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Photo courtesy Sonya Shook. Ramshackle’s headliner Town Mountain was unable to play on the main stage because of the June 7 rainstorm that got the area wet, but that did not keep the band from playing. “We were very thankful they played acoustic in front of Reeves Outdoor Center,” said Sonya Shook of Reeves and the CMBA president. “It was a cool experience for the fans that came and listened to them play.”

Photo courtesy Sonya Shook. Ramshackle’s headliner Town Mountain was unable to play on the main stage because of the June 7 rainstorm that got the area wet, but that did not keep the band from playing. “We were very thankful they played acoustic in front of Reeves Outdoor Center,” said Sonya Shook of Reeves and the CMBA president. “It was a cool experience for the fans that came and listened to them play.”

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Second annual Ramshackle a success

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Downtown Clayton was bustling with activity last weekend as visitors and locals alike flocked to town for the second annual Ramshackle Street Festival. The Saturday, June 7, event was produced by the City of Clayton and Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA).

Rabun County Board of Tax Assessors to meet

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Rabun County Board of Tax Assessors will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at the Rabun County Tax Assessors Office, 19 Jo Dotson Circle Suite 121, Clayton, for the purpose of the 2025 meeting to approve the 2025 assessments.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Community Dental volunteers Gary Kenney, Sharon Purdy and Amy Hulett help patients in need at the dental clinic for low-income adults. There are many volunteer opportunities. Community Dental is an all-volunteer clinic operating under the Clayton Rotary Foundation, Inc. 501(c)3.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Community Dental volunteers Gary Kenney, Sharon Purdy and Amy Hulett help patients in need at the dental clinic for low-income adults. There are many volunteer opportunities. Community Dental is an all-volunteer clinic operating under the Clayton Rotary Foundation, Inc. 501(c)3.

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Volunteerism brings smiles at Community Dental

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
A smile is often the first impression someone has when communicating with others in public. And that first impression can make or break someone’s opportunity for a successful future.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. An arrest has been made after a man in a pickup reportedly pointed a crossbow at a female on Bear Gap Road near the Minnehaha Falls Trail.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. An arrest has been made after a man in a pickup reportedly pointed a crossbow at a female on Bear Gap Road near the Minnehaha Falls Trail.

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Arrest made in crossbow encounter

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, June 5, 2025
An arrest has been made in connection with an abrupt change to a tranquil Memorial Day morning when the driver of a pickup pointed a crossbow at a female walking her dog near one of the most popular waterfalls in the county.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Hundreds of people showed up to downtown Clayton for the inaugural Ramshackle event in June 2024 where headliner band Futurebirds rocked out and excited the crowd. An exciting lineup is scheduled for the second annual event coming up Saturday, June 7, 2025. The Main Stage will have performances on South Main Street beginning at 4 p.m.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Hundreds of people showed up to downtown Clayton for the inaugural Ramshackle event in June 2024 where headliner band Futurebirds rocked out and excited the crowd. An exciting lineup is scheduled for the second annual event coming up Saturday, June 7, 2025. The Main Stage will have performances on South Main Street beginning at 4 p.m.

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Kickoff Rabun’s summer at Ramshackle Street Festival

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Kickoff the summer season with the 2025 Ramshackle Street Festival in downtown Clayton this weekend. The second annual free event on Saturday, June 7, is produced by the City of Clayton and Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA).
File/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Flax demonstrator Carol Salloum with the group “Southeastern Civilian Living Historians” demonstrates how Flax seed becomes linen during Foxfire Heritage Days last year. Many demonstrators are expected again this year for the 17th annual Heritage Days June 6 and 7.

File/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Flax demonstrator Carol Salloum with the group “Southeastern Civilian Living Historians” demonstrates how Flax seed becomes linen during Foxfire Heritage Days last year. Many demonstrators are expected again this year for the 17th annual Heritage Days June 6 and 7.

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Support Foxfire at annual Heritage Days fundraiser on Friday and Saturday

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Celebrate folklife traditions and support local nonprofit Foxfire during the 17th annual Heritage Days sponsored by the City of Mountain City on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Foxfire Village Museum, 98 Foxfire Lane, Mountain City.

The Clayton Tribune holds Ribbon Cutting, Open House event

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce was honored to assist The Clayton Tribune on a Ribbon-Cutting and Open House Event at their 239 Hwy. 441 South, Clayton location on Thursday, May 29, at 1:30 p.m. The Clayton Tribune’s new space is a must see, so stop by and let them give you a...
Photo courtesy of Richard Simms. Pictured are Buz Stone, who headed the LRA Foundation for 25 years and for whom the award is named, left; Pete Halter; Sue Halter; and Steve Raeber, executive director of the Lake Rabun Foundation. The Buz Stone Award was announced during the May 25 Lake Rabun Association (LRA) annual general membership meeting. Award recipients receive a $5,000 grant from the Lake Rabun Foundation to Rabun charities selected by the recipient.

Photo courtesy of Richard Simms. Pictured are Buz Stone, who headed the LRA Foundation for 25 years and for whom the award is named, left; Pete Halter; Sue Halter; and Steve Raeber, executive director of the Lake Rabun Foundation. The Buz Stone Award was announced during the May 25 Lake Rabun Association (LRA) annual general membership meeting. Award recipients receive a $5,000 grant from the Lake Rabun Foundation to Rabun charities selected by the recipient.

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Halters awarded Buz Stone ‘Lake Rabun Cares’ Award

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
There are some individuals who have such an enormous impact in the community that they should be recognized for their positive contributions.
Submitted photo. City of Clayton officials, employees and Clayton Police Department Officers take part in Hands-Only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training at Clayton City Hall on May 14. Rabun County EMS Captain Trampes Stancil instructed and refreshed officials on proper usage. The city recently purchased three AEDs to be used for each patrol shift and have on site.

Submitted photo. City of Clayton officials, employees and Clayton Police Department Officers take part in Hands-Only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training at Clayton City Hall on May 14. Rabun County EMS Captain Trampes Stancil instructed and refreshed officials on proper usage. The city recently purchased three AEDs to be used for each patrol shift and have on site.

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City of Clayton purchases 3 AEDs, officials undergo Hands-Only CPR, AED training

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The City of Clayton recently purchased three Automated External Defibrillator’s (AED) to ensure the community has more access to life-saving devices. An AED is a portable medical device used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.