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Submitted photo. Pictured are State Senate President Pro Tem John F. Kennedy, left, Kim Anderson, District 10 State Rep. Victor Anderson; Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp; First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp, President of Lake Rabun Association Connie Thompson; Vice President Lake Rabun Association Pat Hickey; and President of Lake Burton Civic Association Elizabeth Gill.

Submitted photo. Pictured are State Senate President Pro Tem John F. Kennedy, left, Kim Anderson, District 10 State Rep. Victor Anderson; Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp; First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp, President of Lake Rabun Association Connie Thompson; Vice President Lake Rabun Association Pat Hickey; and President of Lake Burton Civic Association Elizabeth Gill.

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Wake boat bill signed into law

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
It’s official. After a  joint effort between Lake Rabun Association (LRA) and Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) for statewide legislation that would establish a buffer for certain activities involving wakeboarding and wakesurfing on the public lakes, Georgia Gov.
Submitted photo. Forty total pickleball players -- 20 from Rabun County and 20 from Habersham -- combined for the Battle of the Gorge. During the event, the Rabun Pickleball Club raised money for the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund. Between the 40 participants and the spectators, the group raised $864 for the memorial fund.

Submitted photo. Forty total pickleball players -- 20 from Rabun County and 20 from Habersham -- combined for the Battle of the Gorge. During the event, the Rabun Pickleball Club raised money for the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund. Between the 40 participants and the spectators, the group raised $864 for the memorial fund.

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Community steps up to help citizens through Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
​Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund Mountains of Hope offers hope to Rabun County residents because of the fundraising efforts of Rabun County residents. Money is raised to provide help through donations and events like pickleball and golf tournaments.
Submitted photo. Lidia Sorto has been with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) for 16 years, and was named Employee of the Year for her work in nutrition services. From left are Kevin Matson, vice president of oncology, orthopedic and rehabilitation services for NGHS; Lidia Sorto, cashier with nutrition services; Carol Burrell, president & CEO of NGHS.

Submitted photo. Lidia Sorto has been with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) for 16 years, and was named Employee of the Year for her work in nutrition services. From left are Kevin Matson, vice president of oncology, orthopedic and rehabilitation services for NGHS; Lidia Sorto, cashier with nutrition services; Carol Burrell, president & CEO of NGHS.

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Northeast Georgia Health System names employees of year at annual service awards celebration

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
GAINESVILLE – Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently recognized two employees as its 2023 Employees of the Year, the highest honor a NGHS employee can receive.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The inaugural Sassafras Artisan Market presented by the North Georgia Arts Guild featured artists showcasing hand-made jewelry, photography, watercolor paintings, pottery, folk art, wood and metal art, fiber art, and much more. Crowds of people came out to enjoy the event April 29-30 weekend at the Rabun County Civic Center in Clayton.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The inaugural Sassafras Artisan Market presented by the North Georgia Arts Guild featured artists showcasing hand-made jewelry, photography, watercolor paintings, pottery, folk art, wood and metal art, fiber art, and much more. Crowds of people came out to enjoy the event April 29-30 weekend at the Rabun County Civic Center in Clayton.

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Inaugural civic center artist showcase a success

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
A new showcase of exhibitors came to Clayton April 29-30 for the inaugural Sassafras Artisan Market presented by the North Georgia Arts Guild. Crowds of people showed out over the weekend to enjoy the many different types of featured artists and crafts available.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dee Daley speaks to Clayton City Council members before they go into closed session at a special called meeting Tuesday, April 25.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dee Daley speaks to Clayton City Council members before they go into closed session at a special called meeting Tuesday, April 25.

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Clayton proposes panel to talk water issues with RCWSA

Megan Horn
Thursday, April 27, 2023
CLAYTON– The potential creation of a six-person panel to”discuss, evaluate and negotiate issues surrounding consolidation” of water infrastructure between the city of Clayton and Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA) is in the works following a special called meeting by Clayton City...
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at Tallulah Gorge State Park about a program that adds electric vehicle chargers Thursday, April 20.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at Tallulah Gorge State Park about a program that adds electric vehicle chargers Thursday, April 20.

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Georgia state parks plug into new electric vehicle charger program

Luke Morey
Thursday, April 27, 2023
  Tallulah Gorge State Park played host as Gov. Brian Kemp, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Georgia Power Company, and automotive technology company Rivian unveiled a program that will place electric vehicle chargers at six state parks.