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Georgia Power continues vegetation cleanup

News Staff
Friday, November 12, 2021
Georgia Power Forestry and Right of Way contractors will continue conducting vegetation maintenance along the rights of way in the Lakemont and Lake Rabun area. In an effort to improve reliability, GPC will employ a helicopter to prune certain portions of the rights of way in this area.

Our symbolic 'Old Glory'

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The U.S. flag symbolizes the courage of those who died to preserve its strength. The colors on “Old Glory,” as it is sometimes referred, have special meaning -- the white signifies purity and innocence; the red: hardiness and valor; and blue: vigilance, perseverance and justice.
Submitted photo. Scott Crane serves in Kuwait in the early 1990s. He was stationed at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base there in support of Desert Shield.

Submitted photo. Scott Crane serves in Kuwait in the early 1990s. He was stationed at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base there in support of Desert Shield.

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Scott Crane-United States Air Force

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Serving in the United States Armed Forces is something Scott Crane knew he wanted to do when he graduated from Rabun County High School. “Serving in the military gives me a special sense of pride in my country. A unique sense of pride,” Crane said.
Submitted photo. Andy Strait served active duty in the United States Air Force from 1989-1993 and then in the reserves until 1995 as a police officer.

Submitted photo. Andy Strait served active duty in the United States Air Force from 1989-1993 and then in the reserves until 1995 as a police officer.

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Andy Strait-United States Air Force

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Andy Strait always knew he wanted to go into law enforcement and went into the United States Air Force to protect and serve. Strait served active duty in the Air Force from 1989-1993 and then in the reserves until 1995 as a police officer. “I just always wanted to join the military.
Submitted photo. 165th QM Parachute Riggers in the Republic of Georgia with local Georgian Soldiers.

Submitted photo. 165th QM Parachute Riggers in the Republic of Georgia with local Georgian Soldiers.

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Stacy Fountain-United States Army

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Born and raised in Rabun County, Stacy Fountain had the desire to serve in the military since he was about 12 years old. Fountain entered the United States Army in the Delayed Entry Program in June 1990. After graduating from Rabun County High School, he went to Fort Leonardwood, Mo.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. John Bradshaw proudly holds a United States Marine Corps flag.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. John Bradshaw proudly holds a United States Marine Corps flag.

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John Bradshaw-United States Marine Corps

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 11, 2021
John Bradshaw didn’t have any doubts when he decided to go into the United States Marine Corps after graduation from Rabun County High School.
File photo. David Cross performs the 21 gun salute with the Honor Guard at a Memorial Day ceremony earlier this year. It was commanded by Jim Morgan, Cdr. DAV Chapter 15. The Honor Guard was made up of American Legion 85 in Cornelia, American Legion Post 220 in Mountain City, VFW Post 7720 in Cornelia, and DAV Chapter 15 Northeast Georgia.

File photo. David Cross performs the 21 gun salute with the Honor Guard at a Memorial Day ceremony earlier this year. It was commanded by Jim Morgan, Cdr. DAV Chapter 15. The Honor Guard was made up of American Legion 85 in Cornelia, American Legion Post 220 in Mountain City, VFW Post 7720 in Cornelia, and DAV Chapter 15 Northeast Georgia.

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David Cross-United States Army

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Serving in the United States Army was “a true honor” for Rabun native David Cross. Cross served in the military from 1989-1993 as an artillery repairman. Cross was born and raised in Rabun County. He said his father and grandfather both served in the military.