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Submitted Photo. TFS juniors Haylen McGugan of Clarkesville, Callee Elrod of Clermont, Sophie Smith of Clarkesville, Shelby Whisnant of Toccoa, and Reagan Duff of Clermont practice using an EPIPen in the simulation lab.

Submitted Photo. TFS juniors Haylen McGugan of Clarkesville, Callee Elrod of Clermont, Sophie Smith of Clarkesville, Shelby Whisnant of Toccoa, and Reagan Duff of Clermont practice using an EPIPen in the simulation lab.

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TFS students explore careers in medicine with Northeast Georgia Health System Mobile Simulation Lab experience

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Inside several hospital rooms, students became doctors for a day, stepping into the roles of first responders and healthcare providers as they treated lifelike patients in a series of high-intensity scenarios.

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New pickleball complex dedication Nov. 11

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The diligent work of local individuals will be on display on Tuesday, Nov. 11, when the Rabun County commissioners and the Rabun Pickleball Club host a dedication ceremony for the county’s new public pickleball complex at the recreation center at 400 Rabun Park Rd., Tiger, from 1-2 p.m.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Tracy Crunkleton Wilson, Trudy Crunkleton, Rabun County Sheriff Mark Gerrells, Clayton Police Chief Andy Strait and Clayton Mayor pose with the plaque to honor John Burton, the Clayton police chief who was fatally shot 100 years ago. Wilson and Crunkleton, the current Clayton city manager, are the great granddaughters of Burton. Gerrells, who researched how to get Burton honored, is a former Clayton police chief.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Tracy Crunkleton Wilson, Trudy Crunkleton, Rabun County Sheriff Mark Gerrells, Clayton Police Chief Andy Strait and Clayton Mayor pose with the plaque to honor John Burton, the Clayton police chief who was fatally shot 100 years ago. Wilson and Crunkleton, the current Clayton city manager, are the great granddaughters of Burton. Gerrells, who researched how to get Burton honored, is a former Clayton police chief.

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Burton honored for dying in line of duty 100 years ago as police chief

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 30, 2025
John E. Burton paid the ultimate sacrifice for Clayton 100 years ago, but for those 10 decades his memory was only still in existence through some family stories that have been passed down for generations.
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Man charged with homicide by vehicle

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
A Lakemont man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor homicide by vehicle in second degree and a traffic offense related to an Oct. 12 two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Ga. 15 near the intersection of East Wolf Creek Road in Lakemont. Arthur A.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Jim Bleckley received an extra birthday surprise on Oct. 24 as the Rabun County Welcome Center was dedicated in his honor. Bleckley served as the county administrator for more than 24 years.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Jim Bleckley received an extra birthday surprise on Oct. 24 as the Rabun County Welcome Center was dedicated in his honor. Bleckley served as the county administrator for more than 24 years.

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Long-time county administrator honored for putting his community first

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 30, 2025
For more than two decades, Jim Bleckley put his community first and he did it in his own humble way. Many of the advancements Rabun County has made came from his vision for a prosporous Northeast Georgia future. On his birthday on Oct.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. A cake with a copy of the dedication information for Jim Bleckley was created for the Oct. 24 ceremony at the county’s welcome center.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. A cake with a copy of the dedication information for Jim Bleckley was created for the Oct. 24 ceremony at the county’s welcome center.

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Citizens shower Bleckley with kind words

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Jimmy Bleckley has the unique distinction of having served 24 1/2 years as Rabun County administrator, which is believed to be the longest tenure in state history for a county administrator. County administrators share similar career paths to coaches in pro sports organizations.

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Municipal elections and more on Tuesday ballot

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Advance voting in Rabun County ends on Friday, Oct. 31, but the actual Election Day still remains for those who have yet to cast their ballots on a variety of local and statewide significance. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, as the polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.