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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The time capsule that will be buried for the Rabun County Bicentennial and opened in 100 years was painted by local artist Diane Rush. The time capsule is a military ammo box that was donated by Alan Price.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. The time capsule that will be buried for the Rabun County Bicentennial and opened in 100 years was painted by local artist Diane Rush. The time capsule is a military ammo box that was donated by Alan Price.

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200th birthday bash set for Dec. 7 at The Rock House

Megan Horn
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Rabun County has had a year-long celebration for its Bicentennial, and festivities conclude on Saturday, December 7 with a community-wide birthday party. It’s the last event of the bicentennial that’s coming together, said Stephen Arbitter, chair of the Bicentennial Committee.
Photo courtesy Rabun County Fire Services. Emergency personnel were dispatched to a fully involved structure fire at 103 Speed Hollow Lane in the Warwoman community on Monday around 4:07 p.m.

Photo courtesy Rabun County Fire Services. Emergency personnel were dispatched to a fully involved structure fire at 103 Speed Hollow Lane in the Warwoman community on Monday around 4:07 p.m.

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No injuries reported in Warwoman fire Monday

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
No injuries to fire personnel or civilians were reported after a structure fire became fully involved at 103 Speed Hollow Lane in the Warwoman Community on Monday, Nov. 18.
Rabun CCRPI scores with state comparison

Rabun CCRPI scores with state comparison

Rabun students score highest in region on test

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 21, 2019
TIGER— Rabun County Schools recently received their “Report Card” for student success during the 2018-2019 school year and came out at the top of their class. Out of 14 school systems in the Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), Rabun County Schools scored first place system-wide with at 82.
Caroline Frick is the new Library Manager or "Chief Nerd" at the Rabun County Library as of Thursday, Nov. 14.

Caroline Frick is the new Library Manager or "Chief Nerd" at the Rabun County Library as of Thursday, Nov. 14.

Frick now serving as manager of Rabun County library

Megan Horn
Thursday, November 21, 2019
CLAYTON— Caroline Frick still remembers the first time she walked up to the counter at her local public library as a child and checked out her library books for the very first time.

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Mayor: Public money not used for work

Wayne Knuckles
Friday, November 15, 2019
CLAYTON—Mayor Jordan Green said Tuesday there was nothing improper about using public funds for road work performed earlier this year on a public right-of-way near property he owns off Old Highway 441.
Council wants more time to study short-term rentals

Council wants more time to study short-term rentals

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Council wants more time to study short-term rentals

Wayne Knuckles
Friday, November 15, 2019
CLAYTON—The city council voted 3-2 Tuesday to table the first reading on a proposed short-term rental ordinance until next month in order to address concerns from owners in property zoned R-1 who do not want Airbnb’s and other vacation rentals in their neighborhoods.
Rabun County photographer Michele Crawford, center, with Gov. and Mrs. Brian Kemp.

Rabun County photographer Michele Crawford, center, with Gov. and Mrs. Brian Kemp.

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Crawford nature photos go on display at capitol featuring Rabun County scenes

Wayne Knuckles
Friday, November 15, 2019
CLAYTON—Clayton photographer Michele Crawford recently joined a very short list of distinguished Rabun County artists and photographers who have had their work selected for display at the state capital. Legendary shooter Peter McIntosh is one whose work has been selected for display numerous times.
DAV Commander Doug Wayne pauses Monday to remember Rabun County's military veterans.

DAV Commander Doug Wayne pauses Monday to remember Rabun County's military veterans.

Veterans recognized at Monday ceremony

Megan Horn
Friday, November 15, 2019
CLAYTON— On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, an armistice was signed to end WWI. Rabun County honored that day at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in a Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Rabun County Courthouse.