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Clayton resident Dee Daley, left, speaks on Tuesday, Sept. 29, during a 10 a.m. City of Clayton budget hearing regarding a proposed tax increase. Community members attended both the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. hearings. The third and final public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 4:30 p.m.

Clayton resident Dee Daley, left, speaks on Tuesday, Sept. 29, during a 10 a.m. City of Clayton budget hearing regarding a proposed tax increase. Community members attended both the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. hearings. The third and final public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 4:30 p.m.

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Clayton council hears citizen comments about property taxes

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 1, 2026
While providing the reasons for the proposed hike, City of Clayton officials heard from citizens on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in two of three public hearings related to a potential property tax increase.The public hearings on the proposed millage rate of 7.721 mills and budget of $2,839,602 were held...
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Richard’s Kids is a local nonprofit operated by volunteers to benefit children in Rabun County who need assistance with school clothing and other essential items. Pictured are Board of Directors members Gary Elzey, Vicki Lynn, Linda Jones, Carolyn Dillard, Pat Henry, Lynne Lancaster and Candie Moore.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Richard’s Kids is a local nonprofit operated by volunteers to benefit children in Rabun County who need assistance with school clothing and other essential items. Pictured are Board of Directors members Gary Elzey, Vicki Lynn, Linda Jones, Carolyn Dillard, Pat Henry, Lynne Lancaster and Candie Moore.

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Richard’s Kids continues legacy of helping local children in need

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Local nonprofit Richard’s Kids is answering Christ’s call to minister to the health and self-esteem of children in need in Rabun County. Richard’s Kids is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated within the state of Georgia.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County 4-H. Pictured is the Northeast District Georgia 4-H Delegation at State Congress this past July. Rabun County had 2 compete at the state level. National 4-H Week will be held Oct. 4-10.

Photo courtesy of Rabun County 4-H. Pictured is the Northeast District Georgia 4-H Delegation at State Congress this past July. Rabun County had 2 compete at the state level. National 4-H Week will be held Oct. 4-10.

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Rabun County’s National 4-H Week celebration recognizes outstanding youth leadership Oct. 4-10

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Rabun County is celebrating National 4-H Week and highlighting youth excellence and leadership in the County area Oct. 4 through 10.University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Rabun County reaches young people across the community.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County 4-H. Pictured are First Place winner Mason Beck, left, and Rabun County 4-H Educator Joey Eller.

Photo courtesy of Rabun County 4-H. Pictured are First Place winner Mason Beck, left, and Rabun County 4-H Educator Joey Eller.

Rabun County 4-H student wins first at Chattahoochee Mountain Fair

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Rabun County 4-H student Mason Beck won first place in a photo contest at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair. Mason is a 10th grader at Rabun County High School. His award recognizes his photography and adds to the accomplishments of Rabun County’s 4-H youth.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County FFA. Rabun County FFA member Brylie Justice placed fourth in market while exhibiting her Angus steer named Hershey.

Photo courtesy of Rabun County FFA. Rabun County FFA member Brylie Justice placed fourth in market while exhibiting her Angus steer named Hershey.

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Rabun FFA alumni livestock shows draw 446 entries

Thursday, October 1, 2026
August 20–22, the Rabun County FFA Alumni hosted its annual Livestock Fair at the Rabun Arena, bringing together youth livestock exhibitors from Rabun County and communities across the Southeast.The three-day event featured market goat, sheep, swine, and cattle shows, with 446 total entries...
Submitted photo. Forward Rabun kicked off its 2026-2027 Youth Leadership Program with a visit to the Foxfire Museum.

Submitted photo. Forward Rabun kicked off its 2026-2027 Youth Leadership Program with a visit to the Foxfire Museum.

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Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program opens fifth year at Foxfire

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Forward Rabun’s 2026–27 Youth Leadership Program kicked off Tuesday with a visit to the Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center in Mountain City, giving this year’s participants a firsthand look at the Appalachian culture and heritage that has shaped Rabun County for generations.The opening session was...
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members and county officials congratulated Senior Center and Transit Director Wanda Henry on her retirement after 20 years. Pictured are Rabun County Building and Grounds Director Steve Bryson, left; Rabun County Administrative Finance Clerk/Accounts Payable Amanda Crane; CFO David Conley; County Clerk Linda Ramey; Assistant Finance Officer Danielle Justice; Henry; County Administrator Darrin Giles and Commissioner Kent Woerner.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members and county officials congratulated Senior Center and Transit Director Wanda Henry on her retirement after 20 years. Pictured are Rabun County Building and Grounds Director Steve Bryson, left; Rabun County Administrative Finance Clerk/Accounts Payable Amanda Crane; CFO David Conley; County Clerk Linda Ramey; Assistant Finance Officer Danielle Justice; Henry; County Administrator Darrin Giles and Commissioner Kent Woerner.

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Henry retires as Rabun County Senior Center and Transit Director

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Many community members and county officials celebrated Senior Center and Transit Director Wanda Henry during her retirement party held at the Rabun County Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Henry retired after 20 years and thanked everyone for their support.
Photo courtesy Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School will perform the fall musical “Hadestown: Teen Edition” on the Rearden Stage on Oct. 8-11. This is a folk-inspired musical that weaves the ancient myths of Orpheus, Eurydice, Hades and Persephone into a powerful story of love, loss and hope.

Photo courtesy Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School will perform the fall musical “Hadestown: Teen Edition” on the Rearden Stage on Oct. 8-11. This is a folk-inspired musical that weaves the ancient myths of Orpheus, Eurydice, Hades and Persephone into a powerful story of love, loss and hope.

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‘Hadestown’ comes to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, and it’s a ‘Wow’

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Here’s a simple prescription if you like theater in any guise.  Go see “Hadestown” at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School.This writer has been enjoying theater of all sorts for some 65 years, and I have never seen anything like the show brewing in the first-rate theater at the school.