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Presidential preference primary ballots were mailed out Feb. 4.

Presidential preference primary ballots were mailed out Feb. 4.

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Presidential absentee ballots are in the mail

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
The Rabun County Election’s Office began mailing out absentee ballots for the presidential preference primary on February 4, and the opportunity to submit an absentee ballot rather than traveling to the polls is open to everyone.
Yong Kim, executive vice president and CFO of Rabun County Bank, speaks to a group at a lunch and learn sponsored by Rabun County Bank about how to spot fraud and prevent being scammed on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Rabun County Library.

Yong Kim, executive vice president and CFO of Rabun County Bank, speaks to a group at a lunch and learn sponsored by Rabun County Bank about how to spot fraud and prevent being scammed on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Rabun County Library.

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Officials say you can learn to protect yourself from scammers

Megan Horn
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
CLAYTON— Do you know how to protect yourself from being scammed? Anyone can be affected by fraud and Rabun County Bank teamed up with the Rabun County Library for a lunch and learn on Tuesday, Jan. 28 to give tips on how to spot fraud and how you can prevent it from happening to you.
Passport Day at the Rabun County Library will be Feb. 15.

Passport Day at the Rabun County Library will be Feb. 15.

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Passport Day coming up at library

Megan Horn
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
CLAYTON— The Rabun County Library will be holding a “Passport Day” on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. where patrons can apply for a passport book, passport card or both.
Inger Smith is the new teaching kitchen manager for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as of January 15, 2020. Her goal for the teaching kitchen is to build relationships with people in the community.

Inger Smith is the new teaching kitchen manager for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as of January 15, 2020. Her goal for the teaching kitchen is to build relationships with people in the community.

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Smith aims to ‘be the good’ at Food Bank kitchen

Megan Horn
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
CLAYTON— Feeding people is something that Inger Smith has done for over 30 years, and as the new teaching kitchen manager for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia she hopes to “be the good” as a hub of good will for the people in Rabun County and the mountain region.
Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Freedom Ministries Lighthouse staff members, from left, are Dan Crane, Joel Winchester and Ashley York.

Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Freedom Ministries Lighthouse staff members, from left, are Dan Crane, Joel Winchester and Ashley York.

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Trio inspired to help recovering addicts at Rabun County facility

Wayne Knuckles
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
WILEY—When The Clayton Tribune recently asked readers via Facebook what most inspired them in 2019, the responses were impressive. But one in particular stood out: “In 2019, we opened Freedom Ministries Lighthouse recovery home in Wiley,” wrote Ashley York.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Three people were injured in a three-vehicle accident in Mountain City Saturday. Traffic was backed up in both directions for several hours following the wreck.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Three people were injured in a three-vehicle accident in Mountain City Saturday. Traffic was backed up in both directions for several hours following the wreck.

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3 hurt in accident involving tractor-trailer in Mountain City

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
MOUNTAIN CITY— A 78-year-old woman was airlifted and two others were injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer on Ga. 15 near Cathey Road in Mountain City on Saturday, Jan. 25 at approximately 11:14 a.m. Ronnie Wood, 68 of Townville, S.C.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A standing-room only crowd was on hand Tuesday night as the Rabun County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution in support of Second Amendment rights.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A standing-room only crowd was on hand Tuesday night as the Rabun County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution in support of Second Amendment rights.

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Commissioners pass resolution in support of right to bear arms

Megan Horn
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
  CLAYTON— The packed courtroom at the Rabun County Courthouse erupted in cheers and applause on Tuesday as audience members witnessed a unanimous vote by Commissioners at their meeting to adopt a resolution officially proclaiming Rabun County as a supporter of Second Amendment rights.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Greg James, left, will continue in his current role as Rabun County Commission Chairman, while Scott Crane has been selected commission vice-chairman.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Greg James, left, will continue in his current role as Rabun County Commission Chairman, while Scott Crane has been selected commission vice-chairman.

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Public hearing on forest land to be held February 13

Megan Horn
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
CLAYTON— Rabun County residents will have the opportunity in a public forum set for Feb. 13 to express their opinions on the potential sale of United States Forest Service Land in the county, a topic that has been a heated point of contention among citizens for months.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Amerigroup Community Care sponsored “Diaper Day” on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Rabun County Health Department. From left, Sarah Pedraza, representative from Amerigroup, Sue Darnell, office manager for the Rabun County Health Department, and Lacy Carter pose in front of a table of donated diapers at the “Diaper Day” event.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Amerigroup Community Care sponsored “Diaper Day” on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Rabun County Health Department. From left, Sarah Pedraza, representative from Amerigroup, Sue Darnell, office manager for the Rabun County Health Department, and Lacy Carter pose in front of a table of donated diapers at the “Diaper Day” event.

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Diaper Day at Health Department

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
CLAYTON-- The event for new and expecting mothers provided education, health information and free diapers and wipes for community members. All of the diapers were collected in a drive organized by Lacy Carter along with other residents.