Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Santa Claus and Mrs. Hollie Claus greet children at the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate company in Clayton on Dec. 17.

Photo courtesy of Rabun County Fire Services. Multiple golf carts were destroyed during a fire at the Rabun County Golf Course Pro Shop and Wildcat Grill in Clayton Dec. 23. Heat and smoke damage to the building also resulted from the fire. The fire appeared to be accidental and originated due to an electrical issue with a golf cart on the property, according to the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.

Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School. Pit Vipers members are (from left) Jake Owensby, Joel Bourlet, Matthew Wolfe, Lily Turpin, President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy, Brooke Hayes, Zach Freeman, Teyrk Tilley and Head Pitmaster Tom Tilley. Not shown is Marc Crotta.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dakota Dills stands next to his patrol car. Dills was named the 2021 Deputy of the Year.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Several volunteers in the community pass out presents, candy and Christmas cheer to children at the Christmas toy drive held at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia last Friday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mark Stewart, volunteer for Paws 4 Life, brings Buffy for exercise and to greet customers at the Art Sale and Clothing Rummage set up by Gallery 441 and Tallulah Gorgeous in Dillard to raise money for Paws 4 Life. Buffy was one of the dogs available for adoption at the event.