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Photo courtesy of Conner Horn. This semi-truck overturned on Highway 441 in Lakemont Jan. 22 and caused traffic delays in the area. Personnel remained on scene for several hours. Multiple local crashes have been reported recently.

Photo courtesy of Conner Horn. This semi-truck overturned on Highway 441 in Lakemont Jan. 22 and caused traffic delays in the area. Personnel remained on scene for several hours. Multiple local crashes have been reported recently.

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Tractor trailer crashes on Highway 441 in Lakemont

Megan Horn
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
A crash on Jan. 22 in Lakemont caused a semi-truck to overturn on Highway 441 and resulted no apparent injuries. The crash occurred at approximately 5:08 a.m. just past the business Mama Gail’s/Señor Pastor Mexican Cuisine. Emergency personnel could still be seen at the crash site around 10 a.m.

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Teamwork makes emergency shelter possible

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Residents of Rabun County were able to take shelter at the Recreation Center during both the ice storm, from Jan. 24 to 28, and the following snow storm, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. The American Red Cross set up the shelter at the request of the county Emergency Management Agency.
Photo courtesy of Clayton Police Department Assistant Chief John Grist. This 2019 Dodge Ram overturned in a creek on Old Highway 441 South at Duvall Street in Clayton during Winter Storm Gianna on Jan. 31.

Photo courtesy of Clayton Police Department Assistant Chief John Grist. This 2019 Dodge Ram overturned in a creek on Old Highway 441 South at Duvall Street in Clayton during Winter Storm Gianna on Jan. 31.

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Vehicle overturns during Winter Storm Gianna

Megan Horn
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Winter Storm Gianna plowed through Rabun County last weekend, creating hazardous driving conditions in Clayton and throughout the county. The Clayton Police Department responded to a storm-related, single-vehicle crash on Saturday, Jan. 31, that happened around 10:34 a.m.
Photos courtesy Rep. Andrew Clyde’s Office. U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde (second from right) gets a firsthand look at Georgia Power’s restoration efforts.

Photos courtesy Rep. Andrew Clyde’s Office. U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde (second from right) gets a firsthand look at Georgia Power’s restoration efforts.

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Clyde visits Northeast Georgia counties hit by Fern

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GAINESVILLE, GA — Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) visited White, Habersham, and Rabun counties to assess the damage left behind by Winter Storm Fern and to meet with local officials amidst ongoing recovery efforts.
Photo courtesy of the Rotary Club of Clayton. Rotarians pack lunches for those in need at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. The service project is ongoing and part of many projects to benefit the Rabun County community. Service has been the focus of the organization, with Rotary members and Impact Club participants volunteering.

Photo courtesy of the Rotary Club of Clayton. Rotarians pack lunches for those in need at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. The service project is ongoing and part of many projects to benefit the Rabun County community. Service has been the focus of the organization, with Rotary members and Impact Club participants volunteering.

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Rotary Club of Clayton drives growth, service and community impact across Rabun County

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
For more than 77 years, the Rotary Club of Clayton has quietly worked behind the scenes to meet needs in Rabun County — supporting local families, strengthening community organizations and living out Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Large and small flakes float down onto Lake Burton at Perrin Cove Saturday morning as Rabun County receives an excess of 7 inches of snow.

Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Large and small flakes float down onto Lake Burton at Perrin Cove Saturday morning as Rabun County receives an excess of 7 inches of snow.

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Snow makes second storm in a week

Megan Horn
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Rabun County, for the second weekend in a row, was met with a significant winter weather event Saturday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 1, with the arrival of Winter Storm Gianna. This time, Rabunites had the opportunity to enjoy several inches of snow.

Sheriff’s Office alerts public of inmate list scam

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Rabun County Sheriff Mark Gerrells recently alerted the community about a scam involving the inmate population lists. Gerrells told The Clayton Tribune that scammers are obtaining inmate population lists from local detention centers.

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Election qualifying upcoming for county, Sky Valley seats

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 29, 2026
During the upcoming General Primary Election/Nonpartisan Election on May 19, voters will cast their ballots for seats on the Rabun County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education and Magistrate Judge. Qualifying for the offices begins Monday, March 2, at 9 a.m. and ends Friday, Feb. 6, at noon.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Kyle Bryner, owner of Blue Hound Barbecue in Dillard, speaks to Rotary Club of Clayton members about his passion for cooking during the Jan. 8 club meeting.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Kyle Bryner, owner of Blue Hound Barbecue in Dillard, speaks to Rotary Club of Clayton members about his passion for cooking during the Jan. 8 club meeting.

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Award-winning pitmaster speaks to local Rotarians

Megan Horn
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Award-winning pitmaster Kyle Bryner, owner of Dillard’s Blue Hound Barbecue and Grill, spoke to the Rotary Club of Clayton about his love for cooking barbecue during the Jan. 8 club meeting.