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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. After Rabun County High School Principal Justin Spillers announces the Class of 2023 are graduates, the student body rush to ring the bell at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. After Rabun County High School Principal Justin Spillers announces the Class of 2023 are graduates, the student body rush to ring the bell at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium.

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134 Wildcats earn high school diplomas on May 26

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, June 1, 2023
One hundred thirty-four seniors from the Rabun County High School Class of 2023 received their diplomas on May 26 at Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium. After walking into the stadium as students one last time, RCHS honor graduate Rainny Ramey gave the welcome and the invocation.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Valedictorian Skylar Krockum, Salutatorian Bailey Maloney and Historian Hailey Hutcheson lead Rabun County’s graduating class.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Valedictorian Skylar Krockum, Salutatorian Bailey Maloney and Historian Hailey Hutcheson lead Rabun County’s graduating class.

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RCHS top students address fellow Class of 2023 Friday

Megan Horn
Monday, May 29, 2023
Rabun County High School students are gearing up for graduation this Friday, May 26, at 8 p.m. as they look forward to donning their caps and gowns to walk across the stage and proudly accept their diplomas.

Memorial Day festivities coming this weekend

News Staff
Monday, May 29, 2023
Rabun County will be filled with many events this weekend in honor of Memorial Day Monday, May 29. On Sunday, May 28, Lake Rabun Association will present scholarships to students at Rabun County High School and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School beginning at 10 a.m. at the Lake Rabun Pavilion.
Submitted photo. The Rabun County Republican Party receives award for Best Fundraiser Award for its Rabun County Low Country Boil in August 2022.

Submitted photo. The Rabun County Republican Party receives award for Best Fundraiser Award for its Rabun County Low Country Boil in August 2022.

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Rabun County Republican Party awarded Best Fundraiser Award

Megan Horn
Monday, May 29, 2023
The Rabun County Republican Party was awarded the Best Fundraiser Award for its Rabun County Low Country Boil Event held in August 2022. The Best Fundraiser Award was presented by the Georgia 9th District GOP in Flowery Branch, Ga., on April 14.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Residents in Tiger and throughout the county waved American flags and said “thanks for serving” to those who drove in the Armed Forces Day Convoy on May 20.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Residents in Tiger and throughout the county waved American flags and said “thanks for serving” to those who drove in the Armed Forces Day Convoy on May 20.

Armed Forces Convoy rolls through Rabun County

News Staff
Monday, May 29, 2023
The Rabun County community came together to salute the men and women in the Armed Forces for their sacrifices and bravery during the Armed Forces Day Convoy Saturday, May 20. “The veterans really enjoyed the Veterans Convoy we organized for them.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon addresses the audience at the May 16 Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Awards Breakfast. Standing next to Cannon is Rabun County Commission Chairman Greg James and the staff of Outdoor 76. In the background are Rick Story and Tony Penrose, representing Forward Rabun.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon addresses the audience at the May 16 Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Awards Breakfast. Standing next to Cannon is Rabun County Commission Chairman Greg James and the staff of Outdoor 76. In the background are Rick Story and Tony Penrose, representing Forward Rabun.

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Awards breakfast honors businesses and individuals

Megan Horn
Monday, May 29, 2023
DILLARD– Businesses and community members who have made important impacts in Rabun County were honored at the Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Awards Breakfast Tuesday, May 16.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. The 100 Rabun Gap graduates toss their caps in the air on Sunday, May 21, as they celebrate their graduation. The commencement ceremonies also included a baccalaureate speech, given by Rev. Dr. Jeffry Lynn Reynolds. The Rabun Gap seniors helped achieve two back-to-back state championships as well as the Shuler Award for the arts program, on top of all 100 earning acceptance into a four-year college or university.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. The 100 Rabun Gap graduates toss their caps in the air on Sunday, May 21, as they celebrate their graduation. The commencement ceremonies also included a baccalaureate speech, given by Rev. Dr. Jeffry Lynn Reynolds. The Rabun Gap seniors helped achieve two back-to-back state championships as well as the Shuler Award for the arts program, on top of all 100 earning acceptance into a four-year college or university.

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Rabun Gap hosts commencement on a sunny Sunday

Luke Morey
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School honored their 100 seniors in the commencement exercises on the Upper School Lawn on Sunday, May 21. The commencement also included a baccalaureate speaker, Rev. Dr. Jeffry Lynn Reynolds.