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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Les Barnett of Mountain Man Music, right, demonstrates his panjo and canjo creations at Gott Cabin during “A Foxfire Christmas” on Dec. 7. Chris Adams, Kylee Curtis, 9, and Matthew Curtis, 3, learn a lot about instrument making from Barnett.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Les Barnett of Mountain Man Music, right, demonstrates his panjo and canjo creations at Gott Cabin during “A Foxfire Christmas” on Dec. 7. Chris Adams, Kylee Curtis, 9, and Matthew Curtis, 3, learn a lot about instrument making from Barnett.

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Fantastic turnout celebrates Appalachia’s ‘A Foxfire Christmas’

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Crowds of people discovered foxfire in the spirit of an old-time Christmas at the successful “A Foxfire Christmas” event Saturday, Dec. 7. Families both local and visiting the area enjoyed a fun-filled day stepping back in time to see what a true Appalachian Christmas is all about.
Photos from Kathy Fincher's website.

Photos from Kathy Fincher's website.

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‘These are stories I was meant to tell’

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
“I tell the stories that need to be told,” local and renowned artist Kathy Andrews Fincher said of her purpose in creating beautiful paintings and sculptures for decades. Those stories captured from her life’s works are on display at The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning in Duluth, Ga.
Submitted photo. Maeli Chastain enjoys playing with kids during a recent “Foster with Hope” event at Rocky Grove Baptist Church.

Submitted photo. Maeli Chastain enjoys playing with kids during a recent “Foster with Hope” event at Rocky Grove Baptist Church.

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Place of Hope North Georgia celebrates five years

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Hope, healing and community have a home at Place of Hope North Georgia. The faith-based nonprofit organization celebrated five years as a state organization on Dec. 3 and continues its mission of serving children and families in the foster care system in our area.
Photo courtesy of Drew Leviton. Gray smoke is seen billowing from the Marathon station in Dillard on Saturday, Dec. 7, in this aerial view captured by Drew Leviton. Firefighters work to put out the commercial structure fire at the business known locally as the Dillard Quick Shop. The cause was still undetermined and under investigation as of press time Wednesday. The building is a “total loss.”

Photo courtesy of Drew Leviton. Gray smoke is seen billowing from the Marathon station in Dillard on Saturday, Dec. 7, in this aerial view captured by Drew Leviton. Firefighters work to put out the commercial structure fire at the business known locally as the Dillard Quick Shop. The cause was still undetermined and under investigation as of press time Wednesday. The building is a “total loss.”

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Cause of Dillard Marathon fire undetermined

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The cause of a commercial structure fire at the Marathon station in Dillard Dec. 7 is currently undetermined and under investigation by the state fire marshal as of press time Wednesday. On Saturday, Dec. 7, at 12:14 p.m.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Crowds of people attended the two-day 2024 Festival of Trees and Holiday Market event at the Rabun County Civic Center Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30. Below: This Pokémon tree decorated by Guthrie Associates, Inc. was one of over 35 that community members could bid on at the Festival of Trees last weekend. This year’s beneficiary was the Creative Learning Center.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Crowds of people attended the two-day 2024 Festival of Trees and Holiday Market event at the Rabun County Civic Center Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30. Below: This Pokémon tree decorated by Guthrie Associates, Inc. was one of over 35 that community members could bid on at the Festival of Trees last weekend. This year’s beneficiary was the Creative Learning Center.

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Decorated trees provide educational roots

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The annual 2024 Festival of Trees and Holiday Market was a huge success as crowds of people enjoyed shopping and bidding on trees to support this year’s nonprofit recipient, the Creative Learning Center (CLC).

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Safety Clause

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 5, 2024
There’s now an ordinance that places certain restrictions on tractor/trailers traveling on Warwoman Road after commissions unanimously voted on its second reading at the Nov. 26 meeting.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. City of Clayton workers spend hours on Monday installing the iconic candle atop Reeves at the intersection of Main Street and East Savannah Street. Santa Claus will light the candle on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the end of the parade.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. City of Clayton workers spend hours on Monday installing the iconic candle atop Reeves at the intersection of Main Street and East Savannah Street. Santa Claus will light the candle on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the end of the parade.

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Enjoy ‘An Appalachian Christmas’ this Saturday

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The holiday season has arrived and this month will be filled with colorful lights, joyous cheer and many fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. This weekend offers several opportunities for festive events. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m.