Lawsuit being threatened over rental ordiance
Megan Horn
TALLULAH FALLS-- The Town of Tallulah Falls may be sued over their recently passed short-term rental ordinance.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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E. Lane Gresham/Tallulah Falls School. Members of the Class of 2021 gather to watch the sunrise at Tallulah Falls School on the first day of school, Aug. 24. With enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year at 531 students – 423 day students and 108 boarding students, the Light in the Mountains remains bright. Forty-two students are from Rabun County.
Tallulah Falls School enrolls 531 students for 2020-21 academic year
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Students took cautious but confident first steps into the new academic year at Tallulah Falls School on Aug. 24.
With enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year at 531 students – 423 day students and 108 boarding students, the Light in the Mountains remains bright.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Face coverings now required at Dillard City Hall
Megan Horn
DILLARD--Dillard council members passed an ordinance mandating the wearing of masks on all city property at their meeting Tuesday.
Council member Jack Roberts was not in attendance.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Tallulah Falls city council rolls back millage rate
Megan Horn
TALLULAH FALLS--Tallulah Falls city council members adopted a rollback millage rate of 5.848 at their meeting last Thursday.
Council member Deb Goatcher was not in attendance.
This is a rollback from last year’s 5.868 rate.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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State high school football kicks off amid COVID-19 concerns
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There were several times over the past few months that Robin Hines, who oversees rule-setting for high school sports in Georgia, had doubts the football season could happen this fall in the Peach State while the coronavirus pandemic raged on.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Federal approval for scrapping Georgia end-of-year tests unlikely
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The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday signaled it will deny Georgia’s request to waive year-end standardized tests for the 2020-21 school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking a bold backlash from the state’s top school official.
In a letter Thursday, U.S.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Child care help available for low-income families
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Help is on the way for low-income Georgia families whose young children attend public schools that are holding classes virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the state Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announced Monday.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Mountain Traveler cover photo contest now underway
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With colorful leaves and breathtaking scenery, fall in the Northeast Georgia mountains is the most beautiful time of year.
If you have a photograph that represents this beauty, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s fall 2020 edition.
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Former Gov. Nathan Deal (left) is greeted by Forward Rabun Director Rick Story Tuesday at the organization's inaugural board meeting. Story previously worked for Deal during his time as Georgia governor.
'Work together' former governor tells new Forward Rabun board
Megan Horn
CLAYTON--The Forward Rabun Community Board kicked off its inaugural meeting Tuesday with special guest speakers former Gov. Nathan Deal, Sandra Deal and Rep. Terry Rogers of Ga. House District 10.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Tammy Coll, Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Lakes Medical Center, has announced her retirement effective Sept. 30.
Hospital announces Coll stepping down
Wayne Knuckles
CLAYTON—Matthew Lemak, Managing Partner Merem for Mountain Lakes Medical Center, announced several staff changes at the hospital last week.
Tammy Coll, Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Lakes Medical Center, has announced her retirement effective Sept. 30, according to Lemak.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020