finished 8-19 while falling just short of a postseason berth. Last Friday, April 19, RCHS honored its two Diamond ‘Cat seniors Cooper Welch and Jarret Giles.  “I’m going to miss the heck out…
The Rabun County boys and girls track and field teams hosted Commerce and East Jackson high schools last Thursday, April 18, for one final meet before hosting this year’s Region 8 championship meet.  Following the meet that saw the Lady Cats defeat their foes with a score of 76 with the boys…
The Rabun County High School boys tennis team was eliminated from the Georgia Class Division I state tournament after a 3-0 loss to The Galloway School on Tuesday, April 23.  The 1-seeded and Region 8 champion Wildcats hosted the Scotts in Tiger but the home-court advantage didn’t stop their…
The Rabun County High School boys soccer team advanced to the second round of the Georgia Class A Division I state tournament on Wednesday, April 17, after traveling on the road and defeating Oglethorpe County 3-1.  The Wildcats stood dead-locked at one goal apiece after the first half, but two…
The Rabun County High School girls tennis team punched its ticket to the quarterfinal round of the Georgia Class A Division I state tournament after defeating The Weber School 3-0 on Monday, April 22.  The match technically lasted almost an entire week as both teams were originally scheduled to…
It was a beautiful and sunny day on the links this past Monday, April 22, as the Rabun County High School boys golf team traveled down to Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course in Elbert County to compete in this year’s Area I tournament.  Amongst the eight teams competing, the Wildcats finished with a…
A lawsuit filed last week in Rabun County Superior Court alleges false arrest and abuse of power by former Rabun County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Capt. Marty Talley; and accuses Sheriff Chad Nichols and former RCSO Chief Deputy Scott Cheek of failure to supervise related to a Dec. 7, 2022, incident…
It’s election season and candidates are gearing up for the May 21 General Primary Election by displaying campaign signs and holding meet-and-greet events with community members. On Thursday, April 11 the community got the opportunity to hear the candidates’ platforms as they answered questions in…

Spans of the Past (Lake Living Spring 2020)

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A Toccoa landmark is about to receive new life, as the Broken Bridges area in Toccoa is set to become a focal point of a 10-mile waterway trek. Broken Bridges over the Tugaloo River arm of Lake Hartwell has been a landmark along the Georgia/South Carolina border for well over 140 years. The...

Lake Living Spring 2020: Events Calendar

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FRANKLIN    Friday, June 12, 7-9 p.m., Main Street Music featuring Second Time Around in downtown Lavonia at the Gazebo.    Friday, June 26, 8:30-10 p.m., Movies Under the Stars, “Up,” at Lavonia Memorial Park.    Saturday, June 27,...

Color the Sky (Lake Living Spring 2020)

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Imagine looking up into the sky and watching a parade of hot air balloons.  It’s a spectacle that draws thousands of people to northeast Georgia. The Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival, launched in 1974, takes place...