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Commissioners approve $28.3 million budget

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Rabun County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve the FY 2024 budget in the amount of $28,391,121 during a special called meeting. At a June 15 meeting, Rabun County Board of Education members voted to approve the FY 2024 budget in the amount of $38,930,471.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. First responders work the scene of a two-vehicle crash at Ingles Wednesday morning. Minor injuries were reported and a Sylva, N.C., man faces traffic charges.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. First responders work the scene of a two-vehicle crash at Ingles Wednesday morning. Minor injuries were reported and a Sylva, N.C., man faces traffic charges.

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Two-vehicle crash at Ingles results in charges

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A two-vehicle crash at Ingles Wednesday morning resulted in an overturned Jeep and charges for a Sylva, N.C., man. Jose Gomez Gonzales was arrested and charged with no license; failure to yield; and improper left turn, according to the Clayton Police Department.
Photo courtesy of Rabun County 4-H. A total of 30 Rabun County fifth and sixth grade 4-H’ers went to camp in Dahlonega during June 5-9.

Photo courtesy of Rabun County 4-H. A total of 30 Rabun County fifth and sixth grade 4-H’ers went to camp in Dahlonega during June 5-9.

Rabun County 4-Hers splash into summer camp

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Thirty Rabun County fifth and sixth grade 4-H’ers attended 4-H Summer Camp at the Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega, Ga., during June 5-9. Students got to enjoy the cooler temperatures while climbing a wall, zip lining, and tubing down the Chestatee River.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Emergency personnel work the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 76 June 19. Possible injuries were reported with no transports to area medical facilities.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Emergency personnel work the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 76 June 19. Possible injuries were reported with no transports to area medical facilities.

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Two-vehicle crash on Highway 76 West on June 19 results in possible injuries

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 76 West near Highway 197 resulted in possible injuries when a Home Depot flatbed truck and Volkswagen Jetta crashed on June 19.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Children enjoy an Ice Cream Sundae party at the Rabun County Public Library May 31 to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program theme “All Together Now.”

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Children enjoy an Ice Cream Sundae party at the Rabun County Public Library May 31 to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program theme “All Together Now.”

Local library Summer Reading Program in full swing

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Rabun County Public Library Summer Reading Program is in full swing as many fun and educational activities are scheduled over the next couple of months. The Summer Reading Program kicked off May 31 with an Ice Cream Sundae party that went right along with this year’s theme, “All Together Now.

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RCSO hosts Ladies’ Self-Defense classes

Megan Horn
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Participants in the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Ladies’ Self-Defense classes recently learned to “be the hero” as they gained knowledge of how to avoid dangerous situations and how to protect themselves with techniques and strategies for self defense during special training sessions.