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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Emergency personnel work the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 76 June 19. Possible injuries were reported with no transports to area medical facilities.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Emergency personnel work the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 76 June 19. Possible injuries were reported with no transports to area medical facilities.

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Two-vehicle crash on Highway 76 West on June 19 results in possible injuries

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 76 West near Highway 197 resulted in possible injuries when a Home Depot flatbed truck and Volkswagen Jetta crashed on June 19.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Children enjoy an Ice Cream Sundae party at the Rabun County Public Library May 31 to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program theme “All Together Now.”

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Children enjoy an Ice Cream Sundae party at the Rabun County Public Library May 31 to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program theme “All Together Now.”

Local library Summer Reading Program in full swing

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Rabun County Public Library Summer Reading Program is in full swing as many fun and educational activities are scheduled over the next couple of months. The Summer Reading Program kicked off May 31 with an Ice Cream Sundae party that went right along with this year’s theme, “All Together Now.

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RCSO hosts Ladies’ Self-Defense classes

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Participants in the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Ladies’ Self-Defense classes recently learned to “be the hero” as they gained knowledge of how to avoid dangerous situations and how to protect themselves with techniques and strategies for self defense during special training sessions.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This depiction of Noah’s Ark in colorful flowers and crafted animals was created by parishioners at St. James Episcopal Church and arranged in front of the altar during the Flower and Liturgical Festival.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This depiction of Noah’s Ark in colorful flowers and crafted animals was created by parishioners at St. James Episcopal Church and arranged in front of the altar during the Flower and Liturgical Festival.

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St. James 15th Annual Flower and Liturgical Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” was the theme for the 15th Annual Flower and Liturgical Festival at St. James Episcopal Church June 23 and 24. And the display was just that as bright colors of beautiful flowers in intricate designs were out for view around the church sanctuary and grounds.

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Water/sewer issues continue to simmer

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, June 22, 2023
A decision about the offer made by the Rabun County Water & Sewer to the City of Clayton still has not be agreed upon or dismissed about the city’s water infrastructure. When a decision or even further discussion will occur remains in question.
Submitted photo. K9 Handler John Crane works with partner K9 Pinda during their law enforcement career. The pair worked as a team from 2010-2017. Pinda recently passed away at age 14.

Submitted photo. K9 Handler John Crane works with partner K9 Pinda during their law enforcement career. The pair worked as a team from 2010-2017. Pinda recently passed away at age 14.

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Retired Rabun EOD K9 dies at age of 14

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Law enforcement K9s play an important role in aiding departments to help keep citizens safe and serve their communities in many capacities.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County EMS Paramedic Jon Wilbanks is presented with the Clayton Rotary Club EMT/Paramedic of the Year award by Rotary Club of Clayton President Leif Ericson at a recent club meeting. Also pictured to celebrate Wilbanks’ accomplishments are EMS/911 Director Mike Carnes and Captain Trampes Stancil.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County EMS Paramedic Jon Wilbanks is presented with the Clayton Rotary Club EMT/Paramedic of the Year award by Rotary Club of Clayton President Leif Ericson at a recent club meeting. Also pictured to celebrate Wilbanks’ accomplishments are EMS/911 Director Mike Carnes and Captain Trampes Stancil.

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Rotary Club of Clayton bestows public safety with local awards

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Rotary Club of Clayton recently presented local public safety officials awards for outstanding service to the Rabun County community during weekly club meetings. Paramedic Jon Wilbanks is EMT/Paramedic of the Year; Sgt.