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Submitted photo. Bruce Thompson, Republican candidate for labor commissioner, left, and Rabun County Republican Party President Ed Fickey, prepare for the Rabun County Republican Party’s first-ever low country boil.

Submitted photo. Bruce Thompson, Republican candidate for labor commissioner, left, and Rabun County Republican Party President Ed Fickey, prepare for the Rabun County Republican Party’s first-ever low country boil.

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Rabun Republicans offer food for thought with low country boil event

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 1, 2022
CLAYTON– The Rabun County Republican Party Low Country Boil Aug. 22 event had an “incredible” turnout as residents listened to candidates for state and county positions. Rabun County Republican Party President Ed Fickey said more than 175 people attended the event.
Submitted photo. Journalist Billy Chism talks with students at Tallulah Falls School.

Submitted photo. Journalist Billy Chism talks with students at Tallulah Falls School.

Respected journalist leads lessons in writing fundamentals

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Retired community journalist Billy Chism led a discussion on Aug. 16 during a journalism/yearbook class at Tallulah Falls School. Chism reviewed news writing basics, answered questions and shared a few stories with students. “Mr.
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Tallulah Adventures ribbon cutting for chambers

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
A ribbon cutting and “Business After Hours” event for Tallulah Adventures, one of the newest members of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce, was held Aug. 18. It was co-hosted by Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce and the Habersham Chamber of Commerce.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County emergency personnel work the scene of a single vehicle crash on Highway 76 east just before the intersection of Old Chechero Road in Clayton on Aug. 15. A Rosman, N.C., man experienced a medical emergency prior to crashing into a guardrail.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County emergency personnel work the scene of a single vehicle crash on Highway 76 east just before the intersection of Old Chechero Road in Clayton on Aug. 15. A Rosman, N.C., man experienced a medical emergency prior to crashing into a guardrail.

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Man crashes following medical emergency

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
A Rosman, N.C., man experienced a medical emergency prior to crashing into a guardrail on Highway 76 East just before the intersection of Old Chechero Road in Clayton on Aug. 15. Keith Edgar Bryson, 51, of Rosman, N.C.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Emergency personnel work the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Georgia 15 in front of RaceTrac in Clayton.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Emergency personnel work the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Georgia 15 in front of RaceTrac in Clayton.

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Clayton man treated following crash involving commercial vehicles

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 1, 2022
A Clayton man was transported for treatment of injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Georgia 15 in front of the RaceTrac service station in Clayton. An unoccupied white 1998 Chevrolet C-Series C6H042 commercial vehicle carrier Johns Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A view of one of the vehicles after a two-vehicle crash on Georgia Highway 246 at the intersection of Scenic Overlook in Sky Valley on Aug. 19.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A view of one of the vehicles after a two-vehicle crash on Georgia Highway 246 at the intersection of Scenic Overlook in Sky Valley on Aug. 19.

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Minor injuries reported in Sky Valley Overlook crash

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
SKY VALLEY– Minor injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on Georgia Highway 246 at the intersection of Scenic Overlook in Sky Valley on Aug. 19 around 9:30 a.m. When emergency personnel arrived, a white 2015 Chevrolet Express van, with the company logo DIRECTV, driven by Brandon M.
Photo courtesy of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School opened the 2022-2023 school year on Aug. 24. Pictured is Early Learning student Hunter Weber as he swings on the playground. Weber will be a part of the Class of 2036.

Photo courtesy of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School opened the 2022-2023 school year on Aug. 24. Pictured is Early Learning student Hunter Weber as he swings on the playground. Weber will be a part of the Class of 2036.

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Rabun Gap opens 119th school year with record enrollment

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School started the first day of the 2021-2022 school year on Aug. 24 welcoming a record enrollment of 682 students to campus. Rabun Gap is serving more students than ever from the local area and around the world.