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Moratorium extended on non-traditional builds

Megan Horn

Thursday, January 26, 2023

The Rabun County Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of a resolution for a 12-month extension on the moratorium on non-traditional developments and building projects in unincorporated Rabun County at Tuesday’s meeting.

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RCSO joint drug investigation generates $74,800 worth of narcotics plus three arrests

Megan Horn

Thursday, January 26, 2023

A several months-long investigation by the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) in partnership with neighboring agencies yielded the arrest of three people and seizure of illegal narcotics with a street value of approximately $74,800.

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Rabun County Schools eyes $2 million in camera systems to increase safety measures

Megan Horn

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Safety is a priority for Rabun County Schools and officials are utilizing camera systems to intensify safety measures in excess of $2 million. “Rabun County Schools has enhanced safety by updating and adding additional security cameras.

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Nations, Wall recognized as outstanding officers at Clayton Police Department

Megan Horn

Thursday, January 26, 2023

CLAYTON– The Clayton Police Department honored two of its own at the Clayton City Council meeting Jan. 17 as Officer Jimmy Nations was awarded with Outstanding Officer for the Third Quarter 2022 and Sgt. William Wall was awarded with Outstanding Officer for the Fourth Quarter 2022.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia and Tiger resident Brian M. Rickman speaks to the Rotary Club of Clayton on Jan. 5

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Georgia Court of Appeals Chief Judge Rickman speaks at Rotary

Megan Horn

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia and Tiger resident Brian M. Rickman spoke to the Rotary Club of Clayton Jan. 5 about the process judges go through when making their rulings and the importance of jury service. Former Gov.

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Mountain City, Tallulah Falls and Clayton decide yearly appointments

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Clayton, Mountain City and Tallulah Falls council members each met for their monthly council meetings in January and appointed the 2023 public offices. City of Clayton Clayton City Council members passed a motion for the 2023 appointments at the council meeting Jan. 17.

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Rep. Anderson named vice chairman of Georgia House Governmental Affairs and Intragovernmental Coordination

Megan Horn

Thursday, January 26, 2023

District 10 Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) was recently appointed the vice chairman of the House Governmental Affairs and Intragovernmental Coordination Committees by the Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments.

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Rep. Gunter named chairman of House Judiciary Committee

Megan Horn

Thursday, January 26, 2023

State Rep. Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville) was recently appointed as the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee by the Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments. The Georgia House of Representatives sent out a press release Jan. 18 regarding the appointment.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County commissioners vote Tuesday to approve the first reading of an ordinance to allow campers and motorhomes on a property during construction.

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County passes first reading to allow campers, motorhomes during construction

Megan Horn

Thursday, January 26, 2023

The Rabun County Board of Commissioners passed the first reading to the zoning ordinance to allow for campers and motorhomes on a property during the construction of a dwelling.

Rabun Countian honored with awards for meritorious, distinguished service

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Bill English, local historian, Charter Member of the Rabun Gap Rifleman, SCV Camp 1929, and founder of the local camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans is presented with a Meritorious Service Award and a Distinguished Service Award and Medal by Michael Dean, SCV Commander, 2nd Brigade, Georgia...