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Clayton council rolls back millage rate

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Clayton residents will, in fact, see a change in their city taxes next year. But instead of keeping the millage rate at 8.769 mills, the current rate, Clayton City Council in a 3-2 split decision approved a tax rollback to 8.566 mills.
Photo courtesy of Conner Horn. A view of Stekoa Creek off of Rickman Airfield Road just outside of the Clayton city limits.

Photo courtesy of Conner Horn. A view of Stekoa Creek off of Rickman Airfield Road just outside of the Clayton city limits.

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Activists continue cleanup in Stekoa Creek

Megan Horn
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Stekoa Creek is a site to see in Rabun County for travelers passing through on Highway 441. Although parts of the Chattooga’s free-flowing waters might be enjoyed by adventure seekers, Stekoa Creek has a long history of polluting the National Wild and Scenic Chattooga River.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County Schools. A rendering of Rabun County High School’s $7 million Agricenter once construction is complete. The facility will be the home of the Rabun County Future Farmers of America (FFA).

Photo courtesy of Rabun County Schools. A rendering of Rabun County High School’s $7 million Agricenter once construction is complete. The facility will be the home of the Rabun County Future Farmers of America (FFA).

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Construction of Agricenter is on track

Megan Horn
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
TIGER-- Construction is underway on Rabun County High School’s $7 million Agricenter, which will be the home of the Rabun County Future Farmers of America (FFA).

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County declines Clayton's service delivery offer

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 16, 2021
County officials urged Clayton to “put this matter to rest” and rejected an offer from officials that was poised to settle the years-long Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) that has cost taxpayers over a million dollars.

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Census shows Rabun population grew 5.3 percent in 10 years

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The results are in for the 2020 United States Census, and Rabun County’s population grew 5.3 percent in 10 years.  Data from the U.S. Census Bureau revealed Rabun County’s population as 16,883 as of April 1, 2020.  This increased by 607 people from the April 1, 2010 number of 16,276.