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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Hundreds of people showed up to downtown Clayton for the inaugural Ramshackle event in June 2024 where headliner band Futurebirds rocked out and excited the crowd. An exciting lineup is scheduled for the second annual event coming up Saturday, June 7, 2025. The Main Stage will have performances on South Main Street beginning at 4 p.m.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Hundreds of people showed up to downtown Clayton for the inaugural Ramshackle event in June 2024 where headliner band Futurebirds rocked out and excited the crowd. An exciting lineup is scheduled for the second annual event coming up Saturday, June 7, 2025. The Main Stage will have performances on South Main Street beginning at 4 p.m.

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Kickoff Rabun’s summer at Ramshackle Street Festival

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Kickoff the summer season with the 2025 Ramshackle Street Festival in downtown Clayton this weekend. The second annual free event on Saturday, June 7, is produced by the City of Clayton and Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA).
File/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Flax demonstrator Carol Salloum with the group “Southeastern Civilian Living Historians” demonstrates how Flax seed becomes linen during Foxfire Heritage Days last year. Many demonstrators are expected again this year for the 17th annual Heritage Days June 6 and 7.

File/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Flax demonstrator Carol Salloum with the group “Southeastern Civilian Living Historians” demonstrates how Flax seed becomes linen during Foxfire Heritage Days last year. Many demonstrators are expected again this year for the 17th annual Heritage Days June 6 and 7.

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Support Foxfire at annual Heritage Days fundraiser on Friday and Saturday

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Celebrate folklife traditions and support local nonprofit Foxfire during the 17th annual Heritage Days sponsored by the City of Mountain City on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Foxfire Village Museum, 98 Foxfire Lane, Mountain City.
Photo courtesy of Richard Simms. Pictured are Buz Stone, who headed the LRA Foundation for 25 years and for whom the award is named, left; Pete Halter; Sue Halter; and Steve Raeber, executive director of the Lake Rabun Foundation. The Buz Stone Award was announced during the May 25 Lake Rabun Association (LRA) annual general membership meeting. Award recipients receive a $5,000 grant from the Lake Rabun Foundation to Rabun charities selected by the recipient.

Photo courtesy of Richard Simms. Pictured are Buz Stone, who headed the LRA Foundation for 25 years and for whom the award is named, left; Pete Halter; Sue Halter; and Steve Raeber, executive director of the Lake Rabun Foundation. The Buz Stone Award was announced during the May 25 Lake Rabun Association (LRA) annual general membership meeting. Award recipients receive a $5,000 grant from the Lake Rabun Foundation to Rabun charities selected by the recipient.

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Halters awarded Buz Stone ‘Lake Rabun Cares’ Award

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
There are some individuals who have such an enormous impact in the community that they should be recognized for their positive contributions.
Submitted photo. City of Clayton officials, employees and Clayton Police Department Officers take part in Hands-Only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training at Clayton City Hall on May 14. Rabun County EMS Captain Trampes Stancil instructed and refreshed officials on proper usage. The city recently purchased three AEDs to be used for each patrol shift and have on site.

Submitted photo. City of Clayton officials, employees and Clayton Police Department Officers take part in Hands-Only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training at Clayton City Hall on May 14. Rabun County EMS Captain Trampes Stancil instructed and refreshed officials on proper usage. The city recently purchased three AEDs to be used for each patrol shift and have on site.

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City of Clayton purchases 3 AEDs, officials undergo Hands-Only CPR, AED training

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The City of Clayton recently purchased three Automated External Defibrillator’s (AED) to ensure the community has more access to life-saving devices. An AED is a portable medical device used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
Photo from Sky Valley Garden Club website.

Photo from Sky Valley Garden Club website.

Sky Valley Garden Club announces areas of study for its 2025 Scholars

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Sky Valley Garden Club awards scholarships each year to Rabun County students, working with the school guidance counselors. The scholarships are funded by our events, raffles held at monthly meetings, and sales of plants and other items made or provided by our members.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Johnathan Robert Lee Watts (left); Rafael Rios Duran, Joseph Keith Bramblett, David Santos Arvizu, Drake William Kelley, Natalie Ann McCannon, Krissa Elizabeth Fountain, Brylee Faye Richardson, Brooke Caroleen Richardson and JaLynn Lee Pendrey. Not pictured are Kayden Grace Glass, Creighton John Howard and Anna Marie Foster.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Johnathan Robert Lee Watts (left); Rafael Rios Duran, Joseph Keith Bramblett, David Santos Arvizu, Drake William Kelley, Natalie Ann McCannon, Krissa Elizabeth Fountain, Brylee Faye Richardson, Brooke Caroleen Richardson and JaLynn Lee Pendrey. Not pictured are Kayden Grace Glass, Creighton John Howard and Anna Marie Foster.

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Mountain Education Rabun Campus graduates 13 in Class of 2025

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Graduating high school is a significant milestone for many students who work hard to achieve their goals and look forward to their bright futures.