Baumes named Sky Valley Chief of Police

The City of Sky Valley recently announced Ronald Baumes as the new Sky Valley Police Department Chief. His first day serving in the position was Monday, Feb. 17. Baumes has worked for the Sky Valley Police Department since 2011, rising through the ranks to lieutenant and now the chief position.

Clayton city council passes first reading for parking ordinance for Central Business District

Clayton City Council members passed the first reading of the Central Business District (CBD) Parking Ordinance amendments during the Feb. 11 council meeting. The ordinance amendment would provide parking regulations in the Central Business District and the requirement of a parking plan.

Tallulah Falls stays with Georgia House Bill, cancels third hearing

Town of Tallulah Falls council members decided to stay in HB 581 following two public hearings on Thursday, Feb. 13. The third public hearing scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20, has been canceled.

Grand opening for Arbitter Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Stephen Arbitter/Arbitter Veterinary Hospital held their “Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Event” on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. at their new location, 253 Carolina St., Dillard. A packed house of supporters was present to help celebrate with Dr.

Indigo celebrates 10 years in business with ribbon cutting

Forward Rabun/Chamber of Commerce was honored to help celebrate Indigo’s “10 Years in Business” on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Indigo prides themselves in carrying many fantastic high-quality lines of both men’s and women’s clothing. Check out Indigo for the current trends and fashions in clothing today.

Sign up now for the upcoming RCSO Citizens’ Academy

Sign up now for the upcoming Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy. It gives an opportunity for citizens to get an inside look at operations of the sheriff’s office. The Academy will run from March 6 through April 24 and sessions will be held every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Forward Rabun Youth ‘bank’ on sound principles

Students participating in this year’s Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program took time out just before Christmas to visit the local branch of United Community Bank (UCB).

Forward Rabun Youth ‘represent’ well in Atlanta

As Forward Rabun continues to provide learning opportunities for local youth, a February visit to our state Capitol was fully in order, as participants got to see the legislature in full swing.

North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Awards 2025

North Georgia Arts Guild is awarding $1,000 non-renewing College Scholarships to Rabun County and Habersham County 2025 Graduating Seniors.

Forward Rabun focusing on healthy priorities in the community

Forward Rabun is continuing to formalize efforts around grass-roots priorities, as community healthcare now becomes the focus of that effort.