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Demorest halts pursuit of Tallulah Falls land

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Demorest City Council has decided not to continue the current pursuit of the Tallulah Falls property that had been under consideration as part of the City’s long-term water supply planning.

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Wellstar Health partnering with Stephens’ hosptial

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Stephens County Hospital is partnering with Wellstar Health System, the two healthcare providers announced Wednesday morning.Wellstar Health System and Stephens County Hospital have reached an agreement for Stephens County Hospital and related entities to become part of Wellstar Health System.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Newly sworn-in Clayton Police Chief Kevin Marsteller, right, signs paperwork next to Rabun County Probate Judge Savannah Dixon after administering the Oath of Office to Marsteller on Thursday, Aug. 27, in the courtroom at Clayton City Hall.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Newly sworn-in Clayton Police Chief Kevin Marsteller, right, signs paperwork next to Rabun County Probate Judge Savannah Dixon after administering the Oath of Office to Marsteller on Thursday, Aug. 27, in the courtroom at Clayton City Hall.

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Clayton swears in new police chief

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Kevin Marsteller was sworn-in as the new Chief of the Clayton Police Department by Rabun County Probate Judge Savannah Dixon in the courtroom at Clayton City Hall Thursday, Aug. 27. Many city officials, friends, and family members of Marsteller were present during the swearing-in.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County’s first responders were honored last week at the fourth annual First Responders’ Appreciation Dinner. Many community members thanked them for their service at the Rabun County Civic Center in downtown Clayton.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County’s first responders were honored last week at the fourth annual First Responders’ Appreciation Dinner. Many community members thanked them for their service at the Rabun County Civic Center in downtown Clayton.

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First responders honored at fourth annual dinner

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 3, 2026
First responders play a critical role in keeping our community safe. It’s important to honor those men and women who risk their lives to help others in need. Community members showed support for Rabun County’s first responders on Thursday, Aug.
Photo submitted to the Tribune. His Last Days will be presented Labor Day weekend in Tallulah Falls and has two showings, Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. Both showings are at 7 p.m.

Photo submitted to the Tribune. His Last Days will be presented Labor Day weekend in Tallulah Falls and has two showings, Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. Both showings are at 7 p.m.

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Passion returns to the North Georgia Mountains

Thursday, September 3, 2026
His Last Days, the outdoor passion drama,begun in 1984, at Covecrest Retreat Center, prepares to fill the northeast Georgia sky with music and voices of praise and worship. The Tallulah Falls School Equestrian Center, serves as the setting for the Labor Day Weekend performances each and every year.

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Water talks affect two counties’ future

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
When it comes to water, Demorest is the king in Habersham County.Prior to Wednesday afernoon when the Demorest City Council announced its intentions to end the pursuit of Tallulah Falls property while advancing a regional water-supply strategy, lots of behind-closed-door discussions were held.