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Submitted photo. Standing with his wife Sharon, Sonny Smart (far right) receives the Contribution to Amateur Football Award. A Rabun County resident, Smart is the father of current University of Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart (center). Among his career stops, Smart was the head football coach and athletic director at Rabun County High School.

Submitted photo. Standing with his wife Sharon, Sonny Smart (far right) receives the Contribution to Amateur Football Award. A Rabun County resident, Smart is the father of current University of Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart (center). Among his career stops, Smart was the head football coach and athletic director at Rabun County High School.

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Rabun County resident wins UGA award

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Athens, GA – Last Monday in front several hundred Bulldog fans, the National Football Foundation’s University of Georgia chapter held its 37th Annual Awards Presentation at the Athens Country Club.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. When Independence Day weekend comes in July, a new statewide legislation involving wakeboarding and wakesurfing on Georgia lakes may be enforced if Gov. Brian Kemp signs the bill into law. Here two ducks swim in the waters of Lake Burton last year as the Ski Patriots prepare to continue their miles-long trek around the lake in honor of America.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. When Independence Day weekend comes in July, a new statewide legislation involving wakeboarding and wakesurfing on Georgia lakes may be enforced if Gov. Brian Kemp signs the bill into law. Here two ducks swim in the waters of Lake Burton last year as the Ski Patriots prepare to continue their miles-long trek around the lake in honor of America.

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LRA, LBCA join together on wake boat legislation

Megan Horn
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Lake Rabun Association (LRA) and Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) have joined together in efforts on statewide legislation that would establish a buffer for certain activities involving wakeboarding and wakesurfing on the public lakes.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Pinwheels on display in front of the Rabun County Courthouse represent 129 victims of child abuse who were served in Rabun County this year. Pinwheels are also on display at Rabun County Division of Family and Children Services.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Pinwheels on display in front of the Rabun County Courthouse represent 129 victims of child abuse who were served in Rabun County this year. Pinwheels are also on display at Rabun County Division of Family and Children Services.

April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

News Staff
Friday, April 21, 2023
The month of April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Pinwheels displayed during the month of April are a sign to the community that child abuse exists and as a community we can do something about it. F.A.I.T.H., Inc.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This bench dedicated to the late Bob Powers will be placed near the Sky Valley pavilion and post office area in the city.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. This bench dedicated to the late Bob Powers will be placed near the Sky Valley pavilion and post office area in the city.

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Sky Valley celebrates the life and service of Bob Powers

Megan Horn
Friday, April 21, 2023
Sky Valley celebrated the life and service of long-time Sky Valley Building Inspector and City Marshal Bob Powers at Tuesday’s city council meeting with a proclamation in his honor. Powers passed away at the age of 87 on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2022. He was an Army veteran.

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Driver faces hit-and-run, other charges after fleeing crash scene

Megan Horn
Friday, April 21, 2023
A Mableton, Ga., man faces hit-and-run and numerous other associated traffic-related charges following a single-vehicle crash on Wolffork Road near Ward Lane in Rabun Gap April 11 that injured a Seattle, Wash., man. Myles Elliott Bradley, 45,was traveling west on Wolffork Road  around 10:43 p.m.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Rotary Foundation, Inc. recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Rabun County Schools’ Needy Children’s Fund and presented the check to Superintendent Dr. April Childers. Pictured are Rotarian Todd Faircloth (left); Rotary President Leif Ericson; Rotarian and grant sponsor Matt Mitcham; Superintendent Dr. April Childers; Rotarian Eric Thurmond and Rotarian Ray Pagano.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Rotary Foundation, Inc. recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Rabun County Schools’ Needy Children’s Fund and presented the check to Superintendent Dr. April Childers. Pictured are Rotarian Todd Faircloth (left); Rotary President Leif Ericson; Rotarian and grant sponsor Matt Mitcham; Superintendent Dr. April Childers; Rotarian Eric Thurmond and Rotarian Ray Pagano.

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Clayton Rotary Foundation, Inc. grants $20,000 to Rabun County Schools Needy Children’s Fund

Megan Horn
Friday, April 21, 2023
Clayton Rotary Foundation, Inc. recently supported Rabun County Schools in a big way by awarding a $20,000 grant to its Needy Children’s Fund.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Nancy Gribble with Ferst Readers of Rabun County accepts a donation check for $3,075 from nonprofit night held at Currahee Brewing Company on April 6. Pictured are Ara Joyce, Hillary Marshall, Gribble and Scott Mazarky.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Nancy Gribble with Ferst Readers of Rabun County accepts a donation check for $3,075 from nonprofit night held at Currahee Brewing Company on April 6. Pictured are Ara Joyce, Hillary Marshall, Gribble and Scott Mazarky.

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Currahee nonprofit night raises $$$ for Ferst Readers of Rabun County

Megan Horn
Friday, April 21, 2023
Currahee Brewing Company held a nonprofit night on April 6 and raised $3,075 for Ferst Readers of Rabun County.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Officials are now conducting official Sky Valley business out of this newly renovated City Hall building located at 3608 Highway 246, Sky Valley. New signage is posted and officials say a few more signs and amenities will be added soon. The plan is to have a grand opening at a later time.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Officials are now conducting official Sky Valley business out of this newly renovated City Hall building located at 3608 Highway 246, Sky Valley. New signage is posted and officials say a few more signs and amenities will be added soon. The plan is to have a grand opening at a later time.

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City of Sky Valley holds first meeting at new City Hall

Megan Horn
Friday, April 21, 2023
SKY VALLEY– Sky Valley city council meetings now have a new location as Tuesday’s meeting was the first in the newly renovated city hall location.

Civil Air Patrol at the Capitol

News Staff
Friday, April 21, 2023
Three local cadets recently participated in Civil Air Patrol Day at the State Capitol. The cadets (from left) were Lucy Vogelbacher, Stella Vogelbacher, and Seshadri Pratama.