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Photos courtesy of the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple late night burglaries involving convenience stores that have taken place over a period of several months in Clayton, Mountain City, the north end of Rabun County and Highlands, N.C.

Photos courtesy of the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple late night burglaries involving convenience stores that have taken place over a period of several months in Clayton, Mountain City, the north end of Rabun County and Highlands, N.C.

Burglary suspects sought

News Staff
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is investigating multiple late night burglaries involving convenience stores, the office posted on its Facebook page Tuesday.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Tena Johnson, left, Ron Johnson and Louise Dillard enjoy live entertainment from Chris Blue at The Dillard House on Sunday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Tena Johnson, left, Ron Johnson and Louise Dillard enjoy live entertainment from Chris Blue at The Dillard House on Sunday.

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Hamburgers, hotdogs, and fireworks part of Fourth celebrations

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Rabun County was filled with smells of hamburgers and hotdogs sizzling on the grill, barbeque cooked to perfection and the laughter of friends and families celebrating Independence Day with patriotic festivities over the weekend.
Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. The body of Chandler Breck Patterson was brought to Betty's Creek Baptist Church last Friday for a Fireman's Farewell, which included the ringing of a fire bell and the "last call" over the radio.

Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. The body of Chandler Breck Patterson was brought to Betty's Creek Baptist Church last Friday for a Fireman's Farewell, which included the ringing of a fire bell and the "last call" over the radio.

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Community says goodbye to beloved firefighter

Wayne Knuckles
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
BETTY’S CREEK—Chandler “Chan” Breck Patterson was laid to rest Friday afternoon under a beautiful blue July sky just a few feet from the church where he first professed his love for Jesus as a child.

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Merem Health purchases med building in Clayton

Wayne Knuckles
Thursday, July 1, 2021
CLAYTON—A company owned by the Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Lakes Medical Center recently purchased a Clayton building that houses the North Georgia Eye Clinic and one of two local Medlink locations. Merem Health, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merem Capital of Birmingham, Ala.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mary Serra and Mike English of the Persimmon community welcomed a newborn calf, named “Chase Elliott,” to their farm when five missing bison were located and herded back to the pasture after they wandered off for 12 days. The bison were found at Badger Rd., about two miles from their home on Dandelion Lane.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Mary Serra and Mike English of the Persimmon community welcomed a newborn calf, named “Chase Elliott,” to their farm when five missing bison were located and herded back to the pasture after they wandered off for 12 days. The bison were found at Badger Rd., about two miles from their home on Dandelion Lane.

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Missing buffalo return with new addition: Calf named 'Chase Elliott'

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 1, 2021
PERSIMMON-- Where do the buffalo roam?  Apparently, back home where they belong-- along with with a newborn calf.  A herd of bison owned by Mary Serra and Mike English were finally located and returned back to their 48-acre farm on June 24 after being missing for 12 days.

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Habitat receives $450,000 for local housing

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County was recently awarded a $450,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), said Barbara Anderson, chair of fundraising for Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County.
Photo courtesy of Red Bird Media. A four-car accident closed the southbound side of U.S. Highway 441/Georgia 15 near Clarkesville for nearly 90 minutes Saturday, sending four to the hospital, including one on the LifeFlight helicopter.

Photo courtesy of Red Bird Media. A four-car accident closed the southbound side of U.S. Highway 441/Georgia 15 near Clarkesville for nearly 90 minutes Saturday, sending four to the hospital, including one on the LifeFlight helicopter.

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Accident on Highway 441 sends 4 people to hospital

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
A four-car accident closed the southbound side of U.S. Highway 441/Georgia 15 near Clarkesville for nearly 90 minutes Saturday, sending four to the hospital, including one on the LifeFlight helicopter.

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Tree falls on cars at Moccasin Creek Park

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Moccasin Creek State Park-- A woman was injured after a tree fell on top of two of her vehicles at her campsite at Moccasin Creek State Park June 25 at approximately 7:42 p.m.  Kathleen Erin Harris of Dawsonville, Ga.
Photo from Court of Appeals SmugMug. Judge Brian M. Rickman is sworn in as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia by Judge Herbert E. Phipps, who is also on the Court of Appeals. The ceremony took place on June 24 in the courtroom of the Nathan Deal Judicial Building.

Photo from Court of Appeals SmugMug. Judge Brian M. Rickman is sworn in as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia by Judge Herbert E. Phipps, who is also on the Court of Appeals. The ceremony took place on June 24 in the courtroom of the Nathan Deal Judicial Building.

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Rabun native named Chief Judge of Court of Appeals

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 1, 2021
ATLANTA-- Tiger resident and Judge Brian M. Rickman was sworn in as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia on June 24. The ceremony was held in the courtroom in the Nathan Deal Judicial Building.  Gov.