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Candidates qualify for county, state and federal offices

Megan Horn
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The seat for county Magistrate Judge and posts on Rabun County’s Board of Education and Board of Commissioners are up for grabs in the May 19 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election with nine candidates qualifying last week to run for local office.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune Henry Dillard Street in Dillard has been closed since March 2 while the ground level is raised to the new Betty’s Creek bridge. Dillard officials announced March 10 that there’s a change the road could open back up by the end of April “weather permitting” and if everything goes as planned.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune Henry Dillard Street in Dillard has been closed since March 2 while the ground level is raised to the new Betty’s Creek bridge. Dillard officials announced March 10 that there’s a change the road could open back up by the end of April “weather permitting” and if everything goes as planned.

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Officials give update on Henry Dillard St. closure

Megan Horn
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Highway 441 widening project is underway and motorists can expect ongoing construction and potential traffic delays and road closures in the process.
Submitted photo. The Lake Rabun Foundation (LRF) has made the largest grant in history, $50,000, to the “F.A.I.T.H. in the Future” campaign. Pictured are Greg Rhodes, LRF trustee and chair of the “F.A.I.T.H. in the Future” campaign, left; Caroline Wallis, executive director of F.A.I.T.H.; and Steve Raeber, Executive Director of the Lake Rabun Foundation.

Submitted photo. The Lake Rabun Foundation (LRF) has made the largest grant in history, $50,000, to the “F.A.I.T.H. in the Future” campaign. Pictured are Greg Rhodes, LRF trustee and chair of the “F.A.I.T.H. in the Future” campaign, left; Caroline Wallis, executive director of F.A.I.T.H.; and Steve Raeber, Executive Director of the Lake Rabun Foundation.

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Lake Rabun Foundation announces $50,000 grant for the ‘F.A.I.T.H. in the Future’ capital campaign

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Lake Rabun Foundation (LRF) has made the largest grant in its history to the “F.A.I.T.H. in the Future” capital campaign. This grant was part of $200,000 in grants the Foundation made to over 40 non-profit organizations in Rabun County in 2025.
Submitted photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership group visited the Rabun County Detention Center earlier this week. They spent time with Rabun County Sherriff Mark Gerrells and K9 officer Spike. 

Submitted photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership group visited the Rabun County Detention Center earlier this week. They spent time with Rabun County Sherriff Mark Gerrells and K9 officer Spike. 

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Forward Rabun Youth Leadership ‘Goes Behind Bars’

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
TIGER, GA — High school juniors from across the county swapped their classrooms for the confines of the Rabun County Detention Center this past Monday, March 9, as part of Forward Rabun’s Youth Leadership program.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Welcome Center has plenty of swag for sale as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration including challenge coins commemorating 250 years, canvas tote bags and t-shirts. Pictured holding the merchandise are Welcome Center Manager Linda Scofield, left; Mickey Duvall, business and economic development strategist; and Rick Story, Rick Story, president of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Welcome Center has plenty of swag for sale as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration including challenge coins commemorating 250 years, canvas tote bags and t-shirts. Pictured holding the merchandise are Welcome Center Manager Linda Scofield, left; Mickey Duvall, business and economic development strategist; and Rick Story, Rick Story, president of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Adopt a Road

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 12, 2026
On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday marking the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Rabun County and its cities have big plans to go all out for the celebration.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Tiger Town council members unanimously vote March 9 to approve a rezoning request from Residential to Commercial at 26 Bridge Creek Rd. in Tiger. The property is adjacent to the Tiger Biscuit Place (BP) General Store. The purpose of the rezoning is to add gas pumps at the Tiger four-way intersection. Pictured center is Alim Dhanani, owner of Tiger BP. The other owner is Aslam Dhanani.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Tiger Town council members unanimously vote March 9 to approve a rezoning request from Residential to Commercial at 26 Bridge Creek Rd. in Tiger. The property is adjacent to the Tiger Biscuit Place (BP) General Store. The purpose of the rezoning is to add gas pumps at the Tiger four-way intersection. Pictured center is Alim Dhanani, owner of Tiger BP. The other owner is Aslam Dhanani.

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Tiger BP ‘filling’ great about gas potential after rezoning approval

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Gas hasn’t been sold at the Tiger four-way intersection in at least 20 years, but that will likely change since Tiger Town council members voted unanimously March 9 to approve a rezoning request for property located at 26 Bridge Creek Rd. from Residential to Commercial.

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Cafeteria employee faces child molestation charge

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A member of the Rabun County High School (RCHS) cafeteria staff has been arrested on charges related to inappropriate contact with a minor that allegedly occurred off campus and outside of school hours. Ashleigh Danielle Wilson, 26, of Clayton, was arrested on Feb.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Sky Valley City Manager Jason Streetman gives details to council members about $5 million in grant funding available for the proposed sewer project during the March 3 work session. The next scheduled council meeting is March 17 at the city hall.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Sky Valley City Manager Jason Streetman gives details to council members about $5 million in grant funding available for the proposed sewer project during the March 3 work session. The next scheduled council meeting is March 17 at the city hall.

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Sky Valley airs out sewer project issues

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Discussion on $5 million grant funding for the proposed Sky Valley Sewer Project continues as council members held a special called work session on March 3 with many citizens in attendance.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Tiger council member John Grist asks Alim Dhanani, co-owner of KASA 4 LLC and Tiger BP, center, a question about the plan for ingress/egress on the property if a rezoning request from Residential to Commercial is approved for the addition of gas pumps. Grist holds a rough sketch of the plan that was provided to meeting attendees as well. Aslam Dhanani is the other owner.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Tiger council member John Grist asks Alim Dhanani, co-owner of KASA 4 LLC and Tiger BP, center, a question about the plan for ingress/egress on the property if a rezoning request from Residential to Commercial is approved for the addition of gas pumps. Grist holds a rough sketch of the plan that was provided to meeting attendees as well. Aslam Dhanani is the other owner.

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Tiger BP rezoning request fuels community feedback

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The potential for gas at the Tiger four-way intersection is closer to a vote by council members following a public meeting for a change in zoning request from the owners of Tiger Biscuit Place (BP) General Store at Tiger Town Hall on Monday, March 2.