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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. As pedestrians walk along U.S. Hwy. 441 in January 2025, motorists are warned about Winter Storm Cora’s arrival that blanketed Rabun County earlier this year.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. As pedestrians walk along U.S. Hwy. 441 in January 2025, motorists are warned about Winter Storm Cora’s arrival that blanketed Rabun County earlier this year.

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Gear up for ‘Winter Weather Preparedness Week’ Dec. 1-5

Megan Horn
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Now is the time to equip yourself for how the outdoors may treat you at the conclusion of 2025 and start of 2026.
Submitted Photo. Earlier this month, Rabun County Nutrition Director Ansley Fowler (third from left) was presented the 2024-2025 Georgia Farm to School Award by State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods; Holly Thaw, assistant director for GaDOE School Nutrition Division and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper.

Submitted Photo. Earlier this month, Rabun County Nutrition Director Ansley Fowler (third from left) was presented the 2024-2025 Georgia Farm to School Award by State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods; Holly Thaw, assistant director for GaDOE School Nutrition Division and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper.

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Rabun County Schools recieve honors

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Rabun County Schools System is among the top districts in the state because its accomplishments can be seen on a variety of levels. A case in point was evident at the school board meeting on Nov. 17 when students’ academics and school nutrition both were honored for their recent achievements.
Submitted Photo. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School teacher Dr. Mason West instructs his AP Economics class. West’s students will present their “Learner Snapshot” app to members of 1 Million Cups at a Dec. 10 meeting at the school.

Submitted Photo. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School teacher Dr. Mason West instructs his AP Economics class. West’s students will present their “Learner Snapshot” app to members of 1 Million Cups at a Dec. 10 meeting at the school.

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Rabun Gap students are building the unbuildable

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School students will pitch venture capitalists on Dec. 10 on a new tool that could not be built. Until now.
Submitted Photo. Antonella Singleton, Sara Jones, Abbie Boggs, Dannyale Williams and Johanna Haas perform “I’m a Big Girl Now” during the Fall Session Youth Theater of the North Georgia Community Players at their graduation program Saturday night, Nov. 22, at the Dillard Theater.

Submitted Photo. Antonella Singleton, Sara Jones, Abbie Boggs, Dannyale Williams and Johanna Haas perform “I’m a Big Girl Now” during the Fall Session Youth Theater of the North Georgia Community Players at their graduation program Saturday night, Nov. 22, at the Dillard Theater.

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The Big Show’ youth theater wows the audience

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Fall Session Youth Theater students of the North Georgia Community Players presented their graduation program Saturday night, Nov. 22, at the Dillard Theater.

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Moore named Rabun’s ‘Pioneer in Education’

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Rabun County Schools System is proud to announce that Candie Moore, a proud Rabun County Schools alumna herself, has been named Rabun County Schools’ “Pioneer in Education” by Pioneer RESA at a ceremony held on Nov. 14.
Submitted Photo. Senior Josslyn Webber gives an award-winning performance in her role as Nancy Neimeier, with her black and white personality, who troubles Jackie Southern, played by Jo Newell, and Rita Morales, played by Allison York, who are trying to hire a new secretary for their company.

Submitted Photo. Senior Josslyn Webber gives an award-winning performance in her role as Nancy Neimeier, with her black and white personality, who troubles Jackie Southern, played by Jo Newell, and Rita Morales, played by Allison York, who are trying to hire a new secretary for their company.

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TFS One-Act Team wins region, takes third at state

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Tallulah Falls School One-Act team captured first place at the GISA Region 1AAAA One-Act Play competition held on October 27. Seniors Allison York of Mount Airy and Charlie Harris of Toccoa earned All-Star Cast recognition.

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Former Tallulah Falls mayor, Hayes, passes away at age 68

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Former Talluah Falls Mayor Dan Hayes has passed away at the age of 68. Dan Arthur Hayes of Tallulah Falls died on Nov. 20. “It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of one ot the Town’s former mayors, Dan Hayes,” reads an online post made by the Town of Tallulah Falls.
Submitted Photo. Master Gardeners Suzanne Arpin, Paula Ridgewell and Lynn McShane work on the arbor at Stekoa Creek Park on Saturday, Nov. 8. Volunteers help remove invasive species at Stekoa Creek Park.

Submitted Photo. Master Gardeners Suzanne Arpin, Paula Ridgewell and Lynn McShane work on the arbor at Stekoa Creek Park on Saturday, Nov. 8. Volunteers help remove invasive species at Stekoa Creek Park.

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Community continues Stekoa Creek Park cleanup

Megan Horn
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Community members continue efforts to remove invasive species including ivy, kudzu, privet and others from Stekoa Creek Park.