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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. was driving a 2007 Volvo Tractor-Trailer and...
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.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Tony Galloway is the new County Marshal beginning January 2 and took the place of Roy Lovell, who left the position after 28 years.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Tony Galloway is the new County Marshal beginning January 2 and took the place of Roy Lovell, who left the position after 28 years.

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Rabun native is named new County Marshal

Megan Horn
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
There’s a new marshal in town for 2020, and Tony Galloway is looking forward to helping residents of Rabun County in his new position. Galloway began his role as Rabun County Marshal on January 2.
Submitted photo. A structure fire was reported at 163 Stancil Lane in Wiley on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3:38 a.m. Rabun County Fire Services responded to 2 structure fires within a 12-hour period.

Submitted photo. A structure fire was reported at 163 Stancil Lane in Wiley on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3:38 a.m. Rabun County Fire Services responded to 2 structure fires within a 12-hour period.

2 structure fires reported in 12-hour period in Rabun

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Rabun County Fire Services responded to 2 structure fires within a 12-hour period beginning on Saturday, Jan. 25 to Sunday, Jan. 26.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Kay Townsend stands in front of the new election equipment that Georgia voters will use when they head to the polls for 2020 elections.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Kay Townsend stands in front of the new election equipment that Georgia voters will use when they head to the polls for 2020 elections.

Election office gearing up for upcoming races

Megan Horn
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
CLAYTON— Georgia elections are going to look a little different in 2020 with the recent passage of the usage of new voting equipment. The new voting system will provide voters with a paper ballot in addition to a ballot counted electronically.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A wreck involving a tractor trailer and two vehicles in Mountain City on Saturday afternoon resulted in injuries.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A wreck involving a tractor trailer and two vehicles in Mountain City on Saturday afternoon resulted in injuries.

Mountain City accident results in injuries, one person airlifted

News Staff
Sunday, January 26, 2020
MOUNTAIN CITY— A wreck at the intersection of Highway 441 and Cathey Rd. in Mountain City on Saturday afternoon resulted in one person being airlifted and two people being transported with injuries to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.