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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.

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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.

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.

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GDPH now confirming 6 COVID-19 cases in Rabun County

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 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 six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rabun County as of Wednesday, April 8.

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Kemp, Duncan, Ralston Announce Plans to Extend Public Health State of Emergency

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, and House Speaker David Ralston announced plans to extend Georgia’s public health state of emergency through May 13, 2020 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, according to a news release.

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Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Rabun County

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Rabun County with their noon update on Tuesday, April 7, bringing the total number of cases confirmed locally to five. The total number of tests being conducted locally is not immediately available.

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An update from The Clayton Tribune

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

We are sharing this information to let you know how we are handling this crisis. We’re putting the safety of our team and community as the top priority, while continuing with our mission of serving Rabun County. Community journalism has never been more vital.