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Grist appointed as new Tiger council member

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Tiger Town Council appointed John Grist as the newest council member during the monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 13. Grist will serve the remainder of the term previously held by the late Jackie Watts, which expires in 2028. Watts passed away on July 4 after serving on the council since 2020.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Customer Linda Bradley with team member Kourtney. Below: Those who order from the Chick-fil-A mobile app can go through the right “mobile-thru” lane at the restaurant and scan a QR code to obtain their order.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Customer Linda Bradley with team member Kourtney. Below: Those who order from the Chick-fil-A mobile app can go through the right “mobile-thru” lane at the restaurant and scan a QR code to obtain their order.

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The Chick-fil-A Cowz R Bak from Vakay

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The “Cowz R Bak from Vakay” and customers can now get their chicken fix because Chick-fil-A Clayton is open for business after being closed since April 12 to remodel the existing facility.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community heroes supported the Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County Touch-A-Truck event in Clayton last weekend and kids got the opportunity to explore various vehicles such as fire trucks, tow trucks, and many others. Below: James Reddy, 4, and Jones Reddy, 2, enjoy their time climbing into the driver’s seat of this 1960 Fiat Multipla presented by Capital City Home Loans at the Habitat for Humanity Touch-A-Truck event.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community heroes supported the Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County Touch-A-Truck event in Clayton last weekend and kids got the opportunity to explore various vehicles such as fire trucks, tow trucks, and many others. Below: James Reddy, 4, and Jones Reddy, 2, enjoy their time climbing into the driver’s seat of this 1960 Fiat Multipla presented by Capital City Home Loans at the Habitat for Humanity Touch-A-Truck event.

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Inaugural Habitat for Humanity Touch-A-Truck event successful

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Community heroes come in many forms whether they drive a police car, fire truck, ambulance, tow truck, dump truck or anything in between. The inaugural Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County Touch-A-Truck event Saturday, Aug.

GriefShare Grief Support Group starting Sunday, Aug. 25

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week support group program, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. This red classic owned by Cody Whitmire was showcased at the Downtown Clayton Block Party with a sign that read “Pharoahs Eastern Region Truckin’.”

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. This red classic owned by Cody Whitmire was showcased at the Downtown Clayton Block Party with a sign that read “Pharoahs Eastern Region Truckin’.”

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Downtown hosts hundreds for Block Party & Cruise-In

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Downtown Clayton was filled with hundreds of people on Saturday, Aug. 10, for the Block Party and Cruise-In. It was the third Block Party of the year and brought over 500 people to Clayton.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Superintendent Dr. April Childers assists kindergartener Emersyn Fuller with her clay on the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Below: School Resource Deputy Sgt. Lindsey Owens directs school traffic on the first day Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Superintendent Dr. April Childers assists kindergartener Emersyn Fuller with her clay on the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Below: School Resource Deputy Sgt. Lindsey Owens directs school traffic on the first day Tuesday, Aug. 6.

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DAY ONE IN THE BOOKS

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Rabun County children returned to classes on Tuesday, Aug. 6, as the primary, elementary, middle and high schools were very busy getting back into the routine for the 2024-2025 school year. “We had a fabulous first day!” Superintendent Dr. April Childers said in an email to The Clayton Tribune.