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Forward Rabun’s Youth Leadership team traveled to the Georgia State Capitol for Day 10 of the 2023 Georgia General Assembly session and also got an opportunity to meet with Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp in the Governor’s office. Pictured are Jessica Ward; Sean Zavala; Georgia “Dani” Prince; Marcus Remillard; Andrew Whittle; Trent Thompson; Gov. Brian Kemp; Rick Story; First Lady Marty Kemp; Savannah Sanchez; Jimmy Franklin; Hayden Deslich; Anna Raye Darnell; Itzia Vasquez Ramos and Aliye Coker.

Forward Rabun’s Youth Leadership team traveled to the Georgia State Capitol for Day 10 of the 2023 Georgia General Assembly session and also got an opportunity to meet with Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp in the Governor’s office. Pictured are Jessica Ward; Sean Zavala; Georgia “Dani” Prince; Marcus Remillard; Andrew Whittle; Trent Thompson; Gov. Brian Kemp; Rick Story; First Lady Marty Kemp; Savannah Sanchez; Jimmy Franklin; Hayden Deslich; Anna Raye Darnell; Itzia Vasquez Ramos and Aliye Coker.

Forward Rabun Youth Leadership visits State Capitol

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Members of Forward Rabun’s Youth Leadership team traveled to the Georgia State Capitol to visit with local legislators and observe day number 10 of the 2023 session of the Georgia General Assembly on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. George and Marywinn Lent married on Dec. 24, 1966. The couple has five children; 17 biological grandchildren; one great-grand child; and helped raise five Russian orphans. They also authored books about their lives and encourage everyone to read them as daily devotionals honoring God.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. George and Marywinn Lent married on Dec. 24, 1966. The couple has five children; 17 biological grandchildren; one great-grand child; and helped raise five Russian orphans. They also authored books about their lives and encourage everyone to read them as daily devotionals honoring God.

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George & Marywinn Lent’s 56 years of marriage was love at first sight

Megan Horn
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
It was love at first sight for George and Marywinn Lent when they met in Athens, Ga., 56 years ago. That love has grown over decades and is nurtured by their Christian faith and devotion to serving Jesus Christ. Valentine’s Day is coming up Feb.
Submitted photo.

Submitted photo.

Vandiver receives Opportunity Quilt

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Mountain Laurel Quilters Guild was happy to present the 2022 Opportunity Quilt to Linda Vandiver (right) of Tallulah Falls. Vandiver won the hand-appliqued quilt made by members of the guild. She is seen here with guild president, Barbara Westbrook of Clayton.
Submitted photo. Aaron Holt (left) and Kayla Talley were recognized as F.A.I.T.H’s “Employees of the Year.” Nominations were submitted by the staff.

Submitted photo. Aaron Holt (left) and Kayla Talley were recognized as F.A.I.T.H’s “Employees of the Year.” Nominations were submitted by the staff.

F.A.I.T.H recognizes employees of year

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
F.A.I.T.H., Inc. recognized Aaron Holt and Kayla Talley as “Employee of the Year” last month. Staff submitted their nomination and Caroline Wallis, executive director, announced board members and staff at the annual strategic planning meeting.

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Rabun selected for housing study

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The growing need for affordable housing in Rabun County continues to be a hot-button issue as an influx of tourism and people moving to the area as permanent residents have affected housing availability for many working families within the past few years.