Sky Valley Garden Club donates $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County

The Sky Valley Garden Club recently donated $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County. Carolyn McLendon, treasurer of the Sky Valley Garden Club, said that it is a yearly donation they give to support the organization.

Public Safety continues saving lives by donating blood

Public safety officials risk their lives in service to others. Rabun County is blessed to have dedicated first responders committed to serving our community. Several first responders donated blood during a successful blood drive with The Blood Connection on Friday, Sept. 20, at Station 1 in Clayton.

Clayton council votes to put bids out for road paving

Clayton City Council members unanimously voted to bid out five city roads for paving during the regular meeting Sept. 17. The roads that were voted on and sent out to bid include Derrick Street, Clayton Avenue, Polly Gap Road, Old Chechero Road, and Avalon Street.

Military Order of the Purple Heart presents certificate to Clayton

The City of Clayton is now proclaimed a Purple Heart City after council members passed a proclamation at the council meeting July 16. Clayton joined the cities of Mountain City and Sky Valley in the designation.

Georgia DOT seeks public input on the amended statewide transportation improvement program

ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation proposes to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 portion of the FY 2024 – 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is Georgia’s four-year transportation and capital improvements program.

RCSO adds AEDs to patrol vehicles

Keeping the community safe is a priority for the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies continue to complete ongoing training and instruction to keep improving and moving forward in better serving the community.

Red Cross: Blood donors needed now to help combat critical need

The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now.

GBI arrests Cleveland man in meth trafficking investigation

White County, GA -- The GBI has arrested and charged Jimmy Moss, age 36, of Cleveland, Ga., for trafficking methamphetamine. On Sept.

GSP provides update on Aug. 30 crash

Georgia State Patrol (GSP) has released more information regarding an Aug. 30 crash involving four vehicles on. Ga. 15 at Bo James Street in Clayton. According to the Motor Vehicle Crash Report provided by GSP, Sterling Seagram Hopper, 29, of Newport, Tenn.

Protect yourself from respiratory diseases

Fall is upon us and with it are the fall respiratory diseases. Flu, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV, and pneumococcal disease (pneumonia) cause hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths during this season. How can we prepare for and prevent these illnesses?