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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Jacob Reynolds, left, and Payton Hunter with Hunter Electric install LED lights at the Rabun County Library. Frick said that this new lighting will be more energy-efficient.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Jacob Reynolds, left, and Payton Hunter with Hunter Electric install LED lights at the Rabun County Library. Frick said that this new lighting will be more energy-efficient.

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Library to reopen March 1 following renovations

Megan Horn
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
CLAYTON-- The Rabun County Public Library is getting an overhaul with extensive renovations on the entire facility.  Construction began last week and the library is expected to reopen on March 1, said Library Manager Caroline Frick. Tom Adams is the general contractor for the project.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Commissioners Kent Woerner, Greg James and Tom Garrison at Tuesday's meeting.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Commissioners Kent Woerner, Greg James and Tom Garrison at Tuesday's meeting.

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County buys land for future wastewater plant

Megan Horn
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
CLAYTON-- Rabun County Commissioners approved the purchase of 23 acres of land with plans of expanding the wastewater treatment plant to that location in the future.  The decision was voted on unanimously after a closed session following Tuesday’s meeting.