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Submitted photo. Beautiful flowers were a site to see at the Clayton Flower Bed, especially during the summer months. These pictures taken in June 1996 display the colorful flowers.

Submitted photo. Beautiful flowers were a site to see at the Clayton Flower Bed, especially during the summer months. These pictures taken in June 1996 display the colorful flowers.

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Bedding Down Retirement

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 2, 2025
After 52 years as owner of the Clayton Flower Bed, Bobbie Darnell announced her retirement and the closing of her business on Dec. 31, 2024. Darnell said she is the oldest original shop owner left in downtown Clayton.

National day of mourning held for President Carter

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
ATLANTA – Flags flew at half-staff across the nation Monday, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 at his home in Plains. Gov. Brian Kemp issued two executive orders following the passing of the longest living ex-president, one ordering all U.S.

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‘There’s Hope for the Hungry’

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Everyone can use a little bit of hope. That hope can come in many different forms, including through food distributions in Rabun County. “There’s Hope for the Hungry” is an organization based out of Cumming, Ga.
File Photo/Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RCWSA Finance Director Traci Adams hands paperwork to Jarrard & Davis, LLC Attorney Jeffrey M. Strickland. The sale and closing on the water and sewer system between the City of Clayton and RCWSA was a significant event in 2024.

File Photo/Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. RCWSA Finance Director Traci Adams hands paperwork to Jarrard & Davis, LLC Attorney Jeffrey M. Strickland. The sale and closing on the water and sewer system between the City of Clayton and RCWSA was a significant event in 2024.

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Say ‘Bye’ to 2024 & ‘Hello’ to 2025

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Year 2024 was filled with many newsworthy events. City governments saw new council members and police chiefs; the City of Clayton and Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA) closed on water and sewer consolidation; and the Dillard family sold The Dillard House Inn and Restaurant.
Submitted photo. Karen Bacon, Club Foundation Chair for Clayton Rotary, presents Chris DiNofrio, Treasurer for American Legion Post 220, with a check for $6,200 to support the American Legion Food Distribution Program.

Submitted photo. Karen Bacon, Club Foundation Chair for Clayton Rotary, presents Chris DiNofrio, Treasurer for American Legion Post 220, with a check for $6,200 to support the American Legion Food Distribution Program.

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Clayton Rotary Foundation donates $6,200 to support American Legion for food distribution

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Clayton Rotary Club Foundation recently donated $6,200 to American Legion Post 220 to support the Food Distribution Program. This Food Distribution Program works with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to help distribute food to those in need throughout the year.
Photo submitted. Rabun County Farm Bureau member Stephanie Harden Branch accepts a gift from Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall during the organization’s 87th annual convention on Jekyll Island in recognition of her serving as chairwoman of the Georgia Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee in 2024.

Photo submitted. Rabun County Farm Bureau member Stephanie Harden Branch accepts a gift from Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall during the organization’s 87th annual convention on Jekyll Island in recognition of her serving as chairwoman of the Georgia Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee in 2024.

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Branch honored for leading Georgia Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
MACON, Ga. – Rabun County Farm Bureau (RCFB) member Stephanie Harden Branch was recognized during the 87th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Convention held Dec. 8-10 on Jekyll Island for chairing the GFB Women’s Leadership Committee the past year.

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RCSO honors deputies with annual awards

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) recently honored deputies by presenting awards to recognize their outstanding dedication and achievements. Deputy Tim Thompson was awarded the Bravery Award and the Life Saving Award; Sgt.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. New Orleans Police Department along with other agencies are involved in an ongoing investigation regarding the attack that killed 15 people and injured dozens more on Bourbon Street on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 2. 

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. New Orleans Police Department along with other agencies are involved in an ongoing investigation regarding the attack that killed 15 people and injured dozens more on Bourbon Street on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 2. 

New Orleans Sugar Bowl postponed amid terrorist attack on Bourbon Street; rescheduled for Jan. 2

Wade Cheek
Thursday, January 2, 2025
NEW ORLEANS — Pregame jubilation and anticipation was abruptly displaced with horror and safety concerns in New Orleans prior to the 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl as a pickup smashed through a city street filled with New Year's partiers, killing 15 and injuring others.

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'Home Again'

Megan Horn
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
There’s no place like home. That’s something that one family knows all too well after finding out that their furry friend, a cat named “Rutherford B. Cat,” was found in Rabun County, Ga., almost 11-and-a-half years after going missing in June 2013 from Stoughton, Wis.