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Sexually transmitted diseases rise drastically in Georgia

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
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.

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From the big screen to a small town

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 1, 2024
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

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FBLA Superior Gold Chapter

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
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.

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Rabun County Democrats host candidate Ferguson as guest speaker

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
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.

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Estes bids farewell to City of Sky Valley

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 25, 2024
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.

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Piggly Wiggly closing doors at end of month

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 25, 2024
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.
Submitted photo. Several community members in Rabun County participated in the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading on July 14 at 7:14 a.m. at the Rabun County Courthouse. Below: Submitted photo. Pastors Adam Wright, Jr. and David Port with Church of the Mountains along with community members read scripture on July 14 as part of the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading.

Submitted photo. Several community members in Rabun County participated in the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading on July 14 at 7:14 a.m. at the Rabun County Courthouse. Below: Submitted photo. Pastors Adam Wright, Jr. and David Port with Church of the Mountains along with community members read scripture on July 14 as part of the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading.

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Rabun County participates in Statewide Bible Reading

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
On Sunday, July 14 at 7:14 a.m., community members in Rabun County joined Georgia’s other 158 counties in the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading. Community members gathered on the courthouse steps with Pastors Adam Wright, Jr.
Submitted photo. Pictured are Kristy Hall, CEO of Mountain Lakes Medical Center, left, and Mary Beth Horton, Director, Community Relations, for Habersham Electric Membership Corporation.

Submitted photo. Pictured are Kristy Hall, CEO of Mountain Lakes Medical Center, left, and Mary Beth Horton, Director, Community Relations, for Habersham Electric Membership Corporation.

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Community support for MLMC keeps growing

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Habersham EMC recently made a generous donation to Mountain Lakes Medical Center’s Back-to-School Health Fair, coming up on Aug. 8.