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Dillard is moving their city elections to Clayton

Megan Horn
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
DILLARD— Dillard city council members adopted an ordinance to change their polling location for city elections to the Rabun County Civic Center at their March 10 meeting.  “All elections, qualifying, everything will be in Clayton,” said Claude Dillard, council member.
File photo The Mountain City Complex is getting the green light for renovation projects after council members voted to accept bids Tuesday.

File photo The Mountain City Complex is getting the green light for renovation projects after council members voted to accept bids Tuesday.

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Mountain City set to begin renovations to city hall

Megan Horn
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
MOUNTAIN CITY— The Mountain City Complex--otherwise known as city hall-- is getting the green light for renovation projects after council members voted to accept bids at their council meeting on Tuesday, March 10.
RCPS student winners for the Young Georgia Authors are pictured from left: Cryslin Fisher (Kindergarten-Mrs. Judy), Maya Rodriguez (1st Grade-Mrs. Kelly) and Edward Lewis (2nd Grade-Mrs. Stockton). 

RCPS student winners for the Young Georgia Authors are pictured from left: Cryslin Fisher (Kindergarten-Mrs. Judy), Maya Rodriguez (1st Grade-Mrs. Kelly) and Edward Lewis (2nd Grade-Mrs. Stockton). 

Rabun's Young Authors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The purpose of the Young Georgia Author's (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics.   
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Children sing and do the "Beanie Bag Dance" at the Rabun County Library on Wednesday, March 4 as part of activities celebrating Read Across America and the birthday of Dr. Seuss, which was celebrated March 2.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Children sing and do the "Beanie Bag Dance" at the Rabun County Library on Wednesday, March 4 as part of activities celebrating Read Across America and the birthday of Dr. Seuss, which was celebrated March 2.

Seuss On The Loose

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The Rabun County Library held an event to celebrate Read Across America and the birthday of Dr. Seuss, which was Monday, March 2. Children enjoyed story time along with singing and Dr. Seuss-themed activities and snacks.

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Coronavirus Disease reported in Georgia, health officials respond

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Georgia’s first two cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have now been confirmed in Fulton County and it’s important for people to know facts about the disease and what can be done for prevention from contracting or spreading the disease. These cases were confirmed by Gov.

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ESPLOST on March ballot for voter approval

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) is back on the ballot for the March 24 election and, if approved. will fund several projects at each of the four Rabun County Schools.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune The Mental Health Task Force Board in Rabun County held their first meeting recently at the Rabun County Board of Education.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune The Mental Health Task Force Board in Rabun County held their first meeting recently at the Rabun County Board of Education.

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Mental Health non-profit is proposed for Rabun County

Megan Horn
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Rabun County could potentially be gaining more options for mental health care with the creation of a nonprofit and Mental Health Task Force of Rabun County.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune The Rabun County Republicans set up a booth at the courthouse on Monday, March 2, to qualify candidates for the November election. Qualifying continues until noon on Friday, March 6. Anyone wishing to qualify as a Democrat or nonpartisan (Probate Judge) should visit the Rabun County Board of Elections Office. From left are Ed Henderson, secretary, Sam Burns, chairman, Connie Holcombe, treasurer, and Kim Gurtler, first vice-chair.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune The Rabun County Republicans set up a booth at the courthouse on Monday, March 2, to qualify candidates for the November election. Qualifying continues until noon on Friday, March 6. Anyone wishing to qualify as a Democrat or nonpartisan (Probate Judge) should visit the Rabun County Board of Elections Office. From left are Ed Henderson, secretary, Sam Burns, chairman, Connie Holcombe, treasurer, and Kim Gurtler, first vice-chair.

Ready for election season

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

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Commissioners authorize salary study for employees

Megan Horn
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
CLAYTON— In a 2-1 vote, Rabun County commissioners passed a motion to approve an agreement with the University of Georgia via the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to conduct a Classification and Compensation study, at their meeting last week.

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Radford named RCHS STAR student

Megan Horn
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
TIGER— Rabun County High School has selected senior Walker Radford as the 2019-2020 Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) student. Radford chose Terry Seehorn as his STAR teacher. Seehorn is known as “Doc” to many of his students.