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Cities celebrate America’s 250th birthday next week

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The United States of America turns 250 on July 4 and several cities have scheduled community events to celebrate the birthday. City of Clayton The City of Clayton will be having family-friendly fun on Wednesday, July 1, starting at 6 p.m. at city hall, 837 Highway 76, Clayton.

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Clarkesville names Streetman sole city manager finalist

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Clarkesville has found its next city manager.At its called meeting and retreat on June 17, Sky Valley City Manager Jason Streetman was announced as the sole finalist for the Clarkesville role. “I’m excited,” Streetman said during a break at the retreat. “I think the timing is right.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members attended the evening meeting of the Sky Valley City Council on Tuesday, June 16. Citizens listen as Police Chief Ron Baumes gives his department report and discusses the benefits of having Flock Safety cameras in city limits.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members attended the evening meeting of the Sky Valley City Council on Tuesday, June 16. Citizens listen as Police Chief Ron Baumes gives his department report and discusses the benefits of having Flock Safety cameras in city limits.

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Cameras ‘Flock’ to Sky Valley

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Sky Valley city council members approved a resolution authorizing the implementation of five Flock Safety license plate reader cameras through a subscription service agreement for public safety purposes.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Nine veterans were in attendance at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4570 on June 19 to receive Quilts of Valor as each of the quilts took approximately 200 hours to stitch.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Nine veterans were in attendance at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4570 on June 19 to receive Quilts of Valor as each of the quilts took approximately 200 hours to stitch.

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Local veterans honorably receive Quilts of Valor for serving America

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Through centuries of wars and conflicts, U.S. soldiers have provided Americans protection from the aggression of global adversaries. Thousands are grateful for the militaries’ dedication to the preservation of our freedoms as they bravely left families behind for a purpose of nationalism.
Submitted photo. From left, Club Co-president Sarah Munroe, GFWC Georgia President Peggy Wilson, Club Co-president Jessica Howard, GFWC Georgia 3rd Vice President Douglass, Club 1st Vice President Melissa Kornfeld, Club Treasurer Kadi Steele, Club Secretary Annie Pendleton and GFWC Georgia Director of Junior Clubs and Club 2nd Vice President Tina Neese are shown after being installed as officers.

Submitted photo. From left, Club Co-president Sarah Munroe, GFWC Georgia President Peggy Wilson, Club Co-president Jessica Howard, GFWC Georgia 3rd Vice President Douglass, Club 1st Vice President Melissa Kornfeld, Club Treasurer Kadi Steele, Club Secretary Annie Pendleton and GFWC Georgia Director of Junior Clubs and Club 2nd Vice President Tina Neese are shown after being installed as officers.

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New Junior Woman’s Club installs charter officers, honors legacy founder of Tallulah Falls School

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
CLAYTON, GA — Community service in the region marked a historic milestone on Wednesday evening, June 17, as the newly formed GFWC Rabun County Junior Woman’s Club hosted its inaugural installation ceremony at the Bridge Creek Inn.

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County adopts $31.5 million budget

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Rabun County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2027 Fiscal Year (FY) budget in the amount of $31.5 million, during a special called meeting Tuesday, June 23.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Brenda Patterson, owner of White Birch Inn, White Birch Provisions and The Watchmaker’s Workspace, received the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year award. Patterson thanked the community for their support. She stands on stage with Forward Rabun President Rick Story.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Brenda Patterson, owner of White Birch Inn, White Birch Provisions and The Watchmaker’s Workspace, received the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year award. Patterson thanked the community for their support. She stands on stage with Forward Rabun President Rick Story.

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Forward Rabun honors ‘2026 Awards Hoedown’ winners

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Businesses and individuals in the community were honored for their incredible accomplishments during the Saturday, June 20, Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce “2026 Awards Hoedown” held at the Dillard House Conference Center.