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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

Clayton Police Department patrol gets new vehicles

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Clayton Police Chief Andy Strait (left) and Officer Jimmy Nations pose in front of a new patrol vehicle for Nations at the Clayton Police Department. Clayton City Council members recently passed a motion to approve a USDA loan for new police vehicles.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

Rabun Republicans hold July 4 campaign event

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The Rabun County Republicans held a “Get out the Vote” campaign sign waving and Bluegrass Festival at the Rock House in downtown Clayton July 4. The Republicans will be at the Foxfire Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1, for an outreach event.
Submitted photo.

Submitted photo.

Rabun County Democrats strategize party slogans

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The Rabun County Democrats met July 4 to strategize on party slogans. As Democrats prepare for the upcoming November election, they have worked as a team to create slogans that represent their values.

‘Sew’ glad if you would join Quilters’ Guild

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
I’ve always liked sewing and fancied myself a pretty good seamstress and quilter. So when I found too much free time on my hands (retired and kids moving away), I decided to take a friend up on her suggestion to join the Mountain Laurel Quilters’ Guild. The first meeting went fine.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Joe Williams demonstrates blacksmithing at the Foxfire Museum Heritage Days event in Mountain City July 8 and 9.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Joe Williams demonstrates blacksmithing at the Foxfire Museum Heritage Days event in Mountain City July 8 and 9.

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Heritage Days at Foxfire a hit

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 14, 2022
MOUNTAIN CITY– Heritage Days at the Foxfire Museum in Mountain City was a success as crowds of people turned out for the two-day event full of demonstrations, crafts, food and music. “Heritage Days at Foxfire was a huge success,” said Todd Faircloth, executive director of The Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Andria Robinson, Ashley Cabe, Natalie Dillard and Jo Flores work hard as they listen to the live music and enjoy the festivities at The Dillard House on Sunday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Andria Robinson, Ashley Cabe, Natalie Dillard and Jo Flores work hard as they listen to the live music and enjoy the festivities at The Dillard House on Sunday.

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Tradition lives on for Independence Day celebrations at The Dillard House

Megan Horn
Monday, July 11, 2022
DILLARD– Strong family values and commitment to the Rabun County community are at the core of  Independence Day celebrations that are an annual tradition at The Dillard House.
Photo courtesy of KA Hamdy-Swink. The “Hall’s No. 1” 1957 Chris Craft Sportsman 20’ owned by Thad and Darlene Warren sails down Lake Rabun during the Wooden Boat Parade.

Photo courtesy of KA Hamdy-Swink. The “Hall’s No. 1” 1957 Chris Craft Sportsman 20’ owned by Thad and Darlene Warren sails down Lake Rabun during the Wooden Boat Parade.

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Wooden Boats float down Lake Rabun for Independence Day celebrations

Megan Horn
Monday, July 11, 2022
LAKE RABUN – Crowds flocked to Lake Rabun over the weekend for events on both land and sea to celebrate America’s birthday. Rabun residents and visitors got a running start participating in the Rabun Ramble that began and ended at the Lake Rabun Pavilion on July 2.