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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.

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Sky Valley passes Short-Term Rental Ordinance

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 21, 2023
SKY VALLEY– After several meetings, Sky Valley City Council members voted Tuesday to approve the highly discussed Short-Term Rental Ordinance. “We’ve had numerous, numerous meetings,” said Sky Valley Mayor Hollie Steil at Tuesday’s meeting. “We’re trying to make good neighbors.
Submitted photo. The Aug. 21 Spaghetti Dinner Raise a Fork for Great Causes fundraiser at Clayton Cafe & Market raised $4,550 for Rabun Paws 4 Life. Pictured are Chef Seth Curtis (left), Bonnie Edmonds, owner/operator of Clayton Cafe & Market, and Ara Joyce.

Submitted photo. The Aug. 21 Spaghetti Dinner Raise a Fork for Great Causes fundraiser at Clayton Cafe & Market raised $4,550 for Rabun Paws 4 Life. Pictured are Chef Seth Curtis (left), Bonnie Edmonds, owner/operator of Clayton Cafe & Market, and Ara Joyce.

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Spaghetti dinner fundraiser raises $4,550 for Rabun Paws 4 Life

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Community members raised a fork to a great cause Aug. 21 as the quarterly Spaghetti Dinner Raise a Fork for Great Causes fundraiser at Clayton Cafe & Market benefitted Rabun Paws 4 Life. The event raised $4,550 with Poss Realty volunteering to serve the food.

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Over 65 businesses attend digital marketing bootcamp

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center to bring organizational and business members “cutting-edge training” on digital marketing with a “FREE DIGITAL MARKETING BOOTCAMP” on Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.