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Submitted photo. Members of the Tallulah Falls thespian troupe celebrate their one-act play region title on Oct. 30.

Submitted photo. Members of the Tallulah Falls thespian troupe celebrate their one-act play region title on Oct. 30.

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TFS thespian troupe takes first place at GISA Region 1-AAAA One-Act Play competition

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Tallulah Falls School’s thespian troupe took first place at the GISA Region 1-AAAA One-Act Play competition on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The group presented “Left Unsaid,” - an original play written by TFS seniors Katie Anderson of Clarkesville and Lizzy Wanner of Toccoa.
Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Numerous volunteers from the community, Tallulah Falls School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and many others made the 25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner sponsored by Forward Rabun and Rabun County Chamber of Commerce a success. During the program, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran Lt. J.G., Dr. Eldred Causey and 100-year-old WWII veteran Andy Negra were recognized as the oldest veterans.

Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Numerous volunteers from the community, Tallulah Falls School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and many others made the 25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner sponsored by Forward Rabun and Rabun County Chamber of Commerce a success. During the program, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran Lt. J.G., Dr. Eldred Causey and 100-year-old WWII veteran Andy Negra were recognized as the oldest veterans.

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25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner salutes those who served

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The 25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner had a successful turnout as community members showed their support for veterans. Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce held the 25th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Rabun County Civic Center.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. With Larry Walker holding the award, Rabun Pickleball Club members celebrate being named the GRPA’s statewide “Volunteer of the Year.”

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. With Larry Walker holding the award, Rabun Pickleball Club members celebrate being named the GRPA’s statewide “Volunteer of the Year.”

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Rabun Pickleball Club honored as GRPA statewide ‘Volunteer of Year’

Wade Cheek
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Rabun Pickleball Club was recently named as this year’s Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) statewide “Volunteer of the Year.”  The award recognizes the club’s community service work in and around Rabun County.

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Vet-to-Vet Café brings veterans together

Megan Horn
Friday, November 8, 2024
Camaraderie among military Veterans is extremely important. One way those who have served can connect with others is through the monthly Vet-to-Vet Café sponsored by Forward Rabun. The Vet-to-Vet Café is held every second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Its new location beginning Nov.
Submitted. Army veteran Jon Jones received a promotion in March of 1989. Jones retired as a Major after 20 years of military service. Below: Gary Cantwell served in the United States Army. He was deployed overseas to Vietnam in October of 1968 and returned in 1969.

Submitted. Army veteran Jon Jones received a promotion in March of 1989. Jones retired as a Major after 20 years of military service. Below: Gary Cantwell served in the United States Army. He was deployed overseas to Vietnam in October of 1968 and returned in 1969.

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VFW Post 4570 leaders are Army veterans

Megan Horn
Friday, November 8, 2024
Rabun County is blessed to be the home of many veterans who proudly served in the United States military. Gary Cantwell is commander for VFW Post 4570 and Jon Jones is quartermaster for VFW Post 4570.