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Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. The members of the Class of 2024 from Rabun County High School toss their caps into the air inside the campus gym upon graduation.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. The members of the Class of 2024 from Rabun County High School toss their caps into the air inside the campus gym upon graduation.

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‘Cats out for summer as seniors bid farewell

Wade Cheek
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Rabun County High School capped off its school year with a bang … or maybe a flair as the Class of 2024 officially graduated Friday, May 24, at the RCHS graduation ceremony.

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Gerrells, Nichols charge toward sheriff runoff

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The highly contested sheriff’s race in the General Primary and Nonpartisan Election is still undecided and a runoff election will be held June 18 as none of the Republican candidates received the necessary 50 percent plus one vote to claim victory May 21. Incumbent Sheriff Chad K.

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Henry-Perry retains clerk of court role

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Rabun County voters showed up to the polls Tuesday for the May 21 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election as 4,662 (39.51 percent) of Rabun County’s 11,800 registered voters made their voices heard at the ballot box.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Countians showed up to vote on Election Day as the line at the polls overflowed out the door and those registered waited to check in and vote at the Rabun County Elections Office Tuesday, May 21. Those casting their ballots did not see a long wait time. Above, pictured from left are poll workers Glenda Enloe and Rick Crouse.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun Countians showed up to vote on Election Day as the line at the polls overflowed out the door and those registered waited to check in and vote at the Rabun County Elections Office Tuesday, May 21. Those casting their ballots did not see a long wait time. Above, pictured from left are poll workers Glenda Enloe and Rick Crouse.

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County incumbents win Round One of elections

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Incumbents vying for their Rabun County Commission seats were not disappointed Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in the May 21 General Primary and Nonpartisan election. Will H. Nichols and Tom Garrison made it through the Primary and will face opposition on Nov. 5.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The May 16 Forward Rabun Business Awards Breakfast held at The Dillard House was a well-attended event. This year’s event had record attendance as businesses were recognized for their contributions to the community and customer commitment.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The May 16 Forward Rabun Business Awards Breakfast held at The Dillard House was a well-attended event. This year’s event had record attendance as businesses were recognized for their contributions to the community and customer commitment.

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Forward Rabun Business Awards Breakfast draws record attendance

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Forward Rabun Business Awards Breakfast on May 16 drew a record turnout from the community as businesses were recognized with awards for their involvement in Rabun County and commitment to customer service. “The breakfast was wonderful!

Donation for equine

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
North Georgia Credit Union recently presented Cheryl Harris, executive director of Reins Of Life, with a donation to support their non-profit therapeutic equine programs.  Visit https://www.reinsoflife.net/ to learn more about the impactful work done in Stephens County by Reins of Life.
Photo credit to Melissa Elzey. The Clayton Rotary Volunteers smile for the camera as they help with LBCA Clean Up Day.

Photo credit to Melissa Elzey. The Clayton Rotary Volunteers smile for the camera as they help with LBCA Clean Up Day.

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Lake Burton Civic Association hosts Cleanup the Lake Day

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) hosted its 9th Annual Cleanup the Lake Day on Friday, May 10, witnessing an impressive turnout of over 50 volunteers from the local community.

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Collision on Highway 76 West results in serious injuries

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 76 West near Hawthorn Lane on Thursday, May 16 resulted in serious injuries. Johnathan Daniel Morgan, 24 of Lakemont, was traveling west on Highway 76 (State Route 2) in a red 2001 Dodge Neon and Benjamin T. Burrell, 32 of Georgetown, Tenn.