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E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School. Tallulah Falls School recognized outstanding faculty, staff and students for 2021 at a Dec. 15 assembly. Shown, from left, are Kaylin Pickett, Deborah Morrison, Heather Henriques, Sonya Smith, Ball, Steve Hudson and President and Head of School Dr. Larry A. Peevy.

E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School. Tallulah Falls School recognized outstanding faculty, staff and students for 2021 at a Dec. 15 assembly. Shown, from left, are Kaylin Pickett, Deborah Morrison, Heather Henriques, Sonya Smith, Ball, Steve Hudson and President and Head of School Dr. Larry A. Peevy.

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Tallulah Falls School honors outstanding students, faculty, staff

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Tallulah Falls School has announced its outstanding students, faculty and staff for 2021. Award winners were surprised at a Dec. 15 assembly. “It is my pleasure to recognize excellence through these annual awards,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy.

Have a safe and healthy holiday season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
GAINESVILLE – COVID-19 cases are on the rise in District 2 Public Health counties. Vaccination remains the most important part of COVID-19 holiday safety protocols.  Get vaccinated or get a booster shot, wear a mask if gathering indoors, social distance, and wash your hands.
Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School. Colton Augustine (from left) are Yukun “Tom” Fu, Andrew Erwin, President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy, Mara Radovic, Milos Vico, Ashli Webb, Ninel Tarasova, Nafis Rahman, Zeyu Fang and teacher Jennifer Cox.

Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School. Colton Augustine (from left) are Yukun “Tom” Fu, Andrew Erwin, President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy, Mara Radovic, Milos Vico, Ashli Webb, Ninel Tarasova, Nafis Rahman, Zeyu Fang and teacher Jennifer Cox.

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TFS cuts ribbon on new school store

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Members of the entrepreneur class commemorated an experiential learning project with the opening of the new school store on Dec. 7. The name, 1909., is a nod to the past, noting the year of the school’s founding.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Christmas trees similar to this one were stolen from the Christmas Village of Lights display in Tiger overnight last Thursday. Also damaged were a control box and extension cords. The trees weighed about 30 pounds each and two white and two multi-color were stolen. About $1,200 worth of damage was done.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Christmas trees similar to this one were stolen from the Christmas Village of Lights display in Tiger overnight last Thursday. Also damaged were a control box and extension cords. The trees weighed about 30 pounds each and two white and two multi-color were stolen. About $1,200 worth of damage was done.

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Grinch steals trees from Village of Lights display

Megan Horn
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Grinch has made his way to Rabun County. Several decorations were stolen from the Christmas Village of Lights display in Tiger overnight last Thursday. The display is located at 90 Tiger Connector, Tiger.

Don’t be a grinch, come out to support Paws 4 Life

News Staff
Friday, December 17, 2021
Gallery 441 and Tallulah Gorgeous will hold an Art Sale and Clothing Rummage to benefit Paws 4 Life Saturday, Dec. 18, at 6795 Highway 441, Dillard. Pups ready for adoption will be on-site from noon-2 p.m. The sale runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live music, wreath making from 2-4 p.m.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Jaxon Golden, left, laughs and talks with Dillard Police Chief Jeremy Parker while eating a S’More at the “A Night Out in Christmastown” event held in Dillard Dec. 8.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Jaxon Golden, left, laughs and talks with Dillard Police Chief Jeremy Parker while eating a S’More at the “A Night Out in Christmastown” event held in Dillard Dec. 8.

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Dillard hosts "A Night Out in Christmastown"

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 16, 2021
DILLARD– Community members gathered together in Dillard Dec. 8 for “A Night Out in Christmastown” and the lighting of the town Christmas tree. Dillard City Hall was decorated with Christmas lights and inflatable holiday characters.

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Pruitt named a RESA Pioneer in Education

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Amy Pruitt, federal programs director for Rabun County Schools, has been honored as a Pioneer in Education by the Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA). The honor is awarded to individuals who make a positive impact on students and education. “Dr.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A Rabun County school bus was involved in a four-vehicle accident in Clayton Monday morning. No injuries were reported from the accident. A Clayton man is charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane as a result.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A Rabun County school bus was involved in a four-vehicle accident in Clayton Monday morning. No injuries were reported from the accident. A Clayton man is charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane as a result.

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Rabun County school bus crash results in no injuries

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
A four-vehicle crash involving a Rabun County school bus in Clayton Monday morning resulted in no injuries. A Clayton man is charged with DUI as a result of the crash.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. he children’s dental clinic at the Rabun County Health Department is back open after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly Allen, dental hygienist, left, Dr. Brian Davis, Dr. Tom Callahan and Melissa Elzey, assistant/clerk, pose in one of the rooms in the dental clinic. Dr. Tom Callahan is passing the reins to Dr. Brian Davis as the dentist for the clinic.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. he children’s dental clinic at the Rabun County Health Department is back open after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly Allen, dental hygienist, left, Dr. Brian Davis, Dr. Tom Callahan and Melissa Elzey, assistant/clerk, pose in one of the rooms in the dental clinic. Dr. Tom Callahan is passing the reins to Dr. Brian Davis as the dentist for the clinic.

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Children's dental clinic at health department open

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The children’s dental clinic at the Rabun County Health Department is back open after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Tom Callahan is passing the reins to Dr. Brian Davis as the dentist for the clinic. Callahan and Davis said that they are excited for the clinic to be back open.