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Commissioner Woerner completes ACCG training

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
ATLANTA, Ga. - ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, recently awarded county officials with certificates for completing requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Recipients were recognized for their achievements in a special announcement sent to the ACCG membership.
Andy Diffenderfer/ The Clayton Tribune. Candidate Lauren Benfield.

Andy Diffenderfer/ The Clayton Tribune. Candidate Lauren Benfield.

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Candidates field questions in social media forum

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Candidates for Rabun County tax commissioner and probate judge made their cases for office Tuesday afternoon in a Facebook Live event held at the Rabun County Courthouse.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Sheriff Chad Nichols presents the proposed FY 2021 budgets for the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center to commissioners at a budget workshop in April.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Sheriff Chad Nichols presents the proposed FY 2021 budgets for the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center to commissioners at a budget workshop in April.

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Commissioners approve preliminary county budget

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
CLAYTON— The Rabun County Board of Commissioners passed a motion to approve the preliminary 2020-2021 budget of $22,893,238 at a meeting Wednesday.  This is about $320,000 less than the previous year, when budget expenditures were $23,212,545.

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Wooden boats to be in parade Sunday

Wayne Knuckles
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
LAKE BURTON—Lake Burton turns 100 this year, and one way local residents are celebrating is by making a little history of their own. The first-ever Lake Burton Wooden Boat Parade will take place this Sunday, May 24, said organizer Andrew Harris. The public is invited to attend this free event.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Liberty Baptist Church in Tiger holds a drive-in church service in order to come together and worship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Churchgoers play on stage during drive-in church on Sunday. Jan Church, left, Pastor Scott Cates, Bill Jackson, drummer, Dennis Fast, bass player, and Brittany Keener, keyboard player.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Liberty Baptist Church in Tiger holds a drive-in church service in order to come together and worship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Churchgoers play on stage during drive-in church on Sunday. Jan Church, left, Pastor Scott Cates, Bill Jackson, drummer, Dennis Fast, bass player, and Brittany Keener, keyboard player.

COVID-19 pandemic can't stop praise and worship

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
TIGER— Having faith during difficult times was the message of Pastor Scott Cates sermon at drive-in church service at Liberty Baptist Church in Tiger on Sunday.  Cates said that the church began holding a drive-in church service March 22 after Gov.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Fire Services assisted Otto Fire and Rescue with a commercial structure fire at 371 Andy’s Trout Farm Rd. on Thursday, May 7.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Fire Services assisted Otto Fire and Rescue with a commercial structure fire at 371 Andy’s Trout Farm Rd. on Thursday, May 7.

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7 local departments battle blaze

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
OTTO— Rabun County Fire Services along with five other fire departments from North Carolina assisted Otto Fire and Rescue on a commercial structure fire on Thursday, May 7.  At approximately 5:30 p.m.

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Hospital pays tax lien, remains open

Wayne Knuckles
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
CLAYTON—Mountain Lakes Medical Center is open for business and current on their 2019 taxes, officials said Wednesday morning. The hospital received notice of seizure for delinquent taxes May 12, promoting concerns about their status after a photo of the posted notice was shared on social media.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.Sheriff Chad Nichols wears a protective face mask provided by SHIELD616, an organization that provides protection for peace officers and first responders. They were purchased with fundraising money left over after 33 deputies were outfitted in rifle-rated protective equipment last August.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.Sheriff Chad Nichols wears a protective face mask provided by SHIELD616, an organization that provides protection for peace officers and first responders. They were purchased with fundraising money left over after 33 deputies were outfitted in rifle-rated protective equipment last August.

Sheriff's Office receives protective masks

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
CLAYTON— Law enforcement officers wear many forms of protective gear to stay safe in the line of duty, and during this time of the coronavirus pandemic the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is taking extra precautions to keep its officers safe.