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District 2 Public health announces increased specimen collection

News Staff

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

GAINESVILLE, GA – District 2 Public Health is ramping up specimen collection to help meet Governor Kemp’s call for increased testing. This is made possible by additional testing supplies, increased laboratory capacity and expanded testing criteria.

COVID-19 Update

GDPH now confirming 7 COVID-19 cases in Rabun County

News Staff

Monday, April 13, 2020

The Georgia Department of Health has issued their 7 p.m. update on COVID-19. One new case was reported in Rabun County. The state has reported seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rabun County as of Monday, April 13.

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COVID-19 can't stop Easter Bunny from visiting Rabun children

News Staff

Sunday, April 12, 2020

A group of local residents teamed with a local business to help make Easter brighter for some 300 Rabun County children who are suffering hardships.

11 other counties join with Rabun in asking for state parks to be closed

Wayne Knuckles

Friday, April 10, 2020

CLAYTON—Rabun County Board of Commissioners Chairman Greg James on Monday joined with 11 other county commission chairmen in signing a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp asking him to close all state parks during the COVID-19 health emergency.

Lake Rabun Foundation, NGCF team up to make Family Connection donation

News Staff

Friday, April 10, 2020

The effects of the COVID-19 Virus on Rabun County are beginning to hit full force. Requests for assistance from laid off and furloughed workers are flooding the various non-profits as rents and payments come due. Rev.

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National Forest Service closes additional sites

News Staff

Friday, April 10, 2020

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is temporarily shutting down additional recreation sites on the Blue Ridge and Chattooga River Ranger Districts to protect public health and safety.

Photo by Beau Evans/ Capitol Beat News Service. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is delaying the general primary election until June 9.

Georgia general primary election delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic

News Staff

Friday, April 10, 2020

ATLANTA— Georgia’s general primary election slated for May 19 has been postponed to June 9 due to health and safety concerns over COVID-19, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Thursday. The decision comes after Gov.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Artist Ali Wilkins, left, with Tambrie Kitchens and Jon Barnwell of Re/Max Town and Country of Rabun.

'World of Hearts' is theme for window decorations

Megan Horn

Thursday, April 9, 2020

CLAYTON— Now more than ever, communities need to come together and support each other. Rabunites are showing their support to those braving the frontlines during this time of crisis through food and supply donations, prayers and words of encouragement.

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Lake Burton campaign to raise $100,000 for Food Bank extended through April 10

News Staff

Thursday, April 9, 2020

A local group’s bold goal of raising over $100,000 for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia/Rabun is close to fruition, but organizers say they still need your help to cross the finish line.

Residents asked to postpone outdoor burning due to increased fire danger

GEMA Alert: Increased fire danger this afternoon

News Staff

Thursday, April 9, 2020

A special weather statement by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C. was issued on April 9 at 6:31 a.m. regarding increased fire danger this afternoon: "The coupling of low relative humidity and gusty winds will lead to increased risk of fire danger this afternoon.