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Parade for RCHS seniors rescheduled for Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The senior drive-thru parade to honor the Rabun County High School Class of 2020 scheduled for May 28 is postponed due to the rain, said Cissy Henry, Clayton city manager, Wednesday.  The parade is now scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m.
Submitted photo. Dawn and David of Scaly Mountain, N.C. were killed when the motorcycle they were riding was struck by another vehicle Saturday, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP).

Submitted photo. Dawn and David of Scaly Mountain, N.C. were killed when the motorcycle they were riding was struck by another vehicle Saturday, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP).

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Couple killed in crash near Clayton

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
CLAYTON--A multi-vehicle accident near Clayton on Saturday afternoon claimed the lives of a Scaly Mountain, N.C. couple.  The accident occurred near the intersection of US 441 and Old Highway 441. David Head, 46, and Dawn Head of Scaly Mountain, N.C.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The body of Lewis Reeves, Jr. was taken past Reeves Hardware a final time Saturday in a restored Reeves pickup truck as employees and members of the community pay their respects.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The body of Lewis Reeves, Jr. was taken past Reeves Hardware a final time Saturday in a restored Reeves pickup truck as employees and members of the community pay their respects.

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'Pillar of community' Lewis Reeves, Jr. laid to rest

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
CLAYTON—Lewis Farmer Reeves, Jr. was part of a family legacy and a business institution that spans decades as a staple in Rabun County.

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Georgia Senate District 50 candidates-Part 1

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
(This is the first of a two-part look at GOP candidates for the 50th District Senate Seat currently held by John Wilkenson) There are six candidates in the June 9 Republican Primary competing for the right to represent Georgia’s 50th Senate District.
Photo courtesy Bear Old. Bear Old works on his assignments online as Rabun County Schools moved to at-home learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photo courtesy Bear Old. Bear Old works on his assignments online as Rabun County Schools moved to at-home learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Board hears report on online learning

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
TIGER— The 2019-2020 school year ended under unusual circumstances to say the least, but teachers at Rabun County Schools found ways to continue educating students by untraditional means during these unprecedented times.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mickey Wood, left, and Francesca Franklin, along with members of the community watch as Dominic Cross places flags at the Veterans’ Monument in front of the Rabun County Courthouse as the names of all those in the armed forces who have passed away in the last year were read aloud.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mickey Wood, left, and Francesca Franklin, along with members of the community watch as Dominic Cross places flags at the Veterans’ Monument in front of the Rabun County Courthouse as the names of all those in the armed forces who have passed away in the last year were read aloud.

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Memorial Day marked with somber ceremony

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
CLAYTON— Memorial Day honors those military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, and Rabun County came together to do just that in a ceremony on Monday.
Photo courtesy Grace Nolan. Grace Nolan wears her cap and gown while watching the virtual commencement addresses from fellow classmates.

Photo courtesy Grace Nolan. Grace Nolan wears her cap and gown while watching the virtual commencement addresses from fellow classmates.

Class of 2020 makes history with virtual graduation

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
TIGER— Last Friday, Rabun County High School Principal Justin Spillers presented the graduating Class of 2020 in an unprecedented way: virtually.  Although under unique circumstances, Spillers began commencement with a message of inspiration to students.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.Fred Beck, left, and Hunter Hargrave showcase Beck’s 1959 Chris Craft wooden boat named “Tallulah” at LaPrade’s Marina following Lake Burton’s first-ever Wooden Boat Parade. The whole boat is completely original and has been on Lake Burton its entire life.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.Fred Beck, left, and Hunter Hargrave showcase Beck’s 1959 Chris Craft wooden boat named “Tallulah” at LaPrade’s Marina following Lake Burton’s first-ever Wooden Boat Parade. The whole boat is completely original and has been on Lake Burton its entire life.

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Wooden boats in parade as Lake Burton turns 100

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
LAKE BURTON— Lake Burton made history with the first-ever Wooden Boat Parade on Sunday, and organizer Andrew Harris said that it was a success.  The parade was part of the centennial celebration of Lake Burton, one of many events for the summer-long birthday party.