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Submitted photo. Middle school students from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee visit Maui to learn about beaches and climate zones.

Submitted photo. Middle school students from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee visit Maui to learn about beaches and climate zones.

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RGNS middle schoolers spend their Spring Break in Hawaii

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Over Spring Break, a group of middle school students from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School took a trip to Hawaii to learn about “Beaches and Climate Zones of Maui.” Students traveled through the island and visited lost rainforest pools; swam under waterfalls; climbed to the summit of Mt.
Submitted photo. Pictured (from left) are Terry Rogers; Robert Morris, team member; Mary Beth Horton, Community Relations Ambassador; Chris Chapman, team coach; Bryan Ferguson, HEMC President & CEO; Gov. Brian Kemp; Dillon Welborn, team member; Josh Allen, HEMC V.P., Engineering & Operations; Tucker Dyer, team member; Rep. Victor Anderson; and Tommy Thurmond HEMC V.P. Member & Community Relations.

Submitted photo. Pictured (from left) are Terry Rogers; Robert Morris, team member; Mary Beth Horton, Community Relations Ambassador; Chris Chapman, team coach; Bryan Ferguson, HEMC President & CEO; Gov. Brian Kemp; Dillon Welborn, team member; Josh Allen, HEMC V.P., Engineering & Operations; Tucker Dyer, team member; Rep. Victor Anderson; and Tommy Thurmond HEMC V.P. Member & Community Relations.

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Habersham EMC lineman recognized by Gov. Kemp

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Clarkesville, Ga.– The Habersham EMC Lineman's Rodeo Team was recognized by Gov. Brian Kemp on March 15 for their first place overall win in the Electric Co-op division at the International Lineman’s Rodeo.
Submitted. Pictured are Tucker Dyer, team member; Robert Morris, team member; Chris Chapman, team coach; Dillon Welborn, team member; Bryan Ferguson, HEMC President & CEO, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger; Tommy Thurmond HEMC V.P. Member & Community Relations; Josh Allen, HEMC V.P.; Rep. Victor Anderson; and Terry Rogers.

Submitted. Pictured are Tucker Dyer, team member; Robert Morris, team member; Chris Chapman, team coach; Dillon Welborn, team member; Bryan Ferguson, HEMC President & CEO, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger; Tommy Thurmond HEMC V.P. Member & Community Relations; Josh Allen, HEMC V.P.; Rep. Victor Anderson; and Terry Rogers.

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HEMC named ‘Outstanding Georgia Business’

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
(Clarkesville, GA) Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recently recognized Habersham Electric Membership Corporation an “Outstanding Georgia Business.” The Outstanding Georgia Business recognition is a high honor given to businesses that have shown exemplary leadership throughout Georgia.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Eric McKinney introduces his new partner, 5-week old German Shepherd puppy “Honor,” who soon will be in training at Rabun County Schools. Left photo from Rabun County Schools.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Eric McKinney introduces his new partner, 5-week old German Shepherd puppy “Honor,” who soon will be in training at Rabun County Schools. Left photo from Rabun County Schools.

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K9 new addition to Rabun County Schools

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 30, 2023
A 5-week-old female German Shepherd puppy named “Honor” will soon be in training as the new K9 Officer who will help keep children at Rabun County Middle School (RCMS) safe.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton resident Libby Farley tells Clayton City Council members Tuesday afternoon it is important to take the time to make positive changes in the community. Farley said the environmental impact certain projects cause should be considered.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton resident Libby Farley tells Clayton City Council members Tuesday afternoon it is important to take the time to make positive changes in the community. Farley said the environmental impact certain projects cause should be considered.

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Lack of affordable housing remains hot topic in Clayton

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 23, 2023
CLAYTON– The courtroom at Clayton City Hall was filled Tuesday afternoon as concerned community members attended the meeting to ask questions about the future of affordable housing and other building projects in the city. The 2 p.m.