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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Public Library Branch Manager Dyana Costello Banks demonstrates one of the new “study nook” areas that will be available to patrons throughout the library when it reopens Feb. 6. These areas are one of the new features offered from renovations made in the library over the past month.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Public Library Branch Manager Dyana Costello Banks demonstrates one of the new “study nook” areas that will be available to patrons throughout the library when it reopens Feb. 6. These areas are one of the new features offered from renovations made in the library over the past month.

County library has limited opening after water damage

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 2, 2023
After being closed since December due to water damage, the Rabun County Public Library had a “limited opening” Feb. 1 with patrons being able to access and utilize only certain areas of the facility. The library will be open with limited availability through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Father Luis Alvarez blesses the new ultrasound machine.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Father Luis Alvarez blesses the new ultrasound machine.

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Blessed in God’s grace

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Choices Pregnancy Center was lifted up with prayers, love and support Saturday, Jan. 28, as dozens of people attended the open house and blessing for the new ultrasound machine. The faith-based, non-profit is located at 790 N.

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TFS names 2023 STAR Student, Teacher

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The announcement of the STAR Student and STAR Teacher at Tallulah Falls School marks a high point for each academic year. Senior William “Trey” Greene of Demorest earned the highest score on the Scholastic Achievement Test for his class.
Photo courtesy Chelsea Drabik. STAR Student Aidan Min chose Chip Miller as his STAR Teacher.

Photo courtesy Chelsea Drabik. STAR Student Aidan Min chose Chip Miller as his STAR Teacher.

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Rabun Gap’s Min claims STAR Student & picks Miller STAR Teacher

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Aidan Min, a Class of 2023 boarding student from Seongnam-si, South Korea, has been named STAR Student at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, while Chip Miller earned the STAR Teacher recognition for 2023.
Photo from Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner press release.

Photo from Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner press release.

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Franklin County fire destroys residential structure

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
ATLANTA – Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King recently announced that a residential structure on Pinehurst Road in Lavonia was destroyed by an evening fire on Jan. 24.
Submitted photo. Georgia ForestWatch Board members volunteer to remove 300 pounds of invasive plants and trash before many spring wildflowers emerge at the Warwoman Dell recreation area just outside Clayton.

Submitted photo. Georgia ForestWatch Board members volunteer to remove 300 pounds of invasive plants and trash before many spring wildflowers emerge at the Warwoman Dell recreation area just outside Clayton.

Georgia ForestWatch volunteers remove invasive plants, trash from Warwoman Dell

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
CLAYTON -- Volunteers returned to Warwoman Dell on Friday, Jan. 20, to remove 300 pounds of invasive plants and trash before many spring wildflowers emerge. English ivy had spread through the national forest from the beloved Warwoman Dell recreation area just outside of Clayton.
Tony Penrose/The Clayton Tribune. The One for the Wall 2022-2023 Deer Contest included many participants at the Rabun County Civic Center Saturday, Jan. 28. Pictured are organizer Shayne Beck (left); Clifford Williams, adult first place winner; Rodney Kilby, second place; Allyn Stockton, third place; David Justus, fourth place; Tim Henderson, fifth place; and organizer Lee Callenback.

Tony Penrose/The Clayton Tribune. The One for the Wall 2022-2023 Deer Contest included many participants at the Rabun County Civic Center Saturday, Jan. 28. Pictured are organizer Shayne Beck (left); Clifford Williams, adult first place winner; Rodney Kilby, second place; Allyn Stockton, third place; David Justus, fourth place; Tim Henderson, fifth place; and organizer Lee Callenback.

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One for the Wall 2022-2023 Deer Contest winners announced as antlers showcased

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The One for the Wall Deer Contest was back at the Rabun County Civic Center for the 2022-2023 event on Saturday, Jan. 28. Final measurements were taken as participants showcased their legally killed and Georgia tagged antlers. Organizers were Shayne Beck and Lee Callenback.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Skylar Krockum is the 2022-2023 Rabun County High School STAR Student. Krockum, who plays the saxophone, chose Dr. Matt Leff, RCHS director of bands, as her STAR Teacher because of the significant positive impact he’s had as a mentor in her life. Krockum had the highest SAT score for the Class of 2023.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Senior Skylar Krockum is the 2022-2023 Rabun County High School STAR Student. Krockum, who plays the saxophone, chose Dr. Matt Leff, RCHS director of bands, as her STAR Teacher because of the significant positive impact he’s had as a mentor in her life. Krockum had the highest SAT score for the Class of 2023.

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STAR Student Krockum strikes academic chord with Leff as her 2023 STAR Teacher

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Rabun County High School senior band student Skylar Krockum is a leader to her classmates when it comes to music and learning as she was recently named the school’s 2022-2023 STAR Student.