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The Salvation Army Red Kettles Provide Love Beyond Christmas

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
TOCCOA – The familiar Red Kettle Campaign of The Salvation Army will soon be in full swing here in Toccoa, Clayton, Cornelia, Clarkesville and Northeast Georgia. The Christmas season represents the organization’s busiest and most important fundraising time of the year.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. City of Clayton workers work overnight Sunday, Nov. 13, to replace valves on Main Street in the downtown area. Workers replaced valves and a fire hydrant to improve the system. Crews worked overnight to minimize service disruption to nearby businesses.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. City of Clayton workers work overnight Sunday, Nov. 13, to replace valves on Main Street in the downtown area. Workers replaced valves and a fire hydrant to improve the system. Crews worked overnight to minimize service disruption to nearby businesses.

Thank you to Clayton public works for your hard work

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 17, 2022
There are many pieces/parts involved when running a city or county government. City of Clayton officials have been working hard on many projects both downtown and in city limits to improve quality of life for all residents.

Catching snowflakes instead of fish

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Northeast Georgia offers many picture-perfect opportunities with its majestic mountains and beautiful lakes as the backdrop for endless exciting adventures. Lake Burton is home to many families who like to swim, fish and sail their boats on the water while making memories that last a lifetime.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. First responders work the scene of a single vehicle crash for a vehicle that overturned on Ga. 15 at Razorback Lane in Lakemont Nov. 11. The driver, a Clarkesville, Ga. man, sustained possible minor injuries as a result of the crash.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. First responders work the scene of a single vehicle crash for a vehicle that overturned on Ga. 15 at Razorback Lane in Lakemont Nov. 11. The driver, a Clarkesville, Ga. man, sustained possible minor injuries as a result of the crash.

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Vehicle overturns in single-vehicle crash in Lakemont

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
A Clarkesville, Ga., man received possible minor injuries after his vehicle overturned in a single vehicle crash on Georgia 15 at Razorback Lane in Lakemont around 11:19 a.m. Nov. 11.

Waterfowl hunters: Duck season opens Nov. 19

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA (Nov. 14, 2022) – Will you be headed to your favorite wetland location for the opening day of the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Saturday, Nov. 19, asks the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Submitted photo. Rabun County Habitat for Humanity had a blessing for its new Habitat House with community members welcoming Becky and Ayla into their new home Sunday, Oct. 30.

Submitted photo. Rabun County Habitat for Humanity had a blessing for its new Habitat House with community members welcoming Becky and Ayla into their new home Sunday, Oct. 30.

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A Habitat House blessing

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Family, friends, neighbors, members of Grace Bible Church, construction crew and Rabun County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors welcomed Becky and Ayla into their new home.
Photo courtesy of the Forward Rabun/ Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Cub Scout Pack 6 works with Keep Rabun Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Rabun Beautiful.

Photo courtesy of the Forward Rabun/ Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. Cub Scout Pack 6 works with Keep Rabun Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Rabun Beautiful.

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Synergy of Forward Rabun helps community thrive

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Rabun County is a hub for tourism with its picturesque backdrop of the North Georgia Mountains, amazing waterfalls, recreational trails and three state parks. Not to mention the many options for shopping and dining.

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TFS board member creates quilt for Ukrainian student

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
A student far from home now has a symbolic reminder thanks to a Tallulah Falls School Board of Trustees member. Long-time TFS board member Alice “Cookie” Noel, representing the Civic Woman’s Club of Milledgeville, made a quilt for Ninel Tarasova of Ukraine. President and Head of School Larry A.
Submitted photo. Pictured are honored park and historic site managers Lieren Merz, Bud Fuller, Jason Carter, Desmond Timmons, Gretchen Greminger, Tyler Sims, Katherine Darsey, Chris Lockwood, Karl Gross, Carol Sanchez and Jamie Madden. Merz (far left) is the manager with Tallulah Gorge State Park and Tallulah Falls, which tied with Wormsloe State Historic Site for the “Retail Award.”

Submitted photo. Pictured are honored park and historic site managers Lieren Merz, Bud Fuller, Jason Carter, Desmond Timmons, Gretchen Greminger, Tyler Sims, Katherine Darsey, Chris Lockwood, Karl Gross, Carol Sanchez and Jamie Madden. Merz (far left) is the manager with Tallulah Gorge State Park and Tallulah Falls, which tied with Wormsloe State Historic Site for the “Retail Award.”

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Area Georgia State Park and Historic Site managers receive accolades

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored recently during their annual Managers Conference held in north Georgia. Site managers attended an awards ceremony celebrating those who make more than 60 State Parks and Historic Sites outstanding destinations across Georgia.