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Photo courtesy Tom Major/Tiger Drive-in. An aerial view of the Tiger Drive-In. Owner Tom Major said that the theater has had a successful business since it opened back up a few weeks ago. Due to COVID-19 social distancing precautions, only 70 cars are allowed in the theater at a time, instead of the 220 it has the capacity to hold.

Photo courtesy Tom Major/Tiger Drive-in. An aerial view of the Tiger Drive-In. Owner Tom Major said that the theater has had a successful business since it opened back up a few weeks ago. Due to COVID-19 social distancing precautions, only 70 cars are allowed in the theater at a time, instead of the 220 it has the capacity to hold.

Tiger Drive-In offers safe family fun in midst of pandemic

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
TIGER— As the economy creeps open following weeks of business closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, families are eager to get out of the house and get back to enjoying fun activities in the community.

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Chattooga Conservancy requests temporary weekend closures of 2 roads

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The Chattooga Conservancy is requesting Rabun County and federal officials consider a temporary, weekend closure of sections of both the Earls and Sandy Ford Roads—specifically, at the boundary of the Chattooga National Wild & Scenic River Corridor—to protect human health and damage to natural...
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.Peyton Fisher, left, Heidi Gardner and Jalyn Fisher collect offerings as churchgoers of Clayton First United Methodist Church leave following the first drive-in church service held on Ministry Mountain on Sunday.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.Peyton Fisher, left, Heidi Gardner and Jalyn Fisher collect offerings as churchgoers of Clayton First United Methodist Church leave following the first drive-in church service held on Ministry Mountain on Sunday.

Churches hold drive-in services as way to connect

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
CLAYTON— Honk if you love Jesus.  During these trying times, some churches are finding new ways for congregations to come  together and worship while also social distancing.  And drive-in church is one way some churches are doing that.
Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune.

Wayne Knuckles/The Clayton Tribune.

RGNS honors seniors

Wayne Knuckles
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Faculty and staff at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School gathered on the campus lawn Friday for a balloon release to honor the class of 2020. "We're so proud of the Class of 2020 and wanted to recognize them in a special way," said Head of School Jeff Miles.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Teka Earnhardt, manager of The Market on Main Street in Clayton, wears a mask and gloves to take a customer’s order. She said that employees are being extra cautious when it comes to safety and wash their hands often amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Teka Earnhardt, manager of The Market on Main Street in Clayton, wears a mask and gloves to take a customer’s order. She said that employees are being extra cautious when it comes to safety and wash their hands often amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses take first steps toward reopening

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
It’s not yet business as usual, but it’s a start.  Businesses in Rabun County are slowly opening again after weeks of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Photo courtesy Traces of Tiger. Ed and Diane Elliott sit outside and eat while spending time talking with each other at Traces of Tiger recently.

Photo courtesy Traces of Tiger. Ed and Diane Elliott sit outside and eat while spending time talking with each other at Traces of Tiger recently.

Assisted care facilities take precautions during crisis

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
TIGER— Assisted care facilities in Rabun County are being rigorous in their cleaning efforts and taking precautions to protect employees and residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
File photo. Social distancing will be required at polls June 9.

File photo. Social distancing will be required at polls June 9.

Social distancing will be required at polls June 9

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
CLAYTON— The presidential preference primary and general primary election is now slated for June 9, 2020 due to the coronavirus public health emergency. The state of Georgia plans to hold in-person early voting that runs May 18-June 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.C.J. Thompson is Forward Rabun’s new manager of marketing and tourism and is looking forward to meeting local business owners to strategize targeted marketing efforts. She said one of her goals is to strike a “balance” between highlighting the county’s tourism assets and promoting the development of new businesses in the area.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune.C.J. Thompson is Forward Rabun’s new manager of marketing and tourism and is looking forward to meeting local business owners to strategize targeted marketing efforts. She said one of her goals is to strike a “balance” between highlighting the county’s tourism assets and promoting the development of new businesses in the area.

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Thompson named Rabun marketing, tourism director

Megan Horn
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Tourism is an important part of Rabun County’s economy and whether it’s hiking, kayaking, fishing or jet skiing, there’s something for everybody to enjoy. C.J.