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Tiger Drive-In Artisan Crafts and Flea Market cuts ribbon

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce held a fantastic Ribbon-Cutting and Open House Event to celebrate and congratulate its member, Tiger Drive-In, on the newly opened Artisan Crafts & Flea Market Saturday, July 8, at its location, 2956 Old U.S. Highway 441 South, Tiger.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Both vehicles were towed away following a two-vehicle crash at Ramey Boulevard June 5 that resulted in minor injuries.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Both vehicles were towed away following a two-vehicle crash at Ramey Boulevard June 5 that resulted in minor injuries.

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Two-vehicle Ramey Boulevard crash results in minor injuries

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
CLAYTON– No apparent injuries resulted from a two-vehicle crash at Ramey Boulevard on June 5. Clayton officers were traveling south on Ga. 15 (Highway 441) when they drove up to a two-vehicle crash that had just occurred at the intersection of Ga.

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Roswell man ‘in stable condition’ after Hwy. 197 motorcycle crash

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
A Roswell, Ga., man is “in stable condition” after being seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway 197 near Laurel Lodge Road July 16. Victor Carroll Hoye, 77, was driving a silver 2007 Suzuki DL 650K. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the crash around 11:05 a.m.
Submitted photo by Kael Bell. Zach Coffman and Brad Hardeman of “Intension” perform at Salt Fest 2023. The other members of the band are Sam Coffman and Anthony De Peaza.

Submitted photo by Kael Bell. Zach Coffman and Brad Hardeman of “Intension” perform at Salt Fest 2023. The other members of the band are Sam Coffman and Anthony De Peaza.

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Salt Fest 2023 supports, raises funds for cystic fibrosis

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
More than 100 music lovers came together to support cystic fibrosis fighters on June 16 at the Mountain City Playhouse.
Submitted photo. RAPpers hold praise and worship services during the week at the CFUMC Family Life Center.

Submitted photo. RAPpers hold praise and worship services during the week at the CFUMC Family Life Center.

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Youth give back through Rabun Aid Program

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Clayton First United Methodist Church (CFUMC) hosted the annual Rabun Aid Program (RAP) youth missions camp June 21-25.

Wildcat families information

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
As you know, the number one priority of Rabun County Schools is student safety. During the previous school year, several safety issues were noted with school bus transportation on Turpin Street in Tiger.
Submitted. Locals Amber Owens and 5-year-old Rylee Owens are the first customers to enjoy doughnuts just before 5 a.m. at the new Dunkin’ Donuts in Clayton on opening day Thursday, July 13.

Submitted. Locals Amber Owens and 5-year-old Rylee Owens are the first customers to enjoy doughnuts just before 5 a.m. at the new Dunkin’ Donuts in Clayton on opening day Thursday, July 13.

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‘Do-nut worry’

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Rabun Countians woke up early last Thursday for a sweet deal in Clayton as the new Dunkin’ Donuts opened its doors July 13. Amber Owens and her daughter Rylee, 5, made it to the new business, located at 539 U.S. 441, bright and early and were the first customers to make purchases at 4:54 a.m.

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USPS ‘not in a position’ to obtain input from citizens

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Mountain City officials continue the search for answers regarding the sudden closure of the Mountain City Post Office Feb. 28, 2023. At Tuesday’s Mountain City council meeting, Mayor Grace Watts informed citizens that a response from the United States Postal Service (USPS) was received.