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Photos courtesy Tallulah Falls School. Lizzy Wanner, Charlie Harris, Olivia Bonner, Jamie Griffith, Turner Lander, and Katie Anderson stand together in solidarity at the close of “The Secret Garden.”

Photos courtesy Tallulah Falls School. Lizzy Wanner, Charlie Harris, Olivia Bonner, Jamie Griffith, Turner Lander, and Katie Anderson stand together in solidarity at the close of “The Secret Garden.”

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TFS students bring ‘The Secret Garden’ to life on stage in the student-led production

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
“The Secret Garden,” adapted from the beloved children’s book by author Frances Hodgson Burnett, came to life onstage at Tallulah Falls School’s Gertrude Long Harris Theatre Feb. 13-15. Junior Jo Newell of Sautee directed the eight-member cast in the production of Jerry Montoya’s play.

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Teamwork on Stekoa Creek Park beautification

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Headwaters Master Gardeners (HMGA) has been working with the Chattooga Conservancy, Boy Scout Troop 6 and other volunteer groups to help remove invasive species from Stekoa Creek Park. Suzanne Arpin with Headwaters Master Gardeners addressed Clayton City Council members during the Feb.

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Thyroid hormones and a hidden link to moods

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Did you read Dr. Susan Cookson’s article in The Clayton Tribune (Feb. 6, 2025)? Cookson listed the mental health woes of thyroid disorders, cancer, like feeling depressed, tired, cold or the opposite, hot, anxious, and can’t sleep. It’s winter, so who doesn’t have some of that?
Photo courtesy Rabun County FFA.

Photo courtesy Rabun County FFA.

Rabun FFA Livestock Judging Team takes first

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Rabun County FFA Livestock Judging Team finished in first place at the Area 2 Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This team consisted of Peyton Hicks, Sarah Perteet, Eli Owens and Taylor Bush.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Board of Education members voted unanimously on Tuesday morning to opt out of the HB 581 Floating Homestead Exemption during a special called meeting. Board members held four public hearings on the matter prior to the vote (only three were required). Pictured are BOE Member Scott Horton; BOE Member Rick Story; Rabun County Schools CFO Cindi Dean; Superintendent Steven Cole; BOE Chair Steve Cabe; BOE Vice-Chair Mark Beck; and BOE Member Allyn Stockton.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Board of Education members voted unanimously on Tuesday morning to opt out of the HB 581 Floating Homestead Exemption during a special called meeting. Board members held four public hearings on the matter prior to the vote (only three were required). Pictured are BOE Member Scott Horton; BOE Member Rick Story; Rabun County Schools CFO Cindi Dean; Superintendent Steven Cole; BOE Chair Steve Cabe; BOE Vice-Chair Mark Beck; and BOE Member Allyn Stockton.

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BOE votes to opt-out of HB 581

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rabun County Board of Education members officially voted unanimously to opt out of the HB 581 Floating Homestead Exemption during a special called meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Board members did not vote to opt out of homestead exemption altogether, just specifically HB 581.

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Running on love in the marathon of life

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Anthony and Sharon Lampros know what it’s like to go the distance in the journey of life together. After 43 years of marriage, the couple continues to support and encourage one another as they navigate the terrain of joys and challenges that each day brings. Valentine’s Day is Feb.

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Winter weather break offers time

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
ATLANTA – While the temperatures have warmed up and it feels like spring has arrived in Georgia, additional cold weather may return in the coming weeks.