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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Teka Earnhardt, manager of The Market on Main Street in Clayton, wears a mask and gloves to take a customer’s order. She said that employees are being extra cautious when it comes to safety and wash their hands often amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Teka Earnhardt, manager of The Market on Main Street in Clayton, wears a mask and gloves to take a customer’s order. She said that employees are being extra cautious when it comes to safety and wash their hands often amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses take first steps toward reopening

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
It’s not yet business as usual, but it’s a start.  Businesses in Rabun County are slowly opening again after weeks of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Photo courtesy Traces of Tiger. Ed and Diane Elliott sit outside and eat while spending time talking with each other at Traces of Tiger recently.

Photo courtesy Traces of Tiger. Ed and Diane Elliott sit outside and eat while spending time talking with each other at Traces of Tiger recently.

Assisted care facilities take precautions during crisis

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
TIGER— Assisted care facilities in Rabun County are being rigorous in their cleaning efforts and taking precautions to protect employees and residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.C.J. Thompson is Forward Rabun’s new manager of marketing and tourism and is looking forward to meeting local business owners to strategize targeted marketing efforts. She said one of her goals is to strike a “balance” between highlighting the county’s tourism assets and promoting the development of new businesses in the area.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.C.J. Thompson is Forward Rabun’s new manager of marketing and tourism and is looking forward to meeting local business owners to strategize targeted marketing efforts. She said one of her goals is to strike a “balance” between highlighting the county’s tourism assets and promoting the development of new businesses in the area.

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Thompson named Rabun marketing, tourism director

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Tourism is an important part of Rabun County’s economy and whether it’s hiking, kayaking, fishing or jet skiing, there’s something for everybody to enjoy.
Photo from Unsplash. Church reopenings topic of workshop.

Photo from Unsplash. Church reopenings topic of workshop.

Church reopenings topic of workshop

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
The Rabun County Baptist Association (RCBA) is sponsoring a workshop entitled "Reopening your church" to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Liberty Baptist Church, 2206 Bridge Creek Rd, Tiger.
New edition of The Clayton Tribune is out

New edition of The Clayton Tribune is out

April 30 edition of The Clayton Tribune is available now

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2020
HEADLINES IN THE NEW EDITION Rabun records first COVID-19 death Volunteers distribute food during COVID-19 crisis Reeves remembered as 'beautiful inside and out' City space being used to produce protective shields Local schools update graduation information Commissioners hear budget...
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Reeves Hardware employees were joined by community members in paying their respects and showing their support to the family of Carol Watts Reeves as her funeral procession passed by Reeves Hardware in Clayton Friday, April 24.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Reeves Hardware employees were joined by community members in paying their respects and showing their support to the family of Carol Watts Reeves as her funeral procession passed by Reeves Hardware in Clayton Friday, April 24.

Reeves remembered as 'beautiful inside and out'

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
CLAYTON--Well-known Clayton business owner Carol Watts Reeves was remembered by those who knew her for her dedication to her family and her sense of humor.  Reeves, 81, died April 21. She was a member of Clayton First United Methodist Church.  “Carol was a joy to meet with.
Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Mayor Jordan Green, left, signed an agreement with Shaun Brautigan Monday to allow his company to use the city's Community Room to produce face shields.

Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Mayor Jordan Green, left, signed an agreement with Shaun Brautigan Monday to allow his company to use the city's Community Room to produce face shields.

City space being used to produce protective shields

Wayne Knuckles
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
CLAYTON—Unless you work in the health care industry, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can be tough to come by these days.