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Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior wide receiver Jaden Gibson takes an out route to the house in a GHSA Playoff game against Social Circle on Friday, Nov. 18. Gibson was named to the All-State team on Monday, Jan 9.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Senior wide receiver Jaden Gibson takes an out route to the house in a GHSA Playoff game against Social Circle on Friday, Nov. 18. Gibson was named to the All-State team on Monday, Jan 9.

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Star receiver Gibson named to Georgia All-State team

Luke Morey
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Rabun County High School wide receiver Jaden Gibson was named to the Georgia High School Football Daily’s  Class A Division I All-State Team on Monday, Jan. 9. The three-star wide receiver, who will enroll early at University of Virginia when the semester starts on Wednesday, Jan.

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New 2023 fishing regulations available

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.  – We hope your 2023 New Year’s resolutions include spending more time outdoors and wetting a line at your favorite lake, pond, stream or river!
Courtesy the Tallulah Falls website. Tallulah Falls will honor the volleyball championship team as well as the 2022 Hall of Honor inductees on Friday and Saturday, Jan 13-14.

Courtesy the Tallulah Falls website. Tallulah Falls will honor the volleyball championship team as well as the 2022 Hall of Honor inductees on Friday and Saturday, Jan 13-14.

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TFS set for Athletic Legends & Alumni Weekend Jan. 13-14

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Tallulah Falls School, in coordinated efforts with Alumni Weekend on January 13-14, will be holding special events on both Friday and Saturday, as the TFS basketball teams take on Commerce (Friday) and Prince Avenue Christian (Saturday) in back-to-back home games.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Kornelia Ignerska goes up for a layup in the second half against Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 7. Ignerska helped lead the Lady Eagles to a 72-34 victory with nine assists and six points.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Kornelia Ignerska goes up for a layup in the second half against Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 7. Ignerska helped lead the Lady Eagles to a 72-34 victory with nine assists and six points.

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Lady Eagles soar to first region victory in 2023; RGNS boys lose close game after late comeback

Luke Morey
Thursday, January 12, 2023
After more than two weeks between games, the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Lady Eagles returned to the court showing no signs of rust on Saturday, Jan. 7, with a 72-34 victory over Asheville School. The game, scheduled to be held at Rabun Gap’s campus, was moved to Franklin High School in North Carolina.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With Rabun County High School Lady Cat junior Ellie Southards in the background, junior Mili Watts (middle) and senior Mary Lovell trap Stephens County’s Jaziya Harbin in the first quarter of a 56-26 victory. The Lady Cats now are 14-1 with region games up next.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. With Rabun County High School Lady Cat junior Ellie Southards in the background, junior Mili Watts (middle) and senior Mary Lovell trap Stephens County’s Jaziya Harbin in the first quarter of a 56-26 victory. The Lady Cats now are 14-1 with region games up next.

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Wildcats, Lady Cats head into region play

Luke Morey
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Rabun County girls basketball team is now 14-1 after two wins over the weekend. On Friday, Jan. 6, the Lady Cats traveled to Stephens County to play at Currahee Arena, rushing out to a 14-0 lead before allowing a basket.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Georgia Bulldog fans had plenty to celebrate on Monday night with a convincing 65-7 national championship win over TCU. Here local fans react to the TV broadcast of the first of two TD catches by UGA’s Ladd McConkey inside Clayton business Coach’s Bar and Grille.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Georgia Bulldog fans had plenty to celebrate on Monday night with a convincing 65-7 national championship win over TCU. Here local fans react to the TV broadcast of the first of two TD catches by UGA’s Ladd McConkey inside Clayton business Coach’s Bar and Grille.

Rabun Countians savor Georgia's sweet success

Luke Morey
Thursday, January 12, 2023
All Rabun County residents knew what Monday, Jan. 9, meant; a chance for history as the University of Georgia attempted to win back-to-back national championships.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Lady Cats claim the Battle of the States title with a 66-42 victory on Dec. 30 over Franklin (N.C.) High School.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Lady Cats claim the Battle of the States title with a 66-42 victory on Dec. 30 over Franklin (N.C.) High School.

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Southards, Lady Cats cruise to win Battle of the States

Luke Morey
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Rabun County Lady Cats won the 2022 Battle of the States Tournament to cap off the 2022 portion of their season. The Lady Cats won by at least 13 points in all three games, with junior Ellie Southards winning the 2022 Tournament MVP.   RCHS girls 66, Franklin 42 Against Franklin (N.C.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Jayton Henry holds the trophy after he and his Rabun County Wildcat teammates defeat Union County 54-53 on Dec. 30 for the Battle of the States championship.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Jayton Henry holds the trophy after he and his Rabun County Wildcat teammates defeat Union County 54-53 on Dec. 30 for the Battle of the States championship.

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Wildcats come from behind to win tournament

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Rabun County Wildcats won the 2022 Battle of the States Tournament, defeating the previous champions in the semifinals to advance to the finals. The 8-5 Wildcats won by a total of six points across the three games, coming from behind in all three to win in dramatic fashion.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Ellie Southards hits a shot in the first quarter of the game against Lakeview as junior Lucy Hood (11) looks on. Southards had 22 points on Wednesday, Dec. 21 to help the Lady Cats win 91-39.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Junior Ellie Southards hits a shot in the first quarter of the game against Lakeview as junior Lucy Hood (11) looks on. Southards had 22 points on Wednesday, Dec. 21 to help the Lady Cats win 91-39.

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Wildcats, Lady Cats enter Battle of States after splitting games

Luke Morey
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The Rabun County basketball teams compete in the Battle of States in Towns County to wrap up the 2022 portion of their season. Both teams split their games last week on Dec. 20 and 21 before entering the tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Courtesy of Aubrey Pawlikoski. The Georgia DNR has three different types of hunting or fishing licenses that are perfect for the outdoorsy person on your Christmas list. Buying a license helps the Wildlife Resources Division maintain fishing areas as well as managing the animal herds.

Courtesy of Aubrey Pawlikoski. The Georgia DNR has three different types of hunting or fishing licenses that are perfect for the outdoorsy person on your Christmas list. Buying a license helps the Wildlife Resources Division maintain fishing areas as well as managing the animal herds.

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Best holiday gift idea ever? It’s one that includes year-round recreation

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Submitted SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Looking for the best holiday gift idea for that special outdoor enthusiast on your list?