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Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. With her husband Steve paddling the boat, Cissy Jackson comes to the boat dock after swimming Lake Rabun in honor of her 60th birthday.

Wesley Branch/The Clayton Tribune. With her husband Steve paddling the boat, Cissy Jackson comes to the boat dock after swimming Lake Rabun in honor of her 60th birthday.

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In honor of turning 60, Jackson swims length of Lake Rabun

Wesley Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025
LAKEMONT – Rabun County native Cissy Jackson enjoys challenging herself. So much so, that she has set out intense challenges for each of her last two milestone birthdays – 50 and 60. Jackson, who turned 60 on July 1, decided in August 2024 she wanted to swim the length of Lake Rabun.
Submitted photo. Building and celebrating community is important at Community Bible Study (CBS). The group regularly gathers for fellowship.

Submitted photo. Building and celebrating community is important at Community Bible Study (CBS). The group regularly gathers for fellowship.

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Community Bible Study Group expands to include men’s classes

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
“I was invited to CBS by a stranger. I didn’t know much about it going in — just that it was a weekly Bible study — and I was very excited, to say the least,” said Melissa Persoon, reflecting on her introduction to Rabun County Community Bible Study.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. While food trucks were packed in on one end of Main Street in Clayton on Aug. 9, 160 classic vehicles were on hand at the Clayton Block Party for hundreds to check out.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. While food trucks were packed in on one end of Main Street in Clayton on Aug. 9, 160 classic vehicles were on hand at the Clayton Block Party for hundreds to check out.

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Blockbuster turnout

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Clayton’s downtown on a Saturday afternoon is typically filled with vehicles and shoppers and restaurant-goers, but Aug. 9 took it to another level. A four-hour Downtown Clayton Block Party last Saturday was an amazing draw with a car show, food trucks and music.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Standing with fellow Rotarians, Lee Penland (left) talks with Derek Dooley at the conclusion of the Rotary Club of Clayton’s June 19 meeting. Dooley, the club’s guest speaker, announced on Monday, Aug. 4, his intent to run as a Republican for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. Dooley is a Clayton resident.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Standing with fellow Rotarians, Lee Penland (left) talks with Derek Dooley at the conclusion of the Rotary Club of Clayton’s June 19 meeting. Dooley, the club’s guest speaker, announced on Monday, Aug. 4, his intent to run as a Republican for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. Dooley is a Clayton resident.

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Dooley embarks on U.S. Senate bid

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, August 7, 2025
After weeks of speculation, Clayton resident Derek Dooley announced Monday, Aug. 4, we will seek the U.S. Senate post currently held by Democrat Jon Ossoff of Georgia.

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City elections’ qualifying days begin Aug. 18

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 7, 2025
It’s officially election season as qualifying for local office in the cities of Clayton, Mountain City, Dillard, Sky Valley and Tallulah Falls are upcoming. Qualifying for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election begins Monday, Aug. 18, at 9 a.m. and ends on Friday, Aug. 22, at 4:30 p.m.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund Mountains of Hope “Fun Foursome Golf Tournament” tees off on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Community members have the opportunity to support the 501(c)3 nonprofit by playing in the tournament or becoming a sponsor.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund Mountains of Hope “Fun Foursome Golf Tournament” tees off on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Community members have the opportunity to support the 501(c)3 nonprofit by playing in the tournament or becoming a sponsor.

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Sid Weber Golf Tournament tees off Aug. 20

Megan Horn
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund “Fun Foursome Golf Tournament” tees off on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and community members have the opportunity to play in the tournament or become a tournament sponsor.
Zach Taylor/CNI News Service. PruittCares Executive Director Dave Lescalleet presented graduates Isai Bautista, Kionne James and Kaitlyn O’Donnell with “Keep Flying” bracelets to remind them of their higher purpose and drive throughout the following years of their lives after camp.

Zach Taylor/CNI News Service. PruittCares Executive Director Dave Lescalleet presented graduates Isai Bautista, Kionne James and Kaitlyn O’Donnell with “Keep Flying” bracelets to remind them of their higher purpose and drive throughout the following years of their lives after camp.

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Camp Cocoon helps children with grief journey

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The weekend was filled with fun, laughs and life lessons in scripture and practice for children ages 6-16 who attended the PruittCares Foundation’s 21st annual Camp Cocoon.
Submitted. Several community members attended the July 30 meeting of Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups to hear featured speaker Vickie Derrick talk about her business “Your Legacy Matters.” Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Bridge Creek Inn.

Submitted. Several community members attended the July 30 meeting of Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups to hear featured speaker Vickie Derrick talk about her business “Your Legacy Matters.” Northeast Georgia 1 Million Cups meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Bridge Creek Inn.

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1MC hosts Clayton author and consultant Derrick

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Author, financial strategist and educator Vickie Derrick was the featured presenter at the Wednesday, July 30, 1 Million Cups (1MC) meeting in Clayton.