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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff Mark Gerrells looks forward to his term as "the people's sheriff" and serving the community in a positive way by providing proactive resources to citizens.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Sheriff Mark Gerrells looks forward to his term as "the people's sheriff" and serving the community in a positive way by providing proactive resources to citizens.

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Shriff Gerrells strives for proactive agency, community service as 'the people's sheriff'

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Rabun County Sheriff Mark Gerrells is looking forward to the next four years at the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office with goals of being a proactive law enforcement agency that maintains high visibility and serves the community in positive ways.

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Baumes named Sky Valley Chief of Police

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The City of Sky Valley recently announced Ronald Baumes as the new Sky Valley Police Department Chief. His first day serving in the position was Monday, Feb. 17. Baumes has worked for the Sky Valley Police Department since 2011, rising through the ranks to lieutenant and now the chief position.

Grand opening for Arbitter Veterinary Hospital

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Dr. Stephen Arbitter/Arbitter Veterinary Hospital held their “Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Event” on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. at their new location, 253 Carolina St., Dillard. A packed house of supporters was present to help celebrate with Dr.

Indigo celebrates 10 years in business with ribbon cutting

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Forward Rabun/Chamber of Commerce was honored to help celebrate Indigo’s “10 Years in Business” on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Indigo prides themselves in carrying many fantastic high-quality lines of both men’s and women’s clothing. Check out Indigo for the current trends and fashions in clothing today.

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Sign up now for the upcoming RCSO Citizens’ Academy

Megan Horn
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Sign up now for the upcoming Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy. It gives an opportunity for citizens to get an inside look at operations of the sheriff’s office. The Academy will run from March 6 through April 24 and sessions will be held every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.