Rachel Thorn’s legacy inspires local fire safety effort

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Photos courtesy of Rotary Club of Clayton. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Clayton, the American Red Cross, and Rabun County Fire Services participated in the Sound the Alarm campaign, canvassing more than 200 homes and installing 57 smoke alarms in 15 households throughout Rabun County. The event was inspired by the memory of Rachel Thorn, whose legacy continues to promote fire safety awareness, preparedness, and the importance of working smoke alarms in every home.
Photos courtesy of Rotary Club of Clayton. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Clayton, the American Red Cross, and Rabun County Fire Services participated in the Sound the Alarm campaign, canvassing more than 200 homes and installing 57 smoke alarms in 15 households throughout Rabun County. The event was inspired by the memory of Rachel Thorn, whose legacy continues to promote fire safety awareness, preparedness, and the importance of working smoke alarms in every home.

CLAYTON, GA — Twenty-six Rotarians, family members, and community volunteers joined the American Red Cross and Rabun County Fire Services on Saturday for the annual Sound the Alarm campaign, helping m…