Republicans cut ribbon on new headquarters

It was a great “Red Wave” turnout on Thursday, Aug. 22, for the Rabun County Republican Headquarters Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting held at 41 Education Street, Clayton. Rabun County GOP is a “Non-Profit Member” of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce.

11 straight millage rate rollbacks for BOE

For an 11th consecutive year, the Rabun County Schools System has rolled back its millage rate which, in turn, avoids a proposed tax increase. After its approval at the Aug. 22 monthly school board meeting, the millage rate for 2024 will be 7.3450. In 2023, the millage rate was 8.

Forward Rabun, CMBA to continue to split hotel/motel tax

The Clayton city council has agreed to continue with the hotel/motel 50-50 tax split in 2024 with Forward Rabun and the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA). On behalf of Forward Rabun, Ken Rumsey told the city council members on Aug.

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia calls on community

Athens, GA – September is Hunger Action Month -- a nationwide invitation for communities to engage and take meaningful action in the fight against hunger.

2025 Ramshackle road closings confirmed

Ramshackle is projected to return in 2025 as one of Clayton’s four locked-in downtown events that will include street closures. In its inaugural introduction on June 1, Ramshackle which promoted local business and music, drew hundreds to Clayton.

Emergency blood shortage: Severe weather further strains Red Cross blood supply

The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to give now.

Helping Hands

The Rabun County Schools Migrant Education Program hosts its annual Hispanic Information and Health Fair on Aug. 24 at Osage Farms at 4626 Highway 441 North location.

Speakers give the ‘low’ down

The Rabun County Republicans’ “Low Country Boil” at the Civic Center Pavilions in Clayton on Aug. 24 had various speakers during the evening event.

Rabun shows off at arena

The Rabun County FFA Alumni Livestock Shows were held on Aug. 22, 23 and 24 at the Rabun Arena. On Aug. 22, the goat and lamb shows were judged. On Aug. 23, it was the cattle. Then on Aug. 24, the pigs were judged.

Georgia State Park and Historic Site managers receive accolades

Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored during the annual Managers Conference.