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Submitted. A rending of the new Power House for F.A.I.T.H. shows a look at the plans for the new facility.

Submitted. A rending of the new Power House for F.A.I.T.H. shows a look at the plans for the new facility.

F.A.I.T.H.’s new Power House to be ‘state-of-the-art’ facility

The mission of the local nonprofit Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.) is to provide free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Tiger City Hall was packed with people on Dec. 9 as community members expressed their views on a potential development in Tiger City Limits. Council members tabled the decision and are expected to vote again next month.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Tiger City Hall was packed with people on Dec. 9 as community members expressed their views on a potential development in Tiger City Limits. Council members tabled the decision and are expected to vote again next month.

Tiger tables housing development decision

Town of Tiger council members unanimously voted recently to table a proposed development that would build 19-to-22 houses on approximately 22 acres located behind the business Traces of Tiger inside the Tiger city limits. At the Dec.

D’Agostino creates unique works of art by recycling

We’ve probably all heard the expression, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” But what about “one woman’s junky costume jewelry is another woman’s beautiful artwork?” That’s precisely what happens when Ann D’Agostino picks up her glue gun and gets creative.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Santa arrived at the Dillard tree lighting event on the fire truck just in time to enjoy caroling by Justin Shook and North Georgia Community Players. There was also a reading of “The Christmas Story.” The Dec. 7 event was sponsored by the City of Dillard, The Dillard House, Head of Tennessee Baptist Church, Cupboard Cafe, and the North Georgia Community Players.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Santa arrived at the Dillard tree lighting event on the fire truck just in time to enjoy caroling by Justin Shook and North Georgia Community Players. There was also a reading of “The Christmas Story.” The Dec. 7 event was sponsored by the City of Dillard, The Dillard House, Head of Tennessee Baptist Church, Cupboard Cafe, and the North Georgia Community Players.

Dillard 'lights up' to celebrate the holidays

The City of Dillard lit up with excitement on Saturday, Dec. 7, with its Tree Lighting and community event. Dillard City Hall was full of festive decorations and holiday cheer.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a fun evening with FFA at the Rabun County Schools Agricenter “Santa on the Farm” event on Thursday, Dec. 5. Raelyn Hunnicutt, 10; Brynlee Hunnicutt, 7; Sophie Chamblee, 9; and Carter Chamblee, 7 are excited to visit Santa and tell him of their wants for Christmas.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was a fun evening with FFA at the Rabun County Schools Agricenter “Santa on the Farm” event on Thursday, Dec. 5. Raelyn Hunnicutt, 10; Brynlee Hunnicutt, 7; Sophie Chamblee, 9; and Carter Chamblee, 7 are excited to visit Santa and tell him of their wants for Christmas.

Successful second annual Rabun FFA ‘Santa on the Farm’

‘Tis the season to make ornaments for the Christmas tree, decorate delicious cookies and enjoy hot chocolate during the chilly winter months.
Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Santa Claus came to town last Saturday, Dec. 7 as he rounded out the end of this year’s Christmas parade in downtown Clayton. The parade was presented by Forward Rabun/Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clayton, brought massive numbers of participants and was a great success.

Wade Cheek/The Clayton Tribune. Santa Claus came to town last Saturday, Dec. 7 as he rounded out the end of this year’s Christmas parade in downtown Clayton. The parade was presented by Forward Rabun/Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clayton, brought massive numbers of participants and was a great success.

Record numbers, participation at Clayton parade

The Christmas season has arrived and the City of Clayton and Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce presented this year’s Christmas parade to help Rabun County get into the Christmas spirit on Saturday, Dec. 7.
File photo/Megan Horn. The Stille family of Spencer, Jennifer and Sutton gaze at the miniature village that includes a train at last year's Village of Lights benefitting Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.).

File photo/Megan Horn. The Stille family of Spencer, Jennifer and Sutton gaze at the miniature village that includes a train at last year's Village of Lights benefitting Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.).

Christmas Village shines light on stopping local domestic violence

Communities in the Northeast Georgia mountains are lit up with colorful displays and lively music during the holiday season.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Les Barnett of Mountain Man Music, right, demonstrates his panjo and canjo creations at Gott Cabin during “A Foxfire Christmas” on Dec. 7. Chris Adams, Kylee Curtis, 9, and Matthew Curtis, 3, learn a lot about instrument making from Barnett.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Les Barnett of Mountain Man Music, right, demonstrates his panjo and canjo creations at Gott Cabin during “A Foxfire Christmas” on Dec. 7. Chris Adams, Kylee Curtis, 9, and Matthew Curtis, 3, learn a lot about instrument making from Barnett.

Fantastic turnout celebrates Appalachia’s ‘A Foxfire Christmas’

Crowds of people discovered foxfire in the spirit of an old-time Christmas at the successful “A Foxfire Christmas” event Saturday, Dec. 7. Families both local and visiting the area enjoyed a fun-filled day stepping back in time to see what a true Appalachian Christmas is all about.