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Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. A female wearing only underwear lays on the hood of a Georgia Power pickup as the truck attempts to slow down on Highway 76 West for the safety of the woman. Sherry Sue Turpin was charged on June 29 by Rabun County Sheriff’s Office deputies with pedestrian under the influence of alcohol or drugs after witnesses say Turpin climbed off the hood to the truck. The incident caused stopped traffic in both directions.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. A female wearing only underwear lays on the hood of a Georgia Power pickup as the truck attempts to slow down on Highway 76 West for the safety of the woman. Sherry Sue Turpin was charged on June 29 by Rabun County Sheriff’s Office deputies with pedestrian under the influence of alcohol or drugs after witnesses say Turpin climbed off the hood to the truck. The incident caused stopped traffic in both directions.

Woman in underwear arrested after riding on hood of pickup

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Friday, July 8, 2022
A Clayton woman was charged by Rabun County Sheriff’s Office deputies after she was found walking in the west-bound lane of a busy Highway 76 after the female, wearing only underwear rode on the hood of a pickup.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Ski Patriots wave to the crowds on July 3.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Ski Patriots wave to the crowds on July 3.

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Ravin’ in Rabun about America

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
America celebrated its independence over the extended weekend but few communities displayed the level of patriotism that was evident in Rabun County. From Thursday through the July Fourth Monday, a variety of events were scheduled for people – including multiple fireworks displays.

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Scheduled road closure on Old Highway 441

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 30, 2022
CLAYTON– The portion of Old Highway 441 from Saber Lane to Leaning Chimney Drive in Clayton will be closed for a culvert repair beginning July 11 and open back up July 19, according to Jason Waldroup, public works director.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Savannah Dixon thanks family and friends after being sworn in as the Rabun County associate probate judge on June 24.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Savannah Dixon thanks family and friends after being sworn in as the Rabun County associate probate judge on June 24.

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Dixon sworn in as associate probate court judge

Enoch Autry - Publisher
Thursday, June 30, 2022
A veteran staff member of the county’s court system has been sworn in as the new associate probate court judge. In front of family and friends at the county courthouse on June 24, Savannah Dixon was sworn in for her new position by Rabun County Probate Court Judge Carlton “Hobie” Jones III.
Submitted photo. Gainesville Fire Department Captain and Paramedic, and Clayton resident, Jordan Green, second from left, competes in the 2022 Georgia Police and Fire Games with fellow coworkers. The team took home second place in the Medic Challenge part of the games on June 23. Pictured are Eron Sunshine, program director for paramedic Studies at Lanier Technical College, Green, and Firefighter and Paramedic Josh Crawford, helping an actor during the Medic Challenge.

Submitted photo. Gainesville Fire Department Captain and Paramedic, and Clayton resident, Jordan Green, second from left, competes in the 2022 Georgia Police and Fire Games with fellow coworkers. The team took home second place in the Medic Challenge part of the games on June 23. Pictured are Eron Sunshine, program director for paramedic Studies at Lanier Technical College, Green, and Firefighter and Paramedic Josh Crawford, helping an actor during the Medic Challenge.

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First responders fare well in Georgia Police and Fire Games

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Rabun County was represented in the 2022 Georgia Police and Fire Games held in Hall County last week as one of the county’s first responders claimed top honors.

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Slurs, punches at restaurant lead to charges

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 30, 2022
CLAYTON– A Clayton man faces charges after he reportedly called restaurant drag queen show entertainers homosexual slurs and repeatedly punched the establishment’s owner in the head when he intervened in the altercation.

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County approves bid for control valve project

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Rabun County Board of Commissioners approved a bid from Dale Construction for the North Clayton Control Valve in the amount of $168,500 to be paid out of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at Tuesday’s meeting. The valve would allow for the rehabilitation of the water treatment plant.