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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia and Tiger resident Brian M. Rickman speaks to the Rotary Club of Clayton on Jan. 5

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia and Tiger resident Brian M. Rickman speaks to the Rotary Club of Clayton on Jan. 5

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Georgia Court of Appeals Chief Judge Rickman speaks at Rotary

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia and Tiger resident Brian M. Rickman spoke to the Rotary Club of Clayton Jan. 5 about the process judges go through when making their rulings and the importance of jury service. Former Gov.

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Rep. Gunter named chairman of House Judiciary Committee

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 26, 2023
State Rep. Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville) was recently appointed as the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee by the Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments. The Georgia House of Representatives sent out a press release Jan. 18 regarding the appointment.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County commissioners vote Tuesday to approve the first reading of an ordinance to allow campers and motorhomes on a property during construction.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County commissioners vote Tuesday to approve the first reading of an ordinance to allow campers and motorhomes on a property during construction.

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County passes first reading to allow campers, motorhomes during construction

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Rabun County Board of Commissioners passed the first reading to the zoning ordinance to allow for campers and motorhomes on a property during the construction of a dwelling.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Back in August 2022 prior to the start of the home Rabun County High School football game, handler Deputy Eric McKinney threw K9 Bo’s yellow tennis ball onto the field. The beloved canine ran to swoop up his ball but instead opted for one of the nearby pregame practice balls. Here Bo is seen trotting off with his prized find.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Back in August 2022 prior to the start of the home Rabun County High School football game, handler Deputy Eric McKinney threw K9 Bo’s yellow tennis ball onto the field. The beloved canine ran to swoop up his ball but instead opted for one of the nearby pregame practice balls. Here Bo is seen trotting off with his prized find.

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Community mourns loss of RCMS K9 Bo

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Rabun County community is mourning the loss of K9 Bo who suddenly passed away Jan. 16. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy (SRD) Eric McKinney was the canine’s owner/handler and partner.

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Serious injuries reported in three-vehicle crash

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
CLAYTON – Several injuries were reported in a three-vehicle crash on Ga. 15 at Ramey Blvd. in Clayton Sunday afternoon. In the crash that occurred around 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 15, a 2021 Tesla Model S, driven by John Lawrence Vandegrift, 63 of Dallas, Ga.

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Rabun County resident faces dozen child porn charges

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
William Paul “PJ” Taylor, of Clayton was arrested Dec. 6 on multiple sexual charges against minors following an investigation with joint agencies. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest announcement recently on social media. “On Dec.