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Rabun County under local state of emergency

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Rabun County Office of Emergency Management and Rabun County Board of Commissioners issued a local state of emergency for Rabun County on Thursday at noon. The declaration for the local state of emergency was ordered Thursday, Dec. 22, at noon and expires on Monday, Dec.
Courtesy of Aubrey Pawlikoski. The Georgia DNR has three different types of hunting or fishing licenses that are perfect for the outdoorsy person on your Christmas list. Buying a license helps the Wildlife Resources Division maintain fishing areas as well as managing the animal herds.

Courtesy of Aubrey Pawlikoski. The Georgia DNR has three different types of hunting or fishing licenses that are perfect for the outdoorsy person on your Christmas list. Buying a license helps the Wildlife Resources Division maintain fishing areas as well as managing the animal herds.

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Best holiday gift idea ever? It’s one that includes year-round recreation

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Looking for the best holiday gift idea for that special outdoor enthusiast on your list?

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Capt. Talley resigns from Rabun County Sheriff’s Office

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Capt. Marty Talley with the Criminal Investigations Division recently turned in his resignation from the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office. Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols said in a prepared statement Tuesday evening that Talley submitted “his voluntary resignation” on Dec. 8.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured are Patrick Henry, treasurer of Richard’s Kids; Candie Moore, board member for Richard’s Kids; Veteran Gary Cantwell, VFW Post 4570; Carolyn Dillard, president of Richard’s Kids; Veteran Jon Jones, VFW Post 4570; and Mike Moraign, board member for Richard’s Kids.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured are Patrick Henry, treasurer of Richard’s Kids; Candie Moore, board member for Richard’s Kids; Veteran Gary Cantwell, VFW Post 4570; Carolyn Dillard, president of Richard’s Kids; Veteran Jon Jones, VFW Post 4570; and Mike Moraign, board member for Richard’s Kids.

VFW donates to Richard’s Kids

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 15, 2022
VFW Post 4570 in Clayton presents the local nonprofit Richard’s Kids with a donation of $1,000 recently. Henry thanked the VFW for the donation. Cantwell said the VFW was proud to donate to Rochard’s Kids because helping children in the community is important.

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Spaghetti fundraiser raises over $4,000 for Paws 4 Life

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Clayton Cafe held its Spaghetti Dinner Raise a Fork for Great Causes event on Nov. 21 benefiting Rabun Paws 4 Life. Bonnie Edmonds with Clayton Cafe presented a donation check to Ara Joyce, outreach and fundraising with Rabun Paws 4 Life.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.

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Avita Community Partners join chamber

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Avita Community Partners is the newest Silver Member of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. A ribbon cutting and grand opening event was held Dec. 2 at the facility, located at 18 Old Raco High Drive, Clayton.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County first responders work the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Georgia 15 at the intersection of Highway 246 in Dillard on Dec. 1. One motorist was charged following the crash.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County first responders work the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Georgia 15 at the intersection of Highway 246 in Dillard on Dec. 1. One motorist was charged following the crash.

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Otto, N.C., man arrested following crash at Highway 246 intersection

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
An Otto, N.C., man was arrested and charged with driving without a valid license (misdemeanor) following a two-vehicle crash on Georgia 15 at the Highway 246 intersection in Dillard on Dec. 1.