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Foley appointed chief credit officer at ACE

Atlanta, GA – ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs announced today that Adam Foley of Rabun County, Ga., has been named chief credit officer. He will be supervising the credit team and oversee risk management in the loan portfolio.
Submitted photo. More than 50 boats and 500 had a blast participating in the Trump Armada on Lake Burton July 27.

Submitted photo. More than 50 boats and 500 had a blast participating in the Trump Armada on Lake Burton July 27.

Over 50 boats participate in Trump Armada on Lake Burton

More than 50 boats and 500 participants took part in the Trump Armada on Lake Burton last weekend. “We had a fantastic turnout for the Trump Armada on Lake Burton,” said Ed Henderson, secretary of the Rabun County Republicans.

Sexually transmitted diseases rise drastically in Georgia

Georgia has seen sexually transmitted diseases rise drastically over the last few years, including in our northeast Public Health District 2 (data from Georgia Dept. Public Health). In 2022, Georgia ranked 5th nationally for rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Debbie Martin/The Clayton Tribune. Tom Proctor performs at Blue Hound Barbeque in Dillard on July 19.

Debbie Martin/The Clayton Tribune. Tom Proctor performs at Blue Hound Barbeque in Dillard on July 19.

From the big screen to a small town

Rabun County is no stranger to visits from famous people including politicians, athletes and even actors who look forward to experiencing a small-town feel among a backdrop of beautiful mountain views.
FBLA Superior Gold Chapter

FBLA Superior Gold Chapter

FBLA Superior Gold Chapter

The Rabun County High School Future Business Leaders of America  (FBLA) chapter earned a 2023-2024 Superior Gold Chapter honor as one of the top 20 FBLA clubs in the state. The FBLA finished 10th.
Submitted photo. Don Martin, Rabun Democrats Chair (left), welcomes Andrew Ferguson to the July 8 Rabun County Democrats monthly meeting at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

Submitted photo. Don Martin, Rabun Democrats Chair (left), welcomes Andrew Ferguson to the July 8 Rabun County Democrats monthly meeting at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

Rabun County Democrats host candidate Ferguson as guest speaker

The Rabun County Democrats hosted guest speaker Andrew Ferguson, Democratic candidate for the Georgia House for the counties of Barrow, Clarke, Oconee and Jackson. Ferguson, a UGA graduate, is currently a full-time editor for an investigations company.

Estes bids farewell to City of Sky Valley

Sky Valley Police Chief Vaughn Estes will bid farewell to the City of Sky Valley on July 31 after seven-and-a-half years of service as he tendered his resignation to pursue other career opportunities.

Piggly Wiggly closing doors at end of month

Piggly Wiggly in Dillard announced that it will be closing its doors for good on Wednesday, July 31. “With a shortage of supply deliveries, rising cost of goods, and other factors, we have been unable to overcome these challenges.