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. Kyle Bryner, owner of Blue Hound Barbecue, thanks membership and community members for their support and for the honor of receiving the Kathy Blalock Award. Pictured right is Forward Rabun President Rick Story.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many people dance as the Steve Bryson Band performs country music during the June 20 Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce “2026 Awards Hoedown.”
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. These were many of the Western-themed decorations at the Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Awards Hoedown on Saturday, June 20. The event was held at The Dillard House Conference Center. Many attendees were dressed in Western attire.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members participated in the Saturday, June 20 Awards Hoedown event held at The Dillard House Conference Center.
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…