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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Stille family of Spencer, 1, Jennifer, and Sutton, 4, gaze at the miniature village that includes a train. Left: Five-year-old Ethan Moseley hugs The Grinch at the Village of Lights.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Stille family of Spencer, 1, Jennifer, and Sutton, 4, gaze at the miniature village that includes a train. Left: Five-year-old Ethan Moseley hugs The Grinch at the Village of Lights.

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Village of Lights gives back to community for 10th annual event

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The elaborate Christmas lights display at Tiger Connector is back again for the 10th annual Christmas Village of Lights. The event is provided by Kirk Knous and Fight Abuse in the Home (F.A.I.T.H.) as a fundraiser and way to give back to the community. Crowds of people showed out Dec.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. FFA member Preston Patterson, Cayden McClain and FFA member Garrett Craig were among those who were in attendance at the Dec. 7 first-ever “Santa and Elves on the Farm” at the agricenter.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. FFA member Preston Patterson, Cayden McClain and FFA member Garrett Craig were among those who were in attendance at the Dec. 7 first-ever “Santa and Elves on the Farm” at the agricenter.

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Santa and the Elves visit the Farm

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Santa and the Elves traded the sleigh for a tractor on Dec. 7 as they made their way to the Rabun County Schools Agricenter for the inaugural free community event “Santa and Elves on the Farm.
Submitted photo. The Head of Tennessee Baptist Church in Dillard is filled for its revival that began initially in late October and has continued until mid-December as more than 133 have accepted Jesus and been saved.

Submitted photo. The Head of Tennessee Baptist Church in Dillard is filled for its revival that began initially in late October and has continued until mid-December as more than 133 have accepted Jesus and been saved.

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‘Praising a living savior’

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The spirit of God is alive and flowing during revival at Head of Tennessee Baptist Church in Dillard as hundreds have chosen to follow Jesus and many have rededicated their lives to God. Week seven of revival began on Monday evening, Dec. 11, with 133 souls saved and still counting since Oct.

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‘God’s using all of them’

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 14, 2023
God uses people from all different walks of life to make a difference and share the Gospel – sometimes at the most unexpected times and places.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The front entrance to Foxfire at 98 Foxfire Lane in Mountain City is decorated with garland and seasonal red bows. On Saturday, Dec. 16, the location will showcase several holiday-oriented Appalachian aspects.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The front entrance to Foxfire at 98 Foxfire Lane in Mountain City is decorated with garland and seasonal red bows. On Saturday, Dec. 16, the location will showcase several holiday-oriented Appalachian aspects.

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Step back in time to A Foxfire Christmas

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Step back in time and see what a true Appalachian Christmas is all about during “A Foxfire Christmas” this Saturday, Dec. 16. The 98 Foxfire Lane, Mountain City location will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and visitors can celebrate the Christmas spirit of the Appalachians.
Submitted photo. The “Rabun Ramblers” team in the 2023 Trailblaze Challenge for Make-A-Wish Georgia included Steven Webster, Ray Pagano, Mccalister Russell, Sheryl Webster, Bez Rengifo, Sidney Wiant, Hillary Marshall, and Andrew Marshall. The Rabun Countians trekked through 22 strenuous miles on the Bartram Trail Nov. 18 to raise money for children with critical illnesses.

Submitted photo. The “Rabun Ramblers” team in the 2023 Trailblaze Challenge for Make-A-Wish Georgia included Steven Webster, Ray Pagano, Mccalister Russell, Sheryl Webster, Bez Rengifo, Sidney Wiant, Hillary Marshall, and Andrew Marshall. The Rabun Countians trekked through 22 strenuous miles on the Bartram Trail Nov. 18 to raise money for children with critical illnesses.

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Locals inspired to help children in grueling Trailblaze Challenge

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 14, 2023
There are many personal events people go through that make them want to give back and go the extra mile to help those in need. Those who participated in the Trailblaze Challenge for Make-A-Wish Georgia trekked through 22 strenuous miles on the Bartram Trail Nov.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. A female driver reportedly exited the roadway in Tiger when she had a “medical episode.” The vehicle struck multiple buildings near the Tiger Connector intersection.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. A female driver reportedly exited the roadway in Tiger when she had a “medical episode.” The vehicle struck multiple buildings near the Tiger Connector intersection.

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Single-vehicle crash damages Tiger buildings

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
A crash on Old Highway 441 South near the intersection of Tiger Connector Road in Tiger resulted in extensive damage to two buildings when the driver had a medical episode Dec. 7.