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Submitted photo. Rabun County Habitat for Humanity had a blessing for its new Habitat House with community members welcoming Becky and Ayla into their new home Sunday, Oct. 30.

Submitted photo. Rabun County Habitat for Humanity had a blessing for its new Habitat House with community members welcoming Becky and Ayla into their new home Sunday, Oct. 30.

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A Habitat House blessing

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Family, friends, neighbors, members of Grace Bible Church, construction crew and Rabun County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors welcomed Becky and Ayla into their new home.
Photo courtesy of the Forward Rabun/ Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Cub Scout Pack 6 works with Keep Rabun Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Rabun Beautiful.

Photo courtesy of the Forward Rabun/ Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Cub Scout Pack 6 works with Keep Rabun Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Rabun Beautiful.

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Synergy of Forward Rabun helps community thrive

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Rabun County is a hub for tourism with its picturesque backdrop of the North Georgia Mountains, amazing waterfalls, recreational trails and three state parks. Not to mention the many options for shopping and dining.

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TFS board member creates quilt for Ukrainian student

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
A student far from home now has a symbolic reminder thanks to a Tallulah Falls School Board of Trustees member. Long-time TFS board member Alice “Cookie” Noel, representing the Civic Woman’s Club of Milledgeville, made a quilt for Ninel Tarasova of Ukraine. President and Head of School Larry A.
Submitted photo. Pictured are honored park and historic site managers Lieren Merz, Bud Fuller, Jason Carter, Desmond Timmons, Gretchen Greminger, Tyler Sims, Katherine Darsey, Chris Lockwood, Karl Gross, Carol Sanchez and Jamie Madden. Merz (far left) is the manager with Tallulah Gorge State Park and Tallulah Falls, which tied with Wormsloe State Historic Site for the “Retail Award.”

Submitted photo. Pictured are honored park and historic site managers Lieren Merz, Bud Fuller, Jason Carter, Desmond Timmons, Gretchen Greminger, Tyler Sims, Katherine Darsey, Chris Lockwood, Karl Gross, Carol Sanchez and Jamie Madden. Merz (far left) is the manager with Tallulah Gorge State Park and Tallulah Falls, which tied with Wormsloe State Historic Site for the “Retail Award.”

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Area Georgia State Park and Historic Site managers receive accolades

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored recently during their annual Managers Conference held in north Georgia. Site managers attended an awards ceremony celebrating those who make more than 60 State Parks and Historic Sites outstanding destinations across Georgia.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rainny Patterson is crowned the new Miss RCHS by last year’s winner Ayla Jarrard on Nov. 12 in the Fine Arts Building on the school’s campus.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rainny Patterson is crowned the new Miss RCHS by last year’s winner Ayla Jarrard on Nov. 12 in the Fine Arts Building on the school’s campus.

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Patterson wins pageant to become new Miss RCHS on night with Miss Georgia as a judge

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Rainny Marie Patterson added to her collection of crowns on Nov. 12 as the newest Miss Rabun County High School on a night as one of the four out-of-town judges was the reigning Miss Georgia.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Ray Kreiner, Army and 30-year veteran, salutes to honor fellow soldiers at the Veterans Appreciation Dinner Nov. 11, 2021.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Ray Kreiner, Army and 30-year veteran, salutes to honor fellow soldiers at the Veterans Appreciation Dinner Nov. 11, 2021.

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Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner honors those who bravely served

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
We in the United States are truly blessed to have brave men and women who serve in the military so we can have the freedoms we enjoy every day. And it’s important to express gratitude and appreciation to all of those who have fought for our great nation.

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U.S. Army teaches DeFoor life lessons

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Brave men and women join the United States Armed Forces to serve their country and fight for the freedoms we have today. Rabun County is home to many of those veterans. Army Veteran Roy DeFoor said he is proud to have served in the military and learned a lot about life from the experience.
Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Forward Rabun was awarded a Department of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration in May 2022. Forward Rabun was recognized as a Commemorative Partner “in recognition of your willingness to assist and support a grateful nation in thanking and honoring our Vietnam War Veterans, their families, and those who served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces.”

Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Forward Rabun was awarded a Department of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration in May 2022. Forward Rabun was recognized as a Commemorative Partner “in recognition of your willingness to assist and support a grateful nation in thanking and honoring our Vietnam War Veterans, their families, and those who served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces.”

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Vet to Vet Café brings veterans together

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Having a network to make connections and share stories with people who have similar experiences is a very important part of the human experience. And it is especially important for veterans who have bravely served in the U.S.
Photo courtesy of Sarah Ernst. Sarah Ernst (far right) stands aboard USCGC Assateague as the ship’s commander during her career with the U.S. Coast Guard.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Ernst. Sarah Ernst (far right) stands aboard USCGC Assateague as the ship’s commander during her career with the U.S. Coast Guard.

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From seas to scenic mountains

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Northeast Georgia mountains provide an exquisite backdrop each season for year-round residents, half-year occupants, visitors, and life-defining galas for others.