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RabunYES concludes work June 30

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Ecclesiastes 3; v1: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.”The time has come for RabunYES (Youth Educational Support) to conclude its work. With no buildings to close or paid staff to release, the organization has always operated entirely through volunteers.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. North Georgia Fireworks held its annual product display show on June 22 at 1957 Highway 441 South in Clayton. This weekend, multiple locations in Rabun County will host fireworks shows.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. North Georgia Fireworks held its annual product display show on June 22 at 1957 Highway 441 South in Clayton. This weekend, multiple locations in Rabun County will host fireworks shows.

Your checklist for Independence Day activities

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, and Rabun County is the place to be for days of fun-filled activities. Don’t miss out on all of the exciting Independence Day events that are planned.

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$22 million awarded for medical negligence

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
***This article has been updated since press time.***A verdict of $22 million in a medical malpractice, wrongful death case was returned against two physicians and radiology group by a jury in Rabun County Superior Court on Friday, June 26.

Cities celebrate America’s 250th birthday next week

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The United States of America turns 250 on July 4 and several cities have scheduled community events to celebrate the birthday. City of Clayton The City of Clayton will be having family-friendly fun on Wednesday, July 1, starting at 6 p.m. at city hall, 837 Highway 76, Clayton.

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Clarkesville names Streetman sole city manager finalist

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Clarkesville has found its next city manager.At its called meeting and retreat on June 17, Sky Valley City Manager Jason Streetman was announced as the sole finalist for the Clarkesville role. “I’m excited,” Streetman said during a break at the retreat. “I think the timing is right.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members attended the evening meeting of the Sky Valley City Council on Tuesday, June 16. Citizens listen as Police Chief Ron Baumes gives his department report and discusses the benefits of having Flock Safety cameras in city limits.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many community members attended the evening meeting of the Sky Valley City Council on Tuesday, June 16. Citizens listen as Police Chief Ron Baumes gives his department report and discusses the benefits of having Flock Safety cameras in city limits.

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Cameras ‘Flock’ to Sky Valley

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Sky Valley city council members approved a resolution authorizing the implementation of five Flock Safety license plate reader cameras through a subscription service agreement for public safety purposes.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Nine veterans were in attendance at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4570 on June 19 to receive Quilts of Valor as each of the quilts took approximately 200 hours to stitch.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Nine veterans were in attendance at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4570 on June 19 to receive Quilts of Valor as each of the quilts took approximately 200 hours to stitch.

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Local veterans honorably receive Quilts of Valor for serving America

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Through centuries of wars and conflicts, U.S. soldiers have provided Americans protection from the aggression of global adversaries. Thousands are grateful for the militaries’ dedication to the preservation of our freedoms as they bravely left families behind for a purpose of nationalism.