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Property Stewards of Highlands holds grand opening

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Property Stewards of Highlands (also representing Sky Valley), held a Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Event on Tuesday, June 30, at 4 p.m. at the Highlands Community Building located at 869 N. Fourth Street in Highlands, N.C.

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Local ‘Wellness Day’ draws hundreds to support health

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The first-ever “Rabun Strong: Youth and Family Wellness Day” was June 27. Unite RABUN (www.uniterabun.org) was the sponsor with more than 220 parents and children attending. Other participants included Women Of Worth, F.A.I.T.H.

Rabun County to conduct training exercise July 16 at elementary school

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Rabun County Schools, in partnership with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, Rabun County Fire/EMS, Rabun County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and other local and state public safety partners, will conduct a training exercise on Thursday, July 16, at Rabun County Elementary School.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Mud Creek Falls and the Mud Creek Trail are among the properties listed part of the $18.5 million sale through Poss Realty. Merrill Trust Group owns over 500 acres of property in Sky Valley.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Mud Creek Falls and the Mud Creek Trail are among the properties listed part of the $18.5 million sale through Poss Realty. Merrill Trust Group owns over 500 acres of property in Sky Valley.

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Sky Valley acreage lists at $18.5 million

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Over 573 acres are up for sale at 696 Sky Valley Way, Sky Valley, with an $18.5 million price tag, according to a July 5 listing by Poss Realty. The posting for 573.

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Clayton launches inaugural LEADS leadership program

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
For the first time in its rich history, the City of Clayton is offering Clayton LEADS, a community leadership development program designed to educate, connect and inspire current and emerging leaders who are committed to the future of the City of Clayton.

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RabunYES concludes work June 30

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Ecclesiastes 3; v1: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.”The time has come for RabunYES (Youth Educational Support) to conclude its work. With no buildings to close or paid staff to release, the organization has always operated entirely through volunteers.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. North Georgia Fireworks held its annual product display show on June 22 at 1957 Highway 441 South in Clayton. This weekend, multiple locations in Rabun County will host fireworks shows.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. North Georgia Fireworks held its annual product display show on June 22 at 1957 Highway 441 South in Clayton. This weekend, multiple locations in Rabun County will host fireworks shows.

Your checklist for Independence Day activities

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, and Rabun County is the place to be for days of fun-filled activities. Don’t miss out on all of the exciting Independence Day events that are planned.

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$22 million awarded for medical negligence

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
***This article has been updated since press time.***A verdict of $22 million in a medical malpractice, wrongful death case was returned against two physicians and radiology group by a jury in Rabun County Superior Court on Friday, June 26.