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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Lt. Mark Gerrells retired from the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 15 after serving in law enforcement for four decades. Gerrells was the training director for the department.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Lt. Mark Gerrells retired from the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 15 after serving in law enforcement for four decades. Gerrells was the training director for the department.

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Lt. Gerrells retires after four decades of protecting citizens

Megan Horn
Friday, January 19, 2024
Law enforcement officers are called to protect and serve their communities in many capacities. With a career spanning four decades, Lt. Mark Gerrells went above and beyond to show care and dedication to citizens by serving with passion.
Submitted. Deputy Registrar Derik Pendrey with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

Submitted. Deputy Registrar Derik Pendrey with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

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Rabun County deputy registrar attends first conference

Megan Horn
Friday, January 19, 2024
Deputy Registrar Derik Pendrey at the Rabun County Elections Office has been on the job for seven months and said that he has learned a lot about the election process and is constantly learning new information.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune.

Tallulah Falls mayor, council sworn in

Megan Horn
Friday, January 19, 2024
Tallulah Falls Town Clerk Linda Lapeyrouse swears-in Mayor Mike Early, Council Member Craig Weatherly and Council Member Jimmy Franklin at the Tallulah Falls Town Hall meeting on Jan. 11. The officials hold their hands up as they recite the Official Oath of Office.
Submitted photo.

Submitted photo.

Rabun County Bank donates to Sid Weber

News Staff
Friday, January 19, 2024
The employees of the Clayton branch of Rabun County Bank presented a check for $2,000 to the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund on Friday, Jan. 12. The employees raised the money by paying $3 on Fridays to wear jeans to work.

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Crash involving dump truck results in serious injuries

News Staff
Friday, January 19, 2024
A crash at the intersection of Highway 441 (Ga. 15) and East Boggs Mountain Road Tuesday resulted in three people sustaining suspected serious injuries and the road being closed for hours as first responders worked the scene. The crash occurred around 2:20 p.m. on Jan.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Anne Weingartz kneads fresh dough made from wheat she milled herself at Quizzical Farm Bakery in Rabun Gap.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Anne Weingartz kneads fresh dough made from wheat she milled herself at Quizzical Farm Bakery in Rabun Gap.

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‘Against the Grain’

Megan Horn
Friday, January 19, 2024
The grocery store shelves are filled with seemingly endless brands of bread, already sliced and ready for use in making that turkey sandwich you were craving. But have you ever wondered why a “simple” loaf of bread has so many ingredients?

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Crash involving dump truck results in serious injuries

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
A crash at the intersection of Highway 441 (Ga. 15) and East Boggs Mountain Road Tuesday resulted in three people sustaining suspected serious injuries and the road being closed for hours as first responders worked the scene. The crash occurred around 2:20 p.m. on Jan.

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RCSO Honors Achievements

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office recognized several employees for their service during 2023. Sgt. Christy Gerberg was awarded Detention Officer of the Year; Christian Channell was presented with the Deputy of the Year award; Cpl.