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Groovy Bus & Groovy Palace joins Chamber

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its newest “Silver” Member, Groovy Bus & Groovy Palace, with a Ribbon-Cutting & After Five Event on Thursday, Aug. 17,  at 5:30 p.m. at the location of the new Groovy Palace, 122 Cannon Street, Clayton.
Submitted photo. Nonprofit Night at Currahee Brewing Company Aug. 3 raised $2,800 to benefit Rabun County Bands. Pictured are Scott Mazarky, Hillary Marshall, and Clayton Rotarians Ara Joyce, Mimi Tyson and Sheryl Webster.

Submitted photo. Nonprofit Night at Currahee Brewing Company Aug. 3 raised $2,800 to benefit Rabun County Bands. Pictured are Scott Mazarky, Hillary Marshall, and Clayton Rotarians Ara Joyce, Mimi Tyson and Sheryl Webster.

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Currahee Nonprofit Night benefits Rabun County Marching Wildcats

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Nonprofit Night at Currahee Brewing Company was once again a success Aug. 3 as the Rotary Club of Clayton raised $2,800 to benefit Rabun County Bands. “We are incredibly grateful for the work that the Rotary Club of Clayton has contributed towards our band program,” said Dr.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Community members discuss their thoughts and concerns about zoning in the City of Clayton during an interactive opportunity at the Rabun County Coalition For Good Government (RCC4GG) public forum Aug. 8. Below: Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Bill Stueck with Rabun County Coalition For Good Government addresses a crowd of attendees to discuss the future of zoning in the City of Clayton during a public forum organized by the group Aug. 8.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Community members discuss their thoughts and concerns about zoning in the City of Clayton during an interactive opportunity at the Rabun County Coalition For Good Government (RCC4GG) public forum Aug. 8. Below: Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Bill Stueck with Rabun County Coalition For Good Government addresses a crowd of attendees to discuss the future of zoning in the City of Clayton during a public forum organized by the group Aug. 8.

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Public discusses city zoning concerns at forum

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
It’s no secret that significant growth has come to Rabun County and its six municipalities in the past few years.
Submitted photo. Rabun County native LTC Stephanie Ann Hartley was promoted from major to lieutenant colonel during a ceremony at University of North Georgia Saturday, Aug. 12. Hartley is pictured with friends and family members at the ceremony.

Submitted photo. Rabun County native LTC Stephanie Ann Hartley was promoted from major to lieutenant colonel during a ceremony at University of North Georgia Saturday, Aug. 12. Hartley is pictured with friends and family members at the ceremony.

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Clayton local promoted to lieutenant colonel at UNG

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Rabun County native LTC Stephanie Ann Hartley was promoted from major to lieutenant colonel during a ceremony Saturday, Aug. 12, at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. Lieutenant colonel is the second field grade officer rank in the United States Army.
Submitted photo. The goal of the Aug. 19 informational and health fair was to advise the Hispanic community about the resources available to them in the area.

Submitted photo. The goal of the Aug. 19 informational and health fair was to advise the Hispanic community about the resources available to them in the area.

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Rabun County schools hold health and resource fair

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Rabun County Schools in conjunction with Osage Farms and other organizations, held an informational and health fair for migrant workers and families Aug. 19.

Enhanced COVID-19 booster, RSV vaccine coming this fall

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
GAINESVILLE, GA – A new and upgraded COVID-19 booster is coming this fall, strengthening the ongoing battle against the changing COVID-19 variants. This new booster aims to provide improved protection against the current circulating strains of the virus.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County firefighters battle a structure fire on Sidetrack Lane on Aug. 27.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County firefighters battle a structure fire on Sidetrack Lane on Aug. 27.

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Fully involved structure fire on Sidetrack Lane

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Rabun County Station 4 was dispatched for a smoke investigation in the area of Sidetrack Lane at during Sunday evening, Aug. 27. While responding, another caller reported flames seen in the area. The initial call was upgraded to a structure fire response with Stations 7 and 12 dispatched.