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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Santa arrived at the Dillard tree lighting event on the fire truck just in time to enjoy caroling by Justin Shook and North Georgia Community Players. There was also a reading of “The Christmas Story.” The Dec. 7 event was sponsored by the City of Dillard, The Dillard House, Head of Tennessee Baptist Church, Cupboard Cafe, and the North Georgia Community Players.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Santa arrived at the Dillard tree lighting event on the fire truck just in time to enjoy caroling by Justin Shook and North Georgia Community Players. There was also a reading of “The Christmas Story.” The Dec. 7 event was sponsored by the City of Dillard, The Dillard House, Head of Tennessee Baptist Church, Cupboard Cafe, and the North Georgia Community Players.

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Dillard 'lights up' to celebrate the holidays

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The City of Dillard lit up with excitement on Saturday, Dec. 7, with its Tree Lighting and community event. Dillard City Hall was full of festive decorations and holiday cheer.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a fun evening with FFA at the Rabun County Schools Agricenter “Santa on the Farm” event on Thursday, Dec. 5. Raelyn Hunnicutt, 10; Brynlee Hunnicutt, 7; Sophie Chamblee, 9; and Carter Chamblee, 7 are excited to visit Santa and tell him of their wants for Christmas.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a fun evening with FFA at the Rabun County Schools Agricenter “Santa on the Farm” event on Thursday, Dec. 5. Raelyn Hunnicutt, 10; Brynlee Hunnicutt, 7; Sophie Chamblee, 9; and Carter Chamblee, 7 are excited to visit Santa and tell him of their wants for Christmas.

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Successful second annual Rabun FFA ‘Santa on the Farm’

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
‘Tis the season to make ornaments for the Christmas tree, decorate delicious cookies and enjoy hot chocolate during the chilly winter months.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Santa Claus came to town last Saturday, Dec. 7 as he rounded out the end of this year’s Christmas parade in downtown Clayton. The parade was presented by Forward Rabun/Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clayton, brought massive numbers of participants and was a great success.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Santa Claus came to town last Saturday, Dec. 7 as he rounded out the end of this year’s Christmas parade in downtown Clayton. The parade was presented by Forward Rabun/Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clayton, brought massive numbers of participants and was a great success.

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Record numbers, participation at Clayton parade

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Christmas season has arrived and the City of Clayton and Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce presented this year’s Christmas parade to help Rabun County get into the Christmas spirit on Saturday, Dec. 7.
File photo/Megan Horn. The Stille family of Spencer, Jennifer and Sutton gaze at the miniature village that includes a train at last year's Village of Lights benefitting Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.).

File photo/Megan Horn. The Stille family of Spencer, Jennifer and Sutton gaze at the miniature village that includes a train at last year's Village of Lights benefitting Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.).

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Christmas Village shines light on stopping local domestic violence

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Communities in the Northeast Georgia mountains are lit up with colorful displays and lively music during the holiday season.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Les Barnett of Mountain Man Music, right, demonstrates his panjo and canjo creations at Gott Cabin during “A Foxfire Christmas” on Dec. 7. Chris Adams, Kylee Curtis, 9, and Matthew Curtis, 3, learn a lot about instrument making from Barnett.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Les Barnett of Mountain Man Music, right, demonstrates his panjo and canjo creations at Gott Cabin during “A Foxfire Christmas” on Dec. 7. Chris Adams, Kylee Curtis, 9, and Matthew Curtis, 3, learn a lot about instrument making from Barnett.

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Fantastic turnout celebrates Appalachia’s ‘A Foxfire Christmas’

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Crowds of people discovered foxfire in the spirit of an old-time Christmas at the successful “A Foxfire Christmas” event Saturday, Dec. 7. Families both local and visiting the area enjoyed a fun-filled day stepping back in time to see what a true Appalachian Christmas is all about.
Photos from Kathy Fincher's website.

Photos from Kathy Fincher's website.

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‘These are stories I was meant to tell’

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
“I tell the stories that need to be told,” local and renowned artist Kathy Andrews Fincher said of her purpose in creating beautiful paintings and sculptures for decades. Those stories captured from her life’s works are on display at The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning in Duluth, Ga.
Submitted photo. Maeli Chastain enjoys playing with kids during a recent “Foster with Hope” event at Rocky Grove Baptist Church.

Submitted photo. Maeli Chastain enjoys playing with kids during a recent “Foster with Hope” event at Rocky Grove Baptist Church.

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Place of Hope North Georgia celebrates five years

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Hope, healing and community have a home at Place of Hope North Georgia. The faith-based nonprofit organization celebrated five years as a state organization on Dec. 3 and continues its mission of serving children and families in the foster care system in our area.