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Submitted photo. The Rabun County Republican Party receives award for Best Fundraiser Award for its Rabun County Low Country Boil in August 2022.

Submitted photo. The Rabun County Republican Party receives award for Best Fundraiser Award for its Rabun County Low Country Boil in August 2022.

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Rabun County Republican Party awarded Best Fundraiser Award

Megan Horn
Monday, May 29, 2023
The Rabun County Republican Party was awarded the Best Fundraiser Award for its Rabun County Low Country Boil Event held in August 2022. The Best Fundraiser Award was presented by the Georgia 9th District GOP in Flowery Branch, Ga., on April 14.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Residents in Tiger and throughout the county waved American flags and said “thanks for serving” to those who drove in the Armed Forces Day Convoy on May 20.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Residents in Tiger and throughout the county waved American flags and said “thanks for serving” to those who drove in the Armed Forces Day Convoy on May 20.

Armed Forces Convoy rolls through Rabun County

News Staff
Monday, May 29, 2023
The Rabun County community came together to salute the men and women in the Armed Forces for their sacrifices and bravery during the Armed Forces Day Convoy Saturday, May 20. “The veterans really enjoyed the Veterans Convoy we organized for them.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon addresses the audience at the May 16 Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Awards Breakfast. Standing next to Cannon is Rabun County Commission Chairman Greg James and the staff of Outdoor 76. In the background are Rick Story and Tony Penrose, representing Forward Rabun.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon addresses the audience at the May 16 Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Awards Breakfast. Standing next to Cannon is Rabun County Commission Chairman Greg James and the staff of Outdoor 76. In the background are Rick Story and Tony Penrose, representing Forward Rabun.

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Awards breakfast honors businesses and individuals

Megan Horn
Monday, May 29, 2023
DILLARD– Businesses and community members who have made important impacts in Rabun County were honored at the Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Awards Breakfast Tuesday, May 16.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. The 100 Rabun Gap graduates toss their caps in the air on Sunday, May 21, as they celebrate their graduation. The commencement ceremonies also included a baccalaureate speech, given by Rev. Dr. Jeffry Lynn Reynolds. The Rabun Gap seniors helped achieve two back-to-back state championships as well as the Shuler Award for the arts program, on top of all 100 earning acceptance into a four-year college or university.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. The 100 Rabun Gap graduates toss their caps in the air on Sunday, May 21, as they celebrate their graduation. The commencement ceremonies also included a baccalaureate speech, given by Rev. Dr. Jeffry Lynn Reynolds. The Rabun Gap seniors helped achieve two back-to-back state championships as well as the Shuler Award for the arts program, on top of all 100 earning acceptance into a four-year college or university.

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Rabun Gap hosts commencement on a sunny Sunday

Luke Morey
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School honored their 100 seniors in the commencement exercises on the Upper School Lawn on Sunday, May 21. The commencement also included a baccalaureate speaker, Rev. Dr. Jeffry Lynn Reynolds.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Class of 2023 toss their caps into the air in celebration of graduating from the Tallulah Falls School.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Class of 2023 toss their caps into the air in celebration of graduating from the Tallulah Falls School.

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Tallulah Falls graduates open door to life’s next phase

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Class of 2023 continued its strong academic showing as this year’s 94 graduates earned more than $7 million in college scholarships. TFS President and Head of School Dr. Larry A.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mack Jones Enterprises, out of Flowery Branch, Ga., works with City of Clayton Public Works on Old Highway 441 in the area of Hillside Drive and Summit Drive in Clayton on infrastructure repairs for better water quality and fire protection. Motorists are asked to use caution and slow down while workers are in the area.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mack Jones Enterprises, out of Flowery Branch, Ga., works with City of Clayton Public Works on Old Highway 441 in the area of Hillside Drive and Summit Drive in Clayton on infrastructure repairs for better water quality and fire protection. Motorists are asked to use caution and slow down while workers are in the area.

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Clayton water and sewer improvement projects ongoing

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 18, 2023
CLAYTON– The City of Clayton continues to make improvements on its water and sewer infrastructure as officials actively work on various projects throughout the city.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Nurses hold up a sign created by RCHS student Abbye Carver. Resident Ervin Chastain, who turns 100 years old in June, also enjoyed the presentation.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Nurses hold up a sign created by RCHS student Abbye Carver. Resident Ervin Chastain, who turns 100 years old in June, also enjoyed the presentation.

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May 14-20 celebrated in community as ‘National Skilled Nursing Care Week’

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 18, 2023
CLAYTON – “National Skilled Nursing Care Week” is celebrated May 14-20 around the nation to honor the important role skilled nursing care centers care for individuals in the community.
Submitted photo. A boat owner waves to the crowd during a previous LBCA Wooden Boat Parade show on Lake Burton. Left: Photo courtesy Conner Horn. Rabun County is the Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia and Lake Burton Wooden Boat owners hold up the sign at the May 12 Captain’s reception.

Submitted photo. A boat owner waves to the crowd during a previous LBCA Wooden Boat Parade show on Lake Burton. Left: Photo courtesy Conner Horn. Rabun County is the Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia and Lake Burton Wooden Boat owners hold up the sign at the May 12 Captain’s reception.

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Fourth Annual LBCA Wooden Boat Parade sailing on Lake Burton May 28

Megan Horn
Thursday, May 18, 2023
LAKE BURTON– The Fourth Annual Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) Vintage Wooden Boat Parade and Show will set sail on Lake Burton just in time for Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 28.

End of Public Health Emergency Declaration

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
ATLANTA – The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration expired at day’s end on May 11. Now that we have safe and effective vaccines, ample testing infrastructure, and most people have some level of immunity due to vaccination or infection, COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency.