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Submitted photo. HEMC linemen Dillon Welborn (left) Robert Morris, and Tucker Dyer stand with their awards.

Submitted photo. HEMC linemen Dillon Welborn (left) Robert Morris, and Tucker Dyer stand with their awards.

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HEMC linemen win big at International Lineman’s Rodeo

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Habersham EMC (HEMC) linemen traveled to the International Lineman’s Rodeo competition in October held in Overland Park, Kan. Now in its 40th year, the Lineman’s Rodeo showcases the exceptional abilities of lineworkers while emphasizing safety, training, and work practices.

Public Service Announcement

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Brenda Dalin, program director, Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. announces Home Heating Help for the Elderly and Medically Homebound for Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and...
Submitted photo. The National FFA Band performed several times during the national convention and expo. Daniel Alexander joined fellow band members in Indianapolis for rehearsals three days before the convention and expo began.

Submitted photo. The National FFA Band performed several times during the national convention and expo. Daniel Alexander joined fellow band members in Indianapolis for rehearsals three days before the convention and expo began.

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Rabun County FFA member Alexander performs music with National FFA Band at 2024 National FFA Convention & Expo

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS – Daniel Alexander, a member of the Rabun County FFA chapter in Tiger played on stage and in the spotlight in front of over 70,000 FFA members and guests during the 2024 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Honor Guard gave the Three Volleys and Danny Stephens performed TAPS during the Veterans Day ceremony at the memorial in front of the Rabun County Courthouse Nov. 11.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Honor Guard gave the Three Volleys and Danny Stephens performed TAPS during the Veterans Day ceremony at the memorial in front of the Rabun County Courthouse Nov. 11.

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Veterans honored at Veterans Day Ceremony

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 14, 2024
It’s important to never forget the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line to serve in the United States military.
Submitted photo. Members of the Tallulah Falls thespian troupe celebrate their one-act play region title on Oct. 30.

Submitted photo. Members of the Tallulah Falls thespian troupe celebrate their one-act play region title on Oct. 30.

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TFS thespian troupe takes first place at GISA Region 1-AAAA One-Act Play competition

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Tallulah Falls School’s thespian troupe took first place at the GISA Region 1-AAAA One-Act Play competition on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The group presented “Left Unsaid,” - an original play written by TFS seniors Katie Anderson of Clarkesville and Lizzy Wanner of Toccoa.
Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Numerous volunteers from the community, Tallulah Falls School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and many others made the 25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner sponsored by Forward Rabun and Rabun County Chamber of Commerce a success. During the program, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran Lt. J.G., Dr. Eldred Causey and 100-year-old WWII veteran Andy Negra were recognized as the oldest veterans.

Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Numerous volunteers from the community, Tallulah Falls School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and many others made the 25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner sponsored by Forward Rabun and Rabun County Chamber of Commerce a success. During the program, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran Lt. J.G., Dr. Eldred Causey and 100-year-old WWII veteran Andy Negra were recognized as the oldest veterans.

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25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner salutes those who served

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The 25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner had a successful turnout as community members showed their support for veterans. Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce held the 25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Rabun County Civic Center.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. With Larry Walker holding the award, Rabun Pickleball Club members celebrate being named the GRPA’s statewide “Volunteer of the Year.”

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. With Larry Walker holding the award, Rabun Pickleball Club members celebrate being named the GRPA’s statewide “Volunteer of the Year.”

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Rabun Pickleball Club honored as GRPA statewide ‘Volunteer of Year’

Wade Cheek
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Rabun Pickleball Club was recently named as this year’s Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) statewide “Volunteer of the Year.”  The award recognizes the club’s community service work in and around Rabun County.