Stolen Christmas gifts lead to RICO charges
Megan Horn
CLAYTON— Mr. and Mrs.
Friday, November 15, 2019
Local
Mayor: Public money not used for work
Wayne Knuckles
CLAYTON—Mayor Jordan Green said Tuesday there was nothing improper about using public funds for road work performed earlier this year on a public right-of-way near property he owns off Old Highway 441.
Friday, November 15, 2019
Council wants more time to study short-term rentals
Council wants more time to study short-term rentals
Wayne Knuckles
CLAYTON—The city council voted 3-2 Tuesday to table the first reading on a proposed short-term rental ordinance until next month in order to address concerns from owners in property zoned R-1 who do not want Airbnb’s and other vacation rentals in their neighborhoods.
Friday, November 15, 2019
Rabun County photographer Michele Crawford, center, with Gov. and Mrs. Brian Kemp.
Crawford nature photos go on display at capitol featuring Rabun County scenes
Wayne Knuckles
CLAYTON—Clayton photographer Michele Crawford recently joined a very short list of distinguished Rabun County artists and photographers who have had their work selected for display at the state capital.
Legendary shooter Peter McIntosh is one whose work has been selected for display numerous times.
Friday, November 15, 2019
DAV Commander Doug Wayne pauses Monday to remember Rabun County's military veterans.
Veterans recognized at Monday ceremony
Megan Horn
CLAYTON— On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, an armistice was signed to end WWI.
Rabun County honored that day at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in a Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Rabun County Courthouse.
Friday, November 15, 2019
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Lori Hunter, left, Jeff Hunter of Hunter Electric with Food Bank Manager James Brim.
Community helps 'Stuff The Truck' for local Food Bank Drive
Megan Horn
CLAYTON— ‘Tis the season for giving and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia gave back to the Rabun County community through their annual Stuff the Truck event at Walmart on Monday.
Friday, November 8, 2019
City of Clayton, Ga.
City of Clayton unsuccessful in bid for economic designation
Megan Horn
RABUN GAP— Development in Downtown Clayton is an ongoing, hot button issue but the city’s recent attempt to help aid in building renovations and job creation through a state program fell through.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A Mountain City man was arrested following a car accident in Clayton on Ga 15 on Thursday, Oct 31 around 4:32 p.m.
DUI charges filed after collision
Megan Horn
CLAYTON— A Mountain City man was arrested following a car accident in Clayton on Ga 15 on Thursday, October 31 around 4:32 p.m.
Ronald Lee Henslee, 57, was arrested and charged with DUI and Failure to Yield Right of Way, according to an incident report from the Clayton Police Department.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Blalock
Voters Opt for fresh faces
Megan Horn
CLAYTON— The final ballots have been cast and despite low voter turnout, several incumbent seats have been overturned in the cities of Clayton, Sky Valley, Tallulah Falls, Tiger and Dillard.
Out of 2,256 registered voters in all five cities combined only 839 cast their vote, a turnout of 37.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Crime drama to be filmed in Rabun County
Megan Horn
The mountain landscape of Rabun County is once again the backdrop for a new film production entitled “Blue Ridge” and local residents are needed as extras during filming.
Thursday, October 31, 2019