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COVID-19 Local Update

Rabun COVID numbers are trending downward

Wayne Knuckles

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

There was some good news in the latest batch to COVID-19 data released by the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH). The number of new cases in Rabun County continues to trend downward, and no new deaths have been reported in the past week.

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Shope steps down as Rabun Chamber Director

News Staff

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Juanita Shope recently resigned as president and community liaison of the Rabun County Chamber of Commerce, announced Board Chair Irene Bynum-Faith in a statement. “I’m looking forward to traveling and spending time with family,” Shope said Tuesday. “I really enjoyed my time serving my community.

Photo courtesy Rabun County 4-H Club. Rabun County 4-H President Carson Carpenter with members of the Rabun County Health Department.

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4-H treats Rabun County Health Department

News Staff

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

On Thursday, January 28, the Rabun County 4-H Club said “thank you” to the employees of the Rabun County Health Department with lunch. The Rabun County 4-H Club raised funds so the health department could enjoy an amazing lunch catered by Clayton’s own Mama G’s.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.

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Clayton man dies of injuries suffered in wreck

Megan Horn

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

CLAYTON-- A Clayton man has died after being hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident in Clayton on January 29. Hudson Queen, 82 of Clayton, died on Monday at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. At approximately 11:28 a.m.

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Sky Valley continues search for new city manager

Megan Horn

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

SKY VALLEY-- The city of Sky Valley continues their search for city manager after newly-hired Michael “Mickey” Duvall resigned after serving for three days, according to City Clerk Karen Fleming Tuesday. She said that Duvall resigned due to health reasons.

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Domestic abuse cases up 77 percent in Rabun

Wayne Knuckles

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

CLAYTON—Domestic violence incidents in Rabun County nearly doubled in 2020. But despite the obvious need, local victim advocate groups such as Fight Abuse In The Home (FAITH) are battling budget cuts and significant drops in traditional fundraising events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Site plan for the Rabun County jail addition and sheriff’s building. Precision Planning Inc. is the architect for the project.

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Jail, sheriff's office project to begin March 1

Megan Horn

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

TIGER-- Construction for the expansion of the Rabun County Detention Center and the new sheriff’s office is set to begin March 1, officials confirmed Tuesday.

Health Dept. moves location for vaccinations

News Staff

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

District 2 Public Health Departments have coordinated with community partners to locate COVID-19 vaccine clinics to larger spaces, according to a statement from Public Information Officer Dave Palmer Tuesday. The goal is to maximize efficiency for vaccine delivery.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. A two-vehicle accident on Ga. 15 in Clayton on Friday resulted in a Clayton man being airlifted to Northeast Georgia Medical Center with critical injuries.

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Driver airlifted after crash

Megan Horn

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

CLAYTON-- A Clayton man was airlifted following a two-vehicle accident in Clayton at approximately 11:28 a.m. on Friday at the intersection of Ga. 15 and Walmart Drive.

Artist rendering of the new Place of Hope North Georgia building in Clayton.

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A Place of Hope North Georgia to offer support for Rabun families

Megan Horn

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

CLAYTON-- A new nonprofit in Rabun County provides faith-based support and resources to children and families in the foster-care community. A Place of Hope North Georgia (POH) has been approved as a 501(c)3 nonprofit to operate in Rabun County.