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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rick Story hugs Glenda Enloe after Story read a resolution that was penned by Georgia State Rep. Victor Anderson.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Rick Story hugs Glenda Enloe after Story read a resolution that was penned by Georgia State Rep. Victor Anderson.

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For four-plus decades, clerk helps guide Dillard

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 16, 2025
A mountain of change has occurred in Dillard from her first day on the job until Tuesday, Oct. 14, the final council meeting in an illustrious 45-year career as city clerk for Glenda Enloe. When Enloe began her tenured role over four decades ago, Dillard had never had a city clerk.

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Of These Mountains Fall MarketPlace returns for 5th year on Saturday, Nov. 1

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
CLAYTON – Of These Mountains will celebrate the Fifth Annual Of These Mountains Fall MarketPlace in  Clayton on Saturday, Nov. 1. The event will be held at the Rabun County Pavilions in Downtown Clayton and will feature over 100 vendors from throughout the southeast.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Commerce City School System Superintendent Billy Kirk (far left) watches as Wildcat Ryan Yearwood makes a hit on Commerce quarterback Tate Kirk, the superintendent’s son. The elder Kirk would be ejected from the game in the third quarter. RCHS won 55-28.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Commerce City School System Superintendent Billy Kirk (far left) watches as Wildcat Ryan Yearwood makes a hit on Commerce quarterback Tate Kirk, the superintendent’s son. The elder Kirk would be ejected from the game in the third quarter. RCHS won 55-28.

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Kirk ejected from RCHS stadium for ‘loud verbal outburst’ against referees

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
With Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium filled with fans in the home and visitor stands on the annual Rabun County “Rec Night,” the Commerce City School System superintendent was ejected from the stadium by Rabun County school officials during the region football matchup for criticizing the game...
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With Sky Valley Mayor Hollie Steil sitting next to him, Jerry Hood, chief executive officer for EMI Engineering Management, talks to the crowd.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With Sky Valley Mayor Hollie Steil sitting next to him, Jerry Hood, chief executive officer for EMI Engineering Management, talks to the crowd.

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Septic-to-sewer system switch scrutinized

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Sky Valley may be heading toward a major transition from septic tanks to a sewer system if the city’s application for another grant receives federal approval.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Youth ages 1 to 4 years old was the first group that had an opportunity to catch a little greased pig at the Oct. 3 Foxfire Mountaineer Festival event at the Rabun County Civic Center pavilions. Many in the tykes would try, but it would be Liam Griffin (blue jacket) who would be the winner.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Youth ages 1 to 4 years old was the first group that had an opportunity to catch a little greased pig at the Oct. 3 Foxfire Mountaineer Festival event at the Rabun County Civic Center pavilions. Many in the tykes would try, but it would be Liam Griffin (blue jacket) who would be the winner.

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Collective cheer for Mountaineer

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
With a beautiful blue sky above, the parking lot was loaded with vehicles from multiple Georgia counties and neighboring states as the annual Foxfire Mountaineer Festival on Oct. 4 drew thousands seeking to enjoy the heritage of Appalachia.
Submitted Photo. Fleming was charged with kidnapping and several other charges.

Submitted Photo. Fleming was charged with kidnapping and several other charges.

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Man faces kidnapping charges

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
A suspect has been arrested for kidnapping by the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office after man hid inside a vehicle awaiting his victim. Austin Allen Fleming, 31, of Murphy, N.C.
Samantha Sinclair/CNI News Service. Randy Kanipe took the photo that won the cover contest for the 2025 fall edition of The Mountain Traveler.

Samantha Sinclair/CNI News Service. Randy Kanipe took the photo that won the cover contest for the 2025 fall edition of The Mountain Traveler.

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Kanipe credits NGTC classes for winning photo

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Rev. Dr. Randy Kanipe takes one photography class at a time at North Georgia Technical College. And it was while working on an assignment for a class that he captured the photo that won The Mountain Traveler cover contest and earned him $100.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Members of F.A.I.T.H. had a tent at the Oct. 3 football game between Rabun County and Commerce to provide people with information about awareness for domestic violence and dating violence.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Members of F.A.I.T.H. had a tent at the Oct. 3 football game between Rabun County and Commerce to provide people with information about awareness for domestic violence and dating violence.

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Local events for F.A.I.T.H. continue for ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
Local events to honor October as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” continues in the upcoming days. During the month, Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.) will bring more attention to domestic violence. On Oct. 14, Harvest of Heroes will be at the F.A.I.T.H. Shelter from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.