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Young wildlife: If you care … leave them there

In the spring, it is not unusual to see young wildlife that appear to be alone. Before you attempt to help – STOP and remember that it is best to leave wildlife where you find them, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Multi-agencies in Rabun County responded to a structure fire on Stekoa Falls Rd. in Clayton Wednesday afteroon.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Multi-agencies in Rabun County responded to a structure fire on Stekoa Falls Rd. in Clayton Wednesday afteroon.

Cause of Clayton fire under investigation

The cause of a structure fire in Clayton is under investigation by the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office, according to a statement from Rabun County Fire Services.  Rabun County Fire Services responded to a structure fire at 798 Stekoa Falls Rd. in Clayton at 3:21 p.m. on March 27.
Submitted photo. Knowing more about black bears, especially in Rabun County, is beneficial. The BearWise education program that was developed by state bear biologists is available online at www.bearwise.org.

Submitted photo. Knowing more about black bears, especially in Rabun County, is beneficial. The BearWise education program that was developed by state bear biologists is available online at www.bearwise.org.

Black bear sighting? Be BearWise

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 13, 2022) – Warmer Spring temperatures means you might get a chance to see all types of wildlife that have not been as visible throughout the winter months, and that includes possible sightings of black bears. “Are you BearWise?
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Republican Party hosts its grand opening ribbon cutting for its new headquarters in downtown Clayton and 41 East Savannah Street on April 14.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Republican Party hosts its grand opening ribbon cutting for its new headquarters in downtown Clayton and 41 East Savannah Street on April 14.

Rabun Republicans hold grand opening ribbon cutting

CLAYTON– The Rabun County Republican Party held its grand opening ribbon cutting for its new headquarters in downtown Clayton, 41 East Savannah St. April 14. The Rabun County Chamber of Commerce and Forward Rabun held the ribbon cutting and light refreshments were served.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A helicopter leaves from the roadway with an injured person from the April 15 crash.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A helicopter leaves from the roadway with an injured person from the April 15 crash.

Rabun Gap woman Lifeflighted following crash in Mountain

A Rabun Gap woman was transported by Lifeflight to Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a crash on Ga. 15 at Billingsley’s Garden Center in Mountain City limits near Rabun Gap April 15.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. A three-vehicle crash on Ga. 15 in Tallulah Falls Thursday afternoon resulted in serious injuries. One was airlifted following the crash.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. A three-vehicle crash on Ga. 15 in Tallulah Falls Thursday afternoon resulted in serious injuries. One was airlifted following the crash.

Gainesville man charged with DUI, airlifted after 3-vehicle crash in Tallulah Falls

A Gainesville man is charged with DUI and other traffic charges and was airlifted following a three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Tallulah Falls that resulted in serious injuries. The crash occurred on Ga. 15 just past Tallulah Falls dam.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Keith Owens, City of Clayton Wastewater Treatment Plant supervisor, left, accepts a Georgia Rural Water Association award for the hard work he and coworker Clint Harbin do for the city, presented by Dennis Brown, energy efficiency and plant organization specialist for the Georgia Rural Water Association.  The award was given after consulting with Brown on how to implement operating strategies at the Wastewater Treatment Plant that would result in energy-saving measures.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Keith Owens, City of Clayton Wastewater Treatment Plant supervisor, left, accepts a Georgia Rural Water Association award for the hard work he and coworker Clint Harbin do for the city, presented by Dennis Brown, energy efficiency and plant organization specialist for the Georgia Rural Water Association. The award was given after consulting with Brown on how to implement operating strategies at the Wastewater Treatment Plant that would result in energy-saving measures.

Clayton Wastewater Treatment staff receives Georgia Rural Water Association award

CLAYTON– The City of Clayton Wastewater Treatment Plant Staff, Keith Owens, wastewater plant supervisor, and Clint Harbin, received an award from the Georgia Rural Water Association in appreciation for outstanding public service by the city of Clayton.

City places 60-day moratoriums on P.U.D.

CLAYTON– Clayton City Council members unanimously approved “a moratorium to pause any rezoning request to a P.U.D. development until the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council can agree and establish a step-by-step process for 60 days” at Tuesday’ city council meeting.