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Submitted photo. Carrie Kuehne, North Georgia Credit Union member service representative, awards Rabun County High School 2024 graduate Ashlynn Blackwell with the Rabun County scholarship from the local credit union.

Submitted photo. Carrie Kuehne, North Georgia Credit Union member service representative, awards Rabun County High School 2024 graduate Ashlynn Blackwell with the Rabun County scholarship from the local credit union.

North Georgia Credit Union announces scholarship recipient

North Georgia Credit Union (NGCU) is pleased to announce the Rabun County High School (RCHS) recipient of its annual scholarship program. The scholarships, awarded annually by NGCU, aim to support local students in their pursuit of higher education and future success.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With Laura Chastain standing behind him, 101-year-old Ervin Chastain talks with Bluegrass and Company band members Alyssa White, Elijah Ellenburg and Malachi Ellenburg, and also Beth and Jack Knight at a June 15 birthday celebration at Battle Branch Baptist Church.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With Laura Chastain standing behind him, 101-year-old Ervin Chastain talks with Bluegrass and Company band members Alyssa White, Elijah Ellenburg and Malachi Ellenburg, and also Beth and Jack Knight at a June 15 birthday celebration at Battle Branch Baptist Church.

101 Years Young

Rabun County resident Ervin Chastain celebrated his 101st birthday with family and friends during a party at Battle Branch Baptist Church on June 15. Chastain turned 101 on June 10. 
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune.  Kermit Rood demonstrates rope making at Foxfire Heritage Days last weekend to youngsters Archer Reinhardt, 8; and Brandt Reinhardt, 6. The event was held June 7 and 8  in Mountain City during the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Foxfire Museum. Heritage Days continue to grow.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Kermit Rood demonstrates rope making at Foxfire Heritage Days last weekend to youngsters Archer Reinhardt, 8; and Brandt Reinhardt, 6. The event was held June 7 and 8 in Mountain City during the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Foxfire Museum. Heritage Days continue to grow.

Foxfire blazes a trail with Heritage Days

Appalachian heritage came to life last weekend as locals and visitors alike learned about preserving its cultures and traditions during Foxfire Heritage Days Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8. The fundraising event also marked the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the museum.

Sheriff Nichols faces sex-related charges

Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on Violation of Oath of Office and two sexual charges related to an ongoing investigation. While under investigation, the charges exclude Nichols, 45 of Clayton, from operating in his role as sheriff.