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Mountain City adopts Tiny Home Ordinance

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
The city of Mountain City adopted a Tiny Home Ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting that regulates the construction and placement of tiny houses within the city limits of Mountain City. Council members gave brief discussion before unanimously voting to approve the ordinance.
Submitted. Mountain Lakes Medical Center Food Services staff recently received their third 100 percent score on their Health Department Inspection. Pictured are Sherri Gaglio; Julie Freck; David Scott; Monica Silva; and Marsha Munoz.

Submitted. Mountain Lakes Medical Center Food Services staff recently received their third 100 percent score on their Health Department Inspection. Pictured are Sherri Gaglio; Julie Freck; David Scott; Monica Silva; and Marsha Munoz.

MLMC food services receives 100 health department score for third year

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Mountain Lakes Medical Center food services recently received a 100 score from the health department for the third year.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured ar e Logan Carnes with Rabun County EMS; Beverly Mason; Justin Upchurch, assistant chief Rabun County Fire Services; Marilyn Ballew; Mike Carnes, EMS/911 director; Jane Thomason; Gregg Dover, CAD/911 network manager; Daniel “Jack” Smith; Katie Coalley with Rabun 911; Kenette Turner with Rabun 911; Jonathan Watts with Rabun EMS/fire; and Tate Nichols with Rabun EMS.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured ar e Logan Carnes with Rabun County EMS; Beverly Mason; Justin Upchurch, assistant chief Rabun County Fire Services; Marilyn Ballew; Mike Carnes, EMS/911 director; Jane Thomason; Gregg Dover, CAD/911 network manager; Daniel “Jack” Smith; Katie Coalley with Rabun 911; Kenette Turner with Rabun 911; Jonathan Watts with Rabun EMS/fire; and Tate Nichols with Rabun EMS.

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Northeast Georgia Medical Center educates about stroke awareness

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
It’s important to know the signs of a stroke and Northeast Georgia Health System educates communities on how to detect if a loved one is having a stroke and how to respond with action.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County native Wanda Law has 33 years of experience in education as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. Her inspiration came from her grandmother Varina Ritchie who was a teacher at school houses in Satolah and Lake Burton. Law now coaches administrators through her own business.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County native Wanda Law has 33 years of experience in education as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. Her inspiration came from her grandmother Varina Ritchie who was a teacher at school houses in Satolah and Lake Burton. Law now coaches administrators through her own business.

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From classroom to coaching

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Teaching is a calling for many people and that’s no different for Rabun County native Wanda Law.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. K9 Deputy Jorka is officially retired after six years of honorable service at the Rabun County Sheriff’s office. She is 8-years-old and pictured with partner Cpl. Clinton Scott at her retirement reception held Sept. 8.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. K9 Deputy Jorka is officially retired after six years of honorable service at the Rabun County Sheriff’s office. She is 8-years-old and pictured with partner Cpl. Clinton Scott at her retirement reception held Sept. 8.

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Rabun County Sheriff’s Office K9 Jorka retires after 6 years

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Rabun County Sheriff’s Office K9 Deputy Jorka officially retired from her career during a special reception held at the sheriff’s office Sept. 8. K9 Jorka is 8 years old and has been a working member of the sheriff’s office since late September 2017.

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Rabun County Schools ‘miles’ ahead academically

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Students at Rabun County Schools once again tested the top in the state as they exceeded in many subjects during Georgia Milestones testing. Assistant Superintendents Kelly McKay and Matt Remillard gave a student achievement presentation for all grade levels during the Aug.