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Winter may see uptick in COVID cases

News Staff
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Nearly eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia officials and public-health experts are eying the upcoming winter season with caution amid a recent uptick in positive coronavirus cases and the dual impacts of the flu.
E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School. More than 120 cyclists from across the Southeast gathered at Tallulah Falls School for the sixth annual Twin Rivers Challenge, a cycling event to benefit student scholarships. The fundraiser generated more than $65,000.

E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School. More than 120 cyclists from across the Southeast gathered at Tallulah Falls School for the sixth annual Twin Rivers Challenge, a cycling event to benefit student scholarships. The fundraiser generated more than $65,000.

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Twin Rivers Challenge raises funds for scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Cyclists from across the Southeast rolled out from Tallulah Falls School for the sixth annual Twin Rivers Challenge, a fundraiser for student scholarships. Held Oct.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Sky Valley Garden Club supports Habitat

News Staff
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Sky Valley Garden Club Board Member and Publicity Chair Dee Vollmer presents Habitat Rabun President Pat Stueck with a $500 donation check at the 2020 build site. Habitat Rabun is currently building an ADA-compliant home for Rabun residents Allison and Daniel.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Kiwanis music wall

News Staff
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Submitted photo. Kiwanis “One Day” is a global day of service to unite Kiwanians around the world offering hands-on projects to enhance their community.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune

VFW Auxiliary honors Clayton PD for service

News Staff
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. VFW Auxiliary Post 4570 recently donated gift certificates to the Clayton Police Department to thank them for their service to the community.  “It’s just our way to show support and show that we appreciate them,” said Teresa Hopper, Jr.

2020 Homecoming Queen

News Staff
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Josie Darnell was crowned the 2020 Rabun County High School homecoming queen last Saturday at halftime of the Wildcats game against Banks County. 
Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Stekoa Creek overflowed its banks in Clayton last Thursday as the remains of Hurricane Zeta knocked out power across the county for two days.

Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune. Stekoa Creek overflowed its banks in Clayton last Thursday as the remains of Hurricane Zeta knocked out power across the county for two days.

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Hurricane Zeta zaps Rabun, power out for 2 days

Wayne Knuckles
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Hurricane Zeta made landfall near New Orleans last Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane. But by Thursday morning, it still packed enough punch to knock out power to almost every home in Rabun County.

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Meth seized, two charged

News Staff
Thursday, November 5, 2020
RABUN GAP-- A drug bust in Rabun Gap on Oct. 21 led to the arrest of two individuals charged with trafficking of methamphetamine and possession of controlled substances, according to a news release from the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO).
Photo courtesy Rabun County Schools. The RCHS Agricenter will be home to the Rabun County Future Farmers of America (FFA).

Photo courtesy Rabun County Schools. The RCHS Agricenter will be home to the Rabun County Future Farmers of America (FFA).

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Contract awarded for high school agriculture center

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 5, 2020
TIGER-- Construction will soon break ground on the Rabun County High School (RCHS) Agricenter after a bid was awarded to Charles Black Construction at a special called Board of Education meeting Tuesday.
Rabun County's completion rate for the UNited States Census was in the high 90th percentile.

Rabun County's completion rate for the UNited States Census was in the high 90th percentile.

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Rabun exceeds census expectations

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 5, 2020
The 2020 United States Census count came to a close in September, and Rabun County exceeded expectations in completion rate.