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Hearing for Clayton development rescheduled for March

News Staff
Friday, February 25, 2022
The zoning hearing for the 37 Bynum Street/Holden Street has been rescheduled for Monday, March 21.  The hearing for the development originally planned for Feb. 28 has been rescheduled as a city of Clayton Planning and Zoning Committee meeting on Monday, March 21 at 9 a.m.

Trash pickup continued for city residents

News Staff
Friday, February 25, 2022
Trash pickup will continue for Clayton City residents.  "Central Waste will continue picking up household garbage for two weeks inside the city limits. We hope to have everything in order soon," according to a statement from Clayton city officials.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Gov. Brian Kemp (center) talks with Rabun County residents Alton Story, left, and Caroline Wallis, executive director of FAITH,during a scheduled meet-and-greet stop at the Clayton Cafe on Main Street.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Gov. Brian Kemp (center) talks with Rabun County residents Alton Story, left, and Caroline Wallis, executive director of FAITH,during a scheduled meet-and-greet stop at the Clayton Cafe on Main Street.

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Kemp brings his message of Georgia to Clayton

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 24, 2022
CLAYTON– Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp visited Rabun County for a meet-and-greet in Clayton Feb. 18. Kemp discussed small business success, employment, economic development, strengthening rural Georgia and election integrity during his visit.

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Esposito resigns

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 24, 2022
CLAYTON– Clayton City Manager Michael Esposito resigned suddenly Wednesday morning at a special called Clayton City Council meeting. The meeting was scheduled for business to appoint DDA members, discuss the city’s trash contract and personnel.

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Foxfire appoints Faircloth new executive director

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Foxfire is proud to announce that Todd Faircloth of Dillard will join the organization as the executive director, effective Monday, Feb. 21. Todd Faircloth grew up in Warner Robins, Ga., and attended Georgia College and State University where he received his degree in marketing.

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Motorcyclist faces DUI, fleeing charges

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
A Toccoa man is charged with DUI, fleeing and attempting to elude an officer, and other traffic charges after a motorcycle chase involving Georgia State Patrol Deputies (GSP) Feb. 20. At approximately 3:57 p.m.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Sarah Gillespie speaks to Rabun County Commissioners about the need for mental health resources in the community on behalf of Georgia Mountain Psychological Associates (GMPA) at the Commissioner meeting Tuesday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Sarah Gillespie speaks to Rabun County Commissioners about the need for mental health resources in the community on behalf of Georgia Mountain Psychological Associates (GMPA) at the Commissioner meeting Tuesday.

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Commissioners discuss need for mental health resources in the community

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 24, 2022
CLAYTON– The Rabun County Board of Commissioners discussed the need for mental health resources in the Rabun County community at their meeting Tuesday.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. After the Rabun County commission and Clayton city council unanimously vote Feb. 17 on a Service Delivery Strategy agreement, Commission Chair Greg James and Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon shake on the decision.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. After the Rabun County commission and Clayton city council unanimously vote Feb. 17 on a Service Delivery Strategy agreement, Commission Chair Greg James and Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon shake on the decision.

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Rabun County commissioners, Clayton council approve SDS

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 24, 2022
A resolution has been reached in the years-long dispute between the city of Clayton and the Rabun County Government regarding the Service Delivery Strategy (SDS).
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Nicole Hayler, executive director of Chattooga Conservancy, addressed council members about a blocked culvert that channels Stekoa Creek under Chechero Street.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Nicole Hayler, executive director of Chattooga Conservancy, addressed council members about a blocked culvert that channels Stekoa Creek under Chechero Street.

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Clayton council approves 10 percent employee raises

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 17, 2022
CLAYTON– Clayton City Council members voted Tuesday to approve 10 percent more in pay for all full-time employees as a cost of living increase. The unanimous decision came after council members went into closed session to discuss personnel and litigation, following the regular council meeting.