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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dyana Costello Banks is the new Library Manager at the Rabun County Public Library. Her first day was May 24. She said her mission is to be hands-on with patrons and interact with them as they browse for books to maximize a positive experience at the library.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dyana Costello Banks is the new Library Manager at the Rabun County Public Library. Her first day was May 24. She said her mission is to be hands-on with patrons and interact with them as they browse for books to maximize a positive experience at the library.

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New Rabun library manager is hooked on books

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 3, 2021
CLAYTON-- Whether you are a bookworm who loves action, adventure, mysteries or romance novels, Dyana Costello Banks has a recommendation for you.  Costello Banks is the new library manager at the Rabun County Public Library.  “I want to be able to be in the stacks,” Costello Banks said.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Fire Services fire boat led the parade of wooden boats in the annual Lake Burton Wooden Boat Parade on Sunday. The boats set sail from Timpson Cove and made their way to LaPrade’s Marina where members of the public were invited to view the boats.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Fire Services fire boat led the parade of wooden boats in the annual Lake Burton Wooden Boat Parade on Sunday. The boats set sail from Timpson Cove and made their way to LaPrade’s Marina where members of the public were invited to view the boats.

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Burton boat parade a success

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 3, 2021
LAKE BURTON-- Memorial Day weekend brought crowds of people to Rabun County and many people flocked to Lake Burton on Sunday to watch wooden boats set sail for the annual Wooden Boat Parade.  It was sponsored by the Lake Burton Civic Association.

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Local mental health needs studied

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 3, 2021
CLAYTON-- Community leaders came together last week to discuss the need for mental health care resources in Rabun County.  The Mental Health Task Force of Rabun County held a meeting at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Teaching Kitchen last Wednesday.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff's Office Patrol Corporal Clinton Scott, left, and Dillard Police Chief Jeremy Parker participated in a car seat inspection event at the Clayton Walmart recently where nationally certified technicians helped citizens properly install car seats and booster seats. The RCSO partnered with Safe Kids Rabun County for the event. Scott was one of five deputies who became certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST).

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff's Office Patrol Corporal Clinton Scott, left, and Dillard Police Chief Jeremy Parker participated in a car seat inspection event at the Clayton Walmart recently where nationally certified technicians helped citizens properly install car seats and booster seats. The RCSO partnered with Safe Kids Rabun County for the event. Scott was one of five deputies who became certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST).

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Sheriff's office sponsors Safe Kids Rabun

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) and Safe Kids Rabun County sponsored a car seat inspection event last month where nationally certified technicians helped citizens properly install car seats and booster seats.  The event was held at the Walmart in Clayton, 1455 Highway 441 S, Clayton.
Submitted photo. A fire that occurred at 354 Electric Ave. in Mountain City on May 24 has been ruled arson.

Submitted photo. A fire that occurred at 354 Electric Ave. in Mountain City on May 24 has been ruled arson.

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Mountain City fire ruled arson

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
A fire that occurred at 354 Electric Ave., Mountain City on May 24 has been ruled arson, according to the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, in a statement.  The 80-year-old, 1,000 sq. ft. residence was in the process of being renovated, according to the statement.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Wilma Hoilman places a flag to honor the memory of a veteran close to her who has passed away at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony. Also pictured are Col. (Ret.) Guy Gober, who was the guest speaker, left, and Eagle Scout Dominic Cross.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Wilma Hoilman places a flag to honor the memory of a veteran close to her who has passed away at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony. Also pictured are Col. (Ret.) Guy Gober, who was the guest speaker, left, and Eagle Scout Dominic Cross.

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Remembering those who served

Megan Horn
Thursday, June 3, 2021
CLAYTON-- A Memorial Day ceremony honoring those veterans who have passed away was held in front of the Rabun County Courthouse on Monday.  “It’s always an honor to be here,” said Doug Wayne, S.V. Cdr. Chapter 15, master of ceremonies. “It’s a great day to be an American.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Commissioners Will Nichols, left, Kent Woerner, Chairman Greg James, and Tom Garrison, far right, vote to approve a rezoning request from Taywood, LLC to rezone the property 8118 Bridge Creek Rd. from Agricultural to Commercial Business at Tuesday’s commission meeting. Commissioner Scott Crane voted against the motion.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Commissioners Will Nichols, left, Kent Woerner, Chairman Greg James, and Tom Garrison, far right, vote to approve a rezoning request from Taywood, LLC to rezone the property 8118 Bridge Creek Rd. from Agricultural to Commercial Business at Tuesday’s commission meeting. Commissioner Scott Crane voted against the motion.

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County okays storage units at Lake Burton

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
CLAYTON-- The courtroom at the Rabun County Courthouse was packed for Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting as commissioners passed a motion to rezone land located at 8118 Bridge Creek Rd. from Agricultural to Commercial Business for the development of storage units.
File photo. The public will have a chance to view historic wooden boats at Lake Burton Sunday afternoon.

File photo. The public will have a chance to view historic wooden boats at Lake Burton Sunday afternoon.

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Wooden boats to be in parade on Sunday

Wayne Knuckles
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
LAKE BURTON—Beauty, history and nostalgia converge on Lake Burton Sunday as the second annual Lake Burton Wooden Boat Parade sets sail from Timpson Cove. “It’s for people to enjoy,” said organizer Andrew Harris.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton DDA members Karen Bacon, vice chair, and Cassandra Clouser, board chair, listen to guest speaker Adam Hazell, planning director for the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, talk about how to best organize their projects to make improvements to areas of downtown Clayton.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton DDA members Karen Bacon, vice chair, and Cassandra Clouser, board chair, listen to guest speaker Adam Hazell, planning director for the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, talk about how to best organize their projects to make improvements to areas of downtown Clayton.

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DDA discusses downtown development projects

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
CLAYTON-- The Clayton Downtown Development Authority discussed planning for future projects in downtown Clayton with guest speaker Adam Hazell, planning director for the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC), at their meeting Tuesday.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. RCPS retirees were honored at the 2020-2021 retired employee reception last Thursday. Superintendent April Childers, left, and RCPS principal Jay Fowler, right, recognize RCPS retirees, from left, Cathy Shell, paraprofessional, Merrabeth Benton, assistant principal, and Robin Hurwitz, kindergarten teacher.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. RCPS retirees were honored at the 2020-2021 retired employee reception last Thursday. Superintendent April Childers, left, and RCPS principal Jay Fowler, right, recognize RCPS retirees, from left, Cathy Shell, paraprofessional, Merrabeth Benton, assistant principal, and Robin Hurwitz, kindergarten teacher.

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Rabun County Schools honor retirees with reception

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
TIGER-- Rabun County Schools honored 2020-2021 retired employees with a reception held at Rabun County High School last Thursday. It was sponsored by Charles Black Construction.