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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Back in August 2022 prior to the start of the home Rabun County High School football game, handler Deputy Eric McKinney threw K9 Bo’s yellow tennis ball onto the field. The beloved canine ran to swoop up his ball but instead opted for one of the nearby pregame practice balls. Here Bo is seen trotting off with his prized find.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Back in August 2022 prior to the start of the home Rabun County High School football game, handler Deputy Eric McKinney threw K9 Bo’s yellow tennis ball onto the field. The beloved canine ran to swoop up his ball but instead opted for one of the nearby pregame practice balls. Here Bo is seen trotting off with his prized find.

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Community mourns loss of RCMS K9 Bo

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Rabun County community is mourning the loss of K9 Bo who suddenly passed away Jan. 16. Rabun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy (SRD) Eric McKinney was the canine’s owner/handler and partner.

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Serious injuries reported in three-vehicle crash

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
CLAYTON – Several injuries were reported in a three-vehicle crash on Ga. 15 at Ramey Blvd. in Clayton Sunday afternoon. In the crash that occurred around 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 15, a 2021 Tesla Model S, driven by John Lawrence Vandegrift, 63 of Dallas, Ga.

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Rabun County resident faces dozen child porn charges

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
William Paul “PJ” Taylor, of Clayton was arrested Dec. 6 on multiple sexual charges against minors following an investigation with joint agencies. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest announcement recently on social media. “On Dec.

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RCSO awards 2022 deputy, detention officer, supervisor of year

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office held its annual employee appreciation Christmas celebration in December and recognized several employees for their hard work and dedication. Among those recognized were Deputy Steven Barnes who was honored with 2022 Deputy of the Year, Sgt.

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Wilson named assistant branch manager of Rabun County Bank

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
DILLARD – Claude Dillard, President of Rabun County Bank, announced the promotion of Ashley Wilson to assistant branch manager/loan processor. “Ashley is a valued and dedicated member of our Dillard team,” said Fredda Beck, assistant vice president, branch manager of the Dillard Branch.

Do you need to be screened?

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
GAINESVILLE –  January is observed as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. Widely available vaccines and cervical cancer screenings have made it one of the most preventable cancers.
Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. The Jan. 12 storm downed trees that disrupted power for residents. Among those fallen trees were this one on Old Highway 441 near Leaning Chimney in Clayton.

Luke Morey/The Clayton Tribune. The Jan. 12 storm downed trees that disrupted power for residents. Among those fallen trees were this one on Old Highway 441 near Leaning Chimney in Clayton.

Nickel-sized hail, downed trees pepper county

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Winter weather is in full force in Rabun County as portions of the county, and other areas in the region, were hit with high winds, fallen trees and a hail storm Thursday, Jan. 12. Bad weather is the theme this winter since the season officially began Dec.