Cold spurn of Storm Fern smacks Rabun

Winter Storm Fern brought freezing rain, ice and high winds to Rabun County and surrounding areas last weekend. The weather event began the evening of Saturday, Jan. 24, and continued through Sunday. The significant rainfall led to re-freezing Sunday and Monday evenings.

Food Bank open for linemen, Georgia Power crews

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia has opened it's doors to linemen and Georgia Power crews who are working during the upcoming winter storm.  Epting Catering is on site providing food to linemen, said  James Brim, director of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Mountain Branch.

F.A.I.T.H., WOW team up to break cycles of abuse

Local nonprofits Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.) and Women of Worth (WOW) Recovery have teamed up and are committed to “Breaking Cycles of Abuse Together,” which is a collaborative program that was recently awarded grant funding.

Superior Service

Keeping citizens safe is a key goal for the Sky Valley Police Department whose law enforcement officials are committed to protecting and serving the community. Officer Dottie Clark received special recognition for just that during the Jan.

RCHS to host Blue Ridge Service Academy Day

Community members from around the region who are interested in learning more about the five U.S. Service Academies and the congressional nomination process are invited to attend Blue Ridge Service Academy Day on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 5:30 p.m.

Crash results in minor injuries, damage to RCES gate in Tiger

A single-vehicle crash involving the entrance/exit gate at Rabun County Elementary School (RCES), 1115 Boggs Mountain Rd., Tiger, resulted in minor injuries and damage to property.

Sen. Hatchett, Rep. Erwin share goals for start of 2026 legislative session

Affordability for Georgian pocketbooks is a topnotch priority for the state legislature this year. That’s a message that northeast Georgia state legislators presented last week at a pre-legislative forum. State Sen. Bo Hatchett (R-Cornelia, District 50) and Rep.

Development Authority shifts focus toward economic diversification in 2026

CLAYTON, GA – The Development Authority of Rabun County (DARC) convened for its inaugural 2026 meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, signaling a pivot toward long-term economic stability and workforce retention.

Alex highlights grassroots momentum at Rabun Democratic event with Sen. Esteves

CLAYTON, GA — The Rabun County Democrats hosted a dynamic community forum on Jan. 12 featuring former Georgia State Sen. Jason Esteves, who is now running for governor.

Oconee County Missing Person’s Unit continues search for 16-year-old male reported missing

(Walhalla, SC)----The Missing Person’s Unit of the Oconee County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a teenager who was reported missing almost two weeks ago.