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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mary Serra and Mike English of the Persimmon community welcomed a newborn calf, named “Chase Elliott,” to their farm when five missing bison were located and herded back to the pasture after they wandered off for 12 days. The bison were found at Badger Rd., about two miles from their home on Dandelion Lane.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mary Serra and Mike English of the Persimmon community welcomed a newborn calf, named “Chase Elliott,” to their farm when five missing bison were located and herded back to the pasture after they wandered off for 12 days. The bison were found at Badger Rd., about two miles from their home on Dandelion Lane.

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Missing buffalo return with new addition: Calf named 'Chase Elliott'

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 1, 2021
PERSIMMON-- Where do the buffalo roam?  Apparently, back home where they belong-- along with with a newborn calf.  A herd of bison owned by Mary Serra and Mike English were finally located and returned back to their 48-acre farm on June 24 after being missing for 12 days.

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Habitat receives $450,000 for local housing

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County was recently awarded a $450,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), said Barbara Anderson, chair of fundraising for Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County.
Photo courtesy of Red Bird Media. A four-car accident closed the southbound side of U.S. Highway 441/Georgia 15 near Clarkesville for nearly 90 minutes Saturday, sending four to the hospital, including one on the LifeFlight helicopter.

Photo courtesy of Red Bird Media. A four-car accident closed the southbound side of U.S. Highway 441/Georgia 15 near Clarkesville for nearly 90 minutes Saturday, sending four to the hospital, including one on the LifeFlight helicopter.

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Accident on Highway 441 sends 4 people to hospital

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
A four-car accident closed the southbound side of U.S. Highway 441/Georgia 15 near Clarkesville for nearly 90 minutes Saturday, sending four to the hospital, including one on the LifeFlight helicopter.

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Tree falls on cars at Moccasin Creek Park

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Moccasin Creek State Park-- A woman was injured after a tree fell on top of two of her vehicles at her campsite at Moccasin Creek State Park June 25 at approximately 7:42 p.m.  Kathleen Erin Harris of Dawsonville, Ga.
Photo from Court of Appeals SmugMug. Judge Brian M. Rickman is sworn in as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia by Judge Herbert E. Phipps, who is also on the Court of Appeals. The ceremony took place on June 24 in the courtroom of the Nathan Deal Judicial Building.

Photo from Court of Appeals SmugMug. Judge Brian M. Rickman is sworn in as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia by Judge Herbert E. Phipps, who is also on the Court of Appeals. The ceremony took place on June 24 in the courtroom of the Nathan Deal Judicial Building.

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Rabun native named Chief Judge of Court of Appeals

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 1, 2021
ATLANTA-- Tiger resident and Judge Brian M. Rickman was sworn in as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia on June 24. The ceremony was held in the courtroom in the Nathan Deal Judicial Building.  Gov.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Jo Flores, left, Blaire Cross, Dillard Cross and Louise Dillard, owner of The Dillard House, decorate The Rock House at the Dillard House in Dillard on Tuesday to prepare for upcoming Fourth of July festivities. The Dillard House will host a BBQ and live music on Saturday and Sunday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Jo Flores, left, Blaire Cross, Dillard Cross and Louise Dillard, owner of The Dillard House, decorate The Rock House at the Dillard House in Dillard on Tuesday to prepare for upcoming Fourth of July festivities. The Dillard House will host a BBQ and live music on Saturday and Sunday.

Fourth of July events scheduled for Rabun County

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Rabun County will be rocking the red, white, and blue this weekend as fireworks, food and music help celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
Photos courtesy of Red Bird Media. Will McCracken, chief of Rabun County Search and Rescue, left, Victor York and Chris Wright utilize the rescue boat while working the scene of a drowning incident on Lake Tugalo last 6weekend. Georgia DNR and Rabun County EMA/Search and Rescue were the lead agencies, with help from the Oconee County, S.C. Dive Team.

Photos courtesy of Red Bird Media. Will McCracken, chief of Rabun County Search and Rescue, left, Victor York and Chris Wright utilize the rescue boat while working the scene of a drowning incident on Lake Tugalo last 6weekend. Georgia DNR and Rabun County EMA/Search and Rescue were the lead agencies, with help from the Oconee County, S.C. Dive Team.

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Fatal boating accident on Lake Tugalo

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 1, 2021
LAKE TUGALO-- A firefighter/EMT for the Gainesville Fire Department died in a boating accident on Lake Tugalo Saturday, June 27 in the afternoon.  A Mountain City man is facing charges as a result of the incident.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dee Daley, member of the Rabun County Coalition for Good Government (RCC4GG), addresses Clayton City Council members with questions about the FY 2022 budget during Tuesday’s second public hearing on the budget.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dee Daley, member of the Rabun County Coalition for Good Government (RCC4GG), addresses Clayton City Council members with questions about the FY 2022 budget during Tuesday’s second public hearing on the budget.

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Citizens question council on water system losses, transparency, budget

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
CLAYTON-- Clayton City Council members voted unanimously to approve the FY 2022 budget in the amount of $5,755,464 at a called meeting on Tuesday.  The budget increased from last year’s budget by $140,068. The FY 2021 budget was $5,615,396.  The budget is based on the estimated millage rate of 8.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A blocked culvert that channels Stekoa Creek under Chechero St. is obstructing the start of a green infrastructure rain garden project spearheaded by Chattooga Conservancy. The culvert has to be unblocked by city of Clayton officials before the rain garden project can begin.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A blocked culvert that channels Stekoa Creek under Chechero St. is obstructing the start of a green infrastructure rain garden project spearheaded by Chattooga Conservancy. The culvert has to be unblocked by city of Clayton officials before the rain garden project can begin.

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Rain garden project is waiting for city to clean blocked culvert

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
CLAYTON-- The city of Clayton could soon see a rain garden along Stekoa Creek near Chechero St. as part of a green infrastructure project spearheaded by Chattooga Conservancy, a nonprofit grassroots conservation organization.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Sky Valley resident Louise Kail smiles and cheers as a crowd of friends and family members sing her happy birthday for her 100th birthday at her party in Sky Valley on Sunday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Sky Valley resident Louise Kail smiles and cheers as a crowd of friends and family members sing her happy birthday for her 100th birthday at her party in Sky Valley on Sunday.

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Louise Kail turns 100

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Playing bridge and drinking a glass of bourbon a day are two of Louise Kail’s favorite activities. And she loves being surrounded by friends and family.  At 100-years-old, Kail is a social butterfly and said the key to a long life is having faith, family and friends.