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Submitted photo. RAPpers hold praise and worship services during the week at the CFUMC Family Life Center.

Submitted photo. RAPpers hold praise and worship services during the week at the CFUMC Family Life Center.

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Youth give back through Rabun Aid Program

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Clayton First United Methodist Church (CFUMC) hosted the annual Rabun Aid Program (RAP) youth missions camp June 21-25.

Wildcat families information

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
As you know, the number one priority of Rabun County Schools is student safety. During the previous school year, several safety issues were noted with school bus transportation on Turpin Street in Tiger.
Submitted. Locals Amber Owens and 5-year-old Rylee Owens are the first customers to enjoy doughnuts just before 5 a.m. at the new Dunkin’ Donuts in Clayton on opening day Thursday, July 13.

Submitted. Locals Amber Owens and 5-year-old Rylee Owens are the first customers to enjoy doughnuts just before 5 a.m. at the new Dunkin’ Donuts in Clayton on opening day Thursday, July 13.

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‘Do-nut worry’

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Rabun Countians woke up early last Thursday for a sweet deal in Clayton as the new Dunkin’ Donuts opened its doors July 13. Amber Owens and her daughter Rylee, 5, made it to the new business, located at 539 U.S. 441, bright and early and were the first customers to make purchases at 4:54 a.m.

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USPS ‘not in a position’ to obtain input from citizens

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Mountain City officials continue the search for answers regarding the sudden closure of the Mountain City Post Office Feb. 28, 2023. At Tuesday’s Mountain City council meeting, Mayor Grace Watts informed citizens that a response from the United States Postal Service (USPS) was received.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Health Department hosted a Diaper Day Resource Fair Saturday, July 8, and invited community members to gain information about benefits and services offered by community organizations. Educational pamphlets and resources were distributed by local businesses during the event.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Health Department hosted a Diaper Day Resource Fair Saturday, July 8, and invited community members to gain information about benefits and services offered by community organizations. Educational pamphlets and resources were distributed by local businesses during the event.

Diaper Day Resource Fair a success with giveaways, info

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Diaper Day Resource Fair held at the Rabun County Health Department was a success as community partners came together to provide important resources and information. Rabun County Health Department Office Manager Sue Darnell said the goal was to make a difference for the community.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce celebrates with community members as they cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Walmart Supercenter in Clayton.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce celebrates with community members as they cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Walmart Supercenter in Clayton.

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Walmart of Clayton cuts ribbon on grand re-opening

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Community members started their morning bright and early June 30 as Walmart Supercenter of Clayton held a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting event featuring community resources, games, music, dancing, a celebratory cake, face painting, balloon animals, inflatables and the Coca-Cola polar bear.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A fundraiser for Boy Scouts of America Troop 6 brought community support to The Rock House in Clayton July 7 for the First Friday Fest sponsored by the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA).

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A fundraiser for Boy Scouts of America Troop 6 brought community support to The Rock House in Clayton July 7 for the First Friday Fest sponsored by the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA).

July First Friday Fest benefits Boy Scouts of America Troop 6

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 13, 2023
CLAYTON– July’s First Friday Fest at The Rock House in Clayton July 7 brought much community support as the band “Playing it Forward” performed for the fundraising event, where all donations went to Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 6. BSA Troop 6 also had a bake sale during the concert.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Amy Lovelady Strickland with Lovelady Creations showcases her pottery at the Painted Fern Art Festival in Clayton last weekend. Strickland took home the Best in Show Peoples’ Choice Award for her pottery.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Amy Lovelady Strickland with Lovelady Creations showcases her pottery at the Painted Fern Art Festival in Clayton last weekend. Strickland took home the Best in Show Peoples’ Choice Award for her pottery.

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Painted Fern Art Festival colors Clayton with original art

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The city of Clayton served as the easel for the Painted Fern Art Festival presented by the North Georgia Arts Guild at the Rabun County Civic Center July 8 and 9.