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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Scholarship students include Zuri Renken at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School; Matthew Rivera at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School; Raegan Duncan at Tallulah Falls School; Marina Dumas at Tallulah Falls School; Samantha Cedillo at Rabun County High School; and Jaimee Scott at Habersham Central High School. Scholarship Committee members include Chairman Penny Bradley, Kathy Beehler, Dietrich Hoecht, and Helen Rogers.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Scholarship students include Zuri Renken at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School; Matthew Rivera at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School; Raegan Duncan at Tallulah Falls School; Marina Dumas at Tallulah Falls School; Samantha Cedillo at Rabun County High School; and Jaimee Scott at Habersham Central High School. Scholarship Committee members include Chairman Penny Bradley, Kathy Beehler, Dietrich Hoecht, and Helen Rogers.

Creating the way to successful futures

The North Georgia Arts Guild introduced its 2025 scholarship recipients during the April 17 meeting. The 501(c)3 nonprofit awarded six $1,000 scholarships to area high school students. Each student presented their artwork and college plans during the Scholarship Program at the meeting.

June 17 Special Election for Probate judge cancelled

The Rabun County Probate Judge Special Election originally scheduled for June 17 has been cancelled, according to a Notice of Election Cancellation legal sent for publication in The Clayton Tribune by Election Director Tammy Whitmire on April 23.
Submitted photo. Two historic buildings in Northeast Georgia received statewide preservation awards from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation at a ceremony in Brunswick April 26. Winners from Northeast Georgia were the F.R. Terrell House in Toccoa and Hodgson Hall (above) at the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Rabun Gap.

Submitted photo. Two historic buildings in Northeast Georgia received statewide preservation awards from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation at a ceremony in Brunswick April 26. Winners from Northeast Georgia were the F.R. Terrell House in Toccoa and Hodgson Hall (above) at the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Rabun Gap.

Two Northeast Georgia buildings earn statewide awards from Historic Preservation

Two historic buildings in Northeast Georgia received statewide preservation awards from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation at a ceremony in Brunswick April 26. Winners from Northeast Georgia were Hodgson Hall at the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Rabun Gap and the F.R.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a fun night on Saturday, April 26, as crowds mingle and enjoy hors d’oeuvres before the Cabaret performance at the North Georgia Community Players 25th Anniversary Gala featuring “A Night on Broadway.”

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a fun night on Saturday, April 26, as crowds mingle and enjoy hors d’oeuvres before the Cabaret performance at the North Georgia Community Players 25th Anniversary Gala featuring “A Night on Broadway.”

North Georgia Community Players celebrate 25th anniversary with ‘A Night on Broadway’

It was a spectacular night on the stage for the North Georgia Community Players (NGCP) as the theater celebrated its 25th anniversary with “A Night on Broadway” Gala event Saturday, April 26.

‘Ignite Faith’ sparks fun and fellowship in Rabun

“Ignite Faith,” a Christian fellowship program within the 501c3 nonprofit Mountain Learning Enrichment, Inc., is housed at the Mountain City Playhouse, Mountain Learning Enrichment (MLE) as it focuses on bringing life enriching activities to all in a safe, family-centered environment.
Submitted photo.  State Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Chris Erwin recently spoke on topics addressed during the 2025 session of the General Assembly at the annual Toccoa-Stephens County Post Legislative Coffee at the Currahee Club. Pictured (from left) are Chamber board member Phil Hobbs, chamber chair Lisa Lawson, Hatchett, Erwin, Chamber board member Van Loskoski, Chamber board member Anne Shurley, Chamber vice chair Cassandra Wilkins, and Chamber president Julie Paysen.

Submitted photo. State Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Chris Erwin recently spoke on topics addressed during the 2025 session of the General Assembly at the annual Toccoa-Stephens County Post Legislative Coffee at the Currahee Club. Pictured (from left) are Chamber board member Phil Hobbs, chamber chair Lisa Lawson, Hatchett, Erwin, Chamber board member Van Loskoski, Chamber board member Anne Shurley, Chamber vice chair Cassandra Wilkins, and Chamber president Julie Paysen.

Hatchett addresses multiple legislative issues

School safety and student use of cell phones were a few of the issues addressed by state legislators in the 2025 session. But the one Stephens County legislators said they spent the most time on was Gov. Brian Kemp’s impetus on tort reform that could impact insurance premiums and lower those costs.
Submitted. Rabun County Democrats Executive Board members will mentor the Activity Leads to ensure success of their efforts. Board members include Secretary Matt Price, pictured back row, from left; Chair Don Martin; State Representative Mac Bennett; First Vice Chair Janice Cochrane; and Second Vice Chair Ray Mayer. Pictured front row, from left: Vice Chair of Nurture Kris Martin; and Treasurer Kim Spears. Not pictured is Communication and Membership Chair Carol Short.

Submitted. Rabun County Democrats Executive Board members will mentor the Activity Leads to ensure success of their efforts. Board members include Secretary Matt Price, pictured back row, from left; Chair Don Martin; State Representative Mac Bennett; First Vice Chair Janice Cochrane; and Second Vice Chair Ray Mayer. Pictured front row, from left: Vice Chair of Nurture Kris Martin; and Treasurer Kim Spears. Not pictured is Communication and Membership Chair Carol Short.

Democrats launch ‘Yes, There Are Democrats in Rabun County’ campaign

Don Martin, chair of the Rabun County Democrats, announced the launch of the “Yes, There Are Democrats in Rabun County” campaign during the April 14 general meeting.