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Congratulating Royalty

Wade Cheek

Monday, October 7, 2024

Rabun County High School senior cheerleader Sayler Waldrip was named this year’s Homecoming Queen during halftime of Rabun County’s 50-14 win over Providence Christian Academy on Saturday, Sept. 28. She was escorted by her father Brandon Waldrip and joined by her mother Michelle Waldrip.

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Rabun County Schools Health Clinic set to open Monday, Oct. 7

Megan Horn

Monday, October 7, 2024

Students will have the opportunity to take care of their basic health needs on school grounds as Rabun County Schools announced a partnership with Mountain Lakes Medical Center for a School-Based Health Clinic. The Clinic is scheduled to open Monday, Oct.

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Commissioners approve minimum square footage exception of 400 sq. ft.

Megan Horn

Monday, October 7, 2024

Commissioners unanimously approved the second reading to amend Rabun County’s building regulations to provide for an exception of the 672 sq. ft. minimum at the Sept. 24 meeting.

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Chattooga Conservancy awarded $300,000 from DOT for Stekoa Creek restoration

Megan Horn

Monday, October 7, 2024

The Chattooga Conservancy was recently awarded $300,000 by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to “implement restoration and preservation initiatives within the Stekoa Creek watershed that would enhance or prevent deterioration of water quality,” said Nicole Hayler, executive director of...

Raffle winners from First Responder Dinner announced

Megan Horn

Monday, October 7, 2024

The winners have been announced for the raffle benefiting Rabun County first responders.

Submitted photo. The Rabun Entertainers as well as guests at the event dance to Italian-themed Harvest songs.

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Harvest Stomp 2024 at Stonewall Creek Vineyards

News Staff

Monday, October 7, 2024

The Harvest Season is in full swing at Stonewall Creek Vineyards and in celebration they hosted their 10th annual Harvest Stomp on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Be aware of your health during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

News Staff

Monday, October 7, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness is in October. The American Cancer Society (ACS) started the now month-long awareness in 1985. In 1992, Estée Lauder Corporation introduced the pink ribbon.

Gerrells sworn-in as Rabun County Sheriff

Megan Horn

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Sheriff-elect Mark Gerrells was sworn in on Thursday, Oct. 3 to finish the 2021-2024 term of sheriff. Probate Judge Carlton H. Jones, III administered the Oath of Office in his courtroom Thursday morning.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Emergency personnel from Station 1 in Clayton collect items for hurricane victims Wednesday. The drop-off will be at 36 Emergency Drive, Clayton until around noon Friday. Oct. 4.

Collection site for supplies for hurricane victims at Station 1 until Friday

Megan Horn

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage to many areas of North Carolina and Rabun County residents have an opportunity to help.

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Rabun County declares Local State of Emergency effective at 5 p.m. Thursday

Megan Horn

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Rabun County Board of Commissioners declared a Local State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. The declaration becomes effective at 5 p.m. today Thursday, Sept. 26 and expires on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. Gov.