Local

Photo courtesy Melissa Elzey. LBCA Foundation Scholarship Chair Diane White (from left), Scholarship Committee Member Frankie Singer, and LBCA President Elizabeth Gill stand with LBCAF scholarship award recipients at the Rabun County High School program.

Photo courtesy Melissa Elzey. LBCA Foundation Scholarship Chair Diane White (from left), Scholarship Committee Member Frankie Singer, and LBCA President Elizabeth Gill stand with LBCAF scholarship award recipients at the Rabun County High School program.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation awards 2024 scholarships

News Staff
Monday, June 3, 2024
Thanks to the incredible support and generosity of Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) members, this year’s scholarship program has profoundly impacted the lives of deserving students and their families. For over 35 years, the LBCA Foundation has been giving back to the Rabun Community.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. One hundred two students graduated from RGNS on May 19.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. One hundred two students graduated from RGNS on May 19.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Rabun Gap Class of 2024 has ‘spirited’ farewell

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Monday, June 3, 2024
Throughout the county, droplets of rain were falling or were expected to be released from the clouds soon. However, on this day, at this time, a gap was opened in the weather patterns, creating one lasting moment in the sun for a spirited Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Class of 2024.
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.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

‘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.
Matthew Osborne/CNI News Service. Tallulah Falls School seniors Jenna Chesser and Zaiden Cox join their Class of 2024 in singing during the May 24 morning commencement at the school.

Matthew Osborne/CNI News Service. Tallulah Falls School seniors Jenna Chesser and Zaiden Cox join their Class of 2024 in singing during the May 24 morning commencement at the school.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Tallulah Falls School graduates new group of future leaders

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
They walked out two by two to a smiling throng of parents, friends, teachers and well wishers. Tallulah Falls School’s Class of 2024 accumulated nearly $8 million in scholarships, and now it was time for them to enjoy the final fruits of their high school labors.
Photo from Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. A crash involving a Dodge Charger and two motorcycles on Wednesday, May 22 on Ga. 15 at the intersection of the Clayton Walmart resulted in a suspected serious injury. Traffic used alternative routes as there was road blockage for about two hours due to the collision.

Photo from Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. A crash involving a Dodge Charger and two motorcycles on Wednesday, May 22 on Ga. 15 at the intersection of the Clayton Walmart resulted in a suspected serious injury. Traffic used alternative routes as there was road blockage for about two hours due to the collision.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Winder, Ga., man arrested following Ga. 15 crash involving motorcycles with serious injuries

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 30, 2024
A crash involving a Dodge Charger and two motorcycles on Ga. 15 (Highway 441) at the Clayton Walmart intersection May 22 blocked the roadway for about two hours. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) responded to Ga. 15 at the Clayton Walmart intersection around 9:30 a.m.
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.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

‘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.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

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.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

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.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

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.