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Photo courtesy of Tammy Whitmire. Rabun County Elections Office Poll Workers Kathy Allen, left, and Ann D’Agostino pose in front of this handmade sign encouraging the community to VOTE. D’Agostino made the artwork from the seals taken off of the Ballot Marking Device (BMD) every day.

Photo courtesy of Tammy Whitmire. Rabun County Elections Office Poll Workers Kathy Allen, left, and Ann D’Agostino pose in front of this handmade sign encouraging the community to VOTE. D’Agostino made the artwork from the seals taken off of the Ballot Marking Device (BMD) every day.

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Rabun 4th in state for voter turnout

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Advance Voting continues into its third week with over 7,000 people having already cast their ballots for the Nov. 5 General and Special Election. The early voting ends Friday, Nov. 1, with extended voter hours this week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rabun County Elections Office, 184 S.
Rabun County Board of Elections

Rabun County Board of Elections

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Over 4,600 already have cast their ballots for Nov. 5 election

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Advance voting continues into its second week as over 4,600 people have already cast their ballots for the Nov. 5 General and Special Election. The early voting ends Friday, Nov. 1, with another opportunity for voting early on Saturday, Oct. 26, as well.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Clayton Police Department, Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, and Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.) along with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, faith-based organizations and churches distributed food and literature as a way to build connections with the community during Faith & Blue weekend on Saturday, Oct. 12. Below: Submitted photo. The Clayton Police Department and nonprofit Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.) held a blood drive in the community on Friday, Oct. 11.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Clayton Police Department, Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, and Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.) along with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, faith-based organizations and churches distributed food and literature as a way to build connections with the community during Faith & Blue weekend on Saturday, Oct. 12. Below: Submitted photo. The Clayton Police Department and nonprofit Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.) held a blood drive in the community on Friday, Oct. 11.

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Activities bring awareness to domestic violence in our community

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
October is “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” and community members have come together for various activities and education outreach to bring attention to the important cause, how it impacts our community and what we can do together to help.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce members, family and friends, as well as local officials and community members cut the ribbon on the Highway 76 and Highway 441 “Courtney Faith Zajdowicz Memorial Intersection.” Zajdowicz passed away on Sept. 1, 2021.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce members, family and friends, as well as local officials and community members cut the ribbon on the Highway 76 and Highway 441 “Courtney Faith Zajdowicz Memorial Intersection.” Zajdowicz passed away on Sept. 1, 2021.

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Forward Rabun, community honor Zajdowicz at intersection dedication

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Signage displayed at the Highway 76 and Highway 441 intersection at Walgreens in Clayton city limits recognizes the area as the “Courtney Faith Zajdowicz Memorial Intersection.” The notable recognition honors the memory of Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Cpl.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Visit the informative new display featuring the History of Clayton at the free Rabun County Historical Society Museum located at 81 North Church Street, Clayton.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Visit the informative new display featuring the History of Clayton at the free Rabun County Historical Society Museum located at 81 North Church Street, Clayton.

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History of Clayton on display at Rabun County Historical Society

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Experience the History of Clayton in an interactive way with the new display at the Rabun County Historical Society. Through the pictures and signs, museum-goers can discover the rich in-depth history of Rabun County, Northeast Georgia and the History of Clayton.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. An estimated 50,000 gallons of water was released after a four inch plastic water main developed a leak at Plaza Way on Monday afternoon. It was caused by the large amount of water received during Hurricane Helene, according to officials.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. An estimated 50,000 gallons of water was released after a four inch plastic water main developed a leak at Plaza Way on Monday afternoon. It was caused by the large amount of water received during Hurricane Helene, according to officials.

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Water main leak releases 50,000 gallons of water

Megan Horn
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Motorists traveling on Chechero Street near Plaza Way around 2:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, likely noticed water spraying profusely in the area. Standing water could be seen along the parking lot behind the shopping center as well.