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City of Tiger hosts inaugural 5K race to benefit nonprofit

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The City of Tiger’s inaugural “Run For Their Lives 5K” charity race was held on Saturday, Oct. 12, as the Tiger community came together for a morning of fun, fitness, and heartfelt support. The charity race that raised $33,500 was a registered 5K event.

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Dillard Bluegrass Festival benefits 7 nonprofits

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The community came out to support the 27th Dillard Bluegrass Benefit Festival in August which featured toe-tapping bluegrass music, delicious food and creative artists showcasing their crafts. The festival is a nonprofit event and all proceeds benefited local charities.
Submitted photo. Clayton’s Paulette Williams, a UGA graduate, retired VA nurse, diabetes educator, and a member of the “Fab Four” Democrat women running for Georgia State seats, spoke passionately about her reasons for seeking elective office in Georgia.

Submitted photo. Clayton’s Paulette Williams, a UGA graduate, retired VA nurse, diabetes educator, and a member of the “Fab Four” Democrat women running for Georgia State seats, spoke passionately about her reasons for seeking elective office in Georgia.

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Rabun County Democrats host ‘Welcome to Fall’ family picnic

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Rabun County Democrats hosted a “Welcome to Fall” family picnic at the pavilion atop Black Rock Mountain State Park on Sept. 22. A large crowd gathered to enjoy the glorious weather, an abundance of hamburgers, hot dogs, home-cooked side dishes, and the company of friends, both old and new.
Submitted photo. Pictured are District 10 State Rep. Victor Anderson, Shannon Jensen and Kim Anderson who donated supplies for hurricane victims.

Submitted photo. Pictured are District 10 State Rep. Victor Anderson, Shannon Jensen and Kim Anderson who donated supplies for hurricane victims.

Rep. Anderson, family give back to victims

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Serving as a State Legislator is not just during the three to four months of session. District 10 State Rep.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4570 members work hard to keep the gazebo and Veterans Memorial Park looking nice for the community. Gary Cantwell-Army; Mark Edwards-Navy; David Bussiere-Air Force and Jon Jones-Army worked to serve their community at home.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4570 members work hard to keep the gazebo and Veterans Memorial Park looking nice for the community. Gary Cantwell-Army; Mark Edwards-Navy; David Bussiere-Air Force and Jon Jones-Army worked to serve their community at home.

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Dedicated to serving others

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Those who have served in the United States military sacrificed much to give back to the country they love. Local veterans in Rabun County continue giving back to our community and recently fixed up the gazebo and gardens at Veterans Memorial Park.
Submitted photo. Fifth graders load water onto TFS bus at Get Real Ministries before taking it to the Habersham Airport to be delivered to Western Carolina for those impacted by Hurricane Helene

Submitted photo. Fifth graders load water onto TFS bus at Get Real Ministries before taking it to the Habersham Airport to be delivered to Western Carolina for those impacted by Hurricane Helene

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Tallulah Falls School students serve the community

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Tallulah Falls School students loaded up buses and spread out through the local community to lend a helping hand, and the timing could not have been better in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a packed room at Clayton City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10, as candidates for County Commission and Board of Education answer questions at forum.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a packed room at Clayton City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10, as candidates for County Commission and Board of Education answer questions at forum.

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Community hears from County Commission Post 1, BOE Post 5 candidates

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Board of Education Post 5 candidates speak to community in-person, online It was a packed event at the lively Community Debate on Thursday, Oct.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Students from Rabun County High School, Rabun County Middle School and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School joined together for a night of worship and fellowship at the second-ever Fields of Faith hosted by FCA in Rabun County on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Students from Rabun County High School, Rabun County Middle School and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School joined together for a night of worship and fellowship at the second-ever Fields of Faith hosted by FCA in Rabun County on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

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RCSS & FCA host second Fields of Faith in Frank Snyder

Wade Cheek
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been a driving force in connecting student-athletes around the country with their faith and guiding them to be vessels for Jesus Christ.  FCA is everywhere – from the hallways to the courts and fields – and it has continued to grow since its founding in 1954.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Gerrells is sworn-in as Sheriff of Rabun County by Judge Carlton H. Jones III on Thursday morning to fulfill the unexpired 2021-2024 term.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Gerrells is sworn-in as Sheriff of Rabun County by Judge Carlton H. Jones III on Thursday morning to fulfill the unexpired 2021-2024 term.

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Gerrells new sheriff in town months earlier than projected

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Sheriff-elect Mark Anthony Gerrells was sworn in on Thursday, Oct. 3, to finish the 2021-2024 term of former sheriff Chad Nichols. Probate Judge Carlton H. Jones, III administered the Oath of Office in his courtroom. Gerrells currently is the sole candidate for sheriff who will appear on the Nov.