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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Father Pedro Poloche holds up a wreath made by a parishioner at St. Helena Catholic Church. The wreath is made out of church bulletins that Poloche saved to write down the names of every family in the congregation to remember to pray for them during times of hardship. Each bulletin represents a different family name.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Father Pedro Poloche holds up a wreath made by a parishioner at St. Helena Catholic Church. The wreath is made out of church bulletins that Poloche saved to write down the names of every family in the congregation to remember to pray for them during times of hardship. Each bulletin represents a different family name.

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Father Pedro says goodbye at St. Helena Catholic Church

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
CLAYTON— The North Georgia Mountains were a welcomed site for Father Pedro Poloche, who came to St. Helena Catholic Church about five years ago.

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Va. man drowns at Lake Burton

News Staff
Sunday, June 28, 2020
LAKE BURTON— Officials confirmed Sunday a 57-year-old man died in a drowning accident at Lake Burton. The body of Keith Levitt Hill, of Virginia was recovered after emergency personnel were dispatched to 2812 Meeting House Mtn. Rd. following a call that came in at approximately 10:25 a.m.
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

Rabun County sees spike in COVID-19 cases

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
  The Clayton Tribune CLAYTON—The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Rabun County more than doubled between May 22 and June 25, according to numbers released by the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) Thursday, June 25.

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GDNR urges rabies awareness, vaccinations

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Although the occurrence of rabies among humans has declined noticeably over the years, the disease continues among wild animals. Encounters between wild animals and domestic pets, including some that involve people, sometimes occur in our area.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Cannon building on Main Street in Clayton is one of two historic buildings at risk of being demolished if it does not become compliant with city ordinances.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Cannon building on Main Street in Clayton is one of two historic buildings at risk of being demolished if it does not become compliant with city ordinances.

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Buildings could be demolished if not up to code

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
CLAYTON— Two historic buildings in downtown Clayton might face demolition in the near future, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) learned Tuesday. The authority also discussed the Wilson Alley parking lot deeded to them by the city at Tuesday’s meeting.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clara and Earl Zoellner of Dillard celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this week. They were married in 1945 in Clarkesville. Above, the couple holds a picture of themselves with their children, Stanley and Gail, when they were young.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clara and Earl Zoellner of Dillard celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this week. They were married in 1945 in Clarkesville. Above, the couple holds a picture of themselves with their children, Stanley and Gail, when they were young.

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Cheers to 75 Years of Marriage

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
DILLARD--Earl and Clara Zoellner hold hands on their front porch and gaze out at the Dillard countryside, sipping coffee and reflecting on their 75 years of marriage. “I couldn’t do without her,” Earl said about spending his life with Clara.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Tim Ranney, President of The Rotary Club of Clayton, asked county commissioners Tuesday for permission to use the county health department dental facilities to launch a low-cost dental clinic for Rabun County residents.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Tim Ranney, President of The Rotary Club of Clayton, asked county commissioners Tuesday for permission to use the county health department dental facilities to launch a low-cost dental clinic for Rabun County residents.

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County approves budget with no tax increase

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
CLAYTON— Commissioners unanimously passed a motion to approve the county’s 2021 FY budget of $22,864,738 at their meeting on Tuesday. Commissioner Stephen Arbitter was not present to vote at the meeting. This is less than the previous year when budget expenditures were $23,212,545.
Isaiah Smith/CNI Regional News. An empty chair at graduation ceremonies for Tallulah Falls School Friday marked the loss of Class of 2020 member Stephen Bowman, who died in a drowning accident June 13.

Isaiah Smith/CNI Regional News. An empty chair at graduation ceremonies for Tallulah Falls School Friday marked the loss of Class of 2020 member Stephen Bowman, who died in a drowning accident June 13.

Tallulah Falls graduation honors Bowman

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Despite being forced to end the academic year in an atypical fashion, Tallulah Falls School held a somewhat-traditional graduation ceremony for its 62 seniors Friday night.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Fire Services put the county’s first ladder truck into service recently. It responds to fire and rescue calls across the county. Pictured from left are Darrin Giles, county administrator, Greg James, commissioner chairman, James Reed, fire chief, Justin Upchurch, assistant fire chief, and Commissioners Kent Woerner, Scott Crane and Will Nichols.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Fire Services put the county’s first ladder truck into service recently. It responds to fire and rescue calls across the county. Pictured from left are Darrin Giles, county administrator, Greg James, commissioner chairman, James Reed, fire chief, Justin Upchurch, assistant fire chief, and Commissioners Kent Woerner, Scott Crane and Will Nichols.

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County purchases new equipment to be used for fire, rescue operations

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Rabun County Fire Services’ 12 stations respond to calls around the county, and they now have a ladder truck for fire and rescue.  The 75-foot 2001 E-One ladder truck is the county’s first and was put into service on May 14 and has responded to several calls.