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Dawg & ‘Cat honored after overcoming tragedy

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
“Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.”  That’s what the late, great American college basketball coach Jim Valvano said in his memorable 1993 speech at the ESPY Awards while he was terminally ill with cancer.
Photo courtesy Bob Scott. A suspect caused crashes in Georgia and North Carolina during a high-speed chase on Sept. 23 that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. The chase ended in Franklin, N.C.

Photo courtesy Bob Scott. A suspect caused crashes in Georgia and North Carolina during a high-speed chase on Sept. 23 that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. The chase ended in Franklin, N.C.

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Multiple agencies involved in high-speed pursuit causing crashes

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A vehicle pursuit that involved multiple agencies and traveled through Rabun County and Macon County. N.C., at speeds up to 124 mph before ended in multiple collisions and the arrest of a Tennessee woman on Saturday, Sept. 23.

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Paint your town purple against violence in October

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 28, 2023
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and together we can stop abuse. The nonprofit Fight Abuse in the Home (F.A.I.T.H.) is encouraging businesses and individuals to “paint the town purple” to bring awareness to a problem that affects every community, including our own.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The second annual Tiger Corn Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3011 Old Highway 441 S, Tiger. The event will feature arts and crafts, face painting for kids, food and vendors, a cornhole tournament and many more activities.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The second annual Tiger Corn Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3011 Old Highway 441 S, Tiger. The event will feature arts and crafts, face painting for kids, food and vendors, a cornhole tournament and many more activities.

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Second annual corn festival stalking Tiger this weekend

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The second annual Tiger Corn Festival is popping up this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3011 Old Highway 441 S, Tiger. The event came into fruition last year, spearheaded by Dr.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a huge turnout for the third annual Picnic for a Purpose fundraiser for the local nonprofit Place of Hope North Georgia. Over $83,000 was raised during the September 14 event.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a huge turnout for the third annual Picnic for a Purpose fundraiser for the local nonprofit Place of Hope North Georgia. Over $83,000 was raised during the September 14 event.

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Over $83,000 raised for Place of Hope North Georgia

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Over $83,000 was raised as the community turned out to support Place of Hope North Georgia at the third annual Picnic for a Purpose fundraiser September 14. The event was held at the pavilions in downtown Clayton.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. James Brim, director of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Mountain Branch and Rotarian (left) is recognized by Rotary Club of Clayton President Gerald Hulett, for his partnership in helping establish the Rotary Community Room, during the grand opening and dedication event Sept. 14. Also pictured are Rotarians Jane Janes and Sheryl Webster.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. James Brim, director of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Mountain Branch and Rotarian (left) is recognized by Rotary Club of Clayton President Gerald Hulett, for his partnership in helping establish the Rotary Community Room, during the grand opening and dedication event Sept. 14. Also pictured are Rotarians Jane Janes and Sheryl Webster.

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Clayton Rotary cuts ribbon on new Community Room

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Community members now have a new location to get together in as The Rotary Club of Clayton and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia partnered to open the Rotary Community Room. A grand opening and dedication event was held Thursday, Sept. 14, with Rotarians and community partners in attendance.