Submitted photo. Sen Bo Hatchett, representing Georgia’s 50th Senate District, shakes hands with Ed Henderson, secretary for the Rabun County Republican Party, after being presented with the “Legislator of the Year” award April 14.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Student Camila Gaspar smiles as she hand makes paper with guest artist Javier Silverio onlooking in the Rabun County High School art room April 21. Gaspar squeezes a sponge to make paper just as Silverio does at Taller Leñateros in Chiapas, Mexico.
Photo submitted. Gainesville’s Level I trauma center is participating in a clinical trial.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Restaurant goers look on as Veronica Trejo, la leyenda hecha voz, performs traditional Mariachi style music at Universal Joint in Clayton to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 5. While in traditional dress, Trejo sang and danced and interacted with the crowd as she celebrated the night away on the outdoor stage.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Charlie Dingler, organizer of Dinglerfest along with Kip Ramey, showcases his artwork at the inaugural festival Saturday, May 6. Dingler showcased his “Whirligig” creations and his folk art creations. His medium is typically mixed-media and three dimensional. The event featured many exhibitors showcasing their beautiful handmade creations including folk art, pottery, paintings and much more.
At the scholarship celebration are Dietrich Hoecht, committee member (left); Kailyn Neal; Rebekah Ramey; Penny Bradley, North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Program committee chair; Autumn Smith; Ruichen (Sarah) Zhang; Zoey Townsend; Abigail Carver; and Kathy Beehler, committee member.
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.
