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F.A.I.T.H. Shelter opens Ken’s Kennels because of link between domestic violence, pet abuse

News Staff

Thursday, April 4, 2024

In the dark corners of domestic violence lies a shadowy aspect often overlooked yet intricately entwined with its brutality: pet abuse. Behind closed doors, where fear reigns and control tightens its grip, the suffering extends beyond human victims to encompass innocent animals.

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TAD more economic development coming to Clayton?

Enoch Autry - Publisher

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Main Street and the downtown as a whole of Clayton continues to generate a booming local economic impact as shops and restaurants entice more and more patrons.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Dr. John Stamey cuts the ribbon for Forward Rabun and Rabun County Chamber of Commerce.

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Dillard hosts return visit of BIG conference

Enoch Autry - Publisher

Thursday, April 4, 2024

For two days, believers, skeptics and those who just wanted to know more about the iconic hairy giant gathered for the seventh Georgia Bigfoot Conference at The Dillard House as in excess of 300 convened in the North Georgia mountains, known for its high level of activity for Sasquatch sightings.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Adam Bigelow, horticulturist and botanist who has been studying plants and wildflowers of Southern Appalachia for more than 20 years, lectures on Native Plants to over 100 participants in the March 19 “Prelude to Spring” garden symposium hosted by Mountain Ivy Garden Club.

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Mountain Ivy Garden Club celebrates 30 years with A Garden Symposium

Megan Horn

Thursday, April 4, 2024

It’s officially Spring and Mountain Ivy Garden Club kicked off the season with “Prelude to Spring: A Garden Symposium” on March 19 celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Mountain Ivy Garden Club. Bess Green, chairman of the organizing committee for the event, said it was “an overwhelming success.

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Commissioners approve fee schedule changes for building permits

Megan Horn

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Anyone applying for building permits or rezoning applications in Rabun County will see new prices going forward as commissioners approved amendments to the current fee schedule during Tuesday’s meeting based on recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Board.

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Homeowners may see lower insurance rates

Megan Horn

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Rabun County Fire Services recently improved its Insurance Services Office (ISO) fire protection rating to a Public Protection Classification of 04/4X effective June 1, 2024 after a months-long evaluation process.

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Commissioner Crane returning to active duty in U.S. Air Force

Megan Horn

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Rabun County Commissioner and Air Force Reservist Scott Crane will once again serve his country through the military as he has been reactivated in the U.S. Air Force in the role of First Sergeant.

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Mazarky wins national award for paper on symbol of faith

Enoch Autry - Publisher

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Barring its information leading to a swift cure for a disease or if it potentially spawns a series of documented fact-gathering, most research papers are composed and then subsequently forgotten.

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CMBA lining up events, promotions

Enoch Autry - Publisher

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Hundreds flocked to downtown Clayton for a block party for its food trucks, classic cars, music and fun on March 16 and the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA) has future events and city promotions in store in the coming months.

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Minor injuries reported in Dillard three-vehicle crash

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

A three-vehicle crash in Dillard on March 23 on Highway 441 at the intersection of Carolina Street resulted in minor injuries. According to Georgia State Patrol (GSP), a gold 1999 Toyota Tacoma, driven by a 17-year-old Dillard resident, was traveling north on U.S.