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Daniela Cintron/The Clayton Tribune. Lizzy Falcón, right, paints with Diane Rush on one of the spaces outside the new The Lotus Gallery and Art Center, which plans to officially open its doors in 2021 to incite art with local and worldwide artists.

Daniela Cintron/The Clayton Tribune. Lizzy Falcón, right, paints with Diane Rush on one of the spaces outside the new The Lotus Gallery and Art Center, which plans to officially open its doors in 2021 to incite art with local and worldwide artists.

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Falcon is inspired to showcase local, worldwide artists in the mountains of Rabun County, Georgia

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
RABUN GAP-- It is no surprise that a creative, innovative and daring mind is the one responsible for opening a gallery and arts center in the Northeast Georgia mountains.

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Group to establish Rabun County High Wall of Fame

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
A group of former Rabun County High School players and coaches is seeking community input to honor outstanding Wildcat athletes of the past in all sports. Called the RCHS Wall of Fame, the group expects to name its first class of honorees this fall.
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

Free testing begins in Rabun Aug. 4

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing is coming to Rabun County next week. Georgia District 2 Public Health will operate a Specimen Point of Collection (SPOC) for COVID-19 testing at Clayton Baptist Church on August 4, August 11, and August 18, officials announced Tuesday.  The site will be open from 8:30 a.m.

14 days, 77 new cases

Wayne Knuckles
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
CLAYTON—Rabun County added 77 new cases of COVID-19 during the 14-day period between July 14-28, the Georgia Dept. of Public Health reported Tuesday. As of Wednesday afternoon the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 172 cases in Rabun County.
Out of 86 residents at Mountain View Health, 46 have tested positive for COVID-19. Only two cases were symptomatic and 18 residents have recovered.

Out of 86 residents at Mountain View Health, 46 have tested positive for COVID-19. Only two cases were symptomatic and 18 residents have recovered.

Testing delays making a tough job tougher at Mountain View Health

Wayne Knuckles
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
CLAYTON—It’s a surreal setting. At Mountain View Health & Rehab, a long-term care facility on Warwoman Road, 46 of the 86 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to cumulative numbers provided by the Georgia Dept. of Community Health. A total of 18 have recovered.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Approximately $20,000 of property was stolen after a burglary occurred at K and B Auction Company in Mountain City on July 22 around 4:30 a.m.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Approximately $20,000 of property was stolen after a burglary occurred at K and B Auction Company in Mountain City on July 22 around 4:30 a.m.

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Suspect charged with theft of $20,000 in goods at K&B

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
MOUNTAIN CITY— The theft of about $20,000 worth of merchandise at a Mountain City business led to the arrest of a man in Franklin, (N.C.).  An investigation was opened after a burglary occurred at K and B Auction Company in Mountain City on July 22 at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Faculty and staff members of Rabun County Schools social distance in the school’s Fine Arts Building last Friday to attend a technology training seminar in preparation for the upcoming school year.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Faculty and staff members of Rabun County Schools social distance in the school’s Fine Arts Building last Friday to attend a technology training seminar in preparation for the upcoming school year.

School is start delayed to Aug. 19

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
TIGER— Just as information about the coronavirus pandemic is constantly changing, plans for the 2020-21 school year are changing also, and the start of school has been pushed back five days to Wednesday, August 19.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rick Story, director of development for Rabun County, speaks to Commissioners about a partnership between Forward Rabun and the county at Tuesday’s meeting. Commissioners approved a Memorium of Understanding (MOU) contract with Forward Rabun and lease of their building at 10 Seed Tick Rd., Clayton.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rick Story, director of development for Rabun County, speaks to Commissioners about a partnership between Forward Rabun and the county at Tuesday’s meeting. Commissioners approved a Memorium of Understanding (MOU) contract with Forward Rabun and lease of their building at 10 Seed Tick Rd., Clayton.

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Commissioners approve funding for Forward Rabun

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
CLAYTON-- Forward Rabun has partnered with Rabun County Commissioners to distribute hotel/motel tax funds for tourism development on the county’s behalf following a unanimous vote from county commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. David Irvin addresses Tallulah Falls City Council members at a meeting earlier this month where public hearings were held regarding the FY21 Budget, an amendment to the city’s zoning map and the short-term rental ordinance. Members of the public were invited to speak on each matter to express their opinions, both for and against.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. David Irvin addresses Tallulah Falls City Council members at a meeting earlier this month where public hearings were held regarding the FY21 Budget, an amendment to the city’s zoning map and the short-term rental ordinance. Members of the public were invited to speak on each matter to express their opinions, both for and against.

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Talulah Falls bans some short-term rentals

Megan Horn
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
TALLULAH FALLS— Short-term vacation rentals will not be allowed in some zoning districts in Tallulah Falls following a vote by Town Council members at a special called meeting last Thursday.