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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Parker Cavender, 10; Easton Cavender, 8; and Holden Cavender, 6, smile as they display their decorated gingerbread houses at the Food Bank Teaching Kitchen event Dec. 13.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Parker Cavender, 10; Easton Cavender, 8; and Holden Cavender, 6, smile as they display their decorated gingerbread houses at the Food Bank Teaching Kitchen event Dec. 13.

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Joyful hearts and gingerbread houses

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 21, 2023
It’s not Christmas without gingerbread and children had the opportunity to decorate their very own gingerbread houses at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Teaching Kitchen Wednesday, Dec. 13.

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Commissioners approve second ordinance readings on zoning updates

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 21, 2023
  Commissioners passed the second readings of two Chapter 56 zoning updates regarding definitions for winery, farm stays, glamping facilities, non-traditional dwelling and zoning amendments related to land use and how property can be used for specific purposes during Tuesday’s meeting.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Lt. Mark Gerrells of the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office talks to Clayton Rotary members about how to avoid holiday scams.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Lt. Mark Gerrells of the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office talks to Clayton Rotary members about how to avoid holiday scams.

As the big day approaches, be cautious of holiday scams

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 21, 2023
‘Tis the season where local shops are bustling with activity as people search for that perfect holiday gift. But it’s also a time of the year where scams are on the rise. Lt.
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Even the Grinch has a heart for children

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Even the Grinch is in the Christmas spirit as he directs morning and afternoon school traffic dressed as Santa at the Boggs Mountain intersection Tuesday. Motorists during both traffic sessions honked and waved as the character led the way closer to Christmas day.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Santa arrives at Mountain Lakes Medical Center by helicopter Dec. 14 and waves to a crowd of children jumping up and down in excitement.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Santa arrives at Mountain Lakes Medical Center by helicopter Dec. 14 and waves to a crowd of children jumping up and down in excitement.

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St. Nick brings Christmas cheer to medical center by helicoptor

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The countdown to Christmas is only a few days away with Santa and his elves preparing to depart the North Pole with presents for all the children on the nice list.

Urpschot sworn-in as new council member

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Mike Urpschot is officially the newest Tallulah Falls council member as he takes the Oath of Office with Tallulah Falls City Clerk Linda Lapeyrouse at the Dec. 14 Tallulah Falls council meeting. Urpschot fills the unexpired council seat formerly held by Tommy Tilley, which expires in December 2025.

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TFS honors outstanding students, faculty, staff

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Tallulah Falls School has announced its outstanding students, faculty and staff for 2023. Award winners were surprised at a Dec. 13 assembly. “It is a pleasure to honor outstanding members of the TFS community through these annual awards,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon recognizes outgoing council members Woody Blalock, David Cross and John Bradshaw for their years of service to the city. The three council members were presented with awards during Tuesday’s meeting and honored with a community reception.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon recognizes outgoing council members Woody Blalock, David Cross and John Bradshaw for their years of service to the city. The three council members were presented with awards during Tuesday’s meeting and honored with a community reception.

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Outgoing Clayton council members honored for service

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Clayton city council members wrapped up their last meeting of 2023 on Tuesday and next year brings new faces to the council. Outgoing council members David Cross, Woody Blalock and John Bradshaw were honored for their service to the community during special recognition following Tuesday’s meeting.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County High School students Isaac Craig, Andy Leff, Isabel Craine, Leizle Mason, Sarabeth Speed and Marlena Turpin sing holiday songs near the Warwoman Cabin and Phillips Cabin at the Dec. 16 annual “A Foxfire Christmas” in Mountain City. Left: Kim Cannon from the Rabun County Public Library read a variety of books that depicted pioneer life in the Appalachian Mountains on the Shooting Creek Cabin porch.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County High School students Isaac Craig, Andy Leff, Isabel Craine, Leizle Mason, Sarabeth Speed and Marlena Turpin sing holiday songs near the Warwoman Cabin and Phillips Cabin at the Dec. 16 annual “A Foxfire Christmas” in Mountain City. Left: Kim Cannon from the Rabun County Public Library read a variety of books that depicted pioneer life in the Appalachian Mountains on the Shooting Creek Cabin porch.

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Foxfire warms up the Season

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The lingering chances of rain did not hamper the jingling of bells and singing of carols at the annual “A Foxfire Christmas” on Dec. 16 in Mountain City as happy families toured the property to learn more about Appalachian history.