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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Colby Nichols, acting supervisor at the Clayton Post Office, sorts packages that the USPS is receiving in large volumes during the holiday season.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Colby Nichols, acting supervisor at the Clayton Post Office, sorts packages that the USPS is receiving in large volumes during the holiday season.

'Operation Santa,' holiday delivery dates announced

Megan Horn
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
CLAYTON-- It's the season of giving and Rabun residents are feeling generous as high volumes of packages travel through the Clayton Post Office every day.  "The volume is outrageous right now," said Postmaster Charles Clay.  He said that postal workers begin work around 5:30-6 a.m.
Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. The Lake Rabun Water Treatment Plant is nearing the breaking point due to increased water demands, Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority officials say.

Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. The Lake Rabun Water Treatment Plant is nearing the breaking point due to increased water demands, Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority officials say.

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Water plant 'pushed to capacity' officials say

Wayne Knuckles
Thursday, December 3, 2020
CLAYTON—Rabun County officials warned last month that the Lake Rabun Water Treatment Plant (LRWTP)—which supplies water to Clayton and surrounding areas—is being pushed to the “breaking point” by an unusually high demand for treated water from the city.
COVID-19 Local Update

COVID-19 Local Update

COVID-19 cases are rising again in Rabun

Wayne Knuckles
Thursday, December 3, 2020
CLAYTON—Rabun County reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, the most in a single day in nearly three weeks, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. In the last two weeks, a total of 87 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported for Rabun County.
Sheriff's Dept. warns of holiday scams and ripoffs

Sheriff's Dept. warns of holiday scams and ripoffs

Sheriff's Dept. warns of holiday scams and ripoffs

Megan Horn
Thursday, December 3, 2020
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office wants citizens to heighten their awareness of fraud this holiday season.  The holiday season is a prime time for thieves, scammers and identity thieves. Although, scams are prevalent all year long.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

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Camp Creek Rd. fire ruled arson

News Staff
Thursday, December 3, 2020
LAKEMONT-- A fire that heavily damaged a multifamily dwelling in Lakemont on Tuesday was ruled arson by the State Fire Investigations Unit, according to a statement from the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

Lakemont fire is under investigation

Megan Horn
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
LAKEMONT-- The cause of a structure fire in Lakemont on Tuesday is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, according to officials.  Rabun County Fire Services Stations 4,7 and 12 were dispatched to 1359 Camp Creek Rd. at 10:32 a.m.
Photo courtesy Pamela Martin of Casablanca Photography. Stetson Branch takes his Ewe named Snowflake to visit Santa at the Merry Market and Fundraising Jolly in Clayton last weekend.

Photo courtesy Pamela Martin of Casablanca Photography. Stetson Branch takes his Ewe named Snowflake to visit Santa at the Merry Market and Fundraising Jolly in Clayton last weekend.

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Christmas season begins with busy weekend in Clayton

Megan Horn
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
CLAYTON-- COVID didn't stop Christmas from coming to Clayton last weekend.  The bustle of shoppers and diners filled with holiday spirit resonated in downtown Clayton as people from all around flooded the streets for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Sgt. Riley Owens, right, assists Amber Owens with loading her gun at the Level 3 Firearms Course organized by the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office last weekend.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Sgt. Riley Owens, right, assists Amber Owens with loading her gun at the Level 3 Firearms Course organized by the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office last weekend.

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Citizens complete firearms safety course offered by RCSO

Megan Horn
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
TIGER-- The Rabun County Sheriff's Office held its Level 3 firearms safety course at the training center in Tiger on Saturday.  The class is free and offered as a service to the community. Lt.

Ways to conquer the holidays blues

Megan Horn
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The holiday season is here with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner.  It's a time to gather together and spend time as a family sharing meals and making memories.