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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

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, June 20, 2024
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.

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Foxfire blazes a trail with Heritage Days

Megan Horn
Friday, June 14, 2024
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.

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Sheriff Nichols faces sex-related charges

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 6, 2024
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.
File photo/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune.

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Early voting for June 18 runoff election starts Monday locally

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Early voting for the Republican General Primary runoff begins next week as incumbent Sheriff Chad Nichols faces challenger Mark Gerrells June 18. Advanced voters can cast their ballots in person Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.