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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. An estimated 50,000 gallons of water was released after a four inch plastic water main developed a leak at Plaza Way on Monday afternoon. It was caused by the large amount of water received during Hurricane Helene, according to officials.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. An estimated 50,000 gallons of water was released after a four inch plastic water main developed a leak at Plaza Way on Monday afternoon. It was caused by the large amount of water received during Hurricane Helene, according to officials.

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Water main leak releases 50,000 gallons of water

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Motorists traveling on Chechero Street near Plaza Way around 2:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, likely noticed water spraying profusely in the area. Standing water could be seen along the parking lot behind the shopping center as well.

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Wilson sworn-in as sheriff’s office interim chief deputy

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
In efforts to make the transition into a new administration at the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office as smooth as possible, Sheriff Mark Gerrells recently hired Interim Chief Deputy Shawn Wilson to lead the agency. Sworn-in by Gerrells, Wilson’s first day was Oct.

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York moves forward after overcoming breast cancer

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Advocating for your own health and moving forward are important goals for Jolie York after being diagnosed with, going through treatments, and overcoming breast cancer. At age 37, York was very healthy with no family history of breast cancer.
Submitted photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program 2024-2025 kicked off with a visit to Foxfire recently. Pictured are this year’s Youth Leadership participants.

Submitted photo. The Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program 2024-2025 kicked off with a visit to Foxfire recently. Pictured are this year’s Youth Leadership participants.

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Forward Rabun Youth Leadership Program off to a great start

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Forward Rabun’s Youth Leadership Program is up and running and off to a great start this year, as participating students were introduced with a visit to Rabun’s own Foxfire Museum and Village.
Submitted. Students from Rabun County participate in Goat and Beef Cattle shows at the Georgia National Fair. Below: Rabun County FFA member Taylor Bush brought home First in Market Class and First in Georgia Born and Bred Class at the Georgia National Fair Livestock Shows Oct. 3-6.

Submitted. Students from Rabun County participate in Goat and Beef Cattle shows at the Georgia National Fair. Below: Rabun County FFA member Taylor Bush brought home First in Market Class and First in Georgia Born and Bred Class at the Georgia National Fair Livestock Shows Oct. 3-6.

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Rabun County FFA attends Georgia National Fair Livestock Shows

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The Rabun County FFA Goat and Beef Cattle Showmen attended the Georgia National Fair Livestock Shows Oct. 3-6.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. A horse-drawn carriage could be seen giving Sky Valley Fall Festival goers lifts through the city on a beautiful sunny Saturday, Oct. 19, day at the 11th annual event. Below: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4570 cooked hotdogs for the community at the Sky Valley Fall Fest.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. A horse-drawn carriage could be seen giving Sky Valley Fall Festival goers lifts through the city on a beautiful sunny Saturday, Oct. 19, day at the 11th annual event. Below: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4570 cooked hotdogs for the community at the Sky Valley Fall Fest.

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Sky Valley Fall Fest brings crowds for family fun

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Rabun County residents and visitors alike followed the Hay Bale Trail through the windy mountain roads to Sky Valley for the 11th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19.

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Anderson seeks re-election to House District 10 seat

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Georgia District 10 Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) has four years of experience at the state legislature under his belt, and he’s hoping for a third term as he seeks re-election this November where he faces a Democratic challenger – Paulette Williams of Rabun County.