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Clayton to keep same millage rate

Megan Horn
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
CLAYTON--Some city of Clayton residents will see an increase on their property tax bills following a unanimous vote by Clayton City Council members to keep the millage rate at 8.769 mills.
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Hatchett declares victory in state Senate 50 runoff

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Bo Hatchett is not waiting any longer to embrace his political destiny. Hatchett declared victory Tuesday in the Republican runoff for Georgia Senate District 50, despite his opponent Stacy Hall declaring his intent to ask for a recount in the close race between them.
Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. Rabun County Future Farmers of America (FFA) students were recently introduced to the future home of the Rabun County High School (RCHS) Agricenter, located at 2379 Old Highway 441, beside Tiger Mountain Vineyards. It will be used by students for classes like Animal Science, Plant Science and Agriculture Animal Production.

Photo courtesy Rabun County High School. Rabun County Future Farmers of America (FFA) students were recently introduced to the future home of the Rabun County High School (RCHS) Agricenter, located at 2379 Old Highway 441, beside Tiger Mountain Vineyards. It will be used by students for classes like Animal Science, Plant Science and Agriculture Animal Production.

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Rabun FFA students visit future home

Megan Horn
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
TIGER-- Rabun County Future Farmers of America (FFA) students were recently introduced to the future home of the Rabun County High School (RCHS) Agricenter.

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RCMS students produce compilation music CD

Megan Horn
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
TIGER--Students at Rabun County Middle School recently produced their first music compilation CD as part of general music classes taught by Stefani Taylor.  The CD is titled “Voyagers Greatest Hits Vol. 1” and is the result of a partnership with the Southern Highland Music Foundation (SHMF).
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Carl Green works to move boxes and organize food to be distributed to residents of the community at the American Legion Post 220 food distribution last Thursday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Carl Green works to move boxes and organize food to be distributed to residents of the community at the American Legion Post 220 food distribution last Thursday.

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Couple provides food as a labor of love in Mtn. City

Megan Horn
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Mountain City-- Military veteran Carl Green has spent his entire life helping people, and he and his wife Barbara continue to help feed residents of Rabun County and neighboring communities with a food distribution held at the American Legion Post 220, 4 Electric Ave in Mountain City every Thursday.
Photo courtesy Rabun County Sheriff's Office. Rabun residents Stephen Wright and Tom Madison were presented with the Meritorious Award at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Summer Conference at Lake Lanier recently. Above, from left: Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols, left, Stephen Wright, Tom Madison, and Georgia Sheriffs’ Association President and Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard.

Photo courtesy Rabun County Sheriff's Office. Rabun residents Stephen Wright and Tom Madison were presented with the Meritorious Award at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Summer Conference at Lake Lanier recently. Above, from left: Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols, left, Stephen Wright, Tom Madison, and Georgia Sheriffs’ Association President and Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard.

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Rabun residents honored by sheriffs' association

Megan Horn
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Rabun County residents Stephen Wright and Tom Madison were recognized as recipients of the Meritorious Award at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Summer Sheriffs’ Conference held at Lake Lanier Islands recently.  The pair was nominated by Sheriff Chad Nichols.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Public Library reopened on Tuesday and patrons are required to wear masks while browsing and follow other health guidelines like sanitizing hands and following the direction arrows to maintain a six-foot distance. Jennifer Buchanan, circulation supervisor, uses hand sanitizer to demonstrate measures patrons are asked to take upon entering the library.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Public Library reopened on Tuesday and patrons are required to wear masks while browsing and follow other health guidelines like sanitizing hands and following the direction arrows to maintain a six-foot distance. Jennifer Buchanan, circulation supervisor, uses hand sanitizer to demonstrate measures patrons are asked to take upon entering the library.

Rabun County Library reopened, face masks required

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
CLAYTON-- The Rabun County Public Library reopened on Tuesday after closing due to an executive order on July 15 from Gov. Brian Kemp that barred local governments from mandating the wearing of masks on public property.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. 2020 RCHS Band Camp.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. 2020 RCHS Band Camp.

2020 RCHS Band Camp

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The Rabun County High School Marching Wildcats work on marching fundamentals during band camp, which they wrapped up last week. The show title is Plan B(eatles).  “Since this whole school year is sort of a plan B in some sense, our show is too.

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Hit-and-run driver sought after killing Clayton man

Megan Horn
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
CLAYTON--A Clayton man was killed in a hit and run accident in Clayton last Saturday morning as he was walking to work at his job at a local fast food restaurant. Mario Demon Webb, 26 of Clayton died after appearing to be struck by a vehicle at Old Highway 441 S at Dunlap St.