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Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon is cut for Hunter Automotive in Clayton for the business’ grand opening on July 10.

Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon is cut for Hunter Automotive in Clayton for the business’ grand opening on July 10.

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Hunter Automotive cuts ribbon with Forward Rabun

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Mr. Payton Hunter/Hunter Automotive, located at 46 Depot Avenue, Clayton, and Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce celebrated a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Event on Friday, July 10, at noon.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. There’s one more chance to see North Georgia Community Players’ production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner” at the Dillard Playhouse this weekend. Tickets are on sale at https://www.ngcommunityplayers.com/

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. There’s one more chance to see North Georgia Community Players’ production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner” at the Dillard Playhouse this weekend. Tickets are on sale at https://www.ngcommunityplayers.com/

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Make ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ your adult date night

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 16, 2026
North Georgia Community Players are back with A-plus acting in the latest classic comedy “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” Adults, find a baby sitter and get ready for major laughs as the production is rated PG-13. The audience is taken on a whirlwind keeping up with the scandalous events that unfold.

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‘Vet to Vet Cafe’ honors veterans

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Forward Rabun consistently honors and supports Rabun County’s Veterans, and hosts a monthly “Vet to Vet Cafe” the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. The July 14 Cafe was met with near-record attendance!
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Paper mache artist Judy Schmidt with her “Paper Trails” is this year’s winner of the Painted Fern Art Festival “Peoples’ Choice Award for Best in Show.” Her booth featured many of her paper mache characters including cartoon character “Humpty Dumpty,” a crescent moon, rabbits and many others.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Paper mache artist Judy Schmidt with her “Paper Trails” is this year’s winner of the Painted Fern Art Festival “Peoples’ Choice Award for Best in Show.” Her booth featured many of her paper mache characters including cartoon character “Humpty Dumpty,” a crescent moon, rabbits and many others.

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Painted Fern Art Festival brushes ‘stunning success’

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The North Georgia Arts Guild had a successful Painted Fern Art Festival last weekend as 40 Guild members showcased their varied talents on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12.
Faces & Places

Faces & Places

Faces & Places

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Clayton Tribune's "Faces & Places" contest gives you the opportunity to match up local members of our community with businesses and organizations for a chance to win food from one of Clayton's fine restaurants. The deadline is Friday, July 24.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. This “Present of Freedom” float by O.L.I. Home Solutions was the parade winner in the Sky Valley Independence Day grand parade on Friday, July 3. The day was filled with fun, food and a fireworks show.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. This “Present of Freedom” float by O.L.I. Home Solutions was the parade winner in the Sky Valley Independence Day grand parade on Friday, July 3. The day was filled with fun, food and a fireworks show.

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‘Highest and Coolest City’ honors America

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sky Valley was decorated in red, white and blue on Friday, July 3, as the city celebrated its annual Independence Day event in patriotic style with the rubber duck race for the fastest duck in Sky Valley, grand parade, Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund BBQ, kids’ games, food trucks, Property Owner’s...
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many patriotic images were shown during the July 1 drone show at the Stars Over Clayton Light Show Celebration at Clayton City Hall. The company, Starstruck Drone Shows, put on Clayton’s drone show.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many patriotic images were shown during the July 1 drone show at the Stars Over Clayton Light Show Celebration at Clayton City Hall. The company, Starstruck Drone Shows, put on Clayton’s drone show.

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‘Stars Over Clayton’ celebrates USA B-Day

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The City of Clayton held its inaugural Stars Over Clayton Light Show Celebration that featured 200 drones making colorful arranged displays on Wednesday, July 1. The patriotic-themed show was hosted by the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA) and the City of Clayton.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. David and Linda Braddock from South Carolina have been patrons of the Dillard House since 1971. They enjoy a relaxing time by the fire pit in the OakLawn on Saturday, July 4.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. David and Linda Braddock from South Carolina have been patrons of the Dillard House since 1971. They enjoy a relaxing time by the fire pit in the OakLawn on Saturday, July 4.

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Traditions continue at Dillard House

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Dillard House: A Mountain Farm Resort celebrated Independence Day weekend with many family-friendly patriotic activities for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. The Independence Day menu included BBQ ribs, smoked pulled pork, smoked chicken thighs and fried chicken.