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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.

Forward Rabun Business Awards Breakfast draws record attendance

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

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.

Lake Burton Civic Association hosts Cleanup the Lake Day

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.

Collision on Highway 76 West results in serious injuries

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.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune.

Thanks for protecting our home

The Armed Forces Day Convoy rolled through Dillard, Clayton and Tiger on May 18 as groups of people like The Home Depot employees lined roads like Highway 441 to salute military veterans who protected our home country.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Students at Rabun County Schools enjoy colorful artwork created using various mediums by fellow students during the RCMS and RCHS Art Showcase held in the Fine Arts Building May 16. Left: RCHS senior Ryleigh Brotherton displays artwork in red clay titled “Friendly Miner” during the Rabun County High School and Rabun County Middle School Art Showcase held in the Fine Arts Building (FAB) May 16.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Students at Rabun County Schools enjoy colorful artwork created using various mediums by fellow students during the RCMS and RCHS Art Showcase held in the Fine Arts Building May 16. Left: RCHS senior Ryleigh Brotherton displays artwork in red clay titled “Friendly Miner” during the Rabun County High School and Rabun County Middle School Art Showcase held in the Fine Arts Building (FAB) May 16.

RCHS/RCMS Art is FABulous

Students at Rabun County Schools enjoy colorful artwork created using various mediums by fellow students during the RCMS and RCHS Art Showcase held in the Fine Arts Building May 16.

Leak creates 400,000-gallon water loss

The constant flow of water in Tallulah Falls typically is one of the more appealing aspects in town, but recently developing water flow is problematic – and pricey. A water leak of an estimated 400,000 gallons that happened in April will take time to repair.