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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Fight Abuse in the Home (F.A.I.T.H.) organized many events during October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, including a Hope Walk where many community members walked in downtown Clayton while local businesses stood in solidarity holding candles on the sidewalk to bring awareness.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Fight Abuse in the Home (F.A.I.T.H.) organized many events during October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, including a Hope Walk where many community members walked in downtown Clayton while local businesses stood in solidarity holding candles on the sidewalk to bring awareness.

Community stands in solidarity against domestic violence

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The community came together in solidarity to fight domestic violence as the local nonprofit Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Kathy Causey takes a photograph of her father Eldrid Causey with Commander Sarah Ernst at the conclusion of the 24th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 9 at the Rabun County Civic Center. Ernst told the audience about 99-year-old Causey who served in WWII and was the oldest veteran at the event.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Kathy Causey takes a photograph of her father Eldrid Causey with Commander Sarah Ernst at the conclusion of the 24th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 9 at the Rabun County Civic Center. Ernst told the audience about 99-year-old Causey who served in WWII and was the oldest veteran at the event.

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Honoring those who served

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 16, 2023
An evening of smiles, thankfulness and admiration engulfed the Rabun County Civic Center on Nov. 9 as the community showed its respect for military men and women at the 24th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The City of Sky Valley has been proclaimed ‘A Purple Heart City’ and displays this purple/gold flag at City Hall.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The City of Sky Valley has been proclaimed ‘A Purple Heart City’ and displays this purple/gold flag at City Hall.

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Sky Valley proclaimed ‘A Purple Heart City’

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The City of Sky Valley has joined Mountain City in passing a proclamation declaring a Purple Heart city to acknowledge the courage of Purple Heart recipients and show appreciation for the sacrifices they have made. Also, to acknowledge them and honor their courage.
File photo/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured are Mountain City Council Member Michael Holt (left); veteran Doug Wayne; veteran Jon Jones; Mayor Grace Watts; veteran Gary Cantwell; Council Member Brenda Hooper; veteran David Cross; veteran David Ruth; Council Member Robert Sutton; veteran Bill Fountain and veteran Chris DiNofrio during the city’s proclamation of being “A Purple Heart City” in 2022. Not pictured is Council Member Eric McCrackin.

File photo/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured are Mountain City Council Member Michael Holt (left); veteran Doug Wayne; veteran Jon Jones; Mayor Grace Watts; veteran Gary Cantwell; Council Member Brenda Hooper; veteran David Cross; veteran David Ruth; Council Member Robert Sutton; veteran Bill Fountain and veteran Chris DiNofrio during the city’s proclamation of being “A Purple Heart City” in 2022. Not pictured is Council Member Eric McCrackin.

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Mountain City pinned ‘A Purple Heart City’

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 9, 2023
MOUNTAIN CITY– The City of Mountain City was the first city in Rabun County to be designated “A Purple Heart City” after council members passed a proclamation last year. The City of Sky Valley city council followed in passing a proclamation last month to declare Sky Valley a Purple Heart City.

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Vet to Vet Café connects a network of veterans

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
It is important to be able to share experiences and connect with those who have shared life experiences. It is especially valuable for veterans who have bravely served in the U.S. Armed Forces in one of the six branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force.
Submitted photo. Seen here with the H-65 Dolphin he flew at Hunter AAF, Eric Vogelbacher met his eventual wife Lynne in Savannah, Ga.

Submitted photo. Seen here with the H-65 Dolphin he flew at Hunter AAF, Eric Vogelbacher met his eventual wife Lynne in Savannah, Ga.

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Vogelbacher makes a difference serving in U.S. Coast Guard

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The United States of America is the home of the free because of the brave men and women who answered the call to action and sacrificed much for their country. Eric Vogelbacher witnessed just that during his time in the U.S.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. North Main Street at Valley Street was closed for a few hours Tuesday when a Chevrolet Blazer crashed into Georgia Power power polls, damaging one and knocking one out completely. The road was closed for approximately four hours as traffic detoured through Ramey Boulevard.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. North Main Street at Valley Street was closed for a few hours Tuesday when a Chevrolet Blazer crashed into Georgia Power power polls, damaging one and knocking one out completely. The road was closed for approximately four hours as traffic detoured through Ramey Boulevard.

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Main Street crash knocks out power pole, power to neighboring businesses

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 9, 2023
A one-vehicle crash with one occupant knocked out one power pole and damaged another while also causing downtown businesses to lose power for a brief time Tuesday. The crash occurred at approximately 11:27 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.