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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Michael Esposito began as Clayton's new city manager on April 12. He said the aspect he loves most about his job is working with and interacting with citizens.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Michael Esposito began as Clayton's new city manager on April 12. He said the aspect he loves most about his job is working with and interacting with citizens.

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New Clayton manager places priority on making city government responsive to needs of residents

Megan Horn
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
CLAYTON-- Michael Esposito said he looks forward to helping the citizens of Clayton as their new city manager.  “A big part of my job is helping the citizens,” Esposito said. “I believe in trying to help when we can. I just want to make a difference.”  Esposito’s first day in Clayton was April 12.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. County Administrator Darrin Giles and Clayton Mayor Jordan Green converse after a forum about water and sewer consolidation hosted by the RCC4GG on Monday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. County Administrator Darrin Giles and Clayton Mayor Jordan Green converse after a forum about water and sewer consolidation hosted by the RCC4GG on Monday.

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Clayton water woes discussed in separate venues

Megan Horn
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
CLAYTON--Representatives of the Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority and the city of Clayton made separate public presentations this week with their points of view on the latest offer for Clayton to sell its water and sewer system to the county.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mildred Widgery plans to make 100 bookmarks to distribute in honor of her 100th birthday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mildred Widgery plans to make 100 bookmarks to distribute in honor of her 100th birthday.

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Mildred Widgery recalls 100 years of adventure as she hits the century mark

Megan Horn
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Mildred Widgery has lived a life full of adventure. From traveling overseas, getting baptized in the Tallulah River and even riding a camel at 80-years-old, she’s accomplished a lot in her century-long life. Widgery was born on April 20, 1921 in Memphis, Tenn.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Coalition for Good Government member Dee Daley (right) points to statistics showing Clayton's water losses are among the 10 worst in Georgia at a public forum last week. Also pictured is Patricia Howell, moderator for the event.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Coalition for Good Government member Dee Daley (right) points to statistics showing Clayton's water losses are among the 10 worst in Georgia at a public forum last week. Also pictured is Patricia Howell, moderator for the event.

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Citizens group says 'enough is enough' at public forum

Megan Horn
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
A group of citizens discussed the county’s offer to buy the city of Clayton’s water and sewer system in a forum organized by the Rabun County Coalition for Good Government (RCC4GG) last Wednesday. The public forum was held before Clayton made a counter-offer Tuesday afternoon.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton council members vote to make a counter-offer to the county after a closed session following a special called meeting on Tuesday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton council members vote to make a counter-offer to the county after a closed session following a special called meeting on Tuesday.

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Clayton counters county water offer

Megan Horn
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
CLAYTON--The city of Clayton responded to the county's recent offer to purchase their water and sewer system after a closed session Tuesday.

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RCWSA to raise its water prices

Megan Horn
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
RABUN GAP— The Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA) voted to implement water rate increases for RCWSA retail customers, the city of Dillard and the city of Clayton at Tuesday’s meeting. The adjustments will be implemented on July 1, 2021, according to a document provided by the RCWSA.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton City Council members discuss traffic concerns on Wilson Alley and other matters at Tuesday's work session.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton City Council members discuss traffic concerns on Wilson Alley and other matters at Tuesday's work session.

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Wilson Alley closure is again topic of discussion

Megan Horn
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
CLAYTON— Clayton city council members discussed traffic concerns on Wilson Alley in downtown Clayton at Tuesday’s council meeting. It was the first meeting for new City Manager Michael Esposito, who’s first day was Monday.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County GOP elected a slate of new officers at the county convention held at The Dillard House Conference Center last Saturday. Sam Burns, immediate past chair, left, Ed Fickey, chair, Tim Wall, 1st vice chair, Ken Fortney, 2nd vice chair, and Linda Burns, treasurer. The secretary position was vacant at press time.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County GOP elected a slate of new officers at the county convention held at The Dillard House Conference Center last Saturday. Sam Burns, immediate past chair, left, Ed Fickey, chair, Tim Wall, 1st vice chair, Ken Fortney, 2nd vice chair, and Linda Burns, treasurer. The secretary position was vacant at press time.

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Rabun County GOP elects slate of new officers

Megan Horn
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Rabun GOP elected a new slate of officers at the county convention held at The Dillard House Conference Center last Saturday.  Ed Fickey was elected chair, Tim Wall elected 1st vice chair, Ken Fortney elected 2nd vice chair and Linda Burns elected treasurer.
Submitted photo. Pictured are: Front row-Cora Shipman, Ian Echols, Silas Early, Ezra Early. Back Row: Kip Ramey Brayeden Shipman and Anthony Shipman.

Submitted photo. Pictured are: Front row-Cora Shipman, Ian Echols, Silas Early, Ezra Early. Back Row: Kip Ramey Brayeden Shipman and Anthony Shipman.

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Scouts spruce up fishing pier benches

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
If you have been to the pond at the Rec Center lately, you may have noticed a change in the benches by the fishing pier. This is the start of Cub Scouts Pack 6’s project to redo the benches on the walking trail around the pond.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Jean and Jim Rittenhouse will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary Friday. The couple married in 1946, just after Jim returned from World War II.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Jean and Jim Rittenhouse will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary Friday. The couple married in 1946, just after Jim returned from World War II.

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Couple celebrates 75 years of love

Megan Horn
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Jim and Jean Rittenhouse met when they were just teenagers and have been inseparable ever since. The couple married on April 16, 1946. They celebrate 75 years of marriage on Friday. “We’ve been together most of our lives,” Jean said. “We just like to be together.