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County passes $31.4 million projection

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Rabun County Commissioners passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget in the amount of $31,494,828 during a special called meeting on Tuesday, June 24. The meeting was prior to the regularly scheduled work session and meeting.

Sid Weber annual July 4 BBQ tix going fast

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Tickets for the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund Charity Annual Barbeque are selling quickly and interested parties are urged to purchase immediately. The BBQ will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5, in conjunction with the City of Sky Valley’s Independence Day Celebration.

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North Georgia Credit Union names RCHS scholarship recipient

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
North Georgia Credit Union (NGCU) is pleased to announce the Rabun County High School (RCHS) recipient of its annual scholarship program. The scholarships, awarded annually by NGCU, aim to support local students in their pursuit of higher education and future success.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County Democrats. Kristie Casey, a communication professional, shares the keys to effective messaging at the May 12 Rabun Democrats General Meeting.

Photo courtesy of Rabun County Democrats. Kristie Casey, a communication professional, shares the keys to effective messaging at the May 12 Rabun Democrats General Meeting.

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Krise inspires at June 9 General Meeting with powerful message for rural Georgia

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Rabun County Democrats committee was proud to host June Krise, Chair of the 9th Congressional District Democratic Party of Georgia, as the featured speaker at the June 9 General Meeting.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Lake Toccoa at Camp Rainey Mountain in Rabun County offers Scouts a multitude of ways to enjoy the water in Northeast Georgia. The 600-acre camp is consistently ranked in the top camps in the nation.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Lake Toccoa at Camp Rainey Mountain in Rabun County offers Scouts a multitude of ways to enjoy the water in Northeast Georgia. The 600-acre camp is consistently ranked in the top camps in the nation.

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Camp Rainey Mountain reigns

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Tucked away in Rabun County is the 600-acre treasure Camp Rainey Mountain of the Northeast Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America, now known as Scouting America.
Submitted. Members of the community and Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce attend the Ribbon-Cutting and Open House for “Keels & Kollars” on Friday, June 13.

Submitted. Members of the community and Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce attend the Ribbon-Cutting and Open House for “Keels & Kollars” on Friday, June 13.

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Local business ‘Keels & Kollars’ hold Forward Rabun grand opening

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the newest Silver Business Member, “Keels & Kollars,” with a Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Event on Friday, June 13, at 4 p.m. at the new store location, 39 East Savannah Street, Clayton.
Submitted. Rabun County 4-H fifth and sixth grade students attend Cloverleaf Summer Camp at Camp Burton at Tybee Island, Ga. June 2-6.

Submitted. Rabun County 4-H fifth and sixth grade students attend Cloverleaf Summer Camp at Camp Burton at Tybee Island, Ga. June 2-6.

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Rabun County 4-H attends Cloverleaf Summer Camp

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
tended their yearly Cloverleaf Summer Camp June 2-6. Cloverleaf 4-H students are in fifth and sixth grade.  This year was special because Rabun County 4-H attended 4-H Summer Camp at Camp Burton at Tybee Island, Ga.

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County inmate death investigated by GBI

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the in-custody death of 22-year-old Jacie Louise Harrison of Clayton while she was being housed at the Rabun County Detention Center.