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Photo courtesy of Drew Leviton. Gray smoke is seen billowing from the Marathon station in Dillard on Saturday, Dec. 7, in this aerial view captured by Drew Leviton. Firefighters work to put out the commercial structure fire at the business known locally as the Dillard Quick Shop. The cause was still undetermined and under investigation as of press time Wednesday. The building is a “total loss.”

Photo courtesy of Drew Leviton. Gray smoke is seen billowing from the Marathon station in Dillard on Saturday, Dec. 7, in this aerial view captured by Drew Leviton. Firefighters work to put out the commercial structure fire at the business known locally as the Dillard Quick Shop. The cause was still undetermined and under investigation as of press time Wednesday. The building is a “total loss.”

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Cause of Dillard Marathon fire undetermined

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The cause of a commercial structure fire at the Marathon station in Dillard Dec. 7 is currently undetermined and under investigation by the state fire marshal as of press time Wednesday. On Saturday, Dec. 7, at 12:14 p.m.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Crowds of people attended the two-day 2024 Festival of Trees and Holiday Market event at the Rabun County Civic Center Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30. Below: This Pokémon tree decorated by Guthrie Associates, Inc. was one of over 35 that community members could bid on at the Festival of Trees last weekend. This year’s beneficiary was the Creative Learning Center.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Crowds of people attended the two-day 2024 Festival of Trees and Holiday Market event at the Rabun County Civic Center Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30. Below: This Pokémon tree decorated by Guthrie Associates, Inc. was one of over 35 that community members could bid on at the Festival of Trees last weekend. This year’s beneficiary was the Creative Learning Center.

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Decorated trees provide educational roots

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The annual 2024 Festival of Trees and Holiday Market was a huge success as crowds of people enjoyed shopping and bidding on trees to support this year’s nonprofit recipient, the Creative Learning Center (CLC).

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Safety Clause

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 5, 2024
There’s now an ordinance that places certain restrictions on tractor/trailers traveling on Warwoman Road after commissions unanimously voted on its second reading at the Nov. 26 meeting.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. City of Clayton workers spend hours on Monday installing the iconic candle atop Reeves at the intersection of Main Street and East Savannah Street. Santa Claus will light the candle on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the end of the parade.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. City of Clayton workers spend hours on Monday installing the iconic candle atop Reeves at the intersection of Main Street and East Savannah Street. Santa Claus will light the candle on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the end of the parade.

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Enjoy ‘An Appalachian Christmas’ this Saturday

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The holiday season has arrived and this month will be filled with colorful lights, joyous cheer and many fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. This weekend offers several opportunities for festive events. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m.

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Celebrate Appalachia during holidays at ‘A Foxfire Christmas’

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Discover the spirit of an old-time Christmas in Appalachia during “A Foxfire Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 98 Foxfire Lane, Mountain City. Families can spend the fun-filled day by stepping back in time to see what a true Appalachian Christmas is all about.

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Clayton council to meet earlier Dec. 17

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Starting in January 2025, Clayton City Council meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month with work sessions to begin at 4 p.m. and regular meetings at 5 p.m. Council members voted on the change at the Nov. 19 council meeting. The start time for the upcoming Dec.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The 2024-2025 Rabun County Schools Teachers of the Year (TOTY)were recognized during a special banquet and program on Nov. 21 in the Fine Arts Center (FAB) Band Room. Pictured are RCHS Principal Justin Spillers; RCHS TOTY Melissa Weeks; RCMS Principal Kechara Partin; RCMS and System TOTY Jason Crain; RCES Principal Keri Coleman; RCES TOTY Laurie Dills; RCPS Principal Carla Truelove; and RCPS TOTY Mary Dunham.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The 2024-2025 Rabun County Schools Teachers of the Year (TOTY)were recognized during a special banquet and program on Nov. 21 in the Fine Arts Center (FAB) Band Room. Pictured are RCHS Principal Justin Spillers; RCHS TOTY Melissa Weeks; RCMS Principal Kechara Partin; RCMS and System TOTY Jason Crain; RCES Principal Keri Coleman; RCES TOTY Laurie Dills; RCPS Principal Carla Truelove; and RCPS TOTY Mary Dunham.

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Rabun County Schools ‘Teachers of the Year’ inspire students

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Educators have a tremendous impact on the development of our future generation. The 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year for Rabun County Schools were recognized for their dedication and incredible influence on their students at the Teacher of the Year Banquet on Nov. 21.
Julianne Akers/CNI News Service. Form. Gov. Nathan Deal speaks on the success of the accountability court system in the state.

Julianne Akers/CNI News Service. Form. Gov. Nathan Deal speaks on the success of the accountability court system in the state.

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Changing lives: Accountability courts help with recovery

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Between 1999 and 2018, Boyd Kinney was in and out of rehab facilities in Georgia until he stumbled upon accountability court, a set of strict five-phase programs that use classes, mental health treatment, drug screens and surveillance to keep people out of jail.