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Paint your town purple against violence in October

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 28, 2023
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and together we can stop abuse. The nonprofit Fight Abuse in the Home (F.A.I.T.H.) is encouraging businesses and individuals to “paint the town purple” to bring awareness to a problem that affects every community, including our own.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The second annual Tiger Corn Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3011 Old Highway 441 S, Tiger. The event will feature arts and crafts, face painting for kids, food and vendors, a cornhole tournament and many more activities.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The second annual Tiger Corn Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3011 Old Highway 441 S, Tiger. The event will feature arts and crafts, face painting for kids, food and vendors, a cornhole tournament and many more activities.

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Second annual corn festival stalking Tiger this weekend

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The second annual Tiger Corn Festival is popping up this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3011 Old Highway 441 S, Tiger. The event came into fruition last year, spearheaded by Dr.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a huge turnout for the third annual Picnic for a Purpose fundraiser for the local nonprofit Place of Hope North Georgia. Over $83,000 was raised during the September 14 event.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a huge turnout for the third annual Picnic for a Purpose fundraiser for the local nonprofit Place of Hope North Georgia. Over $83,000 was raised during the September 14 event.

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Over $83,000 raised for Place of Hope North Georgia

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Over $83,000 was raised as the community turned out to support Place of Hope North Georgia at the third annual Picnic for a Purpose fundraiser September 14. The event was held at the pavilions in downtown Clayton.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. James Brim, director of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Mountain Branch and Rotarian (left) is recognized by Rotary Club of Clayton President Gerald Hulett, for his partnership in helping establish the Rotary Community Room, during the grand opening and dedication event Sept. 14. Also pictured are Rotarians Jane Janes and Sheryl Webster.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. James Brim, director of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Mountain Branch and Rotarian (left) is recognized by Rotary Club of Clayton President Gerald Hulett, for his partnership in helping establish the Rotary Community Room, during the grand opening and dedication event Sept. 14. Also pictured are Rotarians Jane Janes and Sheryl Webster.

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Clayton Rotary cuts ribbon on new Community Room

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Community members now have a new location to get together in as The Rotary Club of Clayton and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia partnered to open the Rotary Community Room. A grand opening and dedication event was held Thursday, Sept. 14, with Rotarians and community partners in attendance.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. State Rep. Victor Anderson listens to residents on Sept. 24 at a meet-and-greet event at LaPrade’s.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. State Rep. Victor Anderson listens to residents on Sept. 24 at a meet-and-greet event at LaPrade’s.

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Anderson, Hatchett talk with citizens

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Dozens spent part of their Sunday afternoon talking with their state lawmakers on Sept. 24 at LaPrade’s during a “meet and greet.” State Rep. Victor Anderson and State Sen.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls Town Council members Scott Augustine, left, and Cissy Henry vote in favor of a resolution for the mediation settlement agreement in a special called weekend morning meeting. Council Member Craig Weatherly voted against. Mayor Pro Tem Joey Fountain was then advised by Town Attorney Warren Tillery that he had to vote due to not having a majority. Fountain voted in favor of the resolution.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Tallulah Falls Town Council members Scott Augustine, left, and Cissy Henry vote in favor of a resolution for the mediation settlement agreement in a special called weekend morning meeting. Council Member Craig Weatherly voted against. Mayor Pro Tem Joey Fountain was then advised by Town Attorney Warren Tillery that he had to vote due to not having a majority. Fountain voted in favor of the resolution.

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Tallulah Falls passes resolution during weekend called meeting

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 21, 2023
TALLULAH FALLS– In an unprecedented move, Tallulah Falls Town Council members held a special called meeting on a Saturday, Sept. 16, for the purpose of going into executive session and consideration and decision on a mediation settlement agreement.
File photo/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune.

File photo/Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune.

Car seat safety checks this weekend

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be at Walmart in Clayton Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. as Safe Kids Rabun County and Rabun County Sheriff’s Office will host a seat check station. The event is free and open to the community. Sept. 17-23 is Child Passenger Safety Week; and Sept.