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Submitted photo. Pictured (from left) are Terry Rogers; Robert Morris, team member; Mary Beth Horton, Community Relations Ambassador; Chris Chapman, team coach; Bryan Ferguson, HEMC President & CEO; Gov. Brian Kemp; Dillon Welborn, team member; Josh Allen, HEMC V.P., Engineering & Operations; Tucker Dyer, team member; Rep. Victor Anderson; and Tommy Thurmond HEMC V.P. Member & Community Relations.

Submitted photo. Pictured (from left) are Terry Rogers; Robert Morris, team member; Mary Beth Horton, Community Relations Ambassador; Chris Chapman, team coach; Bryan Ferguson, HEMC President & CEO; Gov. Brian Kemp; Dillon Welborn, team member; Josh Allen, HEMC V.P., Engineering & Operations; Tucker Dyer, team member; Rep. Victor Anderson; and Tommy Thurmond HEMC V.P. Member & Community Relations.

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Habersham EMC lineman recognized by Gov. Kemp

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Clarkesville, Ga.– The Habersham EMC Lineman's Rodeo Team was recognized by Gov. Brian Kemp on March 15 for their first place overall win in the Electric Co-op division at the International Lineman’s Rodeo.
Submitted. Pictured are Tucker Dyer, team member; Robert Morris, team member; Chris Chapman, team coach; Dillon Welborn, team member; Bryan Ferguson, HEMC President & CEO, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger; Tommy Thurmond HEMC V.P. Member & Community Relations; Josh Allen, HEMC V.P.; Rep. Victor Anderson; and Terry Rogers.

Submitted. Pictured are Tucker Dyer, team member; Robert Morris, team member; Chris Chapman, team coach; Dillon Welborn, team member; Bryan Ferguson, HEMC President & CEO, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger; Tommy Thurmond HEMC V.P. Member & Community Relations; Josh Allen, HEMC V.P.; Rep. Victor Anderson; and Terry Rogers.

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HEMC named ‘Outstanding Georgia Business’

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
(Clarkesville, GA) Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recently recognized Habersham Electric Membership Corporation an “Outstanding Georgia Business.” The Outstanding Georgia Business recognition is a high honor given to businesses that have shown exemplary leadership throughout Georgia.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Eric McKinney introduces his new partner, 5-week old German Shepherd puppy “Honor,” who soon will be in training at Rabun County Schools. Left photo from Rabun County Schools.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Eric McKinney introduces his new partner, 5-week old German Shepherd puppy “Honor,” who soon will be in training at Rabun County Schools. Left photo from Rabun County Schools.

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K9 new addition to Rabun County Schools

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 30, 2023
A 5-week-old female German Shepherd puppy named “Honor” will soon be in training as the new K9 Officer who will help keep children at Rabun County Middle School (RCMS) safe.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton resident Libby Farley tells Clayton City Council members Tuesday afternoon it is important to take the time to make positive changes in the community. Farley said the environmental impact certain projects cause should be considered.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton resident Libby Farley tells Clayton City Council members Tuesday afternoon it is important to take the time to make positive changes in the community. Farley said the environmental impact certain projects cause should be considered.

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Lack of affordable housing remains hot topic in Clayton

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 23, 2023
CLAYTON– The courtroom at Clayton City Hall was filled Tuesday afternoon as concerned community members attended the meeting to ask questions about the future of affordable housing and other building projects in the city. The 2 p.m.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured clockwise are Tony Lima with spouse and board member Molly Lima; board member Curt Haban; Kitty Panell, secretary for superintendent; Dr. April Childers, Rabun County Schools superintendent; Ella Lima; and Bristol Lima.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured clockwise are Tony Lima with spouse and board member Molly Lima; board member Curt Haban; Kitty Panell, secretary for superintendent; Dr. April Childers, Rabun County Schools superintendent; Ella Lima; and Bristol Lima.

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Rabun County Schools BOE members honored during recent ‘School Board Appreciation Week’

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 23, 2023
TIGER– Rabun County Schools honored its Board of Education members during School Board Appreciation Week with a special dinner event held in the Rabun County High School cafeteria Thursday, March 16.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. April Biagioni (center) talks to David Ruth (left) and Vickie Prater about the Rabun County Seed Library and the different heirloom vegetable, herb, and flower seeds available to the public at the soft opening on March 16.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. April Biagioni (center) talks to David Ruth (left) and Vickie Prater about the Rabun County Seed Library and the different heirloom vegetable, herb, and flower seeds available to the public at the soft opening on March 16.

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Rabun County Seed Library sprouts at local library

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 23, 2023
It’s officially Spring and Rabun Countians are gathering their tools to start their garden projects. Whether it’s a vegetable, herb or flower garden, the Rabun County Seed Library offers many seed supplies and educational resources to help patrons experience the joy of gardening.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Kami Ahrens, curator and director of education for Foxfire, is excited to hold a book launch event for the book she wrote and edited titled “The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women: Stories of Landscape and Community in the Mountain South.” Crowds of people attended the event held at the Rabun County Civic Center Diner.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Kami Ahrens, curator and director of education for Foxfire, is excited to hold a book launch event for the book she wrote and edited titled “The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women: Stories of Landscape and Community in the Mountain South.” Crowds of people attended the event held at the Rabun County Civic Center Diner.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month with release of ‘The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women’

Megan Horn
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center celebrated Women’s History Month recently with a book launch event on Saturday, March 11, at the Rabun County Civic Center Diner for the newly released “The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women: Stories of Landscape and Community in the Mountain South.