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Photo by Beau Evans/ Capitol Beat News Service. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is delaying the general primary election until June 9.

Photo by Beau Evans/ Capitol Beat News Service. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is delaying the general primary election until June 9.

Georgia general primary election delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2020
ATLANTA— Georgia’s general primary election slated for May 19 has been postponed to June 9 due to health and safety concerns over COVID-19, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Thursday. The decision comes after Gov.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Artist Ali Wilkins, left, with Tambrie Kitchens and Jon Barnwell of Re/Max Town and Country of Rabun.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Artist Ali Wilkins, left, with Tambrie Kitchens and Jon Barnwell of Re/Max Town and Country of Rabun.

'World of Hearts' is theme for window decorations

Megan Horn
Thursday, April 9, 2020
CLAYTON— Now more than ever, communities need to come together and support each other. Rabunites are showing their support to those braving the frontlines during this time of crisis through food and supply donations, prayers and words of encouragement.
Residents asked to postpone outdoor burning due to increased fire danger

Residents asked to postpone outdoor burning due to increased fire danger

GEMA Alert: Increased fire danger this afternoon

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2020
A special weather statement by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C. was issued on April 9 at 6:31 a.m. regarding increased fire danger this afternoon:  "The coupling of low relative humidity and gusty winds will lead to increased risk of fire danger this afternoon.
COVID-19 update

COVID-19 update

GDPH now confirming 6 COVID-19 cases in Rabun County

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
The Georgia Department of Health has issued their 7 p.m. update on COVID-19. One new case was reported in Rabun County.  The state has reported six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rabun County as of Wednesday, April 8.  The Office of Gov.
COVID-19

COVID-19

Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Rabun County

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Rabun County with their noon update on Tuesday, April 7, bringing the total number of cases confirmed locally to five. The total number of tests being conducted locally is not immediately available.
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An update from The Clayton Tribune

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
We are sharing this information to let you know how we are handling this crisis. We’re putting the safety of our team and community as the top priority, while continuing with our mission of serving Rabun County. Community journalism has never been more vital.