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Worker airlifted after Highway 197 crash

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A Windstream worker was airlifted after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 197 near Verner Kastner Lane in Rabun County May 30. A white 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, driven by Matthew Wood, 44 of Tiger, Ga., was traveling south on Ga. 197.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dixie Echoes performs last Saturday night at the Rabun County Civic Civic during the second annual North Georgia Sing Gospel Music concert held in Clayton June 2-3.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dixie Echoes performs last Saturday night at the Rabun County Civic Civic during the second annual North Georgia Sing Gospel Music concert held in Clayton June 2-3.

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Community praises Jesus at North Georgia Sing

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
All praise went to Jesus Christ during the second annual North Georgia Sing Gospel Music Concert in Clayton June 2 and 3. The Christian concert was held at the Rabun County Civic Center with performances by several Christian artists.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Three-vehicle crash also strikes Andy’s Market on May 30 in Clayton.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. Three-vehicle crash also strikes Andy’s Market on May 30 in Clayton.

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Three-vehicle crash at Andy’s Market results in injuries

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
CLAYTON–  A Clayton business was struck during a three-vehicle crash May 30 at approximately 2:30 p.m. A gray 2006 Dodge Ram Truck 2500, driven by Roscoe Palmer, 87 of Dillard, Ga.

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Of These Mountains celebrates 5 years

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
CLAYTON – What started off as a staff challenge during an end of year wrap up strategy session has now turned into a business with products sold in 14 states, worldwide on the internet, at festivals across America, a brick-and-mortar store & two annual events that draws thousands of attendees each...
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Air Life personnel talk to students about what they do and allow them to see the inside of the helicopter first-hand.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Air Life personnel talk to students about what they do and allow them to see the inside of the helicopter first-hand.

Government Day

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Rabun County Fifth Graders participated in Government Day Friday, May 19.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rick Story, Forward Rabun and Rabun County Chamber of Commerce president, makes introductory remarks at the Youth Leadership Program 2023 Graduation Dinner May 22, which highlighted student achievements from Rabun County Schools; Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and Tallulah Falls School.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rick Story, Forward Rabun and Rabun County Chamber of Commerce president, makes introductory remarks at the Youth Leadership Program 2023 Graduation Dinner May 22, which highlighted student achievements from Rabun County Schools; Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and Tallulah Falls School.

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Forward Rabun graduates inaugural Youth Leadership Program students

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Forward Rabun recently graduated 12 students who took part in the inaugural 2023 Youth Leadership Program.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Retiring employees at Rabun County Schools were recognized May 18 at the Agri-Science Center and given a gift made by Rabun County students in mechanics class. Pictured are Diane Phillips, RCES teacher (left); Pam Hurt, RCPS music teacher; James Dunham, RCMS custodian; Audrey Decker, RCES nurse; Kelley Curtis, RCES teacher; and Lora Parker, RCES paraprofessional. Not pictured are Memorio Cruz, RCHS custodian; Phil Sidey, RCHS paraprofessional; and Dowana Hopper, bus driver.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Retiring employees at Rabun County Schools were recognized May 18 at the Agri-Science Center and given a gift made by Rabun County students in mechanics class. Pictured are Diane Phillips, RCES teacher (left); Pam Hurt, RCPS music teacher; James Dunham, RCMS custodian; Audrey Decker, RCES nurse; Kelley Curtis, RCES teacher; and Lora Parker, RCES paraprofessional. Not pictured are Memorio Cruz, RCHS custodian; Phil Sidey, RCHS paraprofessional; and Dowana Hopper, bus driver.

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Rabun County Schools honors retiring employees

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 1, 2023
TIGER– Rabun County Schools recognized its retiring employees during an event at the Rabun County High School Agri-Science Center May 18.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Pam Wheeler, founder of the organization Creating Ties That Bind: For Soldiers and Families Wounded By Loss; and Karen Trombley, state coordinator for Quilts of Valor Foundation, place the wreath to honor soldiers who passed at the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Rabun County Courthouse Monday. Also pictured are Chaplain Dr. Kenneth Franklin, DAV. CH. 15 and SVCDR. DAV. Ch. 15 Doug Wayne in the foreground.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Pam Wheeler, founder of the organization Creating Ties That Bind: For Soldiers and Families Wounded By Loss; and Karen Trombley, state coordinator for Quilts of Valor Foundation, place the wreath to honor soldiers who passed at the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Rabun County Courthouse Monday. Also pictured are Chaplain Dr. Kenneth Franklin, DAV. CH. 15 and SVCDR. DAV. Ch. 15 Doug Wayne in the foreground.

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Memorial Day ceremony honors soldiers who made ultimate sacrifice

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Memorial Day is a time to reflect and honor those brave men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice and died in service to the country. Veterans and patriotic Americans came out to the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Rabun County Courthouse May 29.