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Downtown Clayton Block Party coming this weekend

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Main Street in Clayton will be the place to be for everyone on the block this Saturday as the community gears up for the Downtown Clayton Block Party Saturday, Aug. 12, from 5-8 p.m. It is organized by the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA).

Clayton Farmers Market holds 10th annual Garlic Fest

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
This year the Clayton Farmers Market celebrated its 10th annual Garlic Fest Saturday, July 29. More than 20 vendors sold garlic-inspired items, fresh produce, handmade goods and much more. The garlic pie contest had eight entries.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

Enjoying the First Friday

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Community members showed out to The Rock House on Friday, Aug. 4, to listen to Scott Low perform for the First Friday Fest concert put on by the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA). Friday’s event benefited the local nonprofit Fight Abuse in the Home (F.A.I.T.H.).
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County community members held a Candlelight Vigil at the north end of Ingles in Clayton Aug. 7 to honor the life of Rabun Gap man Frank Hanrahan, who suddenly died in a motor vehicle crash July 31. Hanrahan worked at the Clayton Ingles for 23 years and those honoring him lit candles, played “Amazing Grace” and released 23 balloons representing his 23 years at the business.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County community members held a Candlelight Vigil at the north end of Ingles in Clayton Aug. 7 to honor the life of Rabun Gap man Frank Hanrahan, who suddenly died in a motor vehicle crash July 31. Hanrahan worked at the Clayton Ingles for 23 years and those honoring him lit candles, played “Amazing Grace” and released 23 balloons representing his 23 years at the business.

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Candlelight vigil honors Hanrahan

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The light remains for Francis “Frank” Patrick Hanrahan in Rabun County as community members honored his memory during a Candlelight Vigil held at the north end of Ingles in Clayton Monday, Aug. 7, where he worked for 23 years.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A variety of crafts were on display during the 26th Dillard Bluegrass Festival last weekend. Crowds of people attended the two-day benefit event, which raised money for nonprofits and charities in Rabun County.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A variety of crafts were on display during the 26th Dillard Bluegrass Festival last weekend. Crowds of people attended the two-day benefit event, which raised money for nonprofits and charities in Rabun County.

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24 hours of bluegrass

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The city of Dillard was filled with bluegrass music and beautiful weather as the 26th Dillard Bluegrass Festival returned to City Hall Fairgrounds with an eventful, toe-tapping lineup. And it was all for Rabun County charities and nonprofits.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County agencies including Fire Services, EMS, Sheriff’s Office, Clayton Police Department, Search and Rescue (SAR) and the Coroner’s Office work the scene of a two-vehicle fatal crash involving a tractor trailer July 31. The area was taped off and surrounded by emergency vehicles. Northbound and southbound lanes were completely shut down for hours.Left: A memorial with flowers is displayed near the center aisles at the Clayton Ingles

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County agencies including Fire Services, EMS, Sheriff’s Office, Clayton Police Department, Search and Rescue (SAR) and the Coroner’s Office work the scene of a two-vehicle fatal crash involving a tractor trailer July 31. The area was taped off and surrounded by emergency vehicles. Northbound and southbound lanes were completely shut down for hours.Left: A memorial with flowers is displayed near the center aisles at the Clayton Ingles

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Fatal crash diverts 441 traffic for hours

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 3, 2023
A Rabun Gap man died following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 441 (Ga. 15) just north of its intersection with Old Highway 441 Monday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Media Release Form. Francis P.

Only a few hours of summer break left

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Tuesday, Aug. 8, marks the first day of classes for Rabun County schools as open houses are scheduled for Friday. RCHS Principal Justin Spillers said he and his staff are “incredibly excited to welcome students back on Aug. 8.